Polite Jab Praise From Countryman
A political scene unfolds with County Attorney Countryman defending liquor law enforcement amid disputes over policy. Sturges and Democrat Daffy weigh in on prosecutions, with praise for Attorney General and support for current law and future enforcement plans.
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Farlier
Ofe
Rai
Am Siurses
John pYie
Tre
LeMars Duffy
Dubuquel
Hee Nim Rae
Ernest Tripler
LeMars
Remsen
Sturges
Daffy
Iowa
Cislaure
TaeMars
Drowns In Creek In Obscure Tragic Incident
A boy identified as the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas wandered with his younger sibling near a creek. The parents, drawn by cries, found the body partly submerged in about four feet of water.
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Oreratieid
Tromas
Todays Chuckle Confession Sparks Marital Worries
Nell confides that many men will be wretched when she marries. The head asks how many she plans to marry, reflecting a humorous riff on suitors and marriage in a witty exchange.
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Sarry
French student recalls weather and New York visit
A French student staying with a host family expresses mixed feelings about the heat in a New York excursion. She plans to study at Abraham Lincoln and aims to become an interpreter for the American press in France. She enjoyed a family swimming pool and noted her English improves.
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AL i
Whishes Council
New Sork
New York
Cuggia
Missouri River
Corm State
Town
Paris
Spectators Injured as Stock Cars Collide at Race
At a semi final race a collision sent spectators to hospital and damaged vehicles at the track fence. Drivers Darrel Holtorff of Pomeroy and Bill Paulson of Alta led the south pack when the accident occurred, with cars and debris scattered near the track.
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Thursda
Velchichos
Three Airmen Die In Lincoln Collision Near Gas Truck
Three airmen from Lincoln Air Force Base were killed and three injured Friday when their car collided with a gasoline transport truck 12 miles south of Lincoln and burst into flames.
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Lincoln Neh. 2
Lincsin Air Force Base
Here
Bank Loans and Deposits Rise in Council Bluffs July 1954
Council Bluffs bank loans totaled 22520,949 in July, up 2,766,262 from July last year, while deposits across three banks reached 24,373,620, 2,488,620 higher than July prior. Building permits edged higher, but postal receipts declined over 3,000.
Two Iowans Named for Life Saving Awards
Des Moines reports two Iowa residents receive life saving awards. Richard J. Mitchell saved Kenneth Weatherman at Grundy Center pool on July 7. Craig Clark, 38, aided Raymond Cover at Grundy Center pool on July 17, 1953.
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Des Moines
Ped Crocs
Red Center
Richard J. Mitchell
Kenneth Weatherman
Gronmiy Center
Gn Center
Iowa
Thersday
Craig Clark
Raymond Cover
Grundy Center
Pont
Republican Women to Conduct Poll Nationwide Plan
The Republican Women announce Poll Takers of America led by Mrs. Mary E. Lawson. A public opinion poll will survey First Ward First Precinct voters on September 23. Mrs. W. K. Remiley is chairing the local poll with a national rollout from the Republican National Committee in Washington. About 1.5 million people nationwide will be questioned.
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Remiblican
Poll Takers of America
Mary E. Lawson
Pottawattamie Remiblican Committee
W. K. Remiley
Republican National Committee
Washington, D. C
Restrict Water Use in Red Oaks by City Order
Red Oaks bans lawn watering and limits car washing to one bucket under a city order issued by Mayor C. E. Smith on Friday. The restriction remains in effect until further notice.
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Red Oak
Red Oaks
C. E. Smith
Flood Devastation Lingers Across Naugatuck Valley
Grim scenes unfold a week after the flood in Waterbury and towns from Torrington to Derby. National Guardsmen patrol roped-off streets as bulldozers remove wreckage and civil defense workers spray buildings with DDT. Freight cars were hurled into a tenement, bridges buckled, and entire blocks vanished leaving only foundations and scattered debris.
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James Devein
Waterbory
Conneh Naugatuck
Torrington
Thomaston
Waterbury
Union
George Rus
Riverside Street
Civil Defense
Lrooklyn
Vast Stores Of Food For Flood Sufferers Declared Available
Benson said large quantities of government foods have been made available for flood sufferers. The resources of the Farm Credit Administration and the food distribution system are being used by state governors in flood ravaged areas to provide butter, cheese, dry milk, dry beans, rice and shortening.
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Washington
Agriculture
Benson
Farmers Loan Administration
Unable to parse cone purchase leads to note on nine hundred bills
A garbled report describes an incident involving nine $100 bills and an ash box, with a man suggesting a solution and police involved. The text remains unclear on who was affected and the final outcome, but hints at a disrupted ice cream shop event and possible involvement of local youths.
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Raumer
Sters
Moi Polies
Funds Roll In For Flood Relief
Morey to help flood stricken people in six eastern states was rolling into the relief fund here Friday. But more is needed to meet the emergency quota set for Pottawattamie County. The total of donations tabulated at the Red Cross reached 1057 under the county's goal of 2260. Rural areas began to show interest with gifts from Oakland and Avoca. The Red Cross spent almost $100,000 during the 1932 Missour River flood in Council Bluffs and rural property damage.
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Morey
Pottawattamie
Red Cross
Sim
Oakland
Avoca
Missour River
Council Bluffs
Atlantic Coast
Pottawaitomie County
Scranton
N_ Main St
City Council Sees Paving Petition With Signatures
A five signature paving petition was filed with City Council on Friday seeking work from the team to Sts. It included on the next pave program. An earlier petition with no signers had been filed for the same paving request.
Council Bluffs to Consider Anti Noise Ordinance
A proposed city ordinance would ban loud or unusual noises within Council Bluffs. The draft lists 17 unlawful noises and would curb radio use, yelling in streets after games, late hammering, and other sound disturbances to protect residents’ comfort and safety.
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Council Bluffs
Cay Atty
David Stuart
City of
Stuart
Avoca approves 250000 bond for pool project
Avoca voters approve a 250000 bond to pay for a community swimming pool. The measure passes by 32 percent in a large turnout with plans for a public subscription to raise additional funds. Finance chairmen Herbert Qisen and John Pinitmann oversee the effort at Edginton Memorial Park.
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Fents Af Avoca S
Edginton Memorial Park
Herbert Qisen
Jonn Pinitmann
Darwin
Hot Weather Still On Menu In Southwest Iowa
The Weatherman predicted 103 for Thursday but readings topped 100, with 99 reached on Thursday. Highs will run about 10 degrees above normal through the weekend, with little rainfall expected. Forest City reported 0.4 inch and Mason City 0.38 inch from a passing air pressure front over Minnesota.
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Iowa
Forest City
Mason City
Minnesota
Towa
Somebody Shut The Door On Me
A fragmented line references Linda and Tromas with garbled words about shutting a door. The readable portion presents no clear event, date, or identifiable subject for a fuller news item.
Smith Won't Seek Demo Re-Election
Des Moines attorney and national president of the Young Democratic Clubs of America announces he will not attend the national convention in Oklahoma City on December 7 3. He says he wants more time to work for the Democratic Party in Iowa and will devote himself to party activities there.
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Des Moenes P
Favor Tax Reductions Next Year
Washington reports Senators George of Georgia and Milkin of Colorado will back tax cuts next year if the Eisenhower administration delivers a balanced budget in the current fiscal year ending July 1. Treasury Secretary Humphrey cautions against premature tax cuts, citing debt and the need for careful budget adjustment amid optimistic revenue projections and revised spending figures.
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Washington
Apr
George
D-Ga
Milkin
Humphrey
Treasury Department
Hum
West To Head Rural Teachers Meeting in Lake Sehoud Warne
Rural teachers gathered at Community Hall to elect officers led by president Lauren Kersten and secretary treasurer Callum Hazel Dell. Miss Martha Currie spoke on elementary education plans while Germaine Krenek discussed children at the public library session. Rural schools to open Monday with teachers receiving opening supplies. a Friday tea for teachers followed at the court house.
Four Southwest Iowa Post Offices Listed for New Buildings
Washington reports thirty two Iowa towns certified as eligible for new post office buildings under the Post Office Services Act. The listing marks the first step toward potential construction. Congress must authorize funding and each location requires further action before any structure is built.
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Washington
Iowa
Post OF Services
Congress
Polio Shots Planned for September by Nurses Association
A fragmented notice from the Nurses Association indicates polio vaccination will be offered in September after spring campaigns. The text references a figure of 240 dollars and mentions Monday scheduling, with emphasis on the nurses’ role in overseeing the shots for restated programs.
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Nurses Assn
Rene
Cel
Infantile Paralysis Case Reported In Veland Vic Wertz Scene
Dr. Don Keily, the base s doctor, said Frndex 30 was taken to a hospital before Thursday with fever after complaining of a headache. The report cites infantile paralysis concerns tied to Veland Vic Wertz’s first baseman roles.
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Veland
Vic Wertz
Don Keily
3rd Barnain Jones Murder Plea Rejected in Dallas
In Dallas Texas 3rd Barnain Jones, age 37, spurned a plea offer of 3 years in prison after facing murder charges. A jury returned a verdict of 73, though details remain unclear due to fragmented text from the newspaper page.
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Dallas
Tex
Nail Jones
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