East Germany trains militia to quell unrest in Berlin crisis
Reports from East Germany say the Communist government is intensifying militia training to deter internal resistance amid fears of war over Berlin. Militia units, with up to 300,000 paper strength, reportedly conduct war games using small arms and anti-tank weapons to suppress domestic opposition.
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Fulbright Doubts K Will Start War Over Berlin
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman J William Fulbright doubts Khrushchev would risk a declared war over Berlin and urges more negotiations with the Communists on Berlin and global issues. He criticizes East West talks as repeated refusals and showdowns and calls for more proposals. West German and US officials debate NATO burden sharing and nuclear options in a broader Berlin context.
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