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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1952
Page
1
An industry source says a meeting to seek a steel strike settlement may occur within 48 hours. The all-out walkout shuts the steel industry, with President Truman expected to take action to end the strike. Daily output loses about 300,000 tons, impacting defense efforts.
City council weighs a proposed oil and gravel street resurfacing program for 1959. Vern Harris seeks action on his block at Avenue H, with Griffith proposing cost sharing and labor by the city, requiring $100 per block cash from property owners.
City council members unanimously rejected a traffic commission recommendation to open Fourth Street to truck traffic. A Realtors board letter endorsing moving trucks onto the street was received and filed. Councilman William Keenan cited a prior “gentlemen's agreement” with Fourth Street.
The weatherman forecasts frequent showers from Thursday through Saturday with a cool Sunday. Wednesday is expected dry with a high near 83. Skies mostly clear today after sunny conditions this Tuesday with temperatures around 77. Monday reached 89 while Tuesday dipped to 61. A Wednesday morning low near 61 is expected, with five day temps averaging 53 to 80, about 3 to 6 degrees below normal.
Five iron ore workers were trapped by a cave in Monday at the Penokee mine in Ironwood Michigan. Three miners were rescued Tuesday afternoon while the fate of two others remained undetermined at the moment.
A Senate subcommittee announced parallel investigations of Sen. Benton and Sen. McCarthy prompted by mutual complaints. The move signals simultaneous inquiries by the committee into both lawmakers, reflecting ongoing partisan scrutiny on Capitol Hill.
The total assessed value of taxable New York City real estate and special franchises for the fiscal year starting July 1 is 1 495 499 097, the tax commission reports. The figure marks the highest level in two years, signaling a rebound in property assessments.
Aberdeen Scotland council balked at inviting the University of Iowa all girl bagpipe band the Scottish Highlanders for an August tour. A letter noted the band’s tartan kilt uniforms and $25 000 costume value and 46 000 miles traveled. Councillors Magee and MacPherson led opposition calling the girls circus like and inadequately dressed. a 250 pound allocation was defeated 20 to 8.
Senators and congressmen pressed to speed up pay for 400000 postal workers held back by steel seizure politics. Rep Cannon of Missouri said he expects quick House and Senate passage of a funding bill to provide the money.
In UNITED NATIONS, N Y Russia refused to discuss any proposals to cut Red China armed forces unless Peiping is invited to participate. The stance came amid Western powers talks on security and regional balance.
The 24 hour construction strike suspended $10,090,000 in local work and ended Tuesday morning. About 50 workers will receive a 15 cent per hour raise on Sept 2, taking pay from $1.42 to $1.57. The raise awaits National Wage Stabilization Board approval.
Iowa Republicans renominated incumbents including Gov. William G. Beardsley as returns neared completion. Herschel C. Loveless defeated Otha D. Wearin for governor on the Democratic side. Secretary of Agriculture Clyde Spry held a slim lead amid a five way race for commerce commissioner. Doud led for lieutenant governor but short of 35 percent while Elthon trailed closely. County and district races populated the canvass with several officials leading in Council Bluffs and surrounding counties.
Iowa primary results show Republican candidates leading across offices with Beardsley Evans Johnson and Larson among top vote getters. Democrats Loveless Wearing and Frey nominate for state offices, while county officials in Pottawattamie face a June 27 GOP convention to select a fallen.
Dwight D. Eisenhower defended air power as dominant in future wars and sparred with Senator Taft over foot soldier elimination and universal military training. He urged national defense responsibility, critiqued Truman’s 1949 air force buildup delay, and tied UMT to war risk reduction while campaigning ahead of the South Dakota primary.
H. T. Hall of Des Moines state supervisor of agricultural training will be in Council Bluffs Wednesday for a 9 a. m. meeting with Supt. of Schools Russel Mourer and Raymond Jones director of curriculum. Mall and local officials will discuss the proposal for agricultural vacations training in the Bluffs high schools.
Sheriff George F. Christian of Red Oak lost renomination in Montgomery county to Chet McCune 1632 to 1133. Democrat Clyde Conker of Coburg was nominated for sheriff. In Cass county two incumbents lost, Harry Jordan was defeated by Kenneth M. Jones and Lester L. Klever topped Ray Yarham. In Audubon county H Wayne Black won the Democratic nomination with 290 write‑in votes, facing Republican Dale Lewis in the fall.
In Adams county a tight republican primary yielded Clifford Houck beating Charles Tindall by a single vote for the District 4 supervisor vacancy. State race nominees include William C. Turner for Republican and Edward E. Cotter for Democratic. County roles list auditor Mrs. Otto A. Johnston as Republican with no Democrat, treasurer C. T. AREA.
In Chauteau Oklahoma 60 year old Roy Vernon Young of Locust Grove drowns after reportedly a fish pulled his pole from his hands while fishing. State Trooper A M McDonald said companions witnessed the incident and reported the fish dragged Young into the river.
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