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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1954
Page
5
United Press reports the Guatemala revolt and the seizure of the Soviet tanker Tuapse by Chinese Nationalists widen the cold war. Moscow blames the United States and warns of safeguarding Soviet merchant ships, while U.N. actions heighten tension.
Hudson car sales rose 35 percent in the first 10 days of June from May, following a 31 percent gain in the last 10 days of May. Dealers credit aggressive merchandising and expanded advertising for the continued rise while Jets led June sales with a 49 percent gain. In Old Orchard Beach Maine lifeguards Roland Labbe and Richard Marshall were rescued from the Atlantic after cramps while swimming.
President Truman’s condition worsened over the weekend and specialists were called in. Attending physician Dr. Wallace Graham and two external bacteriologists from New York and California joined the case to address complications linked to gall bladder removal and infected appendix. Despite reports of a bowel hemorrhage being unfounded, Truman remained critical at times with high fever and sensitivity to drugs. Mrs. Bess Truman and close family continued at his side as hospital officials moved him to a cooler room with air conditioning.
California Taxpayers' Association reports per capita property taxes rose across Mendocino County and statewide from 1949-50 to 1953-54. County totals show increases in county, city, school, and special districts, with statewide figures highlighting higher local spending relative to population. Association urges taxpayers to watch budgets during 1954-55.
Diaz, in his early forties and an anti-Communist, is named to lead Guatemala after President Arbenz resigns amid rebel advances. Reported palace coup follows Arbenz's criticism of United Fruit and US monopolies. exile possible for Arbenz considered. Some see the move as military-backed, others call it a palace revolution as Castillo Armas’ forces push toward victory.
Willits gears up for the 28th annual Frontier Days on July 3 and 4 with parades carnivals and dancing to Peck Gregory and His Dude Cowboys. A Wells Fargo Stage Coach model will be shown, the Shrine Mounted Patrol performs, and a rodeo features bronc riding calf roping bull riding team roping steer dogging plus stake and flat races and horse judging. The Mendocino County Sheriff's Posse of fifty local professionals will march in mounted groups.
Climax of the Sixth Annual St. John's Country Fair at Healdsburg July 3 to 5 will award a nine day all expenses paid trip for two to Las Vegas. Prize includes air transportation by TWA and hotel accommodations. Proceeds go to St. John's Parish Parochial School run by the Sisters of the Order of the Holy Infant Jesus.
Government reports said rebel planes sank the 2,036 ton steamer at noon Sunday with two bombs. The ship's crew was rescued before it caught fire and exploded. The British Foreign Office said it would protest after determining responsibility while the Inter-American Peace Commission prepared to depart for Guatemala for an on the spot investigation. In England, Septimus Gilbert's will asked to be buried with his wife and inscribe Daniel in the lion's den on the tombstone.
Formal dedication of Ukiah’s new park playground will mark Independence Day events on Monday July 5. Mayor Leonard Nix announced the schedule. New equipment funded by the Ukiah Service Clubs Playground fund includes swings slides a small jungle gym and more. Activities center in the park and city recreation areas with Little League Pony League Ukiah Elks teams golf events swimming show and a barbecue. Fire department will stage a fireworks display and a fire fighting methods show.
A report on the Ike Churchill meeting notes narrow gaps but persistent divergence over Southeast Asia policies. Officials caution optimism may be premature as questions linger on French Indochina negotiations and Geneva outcomes. The pair also pledged civilian atomic energy cooperation and discussed Western Europe security, including the European Defense Community.
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