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Foreign News June 28, 1961

The Nome Nugget

Nome, Nome County, Alaska

What is this article about?

East German Communist authorities issued a law effective Aug. 1 requiring special permission for aircraft with radios to cross East German territory, potentially halting air traffic between West Berlin and the outside world. Current air traffic is managed by a multinational safety center.

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East Germans Issue New Law to Halt Air Traffic

BERLIN (AP) - East German Communist authorities issued a new law today that could serve as a basis for halting air traffic between isolated West Berlin and the outside world.

Effective Aug. 1, the law will require all aircraft with radios to receive special permission from East German authorities to cross their territory.

Air traffic from West Germany to West Berlin now is handled by an air safety center including representatives from the United States, Soviet Russia, France and Britain.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

East Germany Law Air Traffic Halt West Berlin Cold War Tensions Air Safety Center

Where did it happen?

Berlin

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Berlin

Event Date

Today, Effective Aug. 1

Outcome

could serve as a basis for halting air traffic between isolated west berlin and the outside world

Event Details

East German Communist authorities issued a new law today that could serve as a basis for halting air traffic between isolated West Berlin and the outside world. Effective Aug. 1, the law will require all aircraft with radios to receive special permission from East German authorities to cross their territory. Air traffic from West Germany to West Berlin now is handled by an air safety center including representatives from the United States, Soviet Russia, France and Britain.

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