End Soviet Patrols in East Berlin Thwarted by Desertions
BERLIN A P Special report says Soviet guards did not reappear in East Berlin after patrolling border crossings and downtown intersections. They were replaced by East German police following a day of holiday activity. A British spokesman confirmed a Soviet sergeant escaped on their sector seeking asylum, with unclear footing on the wider reports of multiple desertions.
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Knight's Budget Plan: No Tax Increase for California
Los Angeles Governor Knight announced a balanced budget next month that will not raise taxes. He attended ground breaking for a 13 million dollar state office building in Los Angeles Civic Center at 1st Street HiSt and Broadway, planned to connect by tunnel to the existing building. Knight said California’s two billion dollar budget is not shocking to residents who see prudent spending. He noted 37 major state office buildings completed in four years from Eureka to San Bernardino at a total near 24 million dollars.
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U S Army to Try Rhodes for Spying in Moscow
Army announces general court martial for A Rhodes 40 who admitted selling military secrets to Russians while stationed at the U S embassy in Moscow. He testified at the Abel espionage trial that he received rubles totaling about 2500 to 3000 as payment. Rhodes’s name appeared in documents connected to Soviet Col Rudolph Abel. Abel is appealing after a 30 year sentence.
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Gas Overload Destroys Indiana Home In Kokomo
High gas main pressure in southeast Kokomo caused by a valve sticking open sparked a fire and an explosion destroying one home and wounding others. Fire damaged furnaces and water heaters as police warned residents to turn off pilots. Gas restored later after valve repair.
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