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Council Bluffs Nonpareil

Location

Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1955

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Hoegh backs Moyer over Iowa Bureau problems

Des Moines Governor Leo Hoegh said he would back Public Safety Commissioner Thinton Moyer if action is taken to resolve personality clashes in the Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Hoegh stressed delegation of authority and noted two state agents visited him with concerns, including Catkamp.

Des Moines Leo Hoegh Public Safety Thinton Moyer Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation Moyer Bureau Bureau of Criminal Public Safety Department Monser Hoech Hoegh Theso Catkomp Cathamp

Cross Compliance Restrictions Urged by Des Moines Leader

Howard Hill president of the Town Farm Bureau Federation urged Agriculture Secretary Benson to reinstate cross compliance restraints on grain production. He argued control of diverted acres is essential to a workable price support program and called for pre fall wheat seeding announcements. He urged reduced production to restore farm prices. Greece and the Soviet Union signed a trade pact worth 10 million dollars in goods for 11 months, with tobacco exports from Greece and motor oil coal and fuel oil imports by barter.

Des Moines 2 Howard Hill Town Farm Bureau Federation Agriculture Benson Hill Athens Greece Soviet Union

Guelph Florist Warns Corsage Trade At Risk

An Ontario horticulturist, Anson Pratt of Hamilton, told a Guelph meeting that strapless evening gowns have almost ruined the corsage business. He said florists have struggled to attach corsages to bare shoulders.

Guelph Anson Pratt Harmilton Florist Ontario Horticulturists

Thunderstorms Predicted in Southwest Iowa This Week

Weather forecast shows thundershowers starting Tuesday afternoon across southwest Iowa. Rain may ease parched croplands but won’t lower high temperatures, with highs near 95 Wednesday and partly cloudy skies. Lows around 70 Tuesday and Wednesday, after a Monday high of 32.

Could Start Soon On Theater Here

Harold Clizbe of Entertain ment, Inc. announced a community theater project could begin once planning ends. A report meeting tallied $15,000 in cash and pledges with about $7,500 more in labor and materials promised. Architect Robert Robinson will supervise drawings, plumbing and electrical work are pledged, and 14 donors have bought seats. The 600 seat Dodge Park theater will cost about $50,900 on land leased from the West Pot tawattomie County Fair Assn. A Sept 28 progress meeting is planned at the Chamber of Commerce office.

Joe Smith Harold Clizbe Entertainment, Inc Clifford Menz Menz Robert Robinson Dodge Park West Pottawattomie County Fair Assn Chamber of Commerce

West Side Housewife Fined Over Phone Use

A West Side housewife let neighbors use her telephone freely until a large bill arrived. She told police Monday night she had no dimes to pay for the calls. She was charged with several Omaha car offenses.

West Side Omaha

Trains Collide Near Buenos Aires. Toll Reported

A fast electric express train in Buenos Aires outskirts rammed into a rear car, trapping school children and commuters in fog. Early reports cited 15 dead and between 435 and 435 injured.

Buenos Aires Argentina

Train Hits Bus in Spring City 10 Children Die

A freight train slammed into a mid crossing bus in Spring City Tennessee killing ten children aged 6 to 12 and injuring about 30 others. Bus driver Raymond Moore, 39, was among the injured and later released. Both train engineer Paul Gilles and Moore faced manslaughter charges with hearings set for August 30.

Spring City Tenn. P Raymond Moore Back Valley Knoxville Chattanooga Moore Caxton Paul Gilles Southern Railway Walter Boles

Apology Sent Over Indian Ambassador Incident in Houston

The State Department apologized to Indian Ambassador G L Mehta for an incident in Houston where he was asked to leave a public diary because he was a Negro. An official expression of regret was sent to Mehta in Mexico City and to the Indian government. Officials say the affair strains US India relations and may fuel Communist propaganda alleging racial discrimination in the United States.

Washington State Department Houston Tex G. L. Mehta Mexico City New Delhi Mehta United States India Nehru

Omaha Youth Freed On Bond At Creston

Ernest Hollinger, 21, Omaha, admitted knifing an 18 year old Creston youth and was released on a $1 bond after pleading innocent to assault with intent. He faced a Union County grand jury after claiming self defense. Kenneth Godden suffered a punctured lung in a cafe altercation over moving a blocking automobile. he is in good condition.

Cresion Ernest C. Hollinger Ormana Creston Hollinger Union County Grand Jury Kenneth Godden Holiinger

British airmen land at Bennett Field after round trip attempt

Two British airmen aimed for a one day round trip across the Atlantic. They landed at Fieyd Bennett Field in a jet at 6:48 am, seven hours and thirty-one minutes after departing London. Pilot John Hackett and Navigator Peter M. Penny, photo-reconnais sance crew, flew a Calberra jet bomber variant.

Atlantic Fieyd Bennett Field Londons Ocean Ome the Fliers John Hackett Peter M. Penny Royal Air Force

Flying Boxcar Crash Kills 1 near Charleston Base

A Flying Boxcar crashed and exploded in Liberty Park near Charleston Air Force Base. The night collision destroyed three homes and injured residents as flames spread, with a propeller passing through a window. Fire crews cooled wreckage. the 456th Troop Carrier Wing of the 18th Air Force was involved.

Charleston S.C. P Charleston Air Force Base Liberty Park 456Th 18Th Air Force

Nixon to Lead Near East Africa Tour This Fall

The White House announced Tuesday that Vice President Nixon and Mrs. Nixon will visit the Near East and Africa late this fall at the request of President Eisenhower. The trip aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and showcase U S leadership.

Washington Nixon Near East Africa Eisenhower White House

Flood damage uninsured in Northeastern floods survey says

New York reports show most flood damage from the weekend disaster was not insured due to high water damage premiums. Wind and rain caused losses, with insurers noting payments on auto and inland marine claims across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Senate Appropriations Chair Hayden said no special session needed to fund flood relief, and noted up to 11.6 million dollars in disaster funds plus possible eight million from Army Engineers for reconstruction, with additional federal authority for use of materials and personnel.

New York Theortheastern Connecticut Massachusetts Pennsylvania New Jersey Washington Haydentd-Ariz Senate Appropriations Committee Congress Hayden Budget Bureau Army Engineers New England

Ike Speech To Be Broadcast by NBC and Networks

President Eisenhower will deliver a half hour address to the American Bar Association. The program is set for Wednesday broadcast from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. CST on NBC television and on NBC ABC and MBS radio. Delayed television and radio broadcasts will follow on CBS at 9:15 p.m. CST.

Washington Eisenhower American Bar Assumm Philadelphia NBC ABC MBS Cbs-Tv CBS Radio

Special Session If Necessary On Flood Aid

President Eisenhower pledged a special session of Congress if necessary to provide flood relief for Northeastern states and urged rapid Red Cross donations. After meeting six state governors, he said federal, state, and local governments will do everything possible, with long term flood prevention and job relief to follow. Civil Defense chief Peterson estimated 7 million dollars needed from the emergency fund, with allocations planned for several states. The aerial tour cited extensive devastation across New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, with many lives lost and damage in the billions.

Hartford Conn Eisenhower Congress Red Cross Roland Harriman The Harriman North South Carolina Bradley Airfield Esenhower Jal Peterson Peterson Coass Connecticut Pennsylvania Massachusetts Rhode Island New Jersey Sharp Pearl York Mass Bridgeport

Why Your Mail May Be Late In Council Bluffs

Postmaster James Jenson notes Council Bluffs is chosen for the cost ascertainment survey. Four foot routes, one parcel post route, and one mounted route will be checked to measure time and handling costs. Staff must count pieces, separate subclasses, weigh outgoing mail, and file 70 forms under department orders.

Post Office James Jenson Council Bluffs Jenson

Berber Tribesmen Targeted in Moroccan Rising by French Forces

French armored columns struck mountain strongholds near Kavba Talda east of Qued Zem to crush a Berber uprising. Authorities say reinforcements moved from Rabat and Meknes, with no disclosed troop numbers, while labeling the action a punitive expedition and denying planned repression. The 4000 Berber tribesmen who had raided Qued Zem reportedly caused about 90 French casualties in the conflict.

Casablancap Rabat Meknes Kav' Ba Talda Qued Zem

Jet Trainer Skids To A Safe Landing At Great Falls

Lt. Andrew B. Gass and Capt Robert L. Page piloted a United States Air Force jet trainer that landed safely at Great Falls Air Force Base after wheel brake failure. Foam was laid the length of the runway as the aircraft circled for about 40 minutes and crashed at the end with no injuries. Harold M. Randall of Fairfield Iowa was sworn in as United States representative to the Inter-American Economic and Social Council of the OAS with ambassadorial rank.

Great Falls Air Force Andrew B. Gass Pittsburgh Robert L. Page Mason City Ima Great Falls Air Force Base Washington Harold M. Randall Fairfield Iowa Moray United States Inter-American Economic and Soria Council Organization of American States

Special Appeal For Flood Funds For Hood Areas

Mayor William Knox urged Council Bluffs and surrounding areas to donate to a Red Cross flood relief appeal. He recalled 1992 floods when $99,000 was spent in the city and county and urged reciprocity from neighboring states. L Donald Hoffman noted the Red Cross board voted to cooperate with E Roland Harriman to raise $35 million for six-state flood relief. Checks to Flood Relief Fund mailed to Red Cross office 18 N Main St Council Bluffs IA.

William Knox Council Bluffs Red Cross Pottawattamie County Tme L. Donald Hoffman Pottawattomie County Hoffman Cc. E. Baird United Fund U. F Baird N. Main St Council Bluffs, Ta

Reformatory Riot Quelled At Lincoln

Lincoln Nebraska guards quelled a riot at the Nebraska State Reformatory by pulling over 100 inmates from cells slamming them into small maximum security cells. The disturbance followed a separate riot and fire at the state penitentiary last week. Superintendent George Morris said trouble began during a search for two work detail prisoners suspected of escaping, with inmates on the cell block roof prompting the crackdown.

Lexcoln Nebraska State Reformatory State Penitentiary Reformatory George Morris

Modesty Blamed As Secretary Drowned

A 22 year old secretary drowned after stumbling down gangway steps to a dinghy. Reportedly her modest attire, with a skirt, hindered her movement and led to the accident. Police and witnesses cited the clothing as a factor in the tragedy.

Modesty Southwark Ravi

Dounce Birt D. Garey Notch in City Timing Record

In a puzzling OCR fragment, clues point to Dounce Birt D. Garey amid time and age figures. The readable bits reference a locality, a event time, and a numeric score or age, but the full event and outcome remain unclear.

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