Berlin Crises Continue as Soviet Armored Cars Enter Western Zone
Berlin tensions flare as three Soviet armored cars enter the Western sector with minimal resistance to an American escort. A U.S. convoy proceeds unimpeded on the autobahn. Soviet guards reach the war memorial after a six minute checkpoint delay. Mayor Brandt urges calm as Western powers seek four power talks to curb further deterioration.
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Western Powers Blame Soviets Over Berlin Tensions
The United States Britain and France demand Soviet participation in a Berlin consultation to prevent further tension after the East German commandant replacement. They reiterate four power responsibilities and oppose Soviet claims of East German sovereignty while noting ongoing liaison channels and a Rusk-Dobryn discussion on disarmament and Berlin.
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France
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East Germany
Washington
London
Paris
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East Berlin
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Anatoly F. Dobryn
Rusk
Russia
Drug Safety Measure Clears Senate With Broad Support
A drug safety bill passed the Senate 78-0 after two years of debate sparked by thalidomide. Kefauver pressed for compulsory licensing of patented drugs at 500 percent markups, rejected 53-28. The measure strengthens FDA approval by requiring evidence of effectiveness and adds manufacturer registration, quality controls, and generic naming to boost price competition.
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House
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D-Tenn
Kefauver
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Dmiss
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Antitrust Subcommittee
Judiciary Committee
West Germany
Food and Drug Administration
Tremors Continue In Italy After Deadly quake
Geologists warn of more light shocks after Tuesday’s quake that killed 17 people and left thousands outdoors from Naples to the Adriatic. Aviano Irpino among hardest hit. health teams set inoculation centers as rains and disrupted services raise disease fears.
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Italy
Adriatic
Jacqueline Kennedy
Ravello
Aviano Irpino
Cool Front Dims Texas Heat Across Panhandle
A cold front sweeps south through the Texas Panhandle easing August heat for a day or two. Temperatures fall to the 60s behind the front with scattered showers, while Dry conditions persist in Central Texas. Deer roam city gardens as Austin endures its 55th dry day.
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Texas
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Austin
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Victoria
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Mercury
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Wink
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Fort Worth
Lurking
Wichita Falls
Junction
Corpus Christi
Electricians Return to Marshall Space Flight Center
About two thirds of the electricians on space exploration projects reported back to work at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville Alabama. A spokesman noted the shift had begun and that roughly three fourths of the total workforce, including those who went on strike and those who did not cross picket lines, were present. Officials remained cautiously optimistic yet uncertain that the stoppage would end.
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Ala
Marshall Space Flight Center
Family Sought After Monkey Dies in Rabies Incident
In Houston AP report authorities seek the James Richard Martin family of Groves Texas who were on vacation in the Big Bend area. The Martins pet monkey left with a neighbor apparently died of rabies Tuesday prompting the search party to reunite the family with authorities.
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Tex
Big Bend
Martins
Jacobs denies ordering rigged Estes inquiry
Senate hearings darken as Emery E. Jacobs testifies he did not order a biased probe into Billie Sol Estes cotton deals. He says he aimed for objective findings and rejects Miller’s account while Murphy urges no judgments until he testifies.
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Thomas H. Miller
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Murphy
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Estes
Agriculture Department
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
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Tex
Texas
John Dennison
Dennison
Weather snapshot across Texas regions with scattered storms
Snyder to the northeast and northwest regions report mostly partly cloudy conditions. Temperatures rise to near 97 in Snyder with 74 overnight and cooler highs 85 to 95 in the northeast and 55 to 70 in the northwest. South winds 10 to 12 knots.
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Perth
Ben Bella Wins His First Popularity Test in Algeria
Ahmed Ben Bella drew 30 000 Algerians to the Algiers Forum as he pledged civilian rule, socialism, and a strong army. Rival guerrilla chiefs criticise him while supporters hail the Political Bureau. He promised land reform and unity with North Africa and Angola.
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Ahmed Ben Bella
Algeria
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Mohammed Khider
Cony
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