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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1954

Page

3

Pentagon Unlocked Windows Prompt Security Push

Pentagon windows were left unlocked on April 14 and 28 in Hensel’s suite and the press room. G-2 and security officials initiated a probe, issuing a May memo ordering occupants to keep windows shut to protect air conditioning and security.

Washington Pentagon G-2 H. Struve Hensel Hensel North Atlantic Treaty Organization Corps of Interoffice Headquarters Military District of Washington Army Headquarters Administrative Facilities Planning Branch Secretary of Defense

Twenty Seven U.S. Tanks Arrive in Cartagena

Twenty seven American medium and heavy tanks were delivered to Cartagena aboard the freighter Kingsport Victory as the second weapons shipment under the Spain military aid pact.

Spain Cartagena Kingsport Victory

Missed Plane Stirs Talk in Paris

Paris rumors swirl after Sen Rene Laniel missed a plane to Venezuela as customs searched his baggage. An associate says the move was to prove he carried no large funds amid questions from independent faction members about his resignation and use of official title in a commercial circular. Laniel reportedly took a provisional leave of absence for health reasons.

Paris Rene Laniel France South America L’auore Laniel Venezuela Joseph Laniel Senate

Tornado Damage Reported in Des Moines Area

Three small tornadoes struck Iowa late yesterday causing damage in Des Moines with heavy rains and hail in central parts of the state. no injuries were reported.

Des Moines Iowa

Roast pork loin end with fat side up for rack

When roasting a loin end of pork place it fat side up in the pan. The rib bones will form a natural rack as it cooks.

Five Eggs Hatched But Home Project Is Still Held Up

Seaford New York report says a duck named Trudy has hatched five ducklings delaying a housing project for 23 days. Builder Louis K Hirsch paused 49 houses to avoid disturbing the nest with three eggs left unhatched. He plans to move the youngsters to a pond he built for swimming lessons.

Seaford N.Y Long Island Mama Mallard Louis K. Hirsch Hirsch Trudy

Secrecy Maintained in New Jersey Embezzlement Probe

Gov Meyner ordered secrecy on the investigation into the New Jersey Division of Employment Security and its former director Harold G Hoffman amid embezzlement allegations of 300000 dollars. Bank examiners audit South Amboy Trust Co where Hoffman held major stock and presidency as officials weigh potential missing funds possibly tied to a 1949 state disability deposit.

Trenton N.J Robert B. Meyner New Jersey Banking and Insurance Warren Gaffney Meyner Hoffman

No Break Seen In Heat Wave Continues

The season's longest heat wave shows no sign of breaking across the central and southeast. Daytime highs reach 90s with nights in the 70s as Chicago marks a fifth straight 92 degree plus day in June. Heavy showers affect the Midwest and South with rains along the Atlantic coast from Virginia to Massachusetts.

Midwest Weather Bureau Chicago Rockies New England Atlantic Virginia Massachusetts Iowa Lasana Florida Georgia

Vanilla wafers with cur rant jelly cookies

A sunny afternoon treat idea uses vanilla wafers sandwiching cur rant jelly. Top with confectioners sugar frosting and a light sprinkling of chopped pistachios for color and a sweet crunch.

Hams Plan City Hamfest And Field Day

Decatur Amateur Radio Club members meet to organize the annual Field Day by the American Radio Relay League. The event runs Saturday 4 PM to Sunday 4 PM at Cave Springs near Priceville with 15 locals and 27 associates competing as an A station and inviting Ed D. Born to attend.

Hams Decatur Amateur Radio Club American Radio Relay League National Association of Amateur Radio Operators Red Cross Spencer Browning Lewis Garrett G. E. Stephens Milford McMillan North Alabama Decatur Ed D. Born Atlanta QST Cave Springs Somerville Road Priceville Hartford Conn Jim Mack

Smuggling Ring Breaks In Kobe Largest Since War

Police in Kobe say they busted a 100 million dollar smuggling ring, the biggest since World War II. Tsai Chi-Ming of Osaka and 14 others were arrested for shipping more than 100 million dollars in goods over 15 months, including drugs watches fabric and foreign currency.

Kobe Japan Kyodo News Service Tsai Chi-Ming Osaka Hong Kong Kyodo

Apricot Syrup Utilized in Dessert and Ham Glaze

A simple vanilla pudding tops a dessert using drained apricot halves. Save the apricot syrup to sweeten a cold drink or baste a baked ham for extra glaze and flavor.

Stomach Health Emphasized by Shown Clinic

A health notice from the Shown Clinic at 104 Church Street NE near Canal stresses stomach function depends on strong nerve communication. It claims spinal adjustments restore energy delivery to the stomach, promoting health.

Church Street N. E Canal

Steel Pact Seen Near Pittsburgh as 1954 Wage Talks Begin

Indications rose that a 1954 wage contract may be finalized between the CIO United Steelworkers and U.S. Steel. The union called a Wage Policy Committee meeting here next Tuesday as secret sessions between negotiating teams continued. A June 30 deadline looms for an accord affecting about 600,000 steel workers.

Pittsburgh CIO United Steelworkers U.S. Steel Big Steel

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