28 Mar 1964
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1964
Page
1
A massive Alaska earthquake struck Friday night, devastating Seward and Anchorage during rush hour. At least three deaths reported in Seward, with widespread damage, fires, and tidal effects. Governor Egan seeks federal disaster designation.
The large Alaskan city of Anchorage suffered severe damage after a major earthquake on a Friday night. Buildings along Fourth and Fifth Avenues were hit hard, with the McKinley Building and a 14 story apartment block among the damaged structures. The quake disrupted the city center near Cook Inlet and affected Turmeangece Place as homes slid into the water. Traffic and daily life halted as residents sought safety and aid.
Christians prepare for Easter as Israeli Jews begin Passover on the second day. Observances include the seder and reminders of Nazi victims, while Catholic Easter vigil at Dormition Basilica reflects renewed hope after Pope Paul VI’s Holy Land visit. Pilgrims and local clergy participate in Good Friday rites ending at the tomb.
At the Good Friday procession in Colosseum Square 100000 worshippers in light rain witnessed Pope Paul VI carry an eight foot wooden cross. He denounced communism as a modern crucifixion and warned the church remains the suffering and silent church in many lands.
A Tacoma family of six was hit by a tidal wave from the Alaska earthquake while sleeping on Beverly Beach in Depoe Bay Oregon. One child drowned, three missing, the mother injured, and the father hospitalized for shock. The McKenzies, Me and Mrs Monte McKenzie and their three children aged 3 6 7 and 8 were in sleeping bags when the wave swept the shore.
A series of six tidal waves washed ashore on Hawaii’s major islands after the Alaska earthquake. Maui reported minor flooding in two towns with two to three inches of water in flat areas. Honolulu Harbor was cleared of vessels and two liners were sent to sea. Pearl Harbor security tightened with ships double tied. No significant damage reported on the islands.
The Chuckle Chairman of the Board quips that the idea is only a suggestion while reminding everyone who proposed it. His remark underscores the advisory nature of the proposal and the need for clarity in leadership.
A rare 5 to 6 foot tidal surge rolled along the Louisiana and Texas coasts Friday night. No deaths or serious injuries were reported though docks and vessels rocked, and riverfront areas saw water rush in and out. The U S Weather Bureau linked the event to a distant Alaska quake. seismographs noted a small earth movement.
United States Secretary of State Dean Rusk clashed with Senator Fulbright over Cuba. Rusk called Castro a threat to the hemisphere and said the economic boycott remains in place with substantial allied support, while Fulbright urged ending the isolation policy.
Defense officials said early warning networks across the north remained intact after the Alaska earthquake. The Ballistic Missile Early Warning System at Clear Alaska and the Distant Early Warning Line across the Arctic were operational. Kodiak station evacuated as waves up to 15 feet battered nearby bases at Fort Richardson Anchorage Seward and Valdez.
The American Red Cross disaster service mobilizes staff nationwide for Alaska quake relief. Seattle serves as a marshalling point while workers pulled from Ohio River Valley proceed to duty. Hawaii alerting Red Cross Civil Defense crews to ready shelters for beach evacuations. Robert C. Edson says the defense staff is fully mobilized.
Several Middletown residents have relatives or connections in the Anchorage area and Alaska. One family reports their son may be stationed near Fairbanks and is believed safe, with local servicemen noted as stationed in the region.
Miami reports ten Cuban refugees reach Florida after crossing the sea in at least two different craft including a rough rowboat. Local authorities await processing as migrants seek asylum and shelter.
President Johnson, awoken several times, stays at his Johnson City Texas home as aides relay Alaska quake updates. He and Mrs. Johnson plan Easter attendance at St Barnabas Mission in Fredericksburg while locals hope he joins Fredericksburg Easter festivities and the hilltop fire pageant.
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