Lord Montgomery Says World War Is Unlikely
Paris reports Lord Montgomery NATO deputy commander says a shooting world war is unlikely and politicians must relax tension to avoid defense spending. He warns Soviet pressure grows and urges global NATO alignment with modern weapons and general nuclear use while noting the need for careful strategic balance. He plans visits to England Canada and Washington after the briefing.
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Lord Montgomery
NATO
Britain
Montgomery
Atlantic Alliance
Western Europe
Deeree
North Atlantic Alliance
West
Lngland
Canada
Washington
Eisenhower
Canadian Prime Minister Denounces Soviet Arctic Veto
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker said Canada views the Soviet rejection of an Arctic inspection plan as a veto on mankind’s hopes for peace. He tied the veto to alleged provocations by the U S Strategic Air Command in the Arctic, urging caution and clarity in security talks.
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Ottawa
John Diefenbaker
Soviet Union
Fiseme
East Berlin Tightens Squeeze With West Berlin Shipping Tax
East Germany imposes a new tax on West German and foreign shipping through inland waterways effective Monday. The tax targets West Berlin supplies flowing via the canal network as retaliation for West Germany’s Fibe River dam project plans near Geesthacht, 20 miles southeast of Hamburg.
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Berlin
East Germany
West Berlin
Reds
West Germany
Neues Deutschland
Geesthacht
Hamburg
New Delhi Merchants Lose Appeal Over Cow Slaughter Ban
A group of butchers and cattle dealers in New Delhi failed to overturn India's cow slaughter ban. The court ruled the prohibition protects cattle wealth and aligns with national interests, upholding sacred considerations and public welfare.
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New Delhi
Pilot Receives Distinguished Flying Cross After B-47 Bailout
First Lt. James E. Obenauf describes a near fatal bailout during a B-47 crash over the Texas Panhandle. He stayed with Maj. Joseph Maxwell, revived Maxwell, and landed the bomber at Dyess Air Force Base, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions.
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Abilene. Tex
James E. Obenauf
Grayslake
Texas Panhandle
Obenauf
Air Force
Maj
Joseph B. Maxwell
Portsmouth
Dalhart
Tex
James M. Graves
Fort Worth
John P. Cobb
Elko
Nev
Graves
Obenaut
Maxwell
Dyess Afb
Tahoka Paves and Repairs Streets and Park Facilities
Tahoka city crews patched paved streets over the past two weeks after winter wear left holes. A new roof was added to the swimming pool and rest rooms at City Park near completion. The lawn at the Ledon Hall site, acquired for a community center, has been cleaned up with future repairs planned as funds allow.
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Tahoka
H. B. McCord
Ledon Hall
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