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Newspaper

Burlington Herald

Location

Burlington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

2

United Nations adopts 12 point plan against interference

The United Nations assembly backed a 12 point Western plan for world peace, rejecting Soviet claims of noninterference. The US British proposal passed 53 to 5 with Yugoslavia abstaining. Russia called Yugoslav charges nonsense. The article notes debate over the program and hints at further details.

United Nations Assembly Soviet Union Yugoslavia Russia Andre Y. Vishinsky

Gone Is The Wind on Thomas Payroll Scandal

The editorial laments J Parnell Thomas being found guilty of payroll padding but expresses hollow satisfaction. It criticizes his misuse of the House American Activities Committee and questions the future leadership and publicity of the committee. The piece notes his removal and calls for a broader understanding of freedom and history.

J. Parnell Thomas House American Activities Committee Thomas Justice Department

Slaughter on 10th Avenue and city manager debate

A National Safety Council campaign on holiday driving risk is underway while public heed remains low. The piece also questions the persistence of an old guard influence as Burlington weighs adopting a city manager plan in a forthcoming election.

10Th Avenue National Safety Council Council Burlington

Public Safety Tale of a Destructive Ten Seconds

A seasoned delivery driver with ten years of highway practice caused a fatal crash in seconds. His routine left turns from the curb surprised motorists, and a test of his habit ended when a fast approaching car struck his light truck, killing him in an instant. The story underscores how practice can perfect dangerous outcomes.

Gecene Gorous Danhabit

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