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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1954
Page
1
Washington residents joined a nationwide civil defense exercise as 54 cities simulated an atomic attack. President Eisenhower and staff sheltered at the White House while Congress worked normally and key agencies activated emergency communications and command posts.
Francis P. Carr testified that Army officials linked talk of special treatment for Pvt. G David Schine to halting Sen McCarthy's Reds in the Army probe and that Schine was described as a hostage by top figures. Carr disputed earlier testimony and said Cohn did not threaten to wreck the Army. He noted Schine worked under McCarthy's supervision and aided investigations but spent more time in New York.
Milwaukee civil defense officials staged a nationwide air raid test simulate a bomb five times Hiroshima’s size. The mock blast killed 62 015 injured 76 440 homeless 330 852 with destruction from Capitol Drive to 60th Street and from Lake Michigan westward.
The Geneva talks show an end in sight as Molotov and Eden meet and the Korean phase is to be sent back to the UN for study. Western powers warn that Korea and Indochina talks face a deadlock and possible cessation without France’s new government.
Six tons of Swiss anti air craft shells bound for Guatemala were halted in Hamburg free port after U S High Commission questions. German officials said they were dummy shells without explosives but American sources doubted that claim. The shipment arrived May 20 aboard the Coburg and remains under supervision as officials assess risks to the Panama Canal security.
Senator Wiley warned that the United States faces a fascist mind alongside communism and cited threats from groups in labor and other sectors. He argued no individuals were targeted while noting fascism's presence and urged vigilance at the Wisconsin County Officers Association meeting. He also urged cooperation with Canada on the St. Lawrence Seaway project.
In Washington a Democratic leadership stance appears to doom Sen. Flanders bid to strip Sen. McCarthy of chairmanships. Senate Republicans like Knowland oppose action against McCarthy, while Democrats refuse public comment, treating McCarthy as a Republican issue.
Pierre Mendes-France seeks to form France's 20th postwar cabinet after being named by President Rene Coty to replace retiring Premier Joseph Laniel. He faces a divided National Assembly as he pushes a plan to cut Indochina costs and slow Europe military buildup.
Partly cloudy with local scattered thundershowers tonight. Tuesday partly cloudy and somewhat cooler. Lowest tonight 68, highest Tuesday 86.
Senator Flanders received several anonymous calls vowing to "take care of" him prompting police precautions. His aide called the threats crackpot, while the push to strip McCarthy of chairmanship over 1952 financial questions looms as a rare Senate move.
Gil H. Stordock veteran of long service told the United Mexican Border Veterans he is proud of his Mexican Border service. He spoke at the 25th annual national convention banquet in the American Legion Club. He urged patriotism and saluting the flag and called for border veterans to seek recognition for their service to qualify for World War I benefits.
Financier Robert R. Young was certified winner in the battle for control of the New York Central Railroad. His li member slate won by 1,064,000 votes, 3,407,000 to 2,340,000 for the management. White stated he will cooperate with the new group during an orderly transition. Alfred E. Perlman is favored as president, with Young promising a dividend boost and a focus on improving passenger service.
A federal report revises its forecast of 1954 construction to $36.0 billion, up 6 percent from 1953, driven by home building and rising outlays in commercial, religious, and private educational construction. Public construction also climbs, while private industrial work falls.
Carl Lubke of Onalaska died in a La Crosse hospital Sunday after burns from a kitchen explosion at the Olson home on Saturday. Mrs Olson remained critically burned and in danger, while her husband and another man were treated for injuries. Funeral services for Lubke set for Wednesday.
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