BERLIN BLOCKADE
MANY “LIFTING” RUMOURS LONDON, April 16Berlin is buzzing with rumours that the blockade is about to be lifted, says the correspondent of the “Daily Herald.” Everyone is convinced that there is something in the air.
Senior Western Power officials, however, are not taking the slightest chance with the rumours. They reiterate that no talks on German or Berlin problems can begin before the blockade is lifted. The United States Military Gov einor (General Lucius Clay) said that he did not share the general optimism. “There have been no signs of any Russian approach,” be declared. It it had happened at Governmental lev I I am absolutely sure that I should have heard about it.”
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 69, Issue 159, 18 April 1949, Page 3
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