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British Get Jitters Over Yanks Bomb
Britain faced hydrogen bomb jitters after the March 1 Pacific test. Parliament and press urged diplomacy to end tests, with Daily Herald calling for international consultation and Manchester Guardian warning of serious consequences. Churchill defended an informal summit idea, while critics warned of atomic war risks and urged security pacts. Maps illustrated potential damage across Britain.
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