German Christians face theology clash over obedience to state
East and West German Christian leaders debate whether church members should obey communist authorities or resist. Bishop Otto Dibelius argues totalitarian rulers are not God ordained, while church bodies urge obedience to civil law. The question shadows Berlin tensions as church unity strains under regime pressure.
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Chief Boyd Calls Attention To Ordinances
Police Chief J. Thomas Boyd announced two new ordinances. One prohibits defacing telegraph poles with bills signs nails or wrapping wires. The other bans dumping filth rubbish or offensive matter into streets with penalties including fines up to 500 dollars.
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Explorer XII Completes Its First Earth Orbit
Washington AP reports Explorer XII finished its first wide looping orbit of Earth and sped back into space. The 83 pound instrument package reached about 54 000 miles from Earth, passing 170 miles high on its maiden circuit 31 hours after launch from Cape Canaveral. NASA said telemetry is strong and the craft is near its expected orbit accessing magnetic fields in space and Earth and studying electrons and protons.
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Pan Frying Tomatoes Near Ripeness
Use tomatoes that are almost ripe for pan frying to achieve better texture and flavor. Ripe-on-the-edge fruit holds up during cooking and develops richer sweetness with light searing.
Army Program Would Add 150 000 Men
The Army plans to raise up to 150000 more troops by next summer as the Berlin crisis shapes mobilization. Ninety three National Guard and Reserve units totaling 23626 men were designated priority for possible active duty. The service aims to reach 1008000 authorized strength by June 30 while extending enlistment terms and overseas tours to cover ongoing demands.
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Mighty F1 Flanks First Public Test
At Edwards Air Force Base the F1 engine failed after about 10 seconds during its first public firing. Despite the brief burn engineers reported thrust near a million pounds and noted extreme vibration damaged a valve switch triggering automatic shutdown. The F1, under NASA for the Nova moon vehicle, will be clustered as the first stage of a 400 foot rocket aiming to lift an Apollo craft to the moon by 1967.
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Fulbright Urges Economic Reprisals Against Russians
Sen. J William Fulbright urges allied economic actions against the Soviet Union and East Germany for the East German border crackdown on refugees. He suggests halting West German oil purchases and notes allied agreement exists but no specific plan. Humphrey warns slow retaliation to avoid harming West Germany while Bridges calls for patience.
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Advances Mask Worsening Balance of Payments Deficit
The United States balance of payments worsened in the April to June quarter. An unusual $650 million in advance payments by West Germany the Netherlands and the Philippines masked the deficit which rose to about $1.8 billion at an annual rate, excluding those advances. A separate note reports Danish yachtsman Thor Ki Warrer found drowned near his home.
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Actress Adeline Reynolds Dies in Sleep at 70
Hollywood AP reports Adeline de Walt Reynolds died in her sleep Sunday at age 70 after a late acting career begun at 70. She raised four children after husband Frank's death. three survive including actress Mary Adams. Her filmography includes Come Live with Me, Going My Way, and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Private services held.
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