Public Urges Fight If East German Blockade Bans Berlin
A Gallup poll shows strong support for Kennedy’s hold the line policy on Berlin with about 60 percent endorsing a fight to reach Berlin if East Germany blocks roads and air routes. Americans largely oppose unconditional retreat and favor decisive action to reopen supply lines. Bacon, a Kansas City lawyer and Navy veteran, was chosen as head of the American Legion amid crisis coverage.
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Smatican Interota
Public
Princeton
N.J
Gallup
Kennedy
Berlin
United States
East Germany
Russia
Berand Airways
Ling
al Denver
UPD
Charles L
Bacon
Kansas City
American Legion
U.S
Berlin crisis sparks debate over potential war
Detroit AP report covers public opinion on whether the Berlin crisis could trigger combat. The piece notes Americans split on the risk and cites President Kennedy urging a quick settlement of GM labor talks to restore plant operations. Also covered are UAW-GM negotiations, local plant settlements, and Truman’s Legion remarks on containment and Korea.
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Dwight Pitkin
Detroit
General Motors
United Auto Workers Union
Kennedy
Goldburg
Sec of Labor
Arthur J. Goldburg
UAW
Ternstedt
Columbus
Ohio
Chevrolet
Flint
Mich
Delco
Muncie
Ind
Swisher County Fair Opens With Livestock and Horse Shows
Swisher County activities begin today with livestock horticulture and horse shows. The two day event organized by the Swisher County Activities Association is chaired by James Vineyard of Kress. The fair returns after a several year gap.
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Swisher County
Tulsa
Norstad OKs troops for Zanuck film in Normandy
Gen. Norstad's headquarters said supplying U S troops to assist producer Darryl Zanuck in filming The Longest Day was not irregular. Gen. Palmer said the Defense Department approved the cooperation, while concerns remained about military use for commercial purposes.
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Paris
Lauries Norstad
U.S
Norstad
Darriy Zanuck
Europe
Charles D. Palmer
Defense Department
Bob Wilson
Calif
Wilson
Pentagon
Normandy
Darryl Zanuck
France
House Armed Services Committee
Arthur Sylvester
Jack Paar
Berlin
Paar
Sylvester
Zanuck
Pigeon Sale Leads to Loss of 15 Birds, Woman Alleges
A Lubbock housewife reports to deputies that two men who bought pigeons took 15 birds from her pens for $1 each. She claims the birds were the best in the lot and that only one bird was promised but not delivered. The value was set at $35 after a check showed 15 pigeons missing.
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Rt. 5
Lubbock
Sheriff's
Jafternoon
Estes Burgamy
Dair
Canberra
Galk
Butterfield
Salk
Louis
California
Washington
Vandalism Investigated After Car Damaged in Gas Tank Incident
Police investigated two vandalism cases Thursday night. Wayne Weeks reported damage to his car at 4923 38th St. A theft at Edward Mason’s garage included tools valued at 100 dollars and 30 television tubes. Jack Mars reported a rotary mower stolen from 110 Uvalde St. Mrs. S. Norse said a 30 gallon trash can was taken from 3114 2nd St.
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Wayne Weeks
38Th St
Edward Garage
Masonites
43Rd St
Jack Mars
Uvalde St
Rotary Mower
S. Norse
2Nd St
Speaker Sam Denies Speculation He May Resign
BONHAM UP I House Speaker Sam Rayburn denied rumors he will resign his post stating he has not told anyone of retirement and that speculation is nonsense. The 79 year old said he feels better daily though doctors advise rest and warned he may not return to Washington for the current session.
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Sam
House
Rayburn
Washington
Congress
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Theo
Royal
Remington
Underwood
Mester
Texas Ave
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Princess
Denis Come
Oldtae the Sealy Prin
Woodlock Colonial Store
Tith
Sealy
NEW Legion
Charles L. Bacon
Denver
William R. Burke
Los Angeles
Dave Gardner
A. V. Blake
Ralph Lowe
Slaton
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