17 Jun 1962
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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1962
Page
1
West Berlin marks the 9th anniversary of the East German uprising with Adenauer attending a unity ceremony. The 1953 revolt left 120 dead as Soviet tanks quelled protests and led to thousands imprisoned.
A 12-year-old boy fleeing East Germany was shot by Red border guards in West Berlin reports. The incident occurred during Whitsun break as East Germans tunneled to freedom. The death raises the wall toll to 36 with another teen wounded attempting escape.
The Charney triplets, born in West Berlin and taken home to Brooklyn after beating 1,500 to 1 odds, join the Manning quadruplets of South Weymouth, Mass., as inspiring siblings. The Mannings’ clan includes six other children while the Chorneys face four-room living and growing needs.
Gen. Herbert Powell commander of the Continental Army Command told a luncheon audience that the United States was very close to all-out war with Russia during the Berlin crisis last summer. He credited the quick Reservist response with potentially preventing a general war.
Premier Song Yo Chan resigns from office as the Seoul government confirms acceptance of his departure amid a pro Western stance and military influence in politics.
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