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The Wall: Three Years Later.

Authors :
von Kuegelgen, E.
Source :
National Review; 9/7/1965, Vol. 17 Issue 36, p764-765, 2p
Publication Year :
1965

Abstract

Highlights the challenges faced by Germans due to the overnight erection of the Wall between East and West Berlin. Information on how 77-years-old German businessman Peter Lohman was trapped behind the Wall; Financial insecurity that he is faced with in East Berlin; Reason why his wife is not entitled to the welfare aid in West Berlin; Resentment shown by a landlady in Berlin for the way old people are treated in East Berlin; Portion of the East German population that is over 65; Reason why some old people have been systematically evicted from their dwellings; Psychological problems posed by the government's decision to let old people join their families on the other side of the Wall; Reaction of foreigners to the Wall.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280038
Volume :
17
Issue :
36
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
National Review
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
16979634