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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1949
Page
1
Chiang Kai shek faces a perilous moment as he hedges toward peace in a New Year's message marking the 38th anniversary of the republic. He warned the fate of the nation hinges on the outcome of the struggle with the Communists and blamed his adversaries for failing past agreements.
Washington P The Interstate Commerce Commission granted a temporary freight rate increase of about five percent across zones, lower than the 13 percent rail carriers sought. The rise targets fruits vegetables and lumber with regional variations and is set to last until permanent hearings.
A U S Army airlift flight landed at a French airfield in Berlin Friday to mark the 100000th flight of the Berlin airlift. 1st Lt. Robert W. McGuire of Clifton Forge Virginia delivered a ten ton coal load to German guards and said he could now return to Alaska. It was McGuire's 181st sortie delivering food and fuel since his squadron the 29th Troop Carrier joined the operation. He was scheduled to depart Saturday for the United States en route to Fort Richardson Alaska for a family reunion.
In Thurman a special election on Thursday approved a proposal to levy up to four mills to raise 50,000 dollars for a new water well and extended mains. Four millage votes were cast with 79 for and against the proposal.
Washington report shows Senator McKellar defeating Senator De Tennant 27 to 5 to win the pro tem post as Democrats finalize plans for the new Senate. Barkley named majority leader, Lucas to become successor. Duke named Senate sergeant at arms, Biffle chosen secretary, Skeeter Johnson secretary to the majority, and Rev. Peter Marshall retained as chaplain.
Maay and MacArthur allowed Japanese to display the Rising Sun flag again, saying it could fly from staff without special permission. A New Year message referenced nationalism as a taboo topic after wartime fanaticism and misery.
Iowa commerce commission will hear applications on February 3 at the Denison courthouse for Crouse Cartage to operate a motor freight route linking Denison Arcadia Auburn Begley Bayard Boyer Carrell Coon Rapids Dedham Nalbur Lake City Lytton Sehal ler Vail and Westside with restrictions excluding local or interline services Des Moines Carroll and Sioux City Senailer.
DES MOINES 4P Charles S Potter acting executive of the Town military district said Friday that maximum ages for recall to active duty by army officers will be as follows after Saturday Second Lt 32 First Lt 27 Captain 42 Major 47 Lt Col 52 Pettee noted few vacancies are open and no quotas exist for recall of colonels and warrant officers.
Arrangements have been completed for the sale of the TS Martin department store, a unit of Max Cum Paws, which operates such stores in several large American cities. The move signals a key shift in the retail chain’s regional holdings and may affect employees and customers in multiple markets.
Washington Senator Taft rallied regular Republican support against an insurgent group calling for his ouster as Senate GOP leader. The rebels backed Senator Lodge of Massachusetts to replace Taft as chairman of the Senate GOP policy committee, saying the Ohio senator’s leadership left the party in a state of suspended animation. A caucus of all Republican senators was set for Monday to decide the leadership.
Government announces amended milk price terms raising Class I and III premiums under the federal milk market program. Wayne McPherron cites a time limit and explains premiums, seasonal adjustments, and the impact on retail prices. Dairies may pay above the order by agreement. an earlier local pact set terms to April 1.
Washington reports that Arele Sam plans to grab about 3 080 000 from Jack Benny s private vault amid speculation the entertainment world will see the money taxed as Benny shifts his programs from NBC to CBS. Trade reports estimate the deal totals around 4 million dollars or more.
Earth tremor recorded by Rome Institute of Geophysics at 1 am and a second quake three and a half hours later. Few residents felt the shocks which caused minor damage. Authorities note the events occurred on CST Thursday while Rome experiences aftershocks.
In Cleveland a barber Fred W. Abbey faces a long string of prank calls and misdirected deliveries. He and neighbor Jim Belson endure threats and confusion as coal suppliers, dry cleaners, an auto wrecker, and even an undertaker intrude. Abbey recalls a caller saying Hello honey then threats of a bomb. Absent relief, harassment escalates after malicious pranks reach his phone and home.
The inquiry recounts alleged Soviet espionage activity cited by the House committee, noting lingering communist presence in government and archival references to Whittaker Chambers. It also notes New Year weather: cloudy skies, frigid temps, and ongoing flood impacts across New England and mid-Atlantic states with evacuations and river floods from New Jersey to Albany.
Russell, partner in the Credit Bureau, elected executive secretary of the Council Blufts Retail Marchants Association at a board meeting. Former Creole Bureau owner L. E. Viele, now in Kay sima, Wash, previously partnered with Viele before a purchase by Russell and H. M. Sprague of Minneapolis.
GREAT BEND Kansas reports that three sisters and their sister-in-law delivered four babies within 48 hours at the local hospital. Mrs Frank Malone and Mrs Leo Kowalsky gave birth to girls on Wednesday, while Mrs Leigh McIntire and Mrs Peter Krier welcomed boys on Thursday.
The national safety council predicts the 1948 traffic toll will stay under 32000 and drop for the second year in a row despite increased travel. A toll of 32000 would be at least 300 below last year.
Iowa tax revenue for 1948 reached a new record, totaling over 22.59 million dollars for the year and exceeding 1947 by more than 22 million. The 11 month figures from the state tax commission show 84.69 million, with December yet to come. Gasoline tax and margarine revenue also set annual records.
In New Delhi India Napa yan Vinayak Gorse and seven others accused of murdering Mah handish Gandhi await verdict. The trial ended Thursday about 11 months after the shooting of the Hindu leader. Special Judge Atma Charan said judgment will be pronounced in January with no specific date given.
Cincinnati comedian Jack Carson nursed a broken blood vessel in his left arm after a rough and tumble act at the Albee Theatre. The injury occurred Friday during the stunt packed show.
New York reports 1949 should bring another solid business year with steady consumer spending, a comfortable year expected after 1948’s record boom. Economists note broad gains across production, earnings, and spending as shoppers anticipate continued improvement into spring.
sheriffs police department and highway patrol will operate with full staffs tonight as the city marks 1949's eve. officers patrol icy streets after a Christmastide storm while state safety commissioner Alfred W. Kahl warns drivers to avoid drinking and driving during the holiday period.
Hollywood reports Bing Crosby crowned Motion Picture Heralds top box office star for the fifth consecutive year. Betty Grable repeats in runner-up spot, with Abbott and Costello third and other stars including Gary Cooper Bob Hope Humphrey Bogart Clark Gable Cary Grant Spencer Tracy and Ingrid Bergman following in the tally.
Batavia Java The new year dawns without a formal proclamation of ceasefire between the Dutch and Indonesian republicans. Dutch representative K Paris told the U N security council that hostilities would end by December 31 in Java and shortly after in Sumatra.
Vatican city report says Pope Pius declares a special prayer for the 1950 holy year asking God to grant peace to our days souls families the mother land and nations. The message was released to the public on Friday.
Joan Patietra John, daughter of Ames, received the 1948 Borden Award at Iowa State College. The $300 prize is a foreign scholarship and marks promise of future achievement in home economics.
Virgil Butler of Council Bluffs is promoted to district engineer of the Iowa state highway commission office in Council Bluffs. He succeeds R. E. Merrill of Ames, who becomes assistant construction engineer at Ames. Butler’s 21 years with the commission include leading the West Broadway paving project. He is a native of Oakland and resides at 119 South Eighth Street. His successor has not been named.
Washington reports a test of President Truman influence on a capitol bill as the new congress opens. Sabath as rules chairman aims to curb bottleneck power, drawing opposition from southerners and GOP leaders. Maslin vows a finish battle against the Democratic plan while Smith calls the proposal undemocratic and minority-driven.
Rep. Ben Jensen of Iowa predicted the new Congress would stay chilly to a Missouri Valley Authority proposal. Jensen has opposed the plan and chaired the House Appropriations Subcommittee overseeing reclamation funds for two years.
An informal DFS survey Friday found that baby sitters expect high demand as parents plan New Year celebrations. Sitters have raised rates by about 25 to 40 cents an hour for the evening, with asks ranging from 35 to 50 cents more than standard rates.
Ames Iowa State College reports its eldest living graduate is 100 year old Mrs Clestia Neal Gearhart. She was born in Ohio and graduated from Iowa State in 1875. Gearhart now resides in Astoria Oregon with two daughters and taught school in Oregon before her marriage.
City Treasurer Harold Christensen warned that completing all contemplated projects would make taxes unbearable for homeowners. The city’s 1948 debt rose by 254,460 with 167,500 bonds retired, and total indebtedness at year start but for 1945 stood at 978,400. He cited 1948 increases in real estate valuations and proposed projects including a new Indian Creek sewer channel, Fifteenth Street sewer work, and a major street and sewer program.
TEL AVIV Israeli military spokesman said the second Negev offensive had crossed partition lines into Arab areas of Palestine. The UN partition plan last year assigned part of the Negev to Jews and Arabs. No comment was given on other reports including claims of crossing the Egyptian frontier.
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