North Atlantic Pact is Signed Amid Global Wariness
In Washington, 12 North Atlantic nations signed a 1,040 word pact to unite defense against aggression, with leaders like Bevin and Acheson issuing warnings to aggressors. Belgium’s Spaak led the signers as Britain, Canada, France, and others followed. the treaty takes effect after ratification by the US and six others.
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Pact frames shield against aggression and a calmer world
In a two hour ceremony speakers argued the pact would create a bulwark against aggression and fear, enabling governments to pursue citizens’ welfare. Acheson did not name Russia, while Belgium’s Spank and Canada’s Lester Pearson urged that promises be turned into action rather than mere rhetoric.
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Gromyko In Seclusion As Pact Signing Draws Reactions
In New York Andrei Gromyko kept to himself during the Washington ceremony for the North Atlantic pact. U N observers predict a Kremlin attack on the treaty as Moscow objects that it violates the UN charter while Omar Seving Ese dog celebrates a birthday in Frederick County.
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Reds Protest Changes In German Frontiers
The News reports that Soviet officials protested Western Germany frontier adjustments as violating the 1945 declaration on Germany. Tass cites Russian ambassadors delivering notes to Washington London and Paris warning changes require joint decision by the US UK and France. Allies said border shifts totaling 52 square miles were provisional and aimed at easing communications before a final peace treaty. A separate item notes Louisville Colorado imposes a $3 annual male tax for men 21 to 60 excluding war veterans and firemen.
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