State Prison Revolt Ends In Nebraska
Lincoln Nebraska a 12 hour prison rebellion at the Nebraska State Penitentiary ended when armed troopers and National Guardsmen entered the cell block with orders to shoot if needed About 75 prisoners set fire to six shops and damaged facilities before guards and troopers restored order One inmate Jack Stover 54 was carried out on a stretcher after being attacked in his cell and later survived The governor and warden reported no deaths and total losses estimated between ten and fifty thousand dollars.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Fred Gov
Victor Anderson
Joseph Bovey
Biod 4
Gov. Anderson
Bover
Jack Stover
Stover
Douglas County
Omaha
Bovey
Diane folds into North Carolina coast with little damage
Relatively small damage reported as Tropical Storm Diane neared the North Carolina coast. The Weather Bureau tracked the storm near Raleigh and noted winds below hurricane force as it drifted north northwest. Washington and Pamlico River areas faced flooding. Diane was forecast to weaken as it moved toward Virginia.
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Wilmington
N.C
Diane
North Carolina
Weather Bureau
Raleigh
S. C
Vireaia
Washington, N. C
Pamlico River
Don't Score Here Connell Bluffs to Ate 1954
Fragmentary report notes fatalities and incidents at Connell Bluffs with references to towns and HIVES. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate multiple fatalities and safety concerns.
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Connell Bluffs
Ate
Tatalitier Vynimes Cesses
Xen Tatts Hives
Kirby Named Informer In POW Camp Allegations
Edward G. Wilkins Jr of Des Moines testified that Edward C. Kirby of Council Bluffs was an informer in a North Korea POW camp. Kirby, 24, faces eight misconduct charges. he may be taken to Fort Sheridan for formal investigation next week. Wilkins described Kirby as hated, saying others talked of killing him and that he claimed not to know any prisoner punished for statements.
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Edward G. Wilkins Jr
Des Moines
Edward C. Kirby
Council Biuffs
North Korea
Associated Press
Kirby
Fifth Army
Chicago
Ft. Sheridan
Wilkins
William Clark
George Westfoiferson
Edward Wilkins
Floyd Harrington
Furby
Cound Bluffs
Rorby
S.11th St
Korea
Army
Ingame
Emtoad Bros
Legislator Dilton Resigns From Des Moines House Seat
Rep William D Dilton resigns from the Des Moines seat amid personal business pressures. The 38 year old quarry operator from Columbus Junction served Louisa County last winter, and his resignation was announced to Gov Leo Hoegh on a Wednesday.
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William D. Dilton
Columbus Junction
Leo Hoegh
Dilton
Louisa County
Mailman Recovers Wallet After Route Help
Petersburg Virginia Walter E Cheely a mail carrier lost a wallet containing 150 dollars. Public ideas for its return failed to produce it but Cheeley isn't out the money. Farron on his mail route contributed 150 dollars and gave it to him.
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Petersburg
Walter E_ Cheely
Cheeley
Farrons
Gifted Students Being Neglected
AFL teachers leaders Edward Jewett of Council Bluffs Iowa and Cecile Oliver of Portland Oregon condemned public schools for mediocrity. They said overcrowded classes and poorly trained teachers push instruction to the median pupil, leaving gifted students underdeveloped and failing to reach their leadership potential.
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Furr Wame Ind
AFL American Federation of Teachers
Edward Jewett
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Cecile 5
Oliver
Portland
Ore
Jewett
Mrs Houghton Quits ICA Post
Washington The International Cooperation Administration announced Wednesday the Jessna D Houghton of Red Oak Iowa from her 313 l a year post as a deputy director effective Sept 7 She had served since April 1953 supervising refugee relief and voluntary aid programs behind the Iron Curtain She leaves for personal reasons but will advise thereafter Previously she was two years president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs
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Washington
International Cooperation Administration
Jessna D. Houghton
Red Oak
Iowa
TCA
Tragic Tractor Accident Kills 12 Year Old In Calmar
Donald Korbel, 12, son of Mr and Mrs William Korbel, was killed Tuesday when a tractor he was driving rolled over and pinned him between Calmar and Soulville on Highway 325. Authorities described the incident as a fatal rural accident.
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Calmar
Donald Korbel
William Korbel
Korbells
Soulville
Highway 325
Viaduct Luncheon Kickoff Leads to Parade of Progress
About 35 dignitaries chaired by Gov. Leo A. Hoegh attended a noon luncheon at the Hotel Chieftain, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Richard K. Stoufer opened the event. guests included state and federal lawmakers, highway officials, railroad executives, and Omaha leaders, with the Broadway Viaduct opening festivities launching after.
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Leo A. Hoegh
Chamber of Commerce
Hoegh
Chamber
Stoufer
Ben F. Jensen
U.S
Thomas Martin
NeVere Watson
Jim C. Henry
John C. Butter
Highway Commission
Chris Larsen
Emery Loomis
Russell F. Lundy
Virgil Butler
C. €. Shannon
Francis V. Koval
A. TF. Peagan
Chicago and North Western Railroad
H. J. Zieghbauer
H. C. Kelbers
M. J. Fiscker
S. M. Frank
T. F. Callighan
E. L. Waisien
L. B. Kort
Claude A. Green
Hinors Central Railroad
John Rosenblatt
Omaha
C. W. Roberts
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
L. C. Hawiey
Omaha Chamber of Commerce Public Relations
Parochial Schools To Open Sept 6 In Council Bluffs
Parochial schools in Council Bluffs will open the fall term on September 6 the day after Labor Day. Holy Family St Patrick's St Peter's and Faith Lutheran grade schools plus St Francis High School start September 6 with public schools also opening that day. St Francis grade school will begin on September 7.
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Council Bluffs
Holy Family
St. Patrick's St.Peter's
Faith Lutheran
St. Francis High School
St. Francis
Slight Drop In Temperatures In Southwest Iowa
A slight drop in the mercury is forecast for Southwest Iowa on Thursday. High near 95 under sunny skies, with Wednesday’s high at 97. Thursday morning low about 67, similar to Wednesday. Tuesday’s high was 36. The Washington Weather Bureau calls for higher than normal temps in the Northeast, Great Lakes, and northern Central Plains for 30 days, with below normal in the Pacific Northwest, Far Southwest, and lower Mississippi Valley.
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Iowa
Washington, D.C
Weather Bureau
Northeast
Great Lakes Region
Central Plains
Pacific Northwest
Far Southwest
Mississippi Valley
Residents petition to pave Avenue F stretch
Thirteen residents signed a petition filed with the City Council on Wednesday asking that Avenue F from Twenty seventh to Twenty eighth Street be included in next year’s paving program.
Broadway Viaduct opening marks two million project
Gov. Hoegh snips the ribbon opening the Broadway Viaduct in Council Bluffs after two years of planning and a year and a half of construction. The ceremony drew national and local officials, a parade, bands, and a fireworks show as the two million dollar span connects rail lines and eases travel, with praise for city and state cooperation.
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Gov. Hoegh
Viaduct
Dream Comes
Leo A. Hoegh
Broadway
Larsen Bros
Council Bluffs
Thomas Jefferson High School
First St
Hikes in Pottawattamie utilities assessments in 1955
The 1955 assessments for Pottawattamie County public utilities rose 33,781,195 to a total of 18,861,023 for taxation. Iowa Tax Commission certified figures show increases for Inova Power and Light Co and Lewis Township property for the Council Bluffs Power Station, with other utilities like Northwestern Bell and the Council Bluffs Gas Co also up, while eight railroads saw a combined decrease to 3,273,253.
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Pottawattamie County
Iowa Tax Commission
Inova Power and Light Co
State Plowing Tests Open At Cherokee
The two day Iowa State Plowing tests opened in Cherokee with preliminary activities. Deck Pederson of Cherokee, a former champion in the jewel yard contest, will defend his contour plowing title. Owen Jorgenson of Guthnie Center, last year’s contour winner, placed runner up and is eligible for this year’s national contest and will give a plowing exhibition Thursday.
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Iowa State
Deck Pederson
Cherokee
Owen Jorgenson
Guthne Center
Jorgenson
New disorders erupt at Buenos Aires cathedral protest
In Buenos Aires protesters gathered Wednesday in front of the Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral on Plaza de Mayo. Police used water hoses to disperse the crowd and several people were reported arrested.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Metropolitan Cathedral
Plaza de Mayo
Todays Chuckle Joke: saving face is rarely worth the effort
A short humorous quip notes that people who try to save face often choose a kind of facade that isn’t worth the effort, wrapping a wry observation in light wit.
Eager Motorists Test Broadway Viaduct Barricades Moved
Police report several motorists crossed the new Broadway viaduct Tuesday night. Traffic Officer A R. Danielsen said barricades at both ends were shifted and he issued a parking ticket to a construction worker whose car remained on the structure.
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New Broadway Viaduct
A. R. Danielsen
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DeVere Watson
Ben Jensen
William Knox
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Ames
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T. P. Schmidt
William Keenan
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L. M. McConnell
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National Guard
Mlinois Central
Span
Allan Ardell
John
Harry Cohen
Joanelle Floersch
Thomas Jefferson and
Abraham Lincoln High School
L. W. Ross
Council Bluffs Industrial Foundation
R. K. Stoufer
Robert Heithoff
Mary Jean Belitz
Offutt Air Force Band
Ak-Sar-Ben
Morris Jacobs
Barbara Ann Loucks
Silver Creek
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Red Cross
Council Bluts Club
City Recreation Department
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Harry Anderson
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