13 Dec 1953
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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1953
Page
1
The Nonpareil columnist opens with a sermonette on J. A. Perkins The Peace of Mankind and warns readers that after thousands of texts across cultures, warfare persists. It argues humanity has advanced weapons from bows to atomic arms, yet lacks self control, demanding reverence for life and universal disarmament as a path to lasting peace.
The weather forecast describes cloudy and windy conditions over Southwest Iowa with a mild weekend high near 40 and a Sunday night low around 23. Saturday brought a dip to 28, while Sunday remains mostly cloudy and cold with scattered snow flurries expected along the Minnesota border counties.
A dated newspaper page outlines life returning to normal at the re established Port of Canned Ele. Capt Franz Schulle rebuilds after losses from the flood. Readers are invited to turn to multiple pages for stories and photos on varied local happenings and seasonal features.
Allied envoy Arthur Dean said Communist charges must be withdrawn within a week or talks may end. Dean reported Reds have grown rude since November and accused them of echoing Peiping broadcasts while press conferences in Seoul outlined possible continuation if no progress is made.
United Nations in New York considered an immediate General Assembly move to push the stalled Korea peace talks toward action. Mrs Vijay Lakshmi Pandit urged a call if 31 or more members agreed, with the United States backing it for valid reasons. Pandit left for India after Panmunjom talks ended abruptly as Krishna Menon postponed his departure to Monday.
PANMUNJOM 4 The Indian lustodial command announced Sunday that it had placed eight anti Communist North Korean prisoners in segregation on charges of slaying four fellow Korean captives Saturday night. Bodies of the four were hurled over the barbed wire fence of a Prison compound. Guards found eight suspects identified with the aid of pro repatriation supporters.
In Villisca barber C W McAnamy and partner Delmar Kine provided free haircuts and shaves to servicemen home on leave, a policy now continued by Sprague. Since 1940s he estimates 800 to 1,000 no charge services given, drawing praise and some attention from visiting troops including Hawaii and Guam veterans.
The Metropolitan Opera relied on a second substitute in a Saturday performance of Rigoletto. Tenor Jan Peerce traveled 500 miles from Toronto to sing the Duke in place of Jussi Björling, who was sidelined by a cold. Soprano Roberta Peters rushed from a TV engagement to cover for bid Gueden, as the curtain delay allowed her to join the company.
Sioux City announces Bill N. Taylor of Longview Texas as temporary city manager effective January 4. Taylor, with 26 years as city manager, has led manager plans in eight U S cities and recently retired as Wichita Falls Texas city manager. He will begin duties as the new council prepares its plans.
New Delhi premier Nehru urged India's armed forces to unite for defense of the nation's freedom. He warned against religious or communal divides, citing Hindu Muslim bloodshed. He avoided details of arms aid talks with the United States and stressed a neutral course amid global pressures and regional tensions.
The Chamber of Commerce sponsorship urges more entries for the home Christmas Decoration Contest led by Chairman Ray Jones. Entries due Friday, with 16 merchandise awards across six wards plus two citywide and two group decorations. Judging runs Dec 18 to 23, decorations lit until 9 30 p m on those days.
Frankfurt Observatory reported a major earthquake registered Saturday night likely in eastern Soviet Siberia or the Kamchatka Peninsula. Tremors began at 3 45 p m GMT and were still being recorded more than two hours later. A full evaluation could not be completed before Sunday.
Sen Kefauver urged a Senate Armed Services inquiry into a 20 million dollar Army M48 tank contract awarded to General Motors Corp. He warned the deal could concentrate power in one industry and weaken the broader defense production base. He noted Chrysler was about 15 percent higher, and questioned the exclusive supplier plan and tax write offs tied to expanding defense production.
A strong quake near the Ecuador border struck a Peruvian town near Tumbes shortly after noon Saturday. Three people were killed and many injured as cornices collapsed from some buildings, with the tremor reportedly matching a quake that hit Guayaquil, Ecuador.
The Nonpareil reports a test of parcel post delivery from Council Bluffs to Pendleton, noting delays after sorting moved to Portland. Two parcels mailed Nov 23 reached Pendleton Nov 27 and Dec 3, suggesting longer routes and backhaul time affecting eastern Oregon service and Thanksgiving holiday timing.
PARIS AP Secretary of State John Foster Dulles is reported to pledge continued American support for European defense to speed ratification of the European Army plan. He plans to remind France and Germany that integration matters more than adding German divisions, presenting a positive approach at NATO council talks.
Four major rail unions urged Washington and state action to tighten inspection and safety rules for highway transport of explosives. They cited daily explosions and fear among the public and rail workers, calling for stricter permits, safety compliance, and tougher penalties. Leaders from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and several allied unions spoke in Chicago during contract talks. Watson Bros. Transportation tied to recent blasts drew ICC scrutiny.
Incomplete results from the Kettle Club contest show the Firefighters Association leading with 118 dollars and 18 cents. Reports listed include Eagles Auxiliary 65.65 and Veterans of Foreign Wars 236, Salvation Army organizer Gould notes five groups submitted totals. The trophy goes to the organization giving the most money to the Salvation Army, with Kiwanis having held the award for the past three years.
President Eisenhower and top officials will give mayors and city managers from 175 major cities an off the record briefing next week on the defense situation. Sessions are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday with an opening speech at 10 35 a m. The Civil Defense Administration arranged the meeting to provide local officials with available information on national defense.
Senator Joseph McCarthy chairing the Investigations Subcommittee announced public hearings in New York City lasting four days to probe alleged espionage tied to the Air Force. He said leads tied to Rome Syracuse and Griffiss Air Force Base will be explored with morning public sessions and afternoon closed sessions. He denied an Air Force inquiry but hinted at FBI documents. He noted Project Lincoln at MIT remains under review for possible subversion links and said no Montgomery Alabama investigation report had reached him.
Moscow said on Saturday night it would give serious attention to the atomic proposals made by President Eisenhower in his Tuesday UN speech.
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