West Berlin border shooting shocks Cold War tunnel escape
In Berlin two young West Berliners who guided 57 refugees through a tunnel under the Communist Wall killed an Eastern border guard at the East Berlin end. The incident threatens a Wall pass accord and prompts East German demands for punishment or extradition, while West Berlin vows to investigate and regrets the loss of life on either side. The political scene in London sees Harold Wilson demanding clarity from the Conservatives on joining the European Common Market ahead of the October 15 election.
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Weather Bureau 24 Hour Temp and Precip Table San Francisco
United Press International presents the 24 hour temperature and precipitation table prepared by the U S Weather Bureau in San Francisco, ending at 4 am. The report lists temperatures across major stations and rainfall amounts for the period, reflecting regional conditions and comparing with prior data where available. Engineers and local observers use the figures for daily planning and weather summaries.
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Mayo Clinic to lose its last Mayo on staff in January
In Minneapolis Dr. Charles H Mayo II 23 the grandson of the clinic's co founder and the sole Mayo on staff will depart January 1 to pursue advanced surgery training at the University of Minnesota The departure ends a long era for the famed Mayo Clinic as it begins a new chapter.
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Nuclear Weapons Costs to Fall Says McNamara
Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara said lower production costs will let tens of nations develop nuclear weapons in 10 to 20 years and that costs now range from 500000 to 1 million dollars per warhead. He urged continued actions to reduce and prevent proliferation. The interview touched on Viet Nam hot pursuit, the draft, and campaign issues, including Lemnitzers use of nuclear weapons only on presidential orders.
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Vatican Council admits Catholic fault in unity split
Ecumenical Council voters acknowledge Catholic Church bears some blame for the schism and vote to allow Catholics to attend services of other denominations. The gathering also seeks full Christian unity with a confession of fault placed into the chapter on unity. Bishop Charles Helmsing reported the change, stating the move aims to admit fault in heart or word toward unity.
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John Wayne says he feels great after hospital stay
Actor John Wayne announced he felt great after chest and ankle surgeries and abcess removal at Good Samaritan Hospital. He expected to go home the next day, denying heart attack or cancer and noting the chest procedure as minor. His son Michael explained the chest infection followed the leg surgery.
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King Leading Favorite for Nobel Peace Prize
American civil rights leader the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King is the heavy favorite to win the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize, observers said Tuesday. King, head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, is seen as the consensus pick as the Norwegian Assembly committee weighs a secret list of 20 to 30 names with the winner to be announced later this month.
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Government Troops Kill Eight Civilians in Vietnam
Government forces fired on anti-government demonstrators in three northern Vietnamese villages on Sunday and Monday, killing eight civilians and wounding 35. A defense ministry statement blamed Viet Cong instigation and used civilians as human shields. Incidents occurred in Quang Ngai and Phu Yen provinces, northeast of Saigon. Military observers saw a potential Viet Cong strategy to turn civilians against the Saigon government.
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Africa Heads Bar Tshombe From Nonaligned Summit
African heads of state voted unanimously to exclude Congo Premier Moise Tshombe from the non aligned nations summit in Cairo. Tshombe landed in Cairo despite orders and faces expulsion as delegates from 48 nations met under Sukarno and Tito.
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Queen Elizabeth Opens Canada Tour on Centennial Day
Queen Elizabeth began her eight day visit to Canada amid threats from Quebec separatists while praising Canada’s centennial unity. She and Prince Philip attended a Fathers of Confederation ceremony and helpedDedicate a $6 million memorial building in Prince Edward Island. Security was heightened for the Quebec leg as threats of violence loomed.
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