10 Jul 1954
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1954
Page
1
Disaster teams aided by American soldiers intensified rescues for hundreds marooned by floods along the Danube and Inn. At least 13 dead, tens missing, and more than 20 000 evacuated from farms and villages as Passau and Linz faced floodwaters.
U S officials say Secretary of State Dulles favors staying away from Geneva to avoid a Munich type truce for Indochina. Bonnet pressed for a return, but Dulles had not decided. The final meeting may include Mendes France Eden Chou En Lai Molotov.
Washington reports that U S Soviet contacts on Eisenhower's atoms for peace proposal advanced slightly as the State Department answered a Soviet request for clarification. The exchange, five-minute meeting with Georgi Zarubin, signaled limited progress in seven-month talks.
Russell B. Muskus, 33, condemned for the New Philadelphia murder of George La Masters, was executed in Canton Ohio after years of appeals and clemency bids. Accomplice Sandra Kingsley serves life. Muskus met witnesses with a prayer as he faced the chair and accepted a last meal of fried chicken, potatoes, coffee, salad, apple pie and cigarettes.
London state news reports Russia sent a formal note to Iran questioning Tehran's possible participation in Western defense measures in the Middle East.
Former Communist Paul Crouch tried to spur the Senate Judiciary Committee to probe high Justice Department officials but failed. He then asked the McCarthy led Investigations subcommittee to review Attorney General Brownell and Deputy William Rogers amid charges they aid enemies by examining his reliability as a witness. The DOJ has used Crouch as a paid informant and witness in various proceedings.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee moved toward a 347.7 million dollar cut in the foreign aid bill, reducing total to about 3.1 billion. debate centered on Knowland amendment tying U N seating to U S policy while Sen. Flanders urged clear terms on China and the UN question.
Five people died and eighteen were injured when a bus collided with a freight train near Coronel Chile and burst into flames at a railroad crossing. Authorities investigated the crash and blocked the crossing as rescue teams responded to the scene.
Striking CIO atomic workers at Paducah Kentucky faced potential Taft Hartley injunction after rejecting a back to work proposal. Oak Ridge Tennessee plant workers returned to work under condition they can walk out again if talks fail. Government lawyers prepared court action but delayed pending further bargaining and a presidential fact finding panel.
Five House Judiciary subcommittee members protested the bar on Rika Dialina, Greece's 21 year old Miss Universe candidate, urging Dulles and Brownell to grant a temporary visa in the public interest. They argue the delay harms U S prestige abroad ahead of the July 25 pageant in Long Beach California. Signed telegrams from Graham Celler Walter Thompson and Hyde urge action.
Miami Herald reports a 37 foot whale shark weighing about 20 000 pounds was hooked near Bimini during the Marlin Tournament. Capt. Johnny Cass towed the 10 ton giant to shore but it died at noon after 18 hours in captivity.
The French High Command denies any evacuation order for Hanoi civilians and says any move hinges on whether peace negotiations lead to an armistice. Gen. Ely’s spokesman cites July 2 as Mendes France’s deadline for a truce or resignation and dismisses rumors of forced civilian withdrawals.
Hong Kong reports nine British seamen and naval officers freed from Chinese Communist custody after their Elmer yacht crew disappeared near the Hong Kong islands. They crossed into Hong Kong at Lows with Chinese officials escorting them. Peiping Radio earlier claimed the yacht was picked up in Chinese waters near Sanmen Island.
Paris dispatch reports the United States will not continue a training program for Vietnamese troops. The policy shift reportedly discourages French officials and signals a change in allied military assistance.
In Los Angeles Celia Sanchez, nine, testifies she endured two years of beatings by her mother Mia Trinidad Sanchez Vera and stepfather Joe Cruz Vera. The girl, with a damaged arm and injuries, describes abuse amid a trial for felonious assault and related charges. the stepfather faces multiple counts and has bond set at ten thousand dollars.
United Fruit Co. and Honduran labor leaders signed a one year working agreement ending a two month strike by 23 500 banana workers in Tegucigalpa. Wages rise from 1 68 to a higher daily rate as shipments fall due to disease floods and neglect. The pact covers two week paid vacations improved medical aid and overtime pay.
In early July after meat was freed from government control British housewives shunned fresh beef and paid higher prices than rationing days. Retail meat prices fluctuated with some cuts cheaper and others rising, as dealers faced slimmer demand and the first warm week cooled window displays. Lamb chops held around 42 cents while stewing steak fell to 32 cents as markets stabilized.
Costa Rican authorities tightened security in San Jose stationing guards and closing the main airport after rumors that Calderonista exiles planned a Guatemala style invasion to topple President Jose Figueres. Panama informants warned of possible bombing from Nicaragua. officials denied the claims.
Colorado Springs reports a large North American air defense exercise named Check Point involving American and Canadian airmen plus civilian volunteers. Heavy bombers traverse North American airspace while jet fighters including F86 F89 and F94 launch intercepts as observers, Army antiaircraft units, and Air Force Navy and National Guard participants coordinate from US headquarters. The operation aims to test continental alert and defense readiness through the weekend with many details kept secret.
Las Vegas actress Terry Moore retires a 3 500 low cut gown after church objections. The beaded dress, worn with an ermine swimsuit in Korea era shows, sparked a mild sensation before being pulled from stage.
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