Berlin Report: Border Quiet, Allies Confer There's a period of watchful waiting in Berlin as the West Berliners await the next move of the allies. The East Germans open two offices in the west to issue travel permits and they are promptly closed by the allies who won't recognize the need of permits. Mayor Willy Brandt is joined by economics Minister Ludwig Erhard in a tour of the border area which is comparatively quiet. News reporter with large microphone and cord, by Brandt. WS border with wall and barbed wire.