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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1954
Page
1
Seoul reports a weeklong crisis over Communist truce inspectors ends as South Korea withdraws threats to eject them. Prime Minister Pyun says for now Seoul will avoid forceful methods, bowing to U.S. pressure and keeping Red inspectors in place.
Washington report notes NSC concerns over farm support reform amid pressure to maintain price guarantees. Senators debate flexibly supported levels, with Aiken urging to view truce inspectors and Young predicting possible victory if 80 to 90 percent flexibility is kept. Senate may delay adjournment as atomic energy bill faces a possible filibuster over patent-sharing terms.
Portland reports CIO and AFL unity worries operators in the 48 day old Pacific Northwest timber strike. Hartung accuses leaders of delaying settlement to break worker spirit and organization, citing broader economic impact on communities.
Reported remarks by Pyun claim to calm fears after Lt. Gen Won Yung Duk warned Red inspectors to leave South Korea. Across points like Pusan Inchon Taegu and Kusan protests and bombings raised alarms though no injuries occurred. Security tightened as UNSC inspectors faced air travel instead of ground transport and U N commanders met with Pyun to seek peaceful methods.
The government approved a set of safety proposals to cut airport takeoff and landing hazards. Runways must be clear for 0.5 miles at each end, with height limits on nearby buildings for two more miles. The measures, from the Federal Air Coordinating Committee led by Gen. James H. Dolittle, follow the Newark Elizabeth tragedy that killed 11 on the ground and 97 aboard. The Commerce Department will enforce for federally aided new airports and extend to eligible old ones. The plan also calls for reducing training flights near airports, arranging flight patterns to curb noise, and expanding radar control. It urges use of helicopters for interairport shuttles.
Peter Gluckman a 28 year old ocean hopping jeweler from San Francisco landed at Battle Mountain Nevada at 9 30 a m after refueling en route to Salt Lake City Following a first failed attempt over the Sierra Nevada mountains he diverted from Sacramento to Battle Mountain for fuel then resumed toward Ogden and Salt Lake City
President Rhee of Korea landed at International Airport with Gen. Desacisto and wife aboard. A 21 gun salute welcomed the party, followed by a military review and luncheon at the Palace Hotel. In Los Angeles he warned democracies to arm against communism and called for united action.
Three American Catholic missionaries freed from Chinese custody arrived in British territory and claimed the Chinese people may support a Kuomintang attack on the mainland. They said many Chinese fear authorities and noted floods along the Yangtze. The priests estimated significant casualties from 1950 and 1992 purges and reported areas submerged by floods.
Berlin reports say East Germany narrates to hungry citizens that American food will arrive via a Soviet zone aid program. The controlled press and radio describe Eisenhower’s gesture in polite terms while noting the regime will accept relief previously branded as reactionary and war provoking.
Hayward police officers Pat Truscott and Mike Carmo signaled Jack Greenup to the curb on Castro Street. A car driven by Francis B Tiams sideswiped them as they retreated from a speeding cat. Carmo was injured. Tiams was booked for drunk driving, Greenup cited for expired license.
SOUTH BEND IN Studebaker Corp sent a 60 day contract termination notice to the UAW CIO threatening plant closure and mass layoffs if no wage cut and new agreement are reached. Officials blamed union rejection and urged prompt reconsideration while union leaders planned a meeting to discuss the situation.
Senator Mundt charges the army adopted a “formula of innocence by diffusion” in its report. The item notes editor's reference to Illinois convention developments and directs readers to page 2 for more on related coverage.
In Chicago and Washington DC, Sen. Morse volunteers to back his charges before a special six member Senate committee. McCarthy faces further questions as Mundt notes 30 officers tied to the Peress affair, amid ongoing debate over the Army’s handling and potential recall.
In Rabat Morocco Berber forces mass outside Arab centers threatening bloodier action unless Arab nationalist groups halt terrorism. The display marks a renewed Berber challenge following a year ago Marrakech uprising that contributed to the ouster of Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Youssef.
About 500 veterans of the Spanish-American War and Philippine insurrection from Hayward and their families will attend a reunion at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville on August 15. Charles Craigie, publicity chairman, says Col. Robert C. Murphy will speak. The event includes a chapel service, lunch with band, speaking program, and entertainment in Memorial Grove, plus a tour of the 1,900-member home.
Former President Truman told Adlai Stevenson and Stephen Mitchell that Democrats can win control of Congress in November if they raise enough funds to match Republicans. He said a war chest of 475000 is needed, with 190000 already raised, and supported active campaigning. Mitchell plans to resign as Democratic National Chairman by year’s end after a Kansas City fundraising event with Stevenson and Truman.
A San Francisco man, Samuel Everett Yarbrough, 19, died instantly when the car he rode in crashed into a parked truck trailer on U S 50 west of Dublin. Willie Knox, 32, Oakland, was treated for minor injuries. The unidentified truck driver had placed warning flares behind the trailer.
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