12 Dec 1954
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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1954
Page
1
A fragmented excerpt discusses controversy around prejudice and freedom of thought. It recalls Shakespeare and Whitman while urging open, reasoned debate rather than partisan rigidity. The piece hints at societal tensions after a decade of dispute and the futility of heated quarrels.
A garbled early 20th century political item discusses a Washington trip plan and chatter about Sino relations. It mentions teachers, Chinese leaders, and a call for presidential contact while noting unclear excerpts and fragmented phrases.
The Insidi page notes flaws in the early December Start Fair with entertainment gear for Town's August events. State agencies require at least 17 million dollars more annually to handle Iowa government financing per the story on page 104.
A chaotic exchange left listeners confused as an Ard grad appears to misstate a graduation milestone. The segment sparked questions about the intended meaning and prompted clarifications from the host.
Senator Knowland emphasized unity for the Republican Party to build a constructive record in the 84th Congress. He rejected talk of a third party, noted his support for Eisenhower proposals, and urged party cohesion to influence the 1956 race.
PORT DURGE 2 A year old Work Dude survived nearly 25 minutes under creek ice near Soldier Creek after falling through while playing with two brothers and a painter. The youth, Joe Husar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Wilson, was reported in safe condition at Mercy Hospital Saturday night following the incident.
Senator Stennis urged President Eisenhower and military leaders to support a universal military training program. He proposed a six month post high school training for youths, followed by four to six years of active reserve duty, to strengthen military strength amid opposition.
Mary Schield a 15 year old Stanton High School junior was crowned Santa Lucia in a pageantry ceremony at the Stanton High School gym Saturday night. The third annual Santa Lucia celebration featured attendants Wary Lindgren Karen Lindquist Neney Honette Suzanne Clausen Erily Larsen and Kathleen Ossia chosen by popular vote. At least nine attendees in a 200 person audience were born in Sweden.
Snow and rain storms hit northern Italy with avalanches killing four in the Trajan Alps and flooding Venice. Dolomite passes blocked, traffic halted near Milan and Lake Maggiore rose over danger mark. Two Milan engineers and twenty workers buried in Malenco valley found dead and injured. alpine guides discover remains.
MOSCOW warns that U S fighter coverage of reconnaissance flights near Soviet territory risks American lives. The note, handed to the U S ambassador and broadcast by radio, says the bomber was outside Japanese territory near Hokkaido. Eleven crewmen bailed out. one dead and another injured.
The St Louis Post-Dispatch says an Internal Revenue Service probe was renewed after President Eisenhower personally intervened. A White House conference with President Eisenhower and Sen. Williams led to renewed inquiries into misconduct in St Louis and other IRS cases, amid GOP tension and officials’ reluctance. A federal grand jury in Omaha is probing IRS operations, with C Elmer Brown previously indicted for obstructing a 1950 St Louis inquiry. Justice official Finnegan, a former St Louis collector, is expected to be called before the Omaha grand jury next month.
The League of Women Voters and police revive the Traffic Eye program to collect driver reports. Cards donated by Ainsworth Printing will be handed to druggists and grocers for customers to note bad or good driving behavior. Capt. Winger urges letters to offenders and praise for safe drivers to reduce traffic deaths and injuries in Council Bluffs.
Evanston UI reports Rev Dr Dwight B. Loder, pastor of Minneapolis Hennepin Avenue Methodist Church, named president of Garrett Biblical Institute to succeed Rev Dr Horace Greely Smith who led the institute until 1983. The acting president had been Otto J. Babb. He will assume duties as succession is arranged in Minneapolis where he has served as minister since Saturday.
John J Healey longtime Lions International charter member dies at a hospital in Little Rock Saturday aged 76. obituary notes his role in founding Lions clubs and years of service to the organization.
Davenport patrons step to the bar for coffee or cokes as the Blandine chapter of Alcoholic Anonymous takes over the former Ex-Servicemen’s club rooms. A no winners sign and AA literature replace beer, with a coffee urn where spigots once stood. Membership requires a sincere desire to quit drinking and 90 days sober before reentry.
City Manager L M McConnell outlined a 1955 paving program with about five blocks likely to be paved, subject to bonding firm input and property value assessments. Engineers have studied petitions, with decisions pending firm recommendations and council approval.
Des Moines P Hex L Jamison, 21, of Story City and a freshman in the State University of Iowa Medical School, was named a Rhodes Scholar for two years. He was selected from sixMidwestern states by a committee led by Henry Shul of Sioux City. Also named was Donald J Bruckner, 21, an Omaha native and Bloomington, Ind., graduate student at Indiana University.
Senate leaders Knowland and Wise split over China policy after UN General Assembly action condemning Red China for imprisoning 11 American airmen. Knowland urged continued UN pressure to win release, while Wise warned a blockade could trap the U S in a costly, endless conflict with Peiping.
The region will stay cloudy and cool through Sunday and Monday per the forecast. Ottumwa logged a reported 52 degrees while local readings were near normal. Saturday peaked at 35 and fell to 26 by night. Earlier Friday midnight temp showed 42 degrees with a drop below zero in Wisconsin and subfreezing in Florida. Freezing rain affected Illinois roads as snow fell in Wisconsin and flurries were noted across New York, Pennsylvania, and the Rockies.
Mommie doubts but Santa will be there and the Goodfellows will ensure toys and a good meal for every child. Willie is urged to keep a brave face as sleigh bells approach and funds are being mailed to the Nonpareil in Council Bluffs for Christmas aid.
The Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce plans a celebration for the Broadway viaduct completion, managed by Menard Bessire. The two million dollar project aimed for September finish, with governing board outlining next year’s plan and a Chamber Board review slated for next Friday. Other agenda items include off street parking, sales events, city tours for visitors, and the use of welcome flags for species events.
Chicago based Lansing Towa manufacturing executive Leo Ha schmidt died aged 67, apparently of a heart attack, in his hotel room Saturday.
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