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Council Bluffs Nonpareil

Location

Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1946

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Second Plane Fired Upon by Yugoslavs

The United States publicly charged Yugoslav troops with firing on an American transport over Yugoslav territory en route from Vienna to Udine. The incident followed a prior Aug 9 attack on another US plane. Ambassador Patterson condemned the act as wicked and deliberate.

Washington United States Trieste Vienna Udine Austria Yugoslavia Plang European Air Transport Service Isonzo Venezia Civica Richard G. Patterson Patterson Belgrade Yu- Foslay Patterson de

Iowa Girl Reserve Elects New Officers

Delegates gathered Saturday to elect officers for the Iowa Girl Reserve as the conference concluded. Planning for the 1947 session includes Dorothy Chav VT Boone Martha Varun at Marshatllaya and Noite dunes Felik Reserve indicating a date near June 27 at Walther Luther company aki.

Priela Rael Yowla Walther Luther Company Dorothy Chav Boone Lrathy Varun Marshatllaya Noite Dunes Felik Reserve

Dates Set for National Trail Ride Across Iowa Missouri

Lamont reports a national trail ride covering 100 miles along dirt roads in southern Iowa and northern Missouri. It will span October 10 to 12 with entrants judged on mount condition after the three day ride. Officials describe it as the first national ride in the country, with judges focusing on horsemanship and handling rather than speed.

Lamont Iowa Missour Dudges

Seaman Strike Sparks CIO Rift On Great Lakes Freight

DETROIT reports a CIO rift as the National Maritime union presses a plan to pull all Great Lakes freight ships from service by next Sunday. Talks with two major employers in New York and Chicago aim to cut the work week from 58 to 40 hours, while union leaders seek to organize unrepresented vessels and workers.

Detroit CIO Avamen Great Lakes Snday Lakes Airlie Tity CIO National Maritime Union CIO Lackawanna N. Y NMU Teaders New York Chicago NMU NMC Striegy Alemander Lake Carriers’ Association Apy Ormio Clevelind Gaasphiltos Lyeburles Ginter Lakes Aire

Cool Weather Forecast Persists Into Week

The area will experience continued cool conditions with gentle winds and clear skies. Temperatures hover in the lower to mid 80s Monday night and may rise toward the upper 80s to 90s by Tuesday with a high of 85 on Sunday and a Monday low of 57. Weather outlook notes warm spell ahead but cooler nights remain.

Dundiau Morory

Dense Smoke Forces Guests from Park Plaza Hotel

Dense smoke from a pipe shaft evacuated about 800 guests at the Park Plaza hotel in St. Louis early Sunday. Fire confined to the shaft with damage estimated at 20000 dollars. No injuries were reported.

ST. Louis

Cordon Around Haifa Tightens

In Haifa Palestine a broad offensive by three underground Jewish groups failed to unfold by Monday evening. A bomb scare at Jerusalem post office prompted a 40 minute evacuation. British troops sealed Haifa port after Sunday disorder as thousands of legal immigrants moved toward Cyprus aboard ships Empire Teywood and Empire Rival. Tear gas and gunfire dispersed crowds while trains and vessels transferred migrants to refugee camps and Cyprus. Tel Aviv saw clashes at a mass protest against deportation. The situation remained tense with ongoing security patrols and warnings.

Carter L. Davidson Haifa Palestine Jerusalem Cyprus Europe Empire Teywond Firaly Eleht Len Pire Famiysusta Sid Empire Tel Aviv

Bridge repair plans delayed by missed quorum in Iowa Wisconsin firm

The Mississippi bridge remained closed after a special Iowa Wisconsin Bridge Co meeting was postponed for Sept 17 due to lack of a quorum. Officials hoped to elect officers and authorize repairs on the structure damaged by heavy ice and high water, ending a 14 year legal battle between two factions of the firm.

Lansing Missisippi Helm Ree Iowa-Wisconsin Bridge Company We Company

Doubt Old Age Aid Will Be Increased

In Des Moines state welfare officials question President Truman's bill boosting federal grants for old age aid. They say Iowa's law bases support on need and that current checks averaging 34.38 dollars monthly, up 60 percent since 1944, may not rise further for those on the rolls. officials warn the issue hinges on legal basis rather than policy.

Des Moines Truman Iowa

Wainwright Urges Universal Service For Strong America

Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright, speaking at the Nebraska American Legion convention in Lincoln, urged universal military service and broad training of all able bodied men. He warned against waiting for attack, said reserves must cover every age group, and stressed that training alone won’t cure all national ills while avoiding another war remains possible with strong armed forces.

Lincoln, Neb Jonathan M. Wainwright Bataan Nebraska American Legion Convention Inglal-Lason Pearl Harbor Wainwright Dth Nebraska Harn Wario Paper Baldwin Lihor Party Pri- Mary Cdemoonus Ape Myra Sulebereer Weealtleye Sivlatite Atu Lrd Hotdon Cainit Heyaoke Aula C. Vowell, Jr Negra Membent Joe Louis Reynolds Upstate Hamilton Fish Dewey Roosevelt Katherine St. George Waxedo Park Wier Bennet

Weather Forecast for Council Bluffs and Vicinity

Fair and cool pattern dominates Monday afternoon and night into Tuesday. Highs near 85 Monday, approaching 90 Tuesday. lows around 45 to 50 Monday night. Iowa and Nebraska sections show mixed warmth with cooler west and upper 40s to 50s in some zones. precipitation totals about 0.10 to 0.48 inches projected.

U.S

Price Board rushes to finish report on price ceilings

Washington and Wallington reports state the OPA and the price decontrol board moved to complete a major assignment under new congress deadlines. A 6 percent ceiling rise for household refrigerators was announced, with prices from 10 to 12. Consumers will see higher ceilings on many building materials and other items if ceilings are restored. The three member board aims to rule by Tuesday 6 p.m. CST and avoid leaks that could profit speculators. Officials said milk, meat, grain, and textiles face further ceiling actions, and car prices may rise again by up to 3 percent on an individual dealer basis.

Washington,e OPA Marvin L. Arrowsmith Wallington Price Decentrale Board Congress Federal Reserve Agriculture Department Paul Porter Porter Bureau of Labor Statistics Government Office Sale

Strike Threat at Second Tire Plant in Des Moines

In Des Moines on Monday workers from two tire plants threatened to walk out over pay and labor terms. About 500 to 600 production workers at the first plant and 700 at Firestone Tie and Rubber faced potential stoppages as union leaders reported stalled negotiations on union security and checkoff amid a wage dispute.

Des Moines Nok Mel Dink Rule Bar Co George D. Palmer CIO United Rubber Workers Union Firestone Tie and Rubber Company James T. Cafffrey CIO United Rubber Cork, Linoleum and Plastics Workers Union Caffrey Save

J Chris Jensen Dies Suddenly in Council Bluffs Life

J Chris Jensen 72, a Council Bluffs architect born in Denmark, died of heart disease at his son’s home. He served 21 years on the Waterworks board and held multiple civic posts. Surviving are four sons and four daughters, with funeral arrangements pending.

J. Chris Jensen Cornell Bluffs Franklin Glen Avenue Jensen United States Denmark Council Bluffs Waterworks Board Architectural Board of Examiners Council Bluffs Elks No Bluff City A. F Victor Council Bluffs Murray Los Angeles Calif Clyde Little Roy Ark Ellen Stuart la Grange Mabel Wolf Corneil Bluffs Frances Bally Slonx City Roy Dunston Tahar Peter Jwins Tam Gulp Darina

Fur Coats Stolen From Des Moines Shop

Persian lamb and silver blue muskrat coats valued at 2145 dollars were stolen from the Ben Woeinberger shop during the weekend, police report Monday. The owner identified the furs as Persian lamb brown squinet silver blue muskrat and gray lamb.

Des Moines Lour Wonen Ben Woeinberger

Record Crowd Enjoys Frontier Week Horse Show Triumph

A record crowd attended Sunday night’s Frontier Week horse show at Dodge County fairgrounds, with spectators from nearly every county in southwestern Iowa and eastern Nebraska. The six hour event featured top placements, high prize money of 2500 dollars, and multiple winners including Mrs. I W. Fag of Osceola and Paul and Palomino Pony, plus notable riders from Omaha Council Bluffs and Walnut among others.

FE. W. Tau Osceola Frontier Week Sally Boyer Frontier Association Amaushuye Dodge Yuk Faire The Iowa Nebraska Fairgrounds W. Fag FAO KW. Paul Paul Soinbhiweat Ore Paul Nebraska City Neh Les Loomis, Jr Loomis Boy Symphony Adolph Starz Omaha Fred Newhouser Marilyn Jean Hill Marjorie McCacl Connall Blutts L. O. Wyatt Blacknu Council Bluffs Erest Rongish Ralph Ellsworth, Jr E. O. Hilis Maryville Snowman Victoria Weeks Warakl M. Sorenson Onawa Roper Aaron Helton Oakland Ed Spelman, Jr John Cheyney Glenwood Marilyn Jean Lil South Park Les Walter M. Green Rosemary Maordeson Eady Betty Ann McGinn Ja. J. Hansen Willan Sechiutt Quiha

Seek Bandits After a Chase Across Omaha to Oakland

A two armed hold up Sunday night sent a pursuit from Keen to Oakland as officers chased a car described as the bandits’ getaway vehicle. The suspects, about 20 years old, fled with $50 after robbing a motel attendant at 17th and Jackson in Omaha. A police pursuit spanned Broadway to First Avenue and Eighth Street, with collisions and shots fired near Safeway cabs. The bandits abandoned their car near Oakland after a lengthy chase. four suspects were later found dead or missing as the pursuit ended. Police traced a state weigh station vehicle and attempted to locate the fugitives amid the chaotic chase through Omaha and Oakland.

Omaha Keen Ouidad Redd Mardy Andrew Goll Irlon Wariage Jackson Street Fhe Jesse Way First Avenue Mirsk Avenue Pearstreet Earl Fourth Street Broadway First Street Donald Shiels South Ninth Street Oak Street Highwry Goon

Three Torrid Races Mark New York Primary

Three tight congressional races highlight New York primary voting. Gov. Dewey’s prestige in upstate and New York City districts shapes the contests as Dewey allies back Baldwin in the seventeenth district while other GOP and Democratic contenders seek momentum for November.

New York Jack Bell Washington East Thomas J. Dewey Tnt Dewey

Second Birthday Party for Kids to Be Held Saturday

The Nonpareil announces its second monthly birthday party for children aged 4 to 13. The event Saturday at 10 a.m. at Broadway Theater invites attendees from local schools. children 8 to 14 who bring birth certificates by Wednesday may receive tickets at The Nonpareil office.

Hom Wit Ba Newparch Uushoss Ikke

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