31 Mar 1954
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Newspaper
Logan Daily News
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1954
Page
1
Thousands of Vietminh soldiers attacked Dien Bien Phu after a two week regrouping phase. French defenders, backed by U S airpower and arms, held the fortress as Vietminh reinforcements arrived from Red China. International pressure and calls for united action against Communism framed the broader news.
Senator Burke blocks approval of President Eisenhower's nomination of Phillip H. Gifford as Urbana Ohio postmaster amid a veterans group protest alleging the Urbana Civil Service exam discriminates against veterans.
President Eisenhower signs a general excise tax cut costing about 999 million to be phased in tomorrow. The measure, approved by 395 to 1 in the House and 72 to 8 in the Senate, shifts savings to consumers and boosts retail trade while extending 1951 excise increases for another year. Major relief targets telephone service, movie and sports tickets, jewelry, and household appliances, with total revenue cuts around 1.077 billion and a projected later budget deficit.
Logan dairies Frasure & Brown Logan Home Dairy and Acker Bros announce a one cent drop on a quart of regular milk buttermilk and chocolate milk to 21 cents and 22 cents for homogenized milk. Cottage cheese and half pint coffee cream also fall, with whipping cream from 40 to 35 cents. The move follows a government cut in dairy price supports from 90 to 75 percent effective tomorrow.
Rep Laird says President tentative approval for dairy price support cut was blocked by Secretary Benson who insisted on 75 percent parity. Benson argues government gains from existing dairy stock and refuses to alter the order despite Eisenhower’s push for modification.
In Washington the House reopened the public housing clash over a $5.566 billion appropriations bill funding the housing agency and other bodies for the coming fiscal year. Debate centered on whether 35 000 new low rent units could be built next year, with factions split over existing laws and contractual authority.
Luther Knece of Laurelville found 55 small mushrooms Saturday morning signaling the season's start. He notes last year he found 20 on March 17. Mrs. Knece adds she gathered a nice mess of dandelions last week as spring hints arrive despite recent cold.
Frederick C. Mayer of Columbus died yesterday at age 69. Dean of the Capital University Music Conservatory for 29 years and a concert organist, he also served as a past president of the Ohio Music Teachers Association.
New York reports another speed record as an American Airlines DC 7 completes the New York to Los Angeles route in 5 hours 51 minutes setting a new commercial flight pace.
Police in Portsmouth released on bond 16 suspects after simultaneous raids on four houses alleged to be used for prostitution.
Union Furnace High School seniors stage the three act comedy Brides to Burn on Friday at 8 15 p m in the school auditorium. Eleven cast members mentor 23 participants handling prompting properties and sound effects with ushers. Proceeds fund a Washington DC and New York trip for May 27 with instructors Miss Mary Jane McKinley and Harold R Smith directing.
Washington Republican leaders move to approve about 13 changes to the Taft-Hartley law aligning with Eisenhower recommendations. Chairman H Alexander Smith says the bill includes pre-hire contracts and compulsory union membership after day seven, with Democrats likely to split.
Seoul issued a ten minute red alert after an unidentified aircraft appeared on radar near the DMZ. The Air Force confirmed a single intruder was detected and then left the area.
Washington lawmakers pass a compromise bill cutting federal excise taxes. Ohio Senator Burke and Senator Bricker join the majority in supporting the measure despite party lines.
The Daily News carries annual financial statements for seven Hocking County subdivisions. Logan school district shows 1953 year end balance of 24 629 52 with 1952 balance 28 786 45 and 1953 receipts 288 521 while expenditures were 292 677 93. Other districts Starr Benton Salt Creek Green Falls town ships and Laurelville also publish reports for public scrutiny.
The morning temperature in Hocking County dipped to 27 degrees at 6 am and climbed to 42 by noon as sunlight broke through. Forecasters expect cloudy and cold conditions tonight and tomorrow with a chance of light snow on April. Yesterday's high reached 35 at noon and again at 4 pm.
Chicago reports a harsh end to March with a cold snap sweeping the nation. Snow and sleet blanket many areas while the northern states endure subzero temperatures and a sharp contrast to readings above 100 in Texas.
Logan High School plans a practice baseball game with Sugar Grove this afternoon at home. Umpires will be used, score kept, and coaching staff may interrupt play to address weaknesses. Key players include Larry Inboden on the mound, Roger Kuhn at first, and Ron Dennis, Fred Emerson, Dick Shaw in the outfield.
Washington reports Chairman Lewis L. Strauss told Eisenhower's news conference that a hydrogen bomb large enough to wipe out any city is now creatable. He described March tests as successful, noted wind shifts spreading fallout, and said the weapon's power exceeded expectations while stressing control remained intact.
Senator Burke of Ohio said his first Senate bill could be a public works program to fight unemployment if needed. He believes current unemployment is not yet serious, but he would propose such a bill if Eisenhower does not back a similar program and conditions worsen.
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