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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1954
Page
1
A huge truck loaded with 22,000 pounds of frozen poultry ran out of control near Detroit hitting a drive-in restaurant. No injuries reported. Emergency crews secured the scene and investigated the incident.
The Labor Department reports mid March joblessness spreading from auto and aircraft sectors to steel, textiles, shipbuilding, electronics, and more. BES notes signs of a slowdown in new unemployment and a slight March dip in insured unemployment. President Eisenhower warned of possible tax cuts if trends falter. February unemployment counted at 3,671,000.
The Miami Valley faces cloudy, windy and colder conditions with a low around 32. Tomorrow remains partly cloudy and cold as Vandalia forecasts a high near 38. An unconfirmed tornado struck Laurelville and Adelphi last night causing roof and outbuilding damage but no injuries.
Senator McCarthy alleges twenty years of treason by the Democratic party. He portrays Adlai Stevenson as defense counsel and urges him to plead guilty or not guilty. McCarthy says twenty random counts reveal “gross stupidity” or treason and cites personal tragedy linked to Democratic acts.
Tokyo University Medical Department announced two new treatments for radiation burns among survivors from the Lucky Dragon crew after a March 1 Bikini explosion. One drug is American-developed acid, the other is Tokyo University's tilysia to boost white blood cells. The two gravely burned crewmen receive care at Tokyo University Hospital, with white cell counts down from 6,000 to about 4,200 and 4,800. Twenty-one crew members remain hospitalized at Yaizu in less severe condition. Dr. John Morton of the U S Atom Bomb Casualty Commission predicted full recovery for the worst burn cases within a month. The ship's crew reported a two-hour ash shower following the blast about eight miles away.
Arlington officials estimated 53000 dollars of property destroyed in an area measuring 300 by 700 feet. Ten homes damaged in Dayton and hill country losses 25000 to 30000. Four thousand chicks valued at 2000 were killed when a barn near Laurelville owned by Clifford Strouse was swept away. several people had close calls.
Secretary of State Dulles argues selectivity in weapons time and places defines the new look military program. He says the President may act in emergencies without Congress, with consultation when possible, and aims to make aggression too costly. Pearson hails the discretionary power as heartening while noting allied consultation.
Debra Paget, a young actress, reviews the Oscar statuettes as the winners are chosen for the March 25 Academy Award program televised nationally this year.
Wreckage and parachute draped bodies litter a corn field after a twin engine C19 from Bolling AFB crashes south of Annapolis. All 18 aboard are dead. victims include sailors and Marines. Investigators from Andrews AFB probe cause while Naval Academy guards the scene.
French planes bombed and shelled Vietminh positions near Dien Bien Phu as rebels dug in about 200 yards from the fortress barricades. The opening days of the siege showed no major frontal assaults in the seven year war tied to Moscow trained Ho Chi Minh forces.
Rodney Dee Brodie, a 2 year old separated Siamese twin, is learning to walk at the University of Illinois Medical Center. He can bear weight and move forward with guidance from a nurse though he lacks full sensory perception on his left side. His brother Roger died a month after separation in 1952.
Senator Byrd of Virginia urged broad cuts to excise taxes to aid luxury purchases while necessities would not gain as much. Senate likelihood favored passing the bill largely as Finance Committee accepted changes, with revenue loss rising to 962 million due to expanded admission tax repeal for movie tickets under 60 cents.
Police and deputies hunted a gunman who fired in a crowded Catlin Hillside School room while attempting to abduct 9 year old George Brice II. Teacher Manuell Schauffler was wounded in the hand, the motive described as drunken or doped.
Moscow reports the Ministry of Internal Trade introduces Sovetskoye veesky, a Soviet whisky priced at 2442 rubles for a half liter, with displays in stores and an advertising campaign. An American buyer calls it too sharp, while leaflet touts its origin, production from grain, and served neat or with mixers. Citizens are asked to send opinions to Glavtorg in the U.S.S.R. Ministry of Trade.
Senate discussions on admitting Alaska and Hawaii as states continue amid opposition from Southern lawmakers. Senator Knowland signals possible votes within a week, with night sessions likely if progress stalls. Critics argue annexation treated Hawaii as a territory without proper consent, challenging constitutional precedent.
A new moderate earthquake was recorded in San Diego California at 8 19 51 PST last night as part of a series that began earlier today.
Spring arrives with the vernal equinox at 10 54 p m EST as the season shifts into warmth and longer days for New York. The event marks the official start of spring with overnight transition and fresh air across the city.
A high ranking source says Seoul might walk out of the Geneva talks if Communists use the conference to undermine South Korea. U S officials reportedly assure Seoul the United States will not permit a sellout of its vital interests. Pyun Yung Tai pressed questions to Washington on Korea’s attendance.
New York Brooklyn authorities announce 25 arrests in a policy racket reportedly tied to police officers and possibly higher officials. Wiretap evidence suggests protection extended beyond detectives, echoing the Harry Gross case from 1950 and his later imprisonment.
Lt Col S J Efnor, deputy commanding officer at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, confirms the facility is manufacturing G-gas a lethal nerve agent. He says production is the arsenal’s primary function and declines to reveal duration or purpose. The Rocky Mountain News notes Maj Gen E F Bullene first disclosed the gas and quotes safety assurances.
Lear Inc announces a new aircraft instrument enabling pilots to see their position continuously during rolls and dives, including supersonic flight, in Grand Rapids Michigan. The device promises enhanced situational awareness for pilots in challenging maneuvers.
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