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Council Bluffs Nonpareil

Location

Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1955

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Bar Association elects TePaske as president and Bateson as VP

Des Moines reports the Iowa Town State Bar Assn elects Henry J. TePaske of Orange City president and Rex R. Bateson of Eldora vicepresident via mail ballot. TePaske succeeds Clyde E. Jones. Bateson, a former state senator, joins a slate of convention actions. The board moves to curb lay runners and to survey judge selection methods while creating a student member program and a press courts committee. The Iowa Bar Foundation reports assets of 121323.75 dollars funded largely by lawyers.

Des Moines Henry J. TePaske Orange City Rex R. Bateson Eldora Town State Bar Assn TePaske Clyde E. Jones Ottumwa van Ooosterhout TePaske and Rens Bateson J. 0. Bateson Jr Indianola Iowa Conference of Bar Asia Board of Governors Iowa Frank Jagua Humboldt Fezal Bar Association Bar Norminal Iowa Accountants American Bar Assa Iowa Bar Foundation

Farm Bureau voices flexible supports for peace time economy

Des Moines reports Sen Bourke B. Hickenlooper urges selling American farm products for foreign currencies to fund military commitments. He argues for flexible supports to replace rigid, year to year measures and backs the idea at the summer Farm Bureau conference with Charles Shuman of the American Farm Bureau Federation supporting.

Des Moines Sen Bourke B. Hickenlooper Riowa Farm Bureau Hickenlooper Charles Shuman American Farm Bureau Federation

Russia and Japan Open WWII Peace Talks in London

Russia and Japan opened secret negotiations in London on a World War II peace treaty. The talks aim to resolve territorial disputes and release Japanese prisoners of war. Shunichi Matsumoto met Soviet Ambassador Jacob Malik at the Soviet Embassy as Malik returned from Moscow after discussions with V. M. Molotov.

London Russia Japan Shunichi Matsumoto Jacob Malik Malik V. M. Molotov Moscow

Weather Outlook Forecasts Rain and Wind in Southwest Iowa

The weatherman warns of rain showers and thunderstorms for Southwest Iowa Wednesday night into Thursday with a windy Thursday and a high near 82. Wednesday night low around 63, under mostly cloudy skies. May was warmer and drier than normal with 1.21 inches precipitation and a 66.4 degree average.

Iowa Estherville Emmetsburg Spencer Dubuque Sioux City Weather Bureau Bureau Washington, D. C Midwest

108 Mile Pipeline to Carry Coal

Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co and Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co announce a contract to move about 18 million tons of coal over a 108 mile pipeline from Georgetown properties to the Eastlake plant. George H. Love says construction will begin soon with an estimated cost of 8 to 10 million dollars.

Pittsburgh Ohio Cleveland Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co Cleveland Electric Eluminating Co Georgetown Eastlake George H. Love Pittsburgh Consolidation

Farm supremacy contest report from Iowa and Connecticut counties

Towa ready Connecticut 45-1 in the number of counties ran long among the nation's top 200 counties in gross cash farm income. LANSING Mich 2 A gasoline tax increase took effect to fund a 351 million highway expansion program. The tax is now 6 cents a gallon.

Des Moines T. E. Davidson Iowa Development Commission Towa Connecticut Lansing Mich Michigan

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Airmen Return From Communist China After War Prison Span

Four airmen released by Chinese authorities after more than two years in prison in China flew to Hawaii. They were welcomed at Hickam Air Force Base with military officials, Red Cross, and reporters awaiting their arrival. Families planned a large reception on Thursday to mark the homecoming.

Honolulu UW. 3 Hawaii China Manchuria Hong Kong Hickam Air Force Base Red Cross Maimand

Cling To Truth graduates urged at TJ high school

The 206 members of the Thomas Jefferson High School graduating class received a warning about an uncertain age. Dean William K. Kelley of Creighton University urged integrity and truth, noting the awakening of youth and the need to cling to truth for gratitude to parents and God. Diplomas were presented by Carl W. Eckert. Lincoln High starts at 8 pm Wednesday at Kirn Field unless rain moves it to TJ Fieldhouse.

Thomas Jefferson High School William K. Kelley Creighton University T.J. Fieldhouse Father Kelley America Eugene R. Harrison St. John’s Lutheran Church Allan Lewis Fifth Avenue Methodist Church Merrill E. Brown Margie Smith One God Virginia Putnam Carl W. Eckert Board of Education Bernard A. Bolton Abraham Lincoln High School Kirn Field Thomas Jefferson Fieldhouse

Arrival Of CB&Q Train Recreates Centennial

An ancient funnel-stacked locomotive with two coaches crossed the Mississippi River bridge to recreate the first Burlington Railroad arrival. The centennial celebration ended with the train stopping at the Burlington depot carrying about 6,000 pieces of commemorative stamped mail. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy officials led by President H. C. Murphy attended the closing banquet. Earlier, about 3,000 rode the new double-teck sightseeing cars on shuttle trips to the West Burlington shops.

Burlington Mississippi River Burlington Railroad Big River Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad H. C. Murphy Weat

City Planners Reserve Space for Schools Parks in Growth Areas

City Planning Commission discusses reserving land for schools and parks in future developments. A committee including School Board Park Board City Hall and the commission will study suitable properties. Weaver's Third and Valley View additions eyed for development with space set aside for educational and recreational facilities.

Council Bluffs Weaver Valley View Arnold Christensen Germaine Krettek Commission Ucation Avenue J Roberts Park Wiest de Long Ave Vergamini Marshall Ave Roy Ford Meadow Acres Marion Ave Twenty-fourth Twenty-fifth Sts Atty J. Leo Connolly Twenty-fourth St Avenue J Running Commission American Legion

Number of Steel Bins Found Defective

Washington officials disclosed that a number of steel grain bins bought last year for Midwest storage of surplus government grain were defective in materials or erection. No losses are expected or sustained, and suppliers or erectors largely cover repairs at their expense, with negotiations ongoing for one case. A Des Moines Register dispatch cites a multimillion dollar potential loss in bin construction.

Washington Agriculture Department Midwest Department The Des Moines Register

Hospital Doctor Lawsuit Resumed in Polk County Court

Dr. Charles E. Letourneau testified in Polk County District Court as the hospital doctor lawsuit resumed after a recess. He outlined the development of clinical laboratories and the tests conducted in hospital laboratories, noting his past roles at Northwestern University and the American Hospital Association.

GSA Moves On Post Office Bids for Council Bluffs

GSA details bids for financing and construction of the proposed $1,630,000 Council Bluffs Federal Building and Post Office. W A Holloway of Kansas City said separate bidding is planned with possible combined bid. Demolition of the existing loading dock is included and construction could start in 1956 when weather allows.

General Services Administration Council Bluffs Federal Building W. A. Holloway Kansas City GSA Council Bluffs Omaha Holloway Robinson Holloway Robert C. Robinson Robinson and Brooks and Borg Des Moines Sixth St Broadway

Underwood Plant Destroyed by Morning Fire

A fire gutted the Mar tin's Store and Locker Plant in Underwood Wednesday morning. The blaze was reported around 11 a.m. and brought under control in about 30 minutes by the Underwood volunteer fire department aided by a newly acquired fire truck. Grover Martin operated the metal building behind the store. damage estimates were not provided.

Underwood Martin’s Grover Martin Martin W. H. Miller

Senate OKs Postal Pay Bill with 6 percent raise

The Senate approved a postal pay bill 78 to none to raise salaries for about 500,000 postal workers by six percent retroactive to March 1. The measure includes reclassification features for higher earners and follows a rejected May veto offer. The bill proceeds to the House for consideration.

Washington Senate Eisenhower House Post Office Civil Service

Four day extension of Ford contract in UAW talks

The CIO United Auto Workers extended the Ford contract from midnight to Monday morning to allow more bargaining time. Walter Reuther and Ford official Ken Ban announced Ford’s new proposal but warned the talks remain far apart on key issues including the guaranteed annual wage. About 2,000 Ford Chicago plant workers walked out in anticipation of a strike as talks continued with a 24 hour moratorium on public statements.

Ford UAW Detroit CIO United Auto Workers Union Ford Motor Co Walter P. Reuther Ken Ban Ford Department Reuther Chicago John S. Bugas United Auto Workers Bugas Detroit Times

Bride-to-be reveals surprise marriage proposal

A woman known for contempt of men declares engagement after a man asks her to marry him. The playful exchange spots a sudden wedding plan surprising onlookers and friends.

Menon Seen as Peiping Buildup for US China Talks

Washington eyes Krishna Menon as a possible intermediary with Peiping amid Red China friendly signals. He plans U S meetings in New York and San Francisco and is credited with easing tension through recent pilot releases. Dulles and aides seek to keep options open while monitoring Menon's influence.

John M. Mightower Washington Red China India K. Krishna Menon United States Peiping Menon Comfmuniat United Nahont New York San Francisco Red Clwnn

Attorneys Discuss Farmer Complaints On Seed Salesmen

Des Moines panel at the Iowa County Attorneys Assn meeting heard farmers report seed salesmen failing to deliver after payment and misleading premium price agreements. Walter J. Wilsett called misrepresentation a major racket in Iowa. Attendees urged stricter seed firm permits and possible help from the State Bureau of Criminal Investigation due to lack of local investigators.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa County Attorneys Assn Walter J. Wilsett Tama Towa State Department of Agriculture William M. Tucker Johnson County State Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Fire Kills Four Children in Akron Area Home

Four children died in a Manchester Ohio house fire early Wednesday. Judy and Joyce Frederick aged six perished from smoke as their father tried to smash a window to rescue them. Dennis Frederick and his brother James, eleven, died in the upstairs bedroom.

Akron Ohio Chidren Manchester Here Judy Joyce Frederick Dennis Frederick James Frederich Chaparene

Grand Jury Indicts Robert Schlesinger

A New York County grand jury indicted Robert H. Schlesinger on charges of defrauding three businessmen of 330000 through fake stock deals. Schlesinger, 37, is the son of socialite Countess Mona Bis marck, once married to Harrison Williams. An alert was issued as Schlesinger had recently been in the news for a lavish affair with actress Linda Christian.

New York Robert H. Schlesinger Mona Bismarck Harrison Williams Schlesinger Linda Christian New York County Manhattan

Also Mentioned on This Page

TePaske, Bateson Top Officers of State Association Jowa Faraktiee Hickam Max Dale Archer Route 2 Council Bluffs, Right T. J Rev Kelley Slutts Krishna Menon U. S Kashna Menon New Delhi U. N Dag Hammarskjold Hammarskjold Grand Jury Robert Schlesinger
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