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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1954
Page
2
The Federal Reserve Board reports May industrial production rose two points to 125 percent of the 1947-49 base, the first upturn since July. Durable goods, non-durable goods, and minerals contributed gains as steel mill use climbed to about 71 percent capacity.
General Alfred Gruenther told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that delaying Western defense buildup could leave the United States behind the eight ball. He said time may be running out as Soviet forces grow stronger and satellite troops increase. Gruenther remained soberly optimistic about Europe’s prospects and urged greater Allied forces, especially German contributions, amid prospects for France ratifying the European Defense Community treaty.
The House Agriculture Committee voted 22 to 46 to raise dairy price supports from 75 to 80 percent of parity for next winter and authorized wool subsidies to lift prices above current parity. Secretary Benson cut dairy supports to 75 percent last April to curb surpluses. The measure, tied to the omnibus farm bill, would set 80 percent as mandatory from Sept 1 to April 1, 1955.
Lebanon's Premier Abdullah Al Yafi departed Beirut for Amman to meet King Hussein and visit King Saud of Saudi Arabia. They were expected to discuss inter-Arab military matters during the talks.
A historical mock continental air raid drill in June simulated US Canadian raids with cities like New York Boston Chicago under imagined atomic attack. Eisenhower allegedly sheltered in the White House as observers noted defense gaps and public apathy.
At Windsor St George's Chapel Sir Winston Churchill was installed as a Knight of the Garter by the queen. The 79 year old prime minister wore a scarlet mantle and jeweled garter as ritual music and prayer marked the formal ceremony.
A Wheeling mock atomic strike simulates a devastating blow to the Northern Panhandle. Civil Defense mobilizes resources, estimates 30 000 casualties, and stages a relief effort with nurses doctors and blood plasma. Power and gas water damage disrupts the city while two Ohio River bridges are knocked out.
United Nations chief U S delegate Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. announced a Security Council meeting for Wednesday to discuss Thailand’s request for an international peace patrol to study the Indochina war danger. The council, urged by Thailand after weekend talks, had on June 3 voted 10 to 4 despite Soviet objections. a Soviet veto could push the issue to the General Assembly likely later this summer.
In Geneva on June 14 1954 Molotov made a small concession on the Indochina peace talks agreeing to limit the unanimity rule for a proposed neutral nations commission. Western powers led by the United States France and Britain noted the move as insufficient. Eden warned progress was needed by Wednesday as Laos and Cambodia discussions loom. Bedell Smith urged suspending nine party talks until ceasefire lines are drafted.
Los Angeles reports Jack O Leary Jr who has hiccuped once a second for six years has gained a pound and now weighs 78 pounds. Doctors have tested cures as the mother cites diet improvements and a Grants Pass doctor’s section therapy as a possible aid.
Francis Carr testifies Adams dangled favors to lure McCarthy inquiry away, calling it blackmail. He says he knew of no action taken against Schine and notes Adams discussed delaying questions about uniformed Communists. Carr describes Adams as a master of hostile phrasing and recalls urging Stevens to testify.
Robert R. Young becomes chairman of the New York Central Railroad after victory in a warlike proxy battle. Alfred E. Perlman named president as the two move to rehabilitate the system. The board includes Lila Bell Wallace and others with Texas financiers Murchison and Richardson attending parts of the meeting.
Federal Court in Washington heard Charles Ernest McLeod request a name change to Charlotte Frances McLeod based on medical treatment in Denmark from 1953 to 1954 that, after 13 plastic surgeries and female hormone injections, completed a gender transformation. The 29 year old listed Washington DC as address and cited work in theatrical production and literary rights.
Trenton officials disclose that ex Governor Harold G Hoffman admitted siphoning about 300000 to fund campaigns and pay a blackmailing state official. Hoffman's death followed his suspension as head of the Employment Security Division. his daughter released a letter detailing debts, improper withdrawals from South Amboy Trust Co, and alleged blackmail.
COSHOCTON Ohio June 14 A former mental patient confessed to killing three men whose bodies were found on his farm Sheriff Gilbert Kempf said The suspect 36 year old Cletus Reese claimed the men a school teacher a handyman and a farm hand were soldiers He had been released on a trial basis from Cambridge State Hospital in 1951 and authorities believe schizophrenia fueled the killings as a hospital official noted Reese later broke down and admitted the three murders The victims were Clyde Patton Paul Tish and Lester Mellik Kempf reported crowds swarmed the farm as investigators worked to determine the sequence of deaths The suspect said Patton died in a fight and that Tish was his first victim with tensions over theology cited
Pierre Mendes-France, pro economy via military cuts, seeks confirmation as France’s premier after Laniel’s defeat. U.S. officials fear his confirmation weakens the West in Asia and Europe as he faces likely failure in the National Assembly.
Six tons of Swiss antiaircraft ammunition bound for Guatemala were held in Hamburg at American officials request. Swiss and Bern officials said the shells were practice heads not explosive, and could not pierce armor. U. S. and Swiss officials cautioned the cargo could be repurposed for war use, with potential danger if released.
Mount Hope West Virginia post office was entered and ransacked last night. Letter boxes were scattered, stamp drawers opened, and desks ransacked, but no stamps or vault cash appear missing. Police will compare fingerprints. a Charleston inspector was called to estimate damage.
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