East German Army’s Dependability Questioned as Desertions Rise
The East German army faces doubt over loyalty with deserters and police mutinies, as 1,000-plus troops flee annually. Despite Soviet command and training for nuclear warfare, recruitment struggles and elite police buildup raise concerns about stability amid talks of disengagement and a large West German force.
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Berlin
East Germany
West Germany
Rolf Wingrich
Warsaw Pact Organization
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Peoples Police
Job Prospects For College Graduates Improve This Year
Washington reports better outlook for this year’s college graduates with strong demand in science math and engineering and good fields in accounting law health services teaching business admin journalism and secretarial. Labor experts note varied prospects for geologists and liberal arts graduates and warn high school grads should pursue further education if possible.
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Washington
U.S. Department of Labor
National Education Assn
Sunelent Tenn
Driverless Car Slams Through Wall Injures Woman
In Portland a driverless car veered from a corner, smashed through a hedge and into a house injuring 58 year old Glen Darnall who sat in a chair. Attendants said Darnall suffered fractures while Earl Wagoner 24 and Dene Cannon 29 fell from the open door. The driver was not cited.
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Portland
Ore
Portland Sanitarium
Glen Darnall
Earl Wagoner
Dene Cannon
Wagoner
Thinner NATO Forces Opposed by SHAPE Chief
General C V R Schuyler, chief of staff SHAPE, urged the Los Angeles World Affairs Council that any thinning of NATO forces before a foolproof mutual inspection pact with the Soviet Union is in place would be highly dangerous. He argued the West must be better trained and equipped with rockets missiles and nuclear weapons to counter Soviet numerical superiority.
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NATO
Europe
C. V. R. Schuyler
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Powers Europe
Los Angeles World Affairs Council
West
Falcons Swim Distinction Beats Denver U Since 1953
In Colorado Springs the Air Force Academy football team stays undefeated this season while the Falcons swimming squad earns regional glory by defeating Denver University’s swimmers 42 to 40, the first time since 1953.
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AFA
Falcon
Denver University
Falcons
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