Army flood control plan at Indian Creek drew council clash
Mayor George B. Sparks named a five member council committee to revive the army flood control project at Lake Manawa despite a 5 to 3 defeat of a resolution asking the Iowa Conservation Commission to back a new Indian Creek channel. Col Louis W Prentiss warned plans would be delayed, possibly missing this summer, if the project is paused.
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George B. Sparks
Army
Iowa Conservation Commission
Indian Creek
Lake Manawa
Albert L. Cleveland
Thomas L. McGarry
Joseph B. Katelman
T. FE
Manawa
Union Pacific Bridge
Twenty-ninth Avenue
Cpt. Prentiss
Don
Col. Prentiss
Council Bluffs
Shenandoah Girls Injured in Route 83 Crash Near Stennett
Two Shenandoah teenagers suffered serious injuries when their car failed to make a turn and struck an embankment two miles northwest of Stennett. Darlene Lincoln, 15, had a fractured pelvis and severe facial injuries while Eula Webster, 14, sustained a fractured breastbone. They were hospitalized in Shenandoah. Six others in the convertible, driven by Howard Briggs of Red Oak, escaped with minor cuts and were treated at Murphy Memorial Hospital in Red Oak.
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Spoulni
Red Oak
Shenandoah
Stennett
Darlene Lincoln
Eula Webster
Hand
Howard Briggs
Red Oats
Murphy Memorial Hospital
M. D. Calhour
Two New Polio Cases Reported in Iowa
Two new infantile paralysis patients were treated at Mercy hospital bringing southwestern Iowa’s total to 25 cases since May 4. The patients are Harriet Bargenquest 21 of 402 Twenty‑sixth Avenue and Joseph Beck 51 of Shelby both improving. War Dads plan an open meeting at 141 West Broadway Wednesday at 8 p.m. with 20 civic clubs invited. Mayor Mabrey of Carter Lake said a meeting will be held Friday at 8 p.m. to discuss polio actions with Council Bluffs officials.
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Mercy Hospital
Iowa
Harriet Bargenquest
Twenty-sixth Avenue
Joseph Beck
Shelby
West Broadway
Wilson Mabrey
Carter Lake
Council Bluffs
Parleys Continue In Rail Dispute
Washington reports say White House talks with three rail unions have failed to resolve the dispute. John R. Steelman met with union leaders and railroad management as pressures of a potential nationwide strike grew, while Congress moved toward pension and unemployment reform for rail workers.
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Washington
White House
David B. Robertson
John R. Steelman
Norman Wolke
Whites House
Truman
John RB
Steelman
Reil-Road
Carrera
Trumen
Lewis Case Decision Delayed To Friday
Justice Goldsborough postponed the ruling on ordering John L. Lewis to bargain with the Southern Coal Producers association until Friday. He mediated by arranging a conference between Lewis attorney Welly K. Hopkins and Southern coal group lawyer John C. Gall to resolve differences before then. He warned a coal strike next month would be a national tragedy.
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Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
John L. Lewis
Southern Coal Producers Association
Lewis
Welly K. Hopkins
John C. Gall
Southern Coal Group
Goldsborough
Ten Summer Playgrounds Open Here June 28
City Recreation Supt. Forrest W. Wakefield announced that ten supervised summer playgrounds will open June 28. Grounds stay open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tue–Fri and 1 to 7 p.m. on Saturdays with a second set 1–7 p.m. Mon–Fri. Wakefield urged volunteers to contact his office as more male directors are needed for a variety of activities.
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City Recreation
Forrest W. Wakefield
Stonays Bloomer School
Seventh Street
Willow Avenue
Cochran Park
Twenty-first Street
Second Avenue
Longfellow
Tenth Street
Twentieth Avenue
McMillen
Sixteenth Street
Eighth Avenue
Roosevelt
Seventeenth Street
Avenue E
Rue
Thirty-fourth Street
Fifth Avenue
Avenue B
Twenty-fifth Street
Gunni
North Broadway
Linden Avenue
Madison
Madison Avenue
GI Court
Thirty-fifth ‘Street
Broadway
Wakefield
Hey
Doubt Over Holy Land Truce Grows After UN Reply
Cairo reports Arab nations insist on Palestine unity for any armistice amid continuing Jerusalem fighting. The UN proposed four week cease fire but timing left to be decided. Egyptian foreign minister outlines Arab conditions including unity and continued Jewish immigration concerns.
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Robert Hewett
Cairo
Arab Nations
United Nations
Palestine
Holy Land
Israel
Trans-Jordan
Folke Bernadotte
Truce Commission
Security Council
Explosion Wrecks Processing at Union Oil Refinery
A massive blast at the Union Oil refinery in Wilmington California damaged a processing still. Flames rose hundreds of feet as firefighters fought the blaze for about 45 minutes. one man was reported injured and officials said they would review details after a full checkup.
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Wilmington
Calif
Union Oil Refinery Company
North Platte Tutor Seeks Position Here
Otto Oakes age 44, currently superintendent at North Platte Nebraska, is the 15th candidate for the Council Bluffs schools superintendent post. President Thomas McMillen says two more have shown interest but have not applied. Oakes is a Peru State College graduate with further study at Denver and Nebraska universities and has served in North Platte four years.
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Council Bluffs
Otto Oakes
North Platte
Neb
Thomas McMillen
Qakes
Peru State Teachers College
University of Denver
Nebraska University
Truman Victory Seems Assured
President Truman gains delegates in Alabama and Maryland while California adds 54 pledged votes, boosting his total to 589 of 618 needed for nomination. South Dakota momentum and a Republican delegation backing Governor Earl Warren influence the path to the nomination.
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Truman
Alabama
Mr. Truman
Maryland
Millard E. Tydings
California
South Dakota
Harold E. Stasssen
Goy
Earl Warren
House of Representatives
House
Iowa Bond Sales Reach 35 Percent Of Goal
Iowa has sold 34.74 million dollars of a 100 million quota in six weeks of the security loan drive. Grundy County leads with 60.21 percent of its quota, Pocahontas moves to second, Mitchell to fourth, Carroll up to fifth. official Roger F. Warin reports. The drive ends June 40.
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Iowa
Grundy County
Pocahontas
Sioux
Mitchell
Carroll County
Roger F. Warin
Veteran abstractor dies in Atlantic after heart attack
Bert, 68, longtime Atlantic abstractor for 50 years, died suddenly at his home Tuesday night. Services set for Friday at 4 p.m. at Ayflor Funeral Home. He lived in Cass County all his life and is survived by his widow a daughter and two brothers.
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Atlantic
Delmar
Herbert
Atlantic Abstractor
Ay- Flor
Cass County
House Passes Six Billion Army Bill for Peacetime Forces
The House approved a peacetime Army Air Force appropriation of 6.509 billion dollars for the next fiscal year, by a 346 to 2 vote. Opponents were Rep. Marcaroni and Rep. Isacson of the American Labor Party. The panel also eyed a 3.687 billion Navy bill and a broader foreign aid package, stressing strong U.S. presence abroad.
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Washington
House
Senate
Marcan
Ronio
Isacson
American Labor Party
New York
Navy
Air Force
Appropriations Committee
United States
Mediterranean
Soviet Union
Europe
Adm
Louis E. Denfeld
Naval Operations
Kearsage
Norfolk
U. S
Denfeld
Germany
Trieste
Greece
Turkey
Army
Truman
Congress
Plan Development of West Germany
Washington and major Western nations issued a tentative joint statement signaling hopeful approval of a provisional agreement on plans for Western Germany's future development. The accord involves West Germany and six nations Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg and could be finalized at an early date with details kept secret until formal transmission from London.
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Washington
The
United
Western Europe
Germany
London
State Department
Britain
France
Belgium
Seek Funds To Buy Power Firm
Dr. Harry N. Boyne reports about 70 000 pledged by local businessmen and the VFW toward buying Western Iowa Power. The plan calls for 200 000 from locals, with the rest financed by C W McNear of Chicago. City may buy for 3 550 000. Keleher named committee chair to raise the remainder.
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Harry N. Boyne
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Western Iowa Power Company
Dr. Boyne
C. W. McNear Company
Chicago
Keleher
Yugoslavia recalls ambassadors from London and Ankara
Yugoslavia announces recall of its ambassadors from London and Ankara. Tanjug says Ambassador to Britain Dr. L. Leontic is back in Belgrade while question remains if the move is routine consultation or withdrawal. Belgrade radio reports the national assembly decided to recall the envoys.
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London
Tanjug
Belgrade
Ankara
Britain
L. Leontic
Tanyug
National Assembly
Carroll County Lad Fatally Injured in Auto Crash
Billy Reiff age nine, son of Ed and Mrs. Reiff of Carroll county, was fatally struck Wednesday afternoon by a car driven by George Dinges of Odebolt on highway 71 five miles north of Carroll. An inquest was ordered by Carroll county coroner Dr. J Lawrence Cochran. This marks the fourth traffic fatality in Carroll county this year and second child killed on highway 71.
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Carroll County
Sarroll
Billy Reiff
Ed Reiff
George Dinges
Odebolt
Carroll
J. Lawrence Cochran
Weather Forecast for Council Bluffs and Nebraska
Partly cloudy Thursday with little temperature change. Highs near 88 in Council Bluffs and 84 to 88 in Nebraska. Weather bureau notes continued warmth and total precipitation 7.08 inches with a deficit of 2.35 inches.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Council Bluffs
Town
Nebraska
Opponents Rally Against Mundt Nixon Civil Rights Bill
More than 8,000 foes gathered in Washington on Wednesday to protest the Mundt Nixon anti-communist bill. New York activists led the demonstrations aboard three special trains with a goal to defeat the measure.
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Washington
New York
Jerry J. O'Connel
Montana
Henry A. Wallage
O’connel
Union Station
Leon Henderson
Americans For Democratic Action
Saig
Congress
JayCee Community Sing Opens Free Season at Playland Park
The JayCees invite the public to a Thursday night community sing at Playland Park Stadium. The program begins at 8:15 with the Foreign Wars band conducted by Dr. Floyd Williams, followed by Harold Clizbe leading the song section. The set list features traditional tunes and popular melodies.
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JayCees
Playland Park Stadium
Saroneh m
Clizhe
Vate Vane
Foreign Wars
Floyd Williams
Harold Clizbe
Civic Music Ieader
Verson Wheels
Red River Valley
Tfeme
Texan
Fperung
Notre Dame Victory Sons
Maine
Stell Hang
Hall
California
Tina Rambling Wreck
Weather outlook shows steady temps with spotty skies
The forecast calls for no major temperature change with 60 to 88 degrees for the region Wednesday night into Thursday. No rain is expected in the next 24 hours. Tuesday’s high reached the mid eighties and Wednesday’s high near 90 with a low around 57 early Wednesday.
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Mercury
Flood Crest In Northwest Moves To Sea
Northwest flood crest forces moving toward sea after devastating impact from Portland to the Pacific. Red Cross, Salvation Army aid. 20 dead upriver, 50,000 homeless, Vanport destroyed. Federal agencies mobilize for rebuilding as typhoid teams and DDT spraying protect shelters.
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William Phipps
Portland
Ore
Columbia
Pacific Ocean
Vanport
Oregon
Antropolis
Vancouver
Longview
Washington
Truman
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Federal Works Administration
Public Housing Administration
Department of Interior
Reconstuction Finance Corporation
Housing Authority
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North Platte Tutor
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SALEM
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Umar
Ritzville
Malla Walls
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Portand
Umatilla
Pasco
Kennewick
Great River
Cascade Gorge
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JayCee
Pacific Northwest
Linda Gale
Mason City
Arline Anderson
Graettinger
Felix Bacth
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