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The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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President Kennedy counters Soviet offensive on Berlin with negotiation offer, firm defense stance, and major U.S. troop buildup; Soviets accuse him of threats and ultimatum over Germany peace treaty.
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President Kennedy responded to the Soviet diplomatic offensive by offering to negotiate but stressing the West's intention to fight for Berlin if necessary. He called for the biggest U. S. troop buildup since the Korean War, including the right to hold military men in service.
The latest Soviet statement accused Kennedy of making threats and reinforcing them with an arms buildup by the United States and its North Atlantic Allies and presenting "something like an ultimatum, demanding essentially that we withdraw in general the question of the conclusion of a peace treaty with Germany."
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Berlin
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u.s. troop buildup announced; soviet accusation of threats and ultimatum
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President Kennedy responded to Soviet diplomatic offensive by offering negotiation while stressing intent to fight for Berlin if necessary and calling for largest U.S. troop buildup since Korean War, including extended military service. Latest Soviet statement accused Kennedy of threats reinforced by U.S. and North Atlantic Allies arms buildup and presenting an ultimatum to withdraw the question of a peace treaty with Germany.