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Tense speech sparks West Berlin crisis and calls for force
An unclear report describes Premier Nikita Kirish threatening a fourpower occupation of West Berlin and Russia backing a longer German barrier. In a formal note, Soviet demands mix with Western troops. The exchange escalates tensions around Christmas and New Year’s Day with warning of a possible big war and U.S. actions.
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