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Newspaper
Redlands Daily Facts
Location
Redlands, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1954
Page
1
Presidents Eisenhower and Churchill call for a general and drastic reduction of world armaments to use atomic knowledge for human betterment and peace. They seek alliances to preserve independence and offer aid to populations choosing peaceful paths, while avoiding specifics on Southeast Asia.
In Maryland primary results HC Byrd appears to have won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination over Baltimore contractor Mahone. Early tallies show Byrd leading in counties toward the 77 county unit votes threshold, with 157000 to 54680 in the precinct totals. He will face Gov Theodore McKeldin in November after McKeldin won the Republican race. All seven Maryland congressmen were reelected.
Paris Premier Mendes France summoned industry and commerce minister Bourges Manoury and Defense Minister Koe nIg for a report on divergent views delaying the Western defense idea. France and Italy are the only potential members not yet ratified. Opponents oppose arming 390000 West Germans in a European army. Mendes France hopes the study will yield a broad accord balancing national and international interests.
The American Newspaper Publishers Association Pacific manager Bertsten told 175 Western advertising executives at Hotel Del Coronado that business in 11 Western states will grow, with population projections showing Far West growth over 15 years more than double the national average.
Byron H. Beswick 32, World War II and Korea veteran, died when his Panther jet crashed short of the Mojave base auxiliary landing strip. He is survived by his widow Marianne Louise of Santa Ana and his parents Mr. and Mrs John G. Beswick of Washington D C.
Mostly clear tonight and Wednesday with late night and early morning low clouds. Little temperature change expected. Reading records show 83 high and 41 low. last year at this date 93 and 54. Local chatter hints at a sunny spell then a notable Fourth of July dry spell and water conservation notes from Oak Glen.
Representative John M Vorys denounces Britain's Southeast Asia stance as intolerable while Churchill agrees to start planning for collective defense. Senate critics fault the talks with Eisenhower as failing to bridge key gaps. UK and US press ahead with defense planning though no binding pact is reached.
WASHINGTON UP Sen Homer Capehart charged Clyde L Powell once an FHA assistant commissioner concealed a criminal record joining the government. Powell refused to answer, citing possible self incrimination as a Justice Department history surfaced showing arrests for bad checks and a 1917 embezzlement allegation. Deputy Housing Chief McKenna testified no FHA files could be found on Powell and labeled reports as missing or misfiled. Capehart cited two reports sent by the Civil Service Commission. In related remarks McKenna accused Wilson Wyatt of advising a builder on unlawful profits in a 1949-50 Sarasota project. He described FHA laxity on wage laws and suggested cases where mortgage commitments were raised to cover differences after law violations.
French High Command ordered the evacuation of Nam Dinh Province just south of Hanoi as part of a broader Tonkin defense reorganization. Unconfirmed reports suggested Hanoi itself might be pulled back. The move could allow Vietminh forces to seize Nam Dinh, a key delta city 43 miles south of Hanoi.
Pittsburgh United Steelworkers Executive Board approves a package contract for about 600,000 basic steel workers including a five cent per hour wage rise and fringe benefits. Major producers U S Steel Bethlehem Republic Jones & Laughlin Youngstown Sheet and Tube Inland Steel sign memos as contracts near expiry. Insurance and pension provisions set to start Nov 2 with pensions rising to 140 dollars monthly, and the pension plan frozen for 16 years.
The Douglas RB 6A reconnaissance bomber conducted its first flight from Long Beach to Edwards Air Force Base. Test pilot George R. Jansen and flight engineer Robert Lailey completed 150 miles in 36 minutes at an average speed around 250 mph. The swept wing craft is rated in the 600 to 700 mph class.
The Air Force plans a new Pacific Command to strengthen Far East emergency response. Maj. Gen. Lory Smith will lead, with headquarters at Hickam Field Hawaii. The unit will support Far East Air Forces and Strategic Air Command elements in the Pacific while freeing MATS for trans-Pacific logistics.
The Atomic Energy Commission denied security clearance to Dr J Robert Oppenheimer by a 4 to 1 vote. The ruling upheld a 2 to 1 panel decision against reinstating his clearance last December. Only Henry D Smyth backed restoring the clearance and is expected to resign from the commission.
The Rio Grande floods toward Laredo and Nuevo Laredo with a crest expected between 53 and 60 feet, after a prior dry spell. Six dead and seven missing across Ozona and surrounding areas as 300 Ozona families become homeless. Red Cross units deploy, airlift requested for cots and supplies, and the highway bridge remains compromised as crossings are cut.
Kansas City reports former President Truman made a notable recovery with Dr. Wallace Graham declaring his condition "not critical" though still guarded. Truman awoke alert and joked with the doctor saying he was over the hump, as stitches and drain were removed and antibiotic sensitivity improving after gall bladder and appendix surgery. Two bacteriological specialists conducted tests in the past two days.
Joseph D. Nunan Jr former commissioner of internal revenue from 1944 to 1967 was found guilty by a federal jury of evading more than 91000 in income tax. He was convicted on all five counts for declaring less than taxable income in 1966 to 1969. Possible penalties include up to five years imprisonment and a 10000 dollar fine per count. The judge said the verdict matched the evidence of his financial dealings.
United Press reports both parties pressed the House to approve President Eisenhower's 3.47 billion foreign aid program. Speaker Martin said approval proves America will fight communism, while Rayburn criticized Nixon over Milwaukee remarks and urged defense spending as best use of funds. The Foreign Affairs Committee warned against aiding nations tied to communist defense pacts in Asia.
CHICAGO UP The National Safety Council warned the biggest July 4 traffic jam in history may kill an estimated 4o of persons this weekend. The council said its death toll estimate is based on record travel during the three day holiday week with about 40 million cars on streets and highways. Ned H Dearborn, council president, urged motorists to cut speed 10 miles per hour below their normal pace.
In Blymingham Alabama weather bureau officials faced questions about blame for the heat. Earlier this week temperatures hit 102 degrees and today the bureau was asked to cover a rent increase from 480 to 943 dollars per year.
In Guatemala City a swift anti Communist revolt toppled Col Diaz and installed Col Monzon to lead a three man junta. Castile’s rebels pressed for a cease fire as Arbenz era officials fled to embassies and anti Communist prisoners were freed.
Electrical worker Booze fell from a tree while trimming a tee when his glasses broke. His nose tip was severed but the doctor stitched the piece back, saving the nose.
Republican National Committeeman A Ronald Button told police burglars stole jewelry and other items worth 15000 dollars from his Los Angeles home last weekend. He said the intruders used a pass key to enter.
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