Reds Take First Round From West in Berlin Crisis
The Berlin border crisis enters its second week as Khrushchev enforces East German sovereignty and restricts movement. West Berlin receives a boost as Kennedy reinforces the garrison with 1,500 troops, raising Allied strength to about 10,000. Public support and caution frame Western leaders as they weigh firmer travel guarantees.
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UAW Near Agreement as Talks Enter Crucial Phase
UAW expects a deal with General Motors Ford and Chrysler to be presented early this week as contract talks near a deadline of August 31. Big Three near conclusions, while union vote shows strong backing for a walkout if needed. AC Spark Plug plant workers in Milwaukee exempt from strike.
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Berliners Hailed By Johnson
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson returned from a morale boosting trip to Bonn and West Berlin praising the heroism of West Berliners as a key asset of the free world. He urged unity with West German leaders and thanked U S troops for strengthening the Berlin garrison. The trip aimed to reassure allies after Berlin border actions and keep lines of communication open amid ongoing Cold War tensions.
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Where To Turn Burger Dies Of Injuries
E. J. Burger a former Ohio Edison chief and Lorain civic reader dies from injuries in an accident. The brief obituary notes his public service and local ties as the page references indicate a death notice among front section items.
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Dunn Urges Flasher At Spot Four After Fatal overpass crash
Mayor Oscar G Dunn urged installation of a warning flasher at the New York Central overpass west of Elyria after four Western Reserve University fraternity brothers died in a one car crash. The victims were Peter R Norris 21 William Reinherr 22 Thomas Benesch 18 and Perry Mabry 18 all from Ohio and New York City. The crash occurred on the west approach to the bridge after leaving a wedding in Amherst. Police said the car left the road struck the guard rail flipped and the top was ripped off as it slid about 65 feet. The youths were notified of the tragedy by yesterday noon and funeral arrangements were announced for Reinherr Benesch and Norris with services in Akron Canton and Hamilton.
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West Berlin tensions ease as troops reinforce garrison
West Berlin reduces police state status as most officers return to duty. East Berlin forces maintain border vigilance while barbed wire and barricades rise atop the area. Lyndon Johnson visits Washington and Kellogg meets with Kennedy as 1,500 reinforcements reach West Berlin to deter a Communist threat.
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500 Armed German Reds Start Alarm
British forces rushed reinforcements to the East West Berlin border as 500 armed East German People's Police appeared across the line. Maj Gen Sir Roman Delacombe ordered a Welsh Regiment company to the frontier to tighten control amid the eight day Berlin crisis.
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Berlin at a Glance: Johnson Visit Lifts West Berlin
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Berlin visit drew a half million residents to cheer the arrival of a 1,500 man U.S. reinforcement. Kennedy cut short his Hyannis Port trip to Washington for briefings while Secretary Rusk promised a diplomatic follow up if tensions grow. Johnson, en route to the capital, said the Berlin reception was the warmest in Europe since liberation.
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Special Bizerte Session Opens at United Nations
United Nations opened a special General Assembly session on the Bizerte crisis with Tunisia demanding removal of French troops since 1956. France boycotted, leaving its seats empty as Assembly President Boland presided. Afro-Asian bloc pushed a moderate resolution urging France and Tunisia to retire to pre crisis positions.
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West Berliners Reassured by Johnson Visit and Troop Arrival
Secretary of State Dean Rusk said Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Berlin visit and the arrival of 1,500 U.S. troops reassured West Berliners that the United States would defend them. He cited Western freedoms, access, and troop presence as vital, and warned against being pushed out. He predicted future talks with Russia but did not rule out UN action if the crisis worsens.
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Kennedy quick aid to shipyard crisis sparks White House clash
President Kennedy pressed Defense Secretary McNamara to save the Philadelphia and San Francisco shipyards from closure. Shelley resisted, arguing the plan would hurt wartime capacity. Kennedy reportedly intervened, coordinating with California lawmakers to avert shutdowns, then celebrated after McNamara phoned with a light taunt about next time needing his support.
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Man Indicted in Slayings in Payton Couple Case
Dayton Ohio UPI reports O C Jackson, who confessed to the Payton couple slayings, has been indicted on two counts of first degree murder. Jackson faces trial on charges stemming from the killings.
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