Tension Mounts as Berlin Border Clash and Flight Veto
East German police fire on refugees at the Berlin wall as Western police respond with tear gas. Hughie Green, a British TV star, claims Soviet jets fired on his Cessna during a flight into West Berlin and a Soviet veto blocks his return flight. The incident marks the first Soviet blocking of a Western air lane in the four power city.
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Your Child and School Physical Fitness Picture Improved
The article discusses rising concerns about American youth fitness and the gap between athletic teams and the general population. It notes that about half of schoolchildren may be deficient in some area of development, while school programs improve and parents should promote daily healthy habits, exercise, diet, and regular health checks.
Rambler Tops Economy Run Victory by Detroit Route
Rambler driver Les Viland won the Los Angeles to Detroit Mobil Economy Run in a Rambler American averaging 28.61 mpg on the 2,500 mile test. GM dominated with four class wins while Chrysler secured three as 36 cars completed the route via Las Vegas Salt Lake City Cheyenne Omaha and Chicago.
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Florida Railway Is Struck in Florida
Jacksonville unions strike the Florida East Coast Railway joining 11 non operating unions. Labor Secretary Wirtz met FEC President Thompson in Washington as 10.28 cent hourly wage demands remain unresolved. Thompson warned there would be no end to the strike while the unions persist.
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Argentina Military Truce Halts Three Day Revolt
A tentative agreement between rebel generals and the government ends a three day revolt near Buenos Aires. About 26 people were killed and 30 plus wounded. Puerto Belgrano naval base 350 miles southwest of the capital was a key target as 25,000 government troops closed in. Rebel leaders and government officials signed the accord led by Rear Adm. Eladio Vasquez and Jose M. Astigreta among others.
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Eduardo McLoughlin
Ex-King Farouk Attends Irma Capece Minutolo Debut
In Naples, former King Farouk sits in the front row at Irma Capece Minutolo singing debut. The singer, performing as Irma di Canosa, has been his companion since 1954 and pursued a classical career with Farouk praising her talent.
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Lighter Side Exults Big Plans At Macuto Sheraton
A UPI column notes Marcos Perez Jimenez built two grand Venezuelan hotels the Humboldt and Macuto, later reopened as Macuto Sheraton. The piece humorously critiques tourism in Venezuela, mentions U.S. congressmen on junkets, and describes the hotel's opening as a staged rebranding while poking fun at celebrity guests and travel lore.
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Canadians Clash As Election Nears In Ontario Campaigns
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker accuses Lester B. Pearson of being too diplomatic to lead Canada, while Pearson counters that Diefenbaker fosters anti Americanism. The rivals stump through Ontario with sharp exchanges three days before the vote, Pearson to climax in Toronto tonight.
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