NATO Chiefs Center on Manpower Crisis
Western military leaders met in Washington to discuss sustaining a European defense line with fewer troops than expected. Lt Gen Hans Speidel leads focus amid Germany’s defense shakeup with Franz Josef Strauss named minister of defense. Strauss backs a 290,000 strong professional force by year end. overall NATO manpower falls short of prior plans. United Kingdom and France share concerns over available troops.
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West Urged to Help Free East Europe
Strasbourg report urges the West to wage a political offensive to liberate Eastern Europe from Communist rule. Citing de Stalinization in Poland, the European Consultative Assembly notes chaos in the Communist world and suggests such action could trigger freedom forces inside and outside Soviet realms. Prepared by S. J. Goedhart of the Netherlands for the council’s special committee.
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Railroad to Improve on Five Million Plan for 1 Year
The Western Pacific Railroad plans to spend five million dollars next year on roadway and equipment improvements and derailment prevention efforts in San Francisco.
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Britain Adds Jets to RAF Jordan Base
Two Hawker Hunter jets arrived at Amman’s RAF station to reinforce British squadrons in Jordan. More Hunters are expected from Cyprus to back King Hussein’s government ahead of a crucial Sunday election. Maj. Gen Ali Abu Nuwar said the RAF is ready to aid Jordan if Israel attacks. London says Britain must confirm Jordan’s innocence before action. The 1946 alliance allows basing oil routes and arms support, with Britain funding upkeep.
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