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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1954
Page
5
In Santa Ana California a public safety officer questioned a young man swapping a truck battery away from the curb. The man admitted he stole the vehicle and was booked on suspicion of grand theft.
Louis Kiene a 51 year old former head waiter at a Miami Beach hotel choked after a piece of steak lodged in his windpipe during a dinner with his wife and eight year old son. A Miami fire department rescue squad was unable to resuscitate him.
Treasury agents nabbed photoengraver Ellis J. Aylward in El Paso for printing eighty thousand dollars in counterfeit notes. He claimed the money was not meant to be spent, saying he printed it "for the heck of it."
A Danville fisherman and his son pulled a hollow log from a creek for firewood. They heard splashing and retrieved an 11 inch black bass and a 10 inch bass from inside the log.
Denver patrolmen rushed 18 month old Paul M Brewster to a hospital for a gold coin removal. A sharp pavement dip caused the police car to bounce, ejecting the coin from the child’s throat.
Fire department extinguished a blaze at a store in Waco that specializes in fire sales. No injuries reported as investigators assess cause and damage to the storefront and inventory.
In San Pedro California children mobbed Santa as his sleigh pulled by six huskies arrived at Chadwick School. The excited youngsters caused the dogs to bolt spilling Santa and his gifts. After the crowd was quieted the team towed Santa back to the children.
In Rochdale England a Christmas tree in the town scene was felled by sawyers who removed the upper six feet while police dogs rested nearby. The incident highlights a brazen act of holiday mischief with local residents surprised by the daylight theft.
Egyptian government announces the discovery of an old dressed stone pyramid at Sahara 16 miles south of Cairo. Dr Zakaria Goneim an archaeologist with the Egyptian Department of Antiquities says the pyramid dates to the second dynasty and has a base of about 15 600 square yards.
The President and the National Security Council approve a long range defense program prioritizing airpower and continental defenses. The Pentagon plans a 1955 budget with significant personnel cuts in the Army and Navy.
The Agriculture Department reports corn valued at over 4.5 million leads the crops. Cotton ranks second near 3 million, while wheat hay tobacco and commercial vegetables each approach one billion dollars in value.
The Federal Communications Commission announced approval of a color broadcasting system compatible with current black and white receivers. Broadcasters may begin color transmissions at any time.
Assistant Secretary of Commerce Lothair Teeton forecasts 1954 as a very good business year with only adjustments and no severe impact. the overall picture remains positive.
A poll finds 73 percent of Americans see the United Nations as the best hope for world peace. A two to one majority supports Soviet Union membership while nine percent favor complete U.S. isolationism.
The Nike The Army revealed a bomb er hunting guided missile that can reach about 1500 mph to locate and track enemy bombers, ignore evasive action, and destroy aircraft by striking the wing area, capable of taking down jet powered planes despite maneuverability.
The Air Force confirms Major Charles Yeager's flight in an experimental rocket plane reaching over 1,600 miles per hour, about two and a half times the speed of sound.
Cotton farmers in twenty states turnout 500000 strong and vote 16 to 1 to limit 1954 cotton production. Approval ensures government support for these crops at ninety percent of parity next year.
Arthur Flemming, Defense Mobilization Director, says the program to disperse vital factories to industrial areas is moving along in a very satisfactory and encouraging manner. He adds the industrial expansion program for possible all out war conditions is coming along very well.
A reader from Boston Massachusetts requests an introductory subscription to The Christian Science Monitor. They enclose three dollars for a 16 issue plan.
Pediatricians urge loose clothing for babies and highlight sleeping bags as safe. The bag offers roomy movement during sleep, protects against drafts, and prevents crib exits. A long zipper allows diaper changes without removing the garment, with a safety tab. The design stays budget friendly and adapts as the baby grows.
Stainless steel tableware has moved from kitchen to dining room and competes with china and crystal. Buyers should check finish for smooth edges, hollow knife handles, and graded pieces for balance and appearance, with simple patterns often most beautiful. Designers now focus on stainless itself rather than translating silver designs.
Country songwriters branch out with Caribbean and Latin flavors in new Victor and Columbia tracks. Hank Snow, Carter Sisters, Carl Smith, Betty Amos and others mix hillbilly with South American beats and sacred numbers. Notable entries include Panamamia, Don Juan, and What Am I Going To Do With You.
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