03 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1950
Page
1
An inmate recounts a campaign using rat poison at a prison to suppress odors. Rats died under walls as guards and staff struggled with administration issues and grim odors. A dramatic escape attempt and a violent incident near the ventilation shaft are described, ending with a note of religious duty.
A message from Maj Gen Ray C L Fountain of the Iowa Nebraska National Guard warns mobilization action is not imminent. He states there is no word on activation and notes the uncertain timing while meeting with division staff in Omaha. Attendees include adjutant generals Brig. Gen Fred C Vandy and Brig. Gen Cay Henelinger and Col Chauncey Carl.
Weather bulletin from the Weather Bureau reports Sunday morning partly cloudy with continued cold a high near 10, clearing at night with low near 16. Iowa mostly cloudy with snow in the northeast, clearing Monday with strong cooling. highs around 12-13 in the northwest to 25 in the southeast, Sunday night lows near 10 to extreme north. Nebraska partly cloudy Sunday, continuing cold with highs near 10 to 30 in the extreme southwest.
A humorous exchange in which a lady asks a porter which platform the St Louis train uses. The porter responds with a playful misdirection turn left and you will be right. She retorts impertinence and the porter suggests turning eight, ending with a playful rhyming retort.
Washington expects a sharp increase in federal taxes next year affecting corporations and individuals. House Ways and Means moves to tax excess profits, while Senate hearings on an overall tax bill begin. Pentagon and defense costs loom, with April 1 as a turning point for consumer impact.
Des Moines at a Democratic fundraiser on December 16 will feature Arkansas Governor Sidney S. McMath as principal speaker. State Democratic Chairman Jake More announced the selection and added that Thomas J. Dailey, newly elected Burlington state senator, will serve as toastmaster. McMath, 38, won a second term in Arkansas last month.
A downtown traffic flow proposal in Council Bluffs faces legal hurdles amid a broader school government textbook probe. pages 3 and 6 cover the plan and local carrier Peter Frederick, with related illustrations on page 13.
The Goodfellows seek donations to fund a Christmas program for needy local children elderly pensioners and sick families. With about 600 children to provide toys and 300 food baskets the drive targets roughly 4000 dollars and lists prior contributions totaling 1934 92 from donors Henry Weld Harry Jensen Nancy Baker and others.
Winter's icy grip brings thirteen minor crashes in Council Bluffs as forecasts warn of a Sunday warm-up and subzero temps. A fatal crash on highway 69 near Jewell claims Mrs. Jer Jer Stick. Across Iowa sleet and freezing rain worsen hazards while Ohio enjoys unseasonable sunshine and a deadly weekend tornado hits Greenville and Mt Olive destroying homes.
Washington secretary of agriculture Charles F. Bran nan said on Saturday the price support plan was not responsible for high food costs and he had no intention of resigning.
Navy defeated Army 14 to 2 ending the Cadets 28 game unbeaten streak. Oklahoma, top ranked, finished 41 to 14 over Oklahoma A. and M. Holy Cross beat Boston College 32 to 14. Details of these and other games appear in the sports section.
Britain and France reached a wartime accord to push for an early settlement with red China and the Soviet Union over the Korean crisis. Officials described a five hour meeting between Prime Minister Attlee and Premier Pleven, on the eve of Attlee’s Washington trip for talks with President Truman. The understanding calls for broader UN input, greater involvement of Commonwealth nations, and a joint approach to military command and the possible use of atomic weapons under UN authority.
About 8 800 fans watched Santa Claus parade in snow and 20 mph winds as Bayliss park hosted a free afternoon circus. An estimated 4 000 cheered during the parade downtown, while about 200 loyal friends stayed for the show. Santa explained Toyland delays, performers complained of the cold, and 34 contest winners were announced after the performance by William Foster and R C Jim Bissell of the Retail Merchants.
Senator McCarthy charges the Truman administration with treasonable missteps in Korea. He demands immediate impeachment if China nationalist troops are not used, accusing officials of bungling and opposing Chiang Kai-shek. He warns of a potential disaster and criticizes Acheson and Marshall.
About 900 Iowa attorneys are expected to attend the 11th annual tax school of the Iowa Bar Association next Wednesday through Saturday in Des Moines. The event gathers tax experts and practitioners for sessions and updates on tax law.
Tokyo dispatch outlines the call for swift UN action as Maoist forces amass 600000 Chinese and North Korean troops. It notes front line manpower includes many former Nationalist soldiers, stresses potential full mobilization and air raids threatening Manchuria and Formosa.
UN forces in Korea retreated south of Pyongyang as massive Chinese forces threatened to outflank the frontline. U S Seventh Division pulled back from the Manchurian border while Ninth Corps withdrew northeast of Pyongyang amid heavy Chinese pressure and blizzard conditions.
A local ad promotes Nonpareil Gift Subscriptions as a solution for long distance relatives and friends. Call 4061 to place orders and have attractive gift cards with your signature sent to each recipient.
The United States ordered strict controls on shipments to red China Hong Kong and Macao effective at midnight Sunday and extended the controls to strategic commodities from foreign countries passing through American ports en route to Russia and its satellites, announced by Secretary Sawyer.
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