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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1953
Page
9
A fragment states ice in the earth’s polar regions could release water to lift global seas about 150 feet, flooding lands and destroying low-lying areas including Holland. The text emphasizes potential mega-scale flooding from climate change.
DES MOINES Iowa Asst Secretary of Defense John Hannah said the draft must continue for many years and universal military training should be deferred. He cited the low birth rate and a shortage of trained personnel as reasons and warned that a weaker national security would result without a draft. He noted that 60 percent of army strength comes from draftees and called for more career soldiers and better pay and benefits. The comment followed remarks at the Iowa Farm Bureau Convention.
A 6900 gallon benzol spill in a tandem- automobile collision blanketed a 50 foot stretch of U S 224 near Wadsworth Ohio in a gooey layer. State patrolmen rerouted traffic for about three miles as fire trucks stood by and a steam machine attempted safe removal to prevent ignition. The road will need resurfacing and stay closed at least until week’s end.
Ohio will dispatch representatives from the Public Utilities Commission the tax department and possibly the registrar of motor vehicles to a Friday Atlanta meeting of 10 southern states over Ohio’s axle mile tax. Gov Lausche notes reciprocity disputes with states and cites recommendations from the Council of State Governments. The tax ranges from 0.5 to 0.20 dollars per mile on trucks with more than two axles and could raise around 20 million dollars annually for highway building.
In Los Angeles the Glasbend twins aged 36 share identical traits from hair color to dental work. Eugene had surgery early, Victor followed with evening procedures. They run a building maintenance firm and recover together in the same hospital room sharing routine details.
The painted lady lays its eggs on thistle, a widespread plant that provides all food for its caterpillars. The insect relies entirely on this plant for larval sustenance.
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