21 Jan 1954
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1954
Page
1
Twenty eight U S Marines drowned when a troop ship rammed and capsized their landing craft near Inchon Korea. The disaster followed a collision between a Formosa bound landing ship and a small LCM. Twenty two Marines were rescued from icy waters as rescue boats reached the scene.
A Senate Armed Services subcommittee approved an 11 million dollar outlay to provide storage for special weapons, described as atomic ones. The report gave no locations or further details on the storage facilities.
Senator Humphrey and about 90 of 96 senators are seen likely for a showdown on Bricker's constitutional amendment. Eisenhower warns the measure could hinder treaty dealings. Bricker argues the clause shields state and individual rights from treaty intrusion. Democratic opposition remains unified even if a compromise emerges.
French Union forces begin a major offensive ashore along the coast of Annam after occupying Tuyhoa in Indochina. The operation targets Vietminh control as the first large scale action of the seven year conflict.
The Senate approved a bill to allow the United States to join Canada in building a 27 foot deep St. Lawrence River channel linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic. Canada signals it may proceed alone, arguing US participation would cost too much and that Ottawa has already invested heavily in locks and navigation facilities. The measure drew votes reflecting split support and questions about ongoing interest from Canada.
Middletown earned honorable mention for its 1953 fire safety drive as the Fire Prevention Association announced awards. Philadelphia, Kentville Nova Scotia, and other cities received top honors with Cincinnati Dayton and Columbus noted among Ohio standings. Eddie Mathews signed a 1954 Milwaukee Braves contract ending holdout threats. The House approved a 328 to 36 vote for a U.S. Air Force academy and sent a Senate bill authorizing 26 million dollars for the air academy. Robert A. Taft Jr. announced intentions to seek the Republican nomination for state vice governorship.
AP President Robert McLean announced that 1953 saw more news from Russia than any year since World War II. He cited Stalin's death as the electrifying story and credited staff enterprise and cooperative members, along with eased Soviet restrictions, for the heightened coverage.
The Army will issue undesirable discharges to 21 American soldiers who stayed in Korea rather than return home. Papers completed after consultations with Defense and State departments, the action ends their Army service under conditions other than honorable and halts pay. Deserter charges were avoided due to armistice terms.
A Columbus dispute on Ohio axle mileage taxes leaves officials perplexed as a highway patrol officer misreads a court paper. Judge Lester Cecil requests a three judge panel to hear the case and clear confusion over whether an injunction exists.
Emma Jo Johnson, 35, released from Nevada prison after 2 years 8 months behind bars as the board ruled the death of Jane Jones, 72, Las Vegas, resulted from a brain tumor not an attack by Johnson. Gardner and experts led a year-long probe, concluding no murder took place.
Washington Chairman Bender of the House Public Accounts Committee announced a probe into union racketeering. The inquiry will focus on the Eisenhower administration and its handling of related activities.
Indian General says if 349 pro Red war prisoners including 21 Americans are not repatriated the guards will open the gates at midnight Friday and walk away. Lt. Gen Thimayya says they will tell prisoners owners refuse to take them back and release guards to their lines.
Congress members praised President Eisenhower's proposed budget cuts while warning against excessive foreign aid and a higher debt ceiling. Key figures debated armed services reductions, air power reliance, and the three billion dollar deficit target, with mixed reactions across parties.
Second Lieutenant William D. Adkins, 23, of Indianapolis Indiana, is believed captured by Russians after disappearing from his post in the American Zone of Austria. The search continues for the young officer reported missing in action.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration recommends suspension of Arthur Godfrey's pilot license over a January takeoff deemed careless from Teterboro New Jersey. Officials dispute his medical clearance and report he had valid certificates but failed to report them, while a CAB hearing may be sought and penalties could include license revocation or a $1000 fine.
AFL official denounces Rep George Benders move to hold a Cleveland hearing as politics in a congressional probe of alleged labor racketeering. Willam Finegan, executive secretary, warned the investigation is a political maneuver tied to a juke box racket claim in Cleveland.
President Eisenhower presented a 6542 billion dollar budget to Congress with large increases for atomic energy, continental defense, and overseas military aid. He warned of a near three billion dollar deficit for fiscal 1955, starts July 1, and urged limited tax cuts while seeking a security strategy built on modern air power and new weapons.
Federal budget figures show income for 1954 at 67.628 billion and 1955 at 62.642 billion. Outgo runs 70.902 billion in 1954 and 65.57 billion in 1955. Year end debt stands at 169.75 billion in 1954 and 273 billion in 1955.
President Eisenhower declares a defense and operations shift with military aid rising to 4.275 billion and a 290 billion borrowing request. He notes no plan to balance the budget soon and cites election year pressure on taxes while promising no relaxations in income measures.
A 60 mile per hour collision between the Pakistan Mail passenger train and a petroleum freight train north of Karachi leaves many feared dead or injured. Officials fear over 100 casualties with foreigners aboard. The crash largely affects lower class cars. two coaches burned. Pakistan Foreign Minister Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan was aboard but safe.
Chung Kook, a 38 year old former editor of Yun-Hap Shinmoon, convicted as a Communist spy, will be executed publicly by an Army firing squad Saturday according to the Defense Ministry. The military court handed down the sentence last month.
AEC Chairman Strauss inaugurated the world's first nuclear powered submarine the Nautilus in Groton Connecticut with Mrs Dwight D Eisenhower performing the naming ceremony Navy Admiral Corteg hailed the event as a new era for American sea power viewing the launch as a symbol of atomic defense power and peaceful nuclear uses
Armco confirms special purpose steel used in the Nautilus construction slid from ways at Groton but declines to identify the exact steel type or its intended use. The material was not employed for hull plates and the specifics remain secret.
The President stayed in the capital as Navy enlistment joined by high natives of other services Congress members and state officials. About 12 000 people gathered including Electric Boat Division workers who built the hull. The Nautilus keel was laid by former President Truman on June 14 1952. Westinghouse began building a land based atomic power plant in Idaho under Atomic Energy Commission contract.
Weather forecast notes cloudy windy conditions in the Miami Valley with a chance of snow flurries and a low near 10. Partly cloudy and cold tomorrow with a high around 25. Yesterday’s high reached 64 in Middletown as Arctic air moved southeast, ending the eastern cold belt with snow rain and freezing drizzle across the region.
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