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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1954
Page
1
Honduran officials said mystery planes bombed Santa Rosa de Copan near the Guatemalan frontier, fueling speculation of Guatemalan retaliation. Reports tied raids to cross-border unrest as Col. Carlos Castillo Armas led insurgents toward Esquipulas and claimed limited actions against the Guatemalan regime.
Fair weather for Southern Illinois with clear to tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures rising to near 95 by Thursday with low 70s tonight and 75 Thursday night. Record highs around 96 yesterday. precipitation totaling 1.49 inches in the last 24 hours. Sunrise 4 35 a m. sunset 7 28 p m. Crab Orchard Lake spillway and Little Grassy Lake spillway levels noted.
Col. Carlos Castillo Armas says anti Communist forces are prepared for a long or short battle to take over the government of President Jacobo Arbenz Guzman. From Esquipulas Guatemala he cites weather and organization as hurdles while promising soon to announce his provisional cabinet.
Dr. Karl T. Compton, 66, renowned scientist and educator, died of a heart attack. He served 18 years as MIT president and, from 1948, chaired MIT's corporation while guiding American scientific preparedness in the Cold War. He led the Research and Development Board before resigning for health.
Illinois crop reporters say all major field crops are in good shape with corn from 12 to 20 inches and a 16 inch statewide average. Some replanting due to water in low spots, stands near average, 75 percent of first alfalfa and red clover in storage, and wheat about 5 percent harvested in the south. Topsoil moisture shortages rose to 43 percent from 26 percent a week earlier.
Illinois reports a spring pig crop of more than 6 600 head based on 9 000 reports from rural carriers. The total is about 12 percent above 1953 and 13 percent above the 1943 52 average. The average litter size is 6.84 pigs, surpassing the 1953 record of 6.74.
Lawmakers debate the 25 year private power contract proposed for West Memphis Arkansas with Middle South Utilities and the Southern Co. Sen Kefauver and Rep Holifield challenge terms while AEC determines final authority and budget considerations emphasize TVA impact and cost differences.
President Eisenhower warned against cutting foreign aid, arguing the proposed 3.45 billion dollar program is necessary to counter Communist expansion. He urged congressional approval of funds to support Southeast Asia and strategic allies amid rising global threats.
France's Academy of Medicine urges parents to delay wine for youngsters citing temper issues and visions. Dr. Suzanne Serin reports cases including seven year old Pierre who sees white wings and a child in bed. Some families give wine and port nightly to "strengthen" kids while others start cider at 18 months in Normandy apple country.
The body of George McIntyre, who drowned Tuesday in the Ohio River near Mound City, has not been recovered. Coroners say strong currents may have washed the body downstream. Pulaski County officials, the sheriff, the Coast Guard, and townspeople searched the river.
Sixteen youths from the Stockyard district swam at a Chicago high school pool Tuesday night. Ten police squads finally rounded them up from the water. All youths were referred to juvenile authorities.
Lt. George Schreiber of Brookfield Illinois and Hollywood Illinois had his Air Force court martial conviction affirmed by a review board. He is serving five years at Lompoc California for his role in the 1952 slaying of a Korean civilian. The original life term was reduced on appeal. He has 30 days to petition the Court of Military Appeals.
AP reports sustained heavy rains across the Japanese islands for over 24 hours triggering flash floods and landslides. Trains derailed, rice fields and homes flooded as the national police tally reached 14 deaths.
In Jacksonville a white man and a Black laborer died after an on site duel on the front lawn of landlady Mrs Mary Thomas. Chief Mike Flynn said neighbors believed the clash stemmed from love rivalry. Carr 59 and Wilson 69 were the deceased, both local workers.
Air Force Secretary Talbott said on Tuesday that the final selection for the Air Force Academy site will not be made until June 28. He noted three potential locations Lake Geneva Wisconsin Alton Illinois and Colorado Springs are strong candidates with one possibly more magnificent than the others. Talbott conducted a one day site inspection northwest of Colorado Springs between Colorado Springs and Monument Colorado.
Des Moines faces extreme flood danger as the Des Moines River climbs to 26.7 feet and threatens 10 square blocks. Emergency evacuations of about 7,500 residents are underway with National Guardsmen sandbagging and officials fearing levee failures near the Des Moines Rive and Racoon rivers.
Springfield June 23 The State Federal Crop Reporting Service says the southern half of Illinois lacks topsoil moisture while corn stands reach about 16 to 20 inches in many fields and 43 percent of reports call for more rain. Barley rye and wheat harvesting is underway in southern sections.
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