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Newspaper
Redlands Daily Facts
Location
Redlands, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1954
Page
2
Sir Ronald Garvey, Fiji governor, finishes survey of Viti Levu the federation’s largest island. He assesses hydro electric potential forestry and agricultural development possibilities for the territory.
CHICAGO AFL- CBA Airline Pilots Association accuses American Airlines of threatening discharge for refusing to honor a Civil Aeronautics Authority waiver of the eight hour limit. CAA granted the waiver for nonstop New York to Los Angeles flights. ALPA circulates strike vote among 2150 American pilots. Similar issues projected at United and TWA.
In Orford New Hampshire FFA members built a sugar house costing 120 dollars and hung 180 sap buckets. They aim to produce at least 40 gallons of maple syrup this season through hard work by the student crew.
Senator Joseph McCarthy defended his staff against allegations they threatened Democrats and redirected inquiry toward a Senate Democrat. He said no evidence of threats was offered during the Army McCarthy hearings and noted he is examining graft allegations involving an unnamed Democratic senator.
In Los Angeles the Finn twins George and Charles launched a two part protest for a new trial on charges they interfered with a federal officer by clapping handcuffs on U.S. Attorney Laughlin Waters. Charles circulated petitions at the Federal Building while George flew a plane to sky-write Help Finns get New Trial. The protest stems from their dispute with the government over ownership of a war surplus transport plane.
In Okla two teenage boys burglarized a Seminole store after stealing from it earlier. Officers say they passed two bogus checks to repay the shop for the thefts.
A senator claims that staff dismissals on Friday by Senator John L. McClellan were part of a broader Democratic effort, supported by the other two Democrats on McCarthy's subcommittee, to thwart an investigation into Communism. The remark frames the action as a political move to undermine the inquiry.
El Centro report notes a 3000 deportations total as U S Immigration authorities move migrants to Nogales Mexico. Harland B Carter says 2158 wetbacks were picked up by midnight Thursday with further self-imposed deportations. Mexicali population swelled by 20000 in a week after drive publicity as border farmers seek legal rehire paths via farming associations. Imperial Valley Farmers’ Association adds 175 new members and 50 percent increase. Yuma valley membership up 65.
Radio Moscow announced a solemn aviation day in Moscow featuring the world’s first glider that flaps its wings like a bird. The celebration includes a fly-past with aircraft trailing banners bearing Lenin and Stalin and a message praising the Communist party.
The Squint is an ad executive who floats above selling, seeking a silhouette art with no highlights. He ignores details, while most ad-men adapt to sales problems which vary by town. Some towns buy twice as many girdles or puddings or toothpaste despite equal incomes.
Sauk City Wisconsin supporters of a recall against Senator Joseph McCarthy released a detailed financial report. The Joe Must Go club said it raised 22453 in contributions and spent 28572 during a 75 day campaign ending June 5. It claimed 335000 of 464000 signatures gathered to force a new vote and reported a 5681 balance to fund a future recall after the November elections.
Mexican cattlemen and packers plan a January 1 resumption of beef exports to the United States as the liver stock and meat embargo lifts. The move follows a yearlong US quarantine due to foot and mouth disease in Vera Cruz. news blackout remarks and small political contributions in Wisconsin are noted.
Revised map of the City of Redlands with a key to streets, noting it is on sale at the Facts office.
Washington sources say Congress will not act on the Defense Department plan for Universal Military Training this session. They warn a strong public sales push is needed next year as most lawmakers oppose UMT in any form. The proposal would place some draftees in UMT for months while others enter two years of active duty, with reserves fed by unserved youths with basic training. Drafts would continue to keep active strength, with six years of reserve time mandated after discharge. Local boards would select by lot who goes to UMT and who serves remaining active duty.
PRAVIS AFB California alert to receive first planeload of wounded French troops from Indochina War. A Travis spokesman said MATS notified field that the first Far East Air Forces plane left Indochina Thursday bound for Japan. Wounded men to be transferred to a CST Globemaster for transport to the United States via Hawaii.
Marion Indiana United Press report says Circuit Court Judge Robert T Caine held two ceremonies for Laverne Nelson 23 Friday. Nelson was sentenced to two to five years in the Indiana Reformatory for second degree burglary and then married Patsie McNeal 18. The couple walked together to the county jail.
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