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Council Bluffs Nonpareil

Location

Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1953

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Britain Iran In Renewal Of Relations After Oil Row

Tehran and London announced resumption of diplomatic ties after a 13 month break over Iranian nationalization of British oil properties. A communique said ambassadors will be exchanged and oil disputes settled at earliest mutually agreed moment.

Tehran Iran Britain Tranian Anglo Tranian Out Co London Tran Ayatowllah Kashani Mohammed Mossadegh Anjy Iranian Army Farohah Zahedi

Churchill Wins Strategic Round At Mid Ocean Club

At the Big Three gathering in Bermuda Churchill secured the seat of honor in a display of his famed bulldog tenacity. Eisenhower, 79, acquiesced with Churchill in the left position while Laniel sat to the right as photographers filmed the moment.

Tucker's Lawn Bermuda Churchill Eisenhower Mid-Ocean Club Esenhower Laniel

Christmas Spirit Hits Thieves Early

Newark police report an apparent early holiday theft at Frank Barone's salvage yard. A thief broke into his office and shed, taking nothing but leaving 156 cartons of cigarettes nine cartons of Italian cigars 24 packs of cigarette lighter flints and a carton of chewing tobacco. The loot appears linked to an earlier NJ Tobacco Co robbery.

Newark Frank Barone New Jersey Tobacco Co

Raids Sweep Dubuque Night Spots Amid Police Action

In Dubuque a deputy sheriffs raided the Aquarium Tavern late Friday night. Hours earlier Illinois state police raided five night spots at East Dubuque Ml. Local authorities continued searches and investigations into illegal activity at multiple venues.

Dubuque -P Aquarium Ilinois East Dubuque, Ml

Italy and Yugoslavia Agree to Normalize Frontier Ties

Italy and Yugoslavia pledged immediate steps to normalize frontier conditions after reinforcing border troops amid Trieste tensions. The accord followed Prime Minister Giuseppe Pella’s talks in Rome with Yugoslav Foreign Minister Pavle Gregorić, marking the first constructive move toward resolving the Trieste dispute.

Rome Italy Yugoslavia Trieste Free Territory Giuseppe Pella Pavle Gregorik Trieste

Traffic Deaths Rise in Council Bluffs

William Stevens aged 48 of 2026 Avenue PF died after being struck by a car at Main Street and Broadway Thursday night. He is the second traffic fatality in eight hours and the fourth in Council Bluffs this year. The driver, Tom Maizen 16 of 2003 Fifth Ave, turned from South Main and said poor visibility caused the collision. A coroner will hold an inquest. Stevens survived by his mother, siblings, and stepfamily. Funeral at Meyer Funeral Home Chapel Monday.

William Stevens Avenue PF Main St Broadway Council Bluffs Edward F Shea Stevens Pottawattamie Matzen J. Nielsen Eagles Lodge F. L. Lainson Greenhouses Eo Oglevie Elmer Oglevie Charles J Elizabeth Turner Kathryn van Orsdel Harrisburg Paul Stevens Sr Lmer Oglevie Jr Lynn Stevens California Ruth Madison Helen Mattox Marjorie Dawson Council ‘Bluffs Meyer Funeral Home Chapel Philip; Ducham First Christian Church Walnut Til Cemetery

Deluge of Toledo Calls Favors McCarthy Stand

The Toledo Blade cut its switchboard at midnight after a flood of calls responding to a front page suggestion. More than 10,000 people replied to urging citizens to write the President if McCarthy did not ask those who agree with the President to do so. The Blade reported 9,870 signatures for McCarthy and 324 for the President, totaling 10,194.

Toledo Ohio Toledo Blade Jetter Blade Sen McCarthy

Allied Explainers Block Slowdown at Panmunjom

Allied explainers Saturday thwarted a long planned pro Red effort to delay the U N Command interview timetable. South Korean officers blocked the tactic as 40 prisoners spoke with interview targets before the 439 p m deadline. A total of 120 South Koreans were interviewed, with 198 more to be called.

U. N

50 Motorists Get Parking Tickets On Central Streets

About fifty motorists faced $1 fines after night-time parking bans on select central streets from 1 am to 6 am. Police say the ordinance aims to clear lanes for street sweepers and enforcement starts after a grace period. Citizens protested at the police station and called Mayor Ted Schmidt. Police Chief Bart Miller said enforcement is timely and streets have been posted. Banned areas include Broadway Main Pierce Pearl and Washington avenues plus several cross streets.

T. P Ted) Schmidt Bart Miller Broadway Main Pierce Pearl Streets Washington Ave Rank Pierce St Scott Stington Fifth Ave Fourth First Ave Pearl Fourth St Willow Ave Wash Rst Ave Steenth Ave Tent

Narrow Escape For 5 Slocpton High School Boys

Five Slocpton High School students sought lunch in an abandoned ice box near the campus when the door latched shut. A peg was thrust through the hasp as barricades were piled on the door. After a two hour call to police, officers pried the door, and the fainted youths were rescued. Police credited the quick response with saving their lives.

Slulckton Calif Slocxton High School Jack O'Keefe

Propaganda Paper Accuses U S of Fabricating Korea War Atrocities

The state run Chinese news outlet charges Washington fabricated claims of Communist atrocities in the Korean War to shield American aggression and war crimes.

Lukyu —Hed China United States

Tinley opens new school as moving continues

Tinley School begins operations at its 344000 building after a Friday move that sees about 280 students transfer supplies from the old 1882 campus. Moving, book relocation, and furniture haul continue through Saturday with kindergarteners aiding the effort. Principal Wayne Graybill commends the students’ effort.

Old Eighth Street New Tinley School Tinley Tinley School Eighth Street Jim Diblasi Sam Diblasi Avenue H Sara Stupfell E. Pierce St Wayne Graybill

Fear 21 Dead In Madrid Plane Crash

Madrid authorities reported 21 feared dead after a Spanish transport plane with 23 aboard crashed and burned Friday night in the mountains north of Madrid. Ten survivors, including Paul J. Douglass, 26, a U.S. Embassy courier in Paris, were hospitalized in Madrid. Douglass, from West Roxbury, Massachusetts, is a son of late Congressman John J. Douglass. Also among the survivors is Jose Marie Oriol, a Spanish industrialist and Caterpillar train developer. The wreckage was found by residents of Soma Sierra, and hospital patients had to descend rugged terrain overnight.

Madrid Spain Paul J. Douglass U.S Paris Douglass West Roxbury Mass John J. Douglass Massachusetts Jose Marie Oriol Soma Sierra

Storm Near Miss Looms for Western Iowa Weather Watch

A second snow storm is expected to miss southwestern Iowa with a near miss as a low pressure system passes north of the area Saturday night. Rain and snow flurries are forecast Sunday afternoon with highs near 52 and a Saturday night low around 29. Skies should clear by Sunday afternoon while most of the nation deals with cold air and light precipitation.

Iowa Here Council Bluffs Weather Bureau Mercury Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota New England Rocky Mountain

Chuckle On Parents Objecting To Son’s Girlfriend

A boy tells his father that he cannot do better than the girlfriend he has, given their car. The exchange captures a humorous clash over choices and material means.

Potter seeks UN inquiry into Korean atrocities

Senator Potter of Michigan urged early Senate action on a full UN investigation into Communist atrocities in Korea. After a three day probe and criticism of the UN censure vote, he announced plans to push for an impartial commission at the next session to bring those responsible to justice as survivors testified under oath.

Washington Sen Potter R-Mich Senate United Nations Korea U. N. General Assembly U. S Henry Lodge

McKinley Resigns GOP Farm Council Post

DES MOINES. Harald L. McKinley of St. Ansgar has resigned as chairman of the Republican National Farm Council. His son H. B. McKinley, also of St. Ansgar, confirmed the move but gave no reason and said his father could not be reached until Saturday night. The elder McKinley, a noted potato grower, helped establish and run both the national and state Farm Councils, which supported President Eisenhower in 1952.

Des Moines Harald L. McKinley St. Ansgar Republican National Farm Council H. B. McKinley McKinley Republican Farm Council Eisenhower

Break-Ins Reported at Local Businesses

Special to The Nonpareil in Clarinda reports two break-ins Friday at Green Bay Lumber Company and Berry Seed Company. Entry was through windows. Green Bay Lumber lost about $18 in cash while Berry Seed Company reported roughly $1 missing.

Power of the press proves vital during New York strike

New Yorkers learn the newspaper's value when every major paper shuts down. The city feels a void as millions experience the daily need for information, headlines, ads, and obituaries. Readers reflect on how the silent presses affect life, business, and Christmas plans. The strike highlights why the daily newspaper remains essential to inform, advise, and connect.

Power of Press Hal Boyle New York Frances Lindey Daily Voice

Churchill Takes Lead In Bermuda Talks With West

Prime Minister Churchill President Eisenhower and French Premier Laniel signaled agreement that Western powers must pursue sincere talks with the Soviet Union on great issues. Western three outlined positions from Bermuda session noting differences mainly in emphasis among key allies.

John M. Hightower Tucker Bermuda Churchill Eisenhower Laniel Soviet Union

Pusey Defends Harvard Men

Harvard President Nathan M. Pusey defended the school against broad condemnations for a few individuals. He warned that judging Harvard by the actions of one or two, misguided or treacherous, is unwarranted. He praised the university's contributions to war effort culture and national life amid critics.

Boston Harvard Nathan M. Pusey New England Assn Pusey

Lorwin Welcomes Hearing In Court

Lorwin Lorwin, 46, a former State Department official now an assistant professor at the University of Chicago, denies the charges of Communist party membership. He says the charges are wholly false and welcomes an open court hearing after his federal indictment in Washington. He notes the Loyalty Board cleared him based on his testimony and about 90 corroborating witnesses.

Washington Vai Kk Lorwin State Department Communist Party Univerity of Chicago Chicago State Department Loyalty Board

West seeks talks with Moscow on Berlin and future ties

Churchill and Eisenhower weigh a Western reply to Moscow on a Berlin conference and possible four power talks. The draft response supports discussing German unification and Austrian independence while rejecting the Kremlin’s EC D critique. Timing for sending the note to Moscow remains unsettled.

Churchill West Russia Eisenhower Kremlin Saluin Georgi Malenkov Moscow Berlin Dulles Eden Georges Bidault Laniel China Indochina European Defense Community EDC Germany East West Germany Communist Party

Sac City Brothers Killed Near Peoria

Two Sac City, Iowa brothers Edgar G. Elam aged 34 and Norman H. Elam aged 50 were killed when their car struck a concrete abutment on State Route 116 two miles northeast of Peoria in Tazewell County. State police said the younger driver apparently fell asleep. the crash occurred about 3 30 am. An inquest in Pekin has not yet been scheduled.

Peoria Sac City Iowa Edgar G. Elam Norman H Ben Fuller Scott Bordner Tazewell County Pekin Iseat

Run Of Bad Luck For Mule Owner

BELTON Mo. Ford Owen faced a run of misfortune after thieves blasted a safe in his mule barn Friday and made off with 1400 dollars. The incident disrupted his operations and highlighted security concerns for local farm owners.

Belton Ford Owen Owen Juan

Longshoremen Threaten Walkout on December 24

A presidential fact finding board reported tensions among longshoremen in the East Coast and Memphis area, with a potential walkout planned at the December 24 expiration of a wage agreement. The report cites elevated conflict between unions, blockaded barges, and injuries, plus broader labor tensions affecting docks and ship movements.

Wasitington Warday Thant Owen Bros Memphis Tenn Owen Kan Cure

Telegrams Favor McCarthy Stand

The White House reported 4 545 telegrams in response to McCarthy’s appeal, with about 2 992 in favor and 1 354 opposed as of 10 am CST. About 1 300 letters had no breakdown yet. Western Union also said a backlog of 3 500 messages remained to be delivered at 10 am.

Washington White House Sen. McCarthy Wisconsin Republican Murray Snyder McCarthy Snyder Western Union

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