19 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1956
Page
1
The author contrasts the idea of a simple life with modern social excesses and artificial pleasures. He cites French thinkers and Roman wisdom to argue happiness comes from plain living and high thinking, seeking peace of mind through orderly thinking rather than isolation or intoxication.
The Miami Herald in its Tip Off Column claims a highly placed Washington source says President Eisertiox may undergo another non urgent operation. Doctors would delay the procedure until after the campaign and election. No White House comment was available.
A wind driven blaze caused by a bore in the wake of Typhoon Babs destroyed at least 1,000 houses in Odate Sunday. No casualties were reported. This marks the third major postwar fire in Odate, a city of 36,000.
Page 5B highlights the moment at the Democratic National Convention when Estes Kefauver used the words I'm tired to connect with attendees. Also notes anniversary at Red Oak's First Baptist Church, and discusses Adlai Stevenson's November chances via reader opinions. The issue directs to pages 4B 5B 68 for full stories.
A visitor asks about rain and recalls Noah and the Ark. The reply notes a half inch of rain as a contrasting memory, reflecting a local weather quip about lasting showers and preparedness.
Gov Goodwin J Knight was named chairman of California's 70 member Republican National Convention delegation in a compromise to back Nixon for renomination. The unit rule will bind all votes, assuring Nixon wins California's 70 votes in the next caucus. The move followed a clash with Sen William Knowland over endorsement. Seven Southern states protested the civil rights plank at the platform committee and sought softer language regarding the Supreme Court ruling on school desegregation.
State Conservation Officer Robert Jack said Lake Manawa averages about 5 feet deep after a 4% inch rise since last Sunday. He noted emergency pumping by Conservation, Inc. and added pockets exceed 6 feet while others fall below 4 feet. The lake remains about 34 inches deeper than June pumping begun but is still nearly 6 feet under normal levels.
Harold Stassen said at a press conference that Nixon on the ticket would cause an overall loss of 4,620,000 in Eisenhower's total vote. Sen Styles H Bridges cited a poll showing 54.3 percent for an Eisenhower Nixon ticket and 257 for an Eisenhower Herter ticket with 20 percent no opinion.
Pleasant weather continues in Southwest Iowa with clear skies and cool highs in the upper 60s to 70s. Sunday night will bring a cool upper fifty temperature, following mild Saturday conditions with overcast skies and light winds.
Two men were killed and a third injured when their truck lost control and overturned Saturday in the small northeastern area of Pinetree Grove. Police reported a fourth occupant escaped unharmed.
Washington report notes strong private sector pressure to slow two billion dollar military housing under Capehart and Wherry acts. Provisions include a 180 day project study period and limits on serviceman coverage, with Defense Dept to assume old housing at bases where new Capehart units rise.
Iowa officials chart a bold four lane interstate for Council Bluffs with a clover leaf interchange near Thirty Seventh Street. The plan requires about 100 acres and may force home acquisitions. routes south of the river and ties to Chicago and Missouri Valley towns are debated as surveys set final termini.
Postmaster General Summerfield said he plans to discard the 35 year old rule requiring third and parcel post packages to bear "may be opened for postal inspection" on sealed items. He urged patrons to comment and expects to end the rule before the next heavy Christmas mailing season.
Ane, 18, is listed in a brief notice dated August 18, 1965, about traffic deaths in Iowa reported by the Associated Press. The item notes age and date but provides limited context beyond a summary of fatalities.
Adlai Stevenson returned to Libertyville to a cheering crowd at Fremont High School. The Democratic nominee spoke in a friendly, nonpolitical tone and invited all, including Republicans, to greet him as he neared the November campaign. In Nashville, Estes Kefauver arrived home to cheers after the Chicago trip, thanking Tennesseans and noting his duty as vice presidential candidate.
Torrential rains and winds swept much of the British Isles on Saturday with gusts strong enough to disrupt travel. A rowboat sank off Southampton, resulting in three deaths. Steamer services were canceled due to rough seas.
Secretary Benson urged farmers to convert land to grass, trees or water uses for three to fifteen years under phase two of the soil bank program. Phase one, acreage reserve, already operates with year to year payments. About 2 to 95 million acres may enter conservation reserve in the long run.
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