05 Jun 1946
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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1946
Page
1
After an hour of heated tempers the city hall review board readjusted the 1945 assessment on nine West End lots at Aldine Court from 1 16 to 3000 dollars.
The Board of Education voted to hire Kimball Peterson and associates to oppose an injunction over reappraisal of Gry property by the Cleminshaw appraisal engineers. Omaha Standard Body owner Myles Standash filed the suit naming the school board city and county. The session adjourned with about half the members absent and roughly 29 000 properties to be reassessed, potentially boosting total assessments from about 20 million to near 35 million if Cleminshaw figures are adopted.
Early returns from Italy’s two day elections show about 10 percent of votes counted with the republic leading the monarchy nearly two to one. Christian democrats lead in the constituent assembly race while communists and socialists trail. regions differ, with northern republican areas ahead and the south traditionally loyal to the Savoy monarchy.
Representative Ben P. Jensen of Bird, Republican, and Philip A. Allen of Ottawa, Democrat, were renominated in the seventh district. Jensen won an overwhelming victory over Rachel Revell of Guthrie Center, with 49,279 votes to 4,495. Allen stood unopposed in the Republican primary.
The Turkish Red Cross reports rising fatalities after Friday’s eastern Turkey earthquake. Officials say uncounted bodies may lie in hard to reach areas west and north of Lake Van, where communications remain cut and relief routes limited.
The United States returns the Azores wartime airport to Portugal for 18 months while retaining transit use. Announcement made by Secretary of State. aims to maintain lines of communication with American forces in Germany and in European operations.
Petrillo, head of the American Federation of Musicians, warned at the AFM convention that radio network broadcasts could stop if the Supreme Court upholds the Sea bill limiting musicians rights to strike. He said agreements with networks in New York Chicago and Los Angeles could expire January 1 1947 and that locals would play only locally if ruled constitutional. Petrillo also threatened to stop recordings and transcriptions if royalties on them are blocked.
Chicago directors suspend Robert W Buckley of Buckley and Company and restrict Charles W Buckley III after trading suspensions on futures. The move follows a temporary restraining order and Rule No 120 guiding member obligations.
London Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told the House of Commons that permanent European peace hinges on Russia freely joining the European settlement. He warned that Russian rhetoric claims democracy while denouncing other systems as fascist, calling it a major obstacle to peace as a two day foreign affairs debate opens.
President Truman signed the national school lunch act to strengthen the union through better nutrition for school children. The bill authorizes federal appropriations with state and local matches and sets future federal contribution scales. The act also funds equipment for storing preparing and serving food in schools.
The Navy mobilizes to operate America's merchant fleet as a maritime strike looms on June 15. Officers search for volunteers from discharged sailors and Navy personnel with cargo handling and ship operations experience, while talks continue amid deadlock.
Senators discuss a pay raise tied to a stopgap extension of selective service through May 15, 1917. Gurney notes broad support for pay increases, Wherry indicates a Senate majority favors raises, and Johnson defends the July 4 operating extension while noting opposition remains on pay.
The agriculture and fishing zones along Honshu's west coast were set for a two day inspection tour on Thursday and Friday. Officials from regional bodies will tour key sites to assess industry conditions and potential improvements.
Woodbine and Johnny McKinney basked in glory at the U S spelling championship heat. The four year old lad thrilled the town with a pageant at the high school auditorium and a parade through the streets. The crowd, including local leaders and residents, cheered as praise poured in for the young spelling champion.
The nation faces a harvest‑time wheat shortage that will limit milling capacity through June. Government relief stocks may help only until July when new crop arrives. The Millers National Federation warned 98 percent of mills could close by Tuesday, while the Agriculture Department plans domestic relief and export grain to prevent a full shutdown.
A list of Republican and Democratic nominees for Iowa statewide offices appears in the primary slate. Names include Robert D. Blue Kenneth A. Evans Earl G. Miller Chet B. Akers J. M. Grimes Harry D. Linn John M. Rankin David B. Long Tessie M. Parker and others for governor and related posts.
Veterans swept several county races in southwest Iowa as former service members defeated incumbents for GOP nominations. William B. Brake won the Mills county county attorney nominating race, Michael Murray claimed Harrison county attorney, and Page county saw Everett McFarland edge incumbent James A. Howard in a three way contest amid broader veteran gains.
Harold B. Stassen former Minnesota governor and possible 1948 Republican nominee denounced President Truman’s emergency labor bill as totalitarian saying it would destroy union and business rights. He spoke at the 37th Rotary International convention in Atlantic City.
In the Ak-Sar-Ben track second race Tuesday a four horse pileup injured four jockeys. One rider suffered wrist and possible internal injuries while three others were knocked off mounts as horses tumbled at the Miree eighth pace. Montana Girl ridden by PR and other horses were involved. J Grandon rode Brown Ball after a spill.
Wind driven blaze raged in the Coconino forest southwest of Here burning 400 acres of virgin yellow pine by Monday midnight. The U S forest service readied 100 firefighters plus 500 more as officials called it the worst fire in the Play staff area since 1928.
Parity cloudy conditions with little temperature change in Council Bluffs and vicinity. High near 75, temperatures averaging 4 to 6 degrees above normal. Warm Wednesday followed by cooler late Thursday and Friday, then warmer again Saturday and Sunday with light showers late Wednesday Thursday and again Saturday Sunday. Nebraska shows rising temperatures through Friday then cooler weekend. total precipitation around 0.75 inches.
Incumbents led in the county election with notable vote totals in the Republican field. Key figures include Tyler, Woodring renominated for sheriff over challengers, and Knoll with strong showings for supervisor. Coroner race saw Woodring win renomination while Democrats had no candidate. The article notes continued races and party tickets ahead of the general election.
Members of the Chanel Shafts school board discussed several proposed sites for a new school project at Monday’s meeting but took no official action. The board reviewed locations in the county and city, assessing access, zoning, and potential costs while delaying a final site selection.
Louise Sollaze of Coutest fBtuits was placed on two years probation by a federal judge in Omaha after a Dyer Act violation charge. The probation followed a court order and related proceedings.
In Des Moines the 1946 Republican primary results show George Olmsted defeated for governor by Robert D Blue who secured a large margin across all counties. Miller won the secretary of state race, defeating incumbent Wayne M. Ropes, with Miller leading by about 10,000 votes as returns neared completion.
Dr H Emerson Fosdlick emeritus pastor of Riverside Church underwent a gall bladder operation for gall stones Monday at a Presbyterian hospital and was reported Tuesday to be doing very well.
A Japanese man and three others were sentenced to be hanged for a murder committed in Batangas province two years ago. The court on Tuesday found them guilty and handed down the penalties, with additional details about co-defendants and their sentences.
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