19 Dec 1954
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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1954
Page
1
A reflective essay decries religious intolerance and doctrinal arrogance across history from Europe to America. It argues the Constitution safeguards free exercise yet warns that state church bias and public bigotry can still arise, calling for humane restraint and mutual respect.
A jury deliberating in St Paul faced confusion over instructions as a judge urged careful consideration. Deliberations extended into Sunday morning with jurors voting to continue after brief pauses.
A car rollover on Highway 04 left no injuries but two children and Mrs. Diseehy Freel 45 of Rowan were involved. State Highway Patrolman Amos Jeumlers noted the crash was unusual as no one sustained a scratch despite the vehicle demolishment.
U S officials said the Russians paid about 375 for the order of battle of West Berlin defenses. Irmgard Schmidt, a East German beauty, is to face a U S High Commission court on espionage charges for transmitting military details to the Russians. She allegedly acted as a double agent and was involved with two American intelligence chiefs while living a high life in Berlin.
Montreal reports Canadians averaged 4113 phone conversations in 1953, far above the 485.4 in the United States and 375.3 in Iceland. The figures illustrate Canada’s heavier routine use of telephone contacts.
Pope Pas XII, weakened but improved, rode for 25 minutes in the Vatican gardens on a Saturday outdoor trial. Doctors ordered the ride as part of a new treatment to boost strength and hope for daily repeats if weather stays favorable. Swiss Guards secured privacy as witnesses noted the Pope appeared frail yet seemed to enjoy the outing.
Light snow fell in central and eastern Iowa Saturday creating slick roads. Snow is due Sunday in southwestern Iowa with temperatures above freezing during the day and a low around 26 Sunday night. Gusty winds caused drifting, and driving conditions will worsen north of a line from Dubuque through Manchester and Marengo to Mason City as icy and packed snow coats central and eastern roads. A surge of cold air from Canada moves in on Sunday afternoon.
Glenwood residents continue a Christmas breakfast started by a local couple to comfort families after a child's death. The event draws 26 to 25 guests at 3 30 a.m. with each family contributing a dish. the gift grab bag and neighborly spirit define the morning. Veterans and others from around town attend, sharing memories from past years.
A large DC6 operated by Linee Aerea Italiane crashed into a Jamaica Bay pier near Idlewild Airport after four landing attempts in rain and fog. Twenty six of 32 aboard were feared dead with eight bodies recovered and six survivors, including four Americans. Survivors were pulled from the water by a helicopter as fog hindered search efforts. The crash occurred around 2 p.m. after the aircraft struck the pier and broke up. cause under investigation. Passenger George Varilli, a 25 year old medical student, described climbing from the tail section as he watched the plane come apart.
Washington officials say Agriculture Secretary Benson removed Wolf Ladejinsky from his post as agricultural attache in Tokyo citing a security program. Ladejinsky had served four years advising land reform in Japan under Gen. MacArthur. Officials offered no further details on the security action.
Readers are urged to support Goodfellows and brighten Christmas for needy children in Council Bluffs. The appeal notes many families struggle to provide joy, asking donors to contribute via the Nonprofit Council Bluffs. A partial balance and list of local contributors are shown.
New York workers faced the closing of the John Wanamaker Department Store as the doors shut for the last time. Several veteran employees wept while others offered seasonal greetings and wished one another a Merry Christmas.
South Korea's President Syngman Rhee faces a monk revolt as 5,000 married monks vow to resist government orders backed by police and education officials. Unmarried monks demand reform with state support, claiming they are outnumbered and underfunded.
Mrs Anne Delaney a Selective Service clerk said no official holiday greetings will be received by Southwest Town men. They will get greetings from the President between December 21 and New Year’s Day. The January call for about seven men was issued a couple weeks earlier.
Gov elect Len A Hoegh of Iowa and Victor Anderson of Nebraska met at a noon luncheon in Council Bluffs attended by about 35 business leaders. They discussed state issues, education costs, road problems, taxes, soil conservation, and pledged more conferences over the next two years.
A blue checkered pigeon named Edna, nicknamed gull crazy, completed two unplanned Mediterranean cruises aboard the SS Oxford and Exford. Owner Darel Buono of Moonachie reclaimed Edna from crewman Jimmy Halekios, with Buono predicting a return to her coop and racing life.
Democrats vow to block Senate confirmation of Joseph Campbell as comptroller general. They argue the pick signals a tacit congressional capture by the President and warn Campbell’s Dixon Yates stance may disqualify him from the independent watchdog role. Two Tennessee and Alabama senators press concerns over executive influence.
Mrs Little will lead the nine county Nishnabotna Council in Southwest Iowa with Mrs Richard Bell of Atlantic as first vice president and Mrs Carl Bisgard of Harlan as second vice president. Other officers include Mrs Frank Swanson as third vice president and Mrs Dorottea Bennett as secretary.
Mary Ann Healy aged 102 died at a Waukon nursing home from natural causes after recently recovering from mumps. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she had lived in the area for many years.
An Italian trade delegation reached Bari from Albania and announced signing a trade agreement with Moscow's smallest satellite, signaling a new economic accord in the Adriatic port.
Council Blutts reports the city's biggest year for new homes with 404 dwellings burnt as of December 15. Additional notes mention a new chicken industry development in Southwest Iowa and a bill by State Senator Albert Weisa to fund Black Hawk Lake sewer construction.
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