05 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1955
Page
1
The piece traces changing public preoccupations from security and safety to salvation. It cites political promises and societal fears, notes the rise of shelters and open spaces, and argues salvation offers a higher, unifying hope beyond earthly safeguards. It concludes with a reflection on seeking the Kingdom of God.
In Berlin East Germany halted travel to and from West Germany on Saturday night. Otto Grotewohl ordered the move as a health measure to curb a West German typhoid epidemic, though West Berlin observers suspect a broader aim to slow refugee flow. ADN reported only that steps to reduce cross border travel were being taken.
Ford Motor Co rejects the United Auto Workers arbitration proposal over guaranteed wage differences and jobless pay. Walter Reuther argues for longer, higher benefits while Ford plans an orderly strike if negotiations fail. Talks resume Sunday as the deadline nears at midnight.
Swea City plans a large homecoming for Capt. Harold Fischer Jr released from a two year Chinese prison camp. Gov. Leo Hoegh and about 5,000 residents and well wishers will attend a parade and ceremonies at the city park to honor the double jet ace.
A city patrol in Council Bluffs enforces pedestrian safety after a jaywalking incident. Officers use a loud speaker to warn pedestrians and drivers, citing zero traffic fatalities so far this year. Buses unloading near jams draw warnings as officers stress safer crossing.
Two people, Idiewid and partner, finally wed in a newly opened chapel near an airport after multiple delays. A helicopter hovered above the scene, capturing the moment at the modern Roman Catholic venue.
Earl Schiltz an 11 year old Manning boy excels in kitchen arts, baking cakes cookies and breads by a strict recipe routine. He plans to pursue chef or baker as a career while his mother supports his free hand in cooking and keeps the freezer stocked with pastries. The Schiltz family will move to Carroll as Manning loses its sixth grade chef.
Four people died and three injured in a head on auto crash near Hinckley Minnesota on Saturday. Victims include 72 year old Mrs Alice Nedine Lacupple of Kansas City Missouri and Mr and Mrs Alfred Litenner of Hinckley area and their ten year old daughter Gabrielle.
Western allies plan to press Tito for closer strategic plans on security as Dulles and Eisenhower confer on policy. Talks reportedly centered on Yugoslavia’s independence after the 1948 split and Tito’s stance between the Soviet bloc and the West, with no public disclosure of a formal agreement.
Santiago F. Martinez a 26 year old truck driver sought a tape recorder for his wife’s first wedding anniversary. After parking, a $15 ticket led to a high speed chase as police fired at tires and he refused to surrender, facing seven charges including attempted felonious assault and dangerous driving.
In Manila a Times of India official said 11 U S airmen held by Communist China could be freed within 24 hours. J C Jain said the term meant very early indeed and that the release was at a delicate negotiation stage with a reliable source providing the information.
Jane Stewart of Washington Pa will graduate from Smith College with a puzzled smile as a ton of ice sent by T F Fitch president of Washington Steel Co slowly melts on a Northampton dormitory lawn. The note says You deserve the best that life can send and links the gift to Miss Stewart's family friend status.
Severe weather lashed multiple states with tornadic activity. In Garfield Kansas a twister damaged six to eight houses and communications were knocked out while nearby Udall area suffered earlier destruction. A second tornado hit Mankato near the Nebraska line with a packing plant unroofed and a schoolhouse destroyed. Across Nebraska farm buildings and a municipal power plant were damaged near Hubbell with no injuries reported.
Four persons were killed Saturday when an automobile plunged through a bridge north of Lowville New York and dropped into the Black River.
Records dating to 1838 at City Hall are being cleared. Some items go to the historical museum while others are destined for the dump. Page 3-H features a story and photo. County children begin fees swimming lessons in June 98 with full details on page PC.
Des Moines resident Francia Moetzel was elected as chief officer at the Sioux City Elks convention closing Saturday. The selection marks a leadership change at the local lodge.
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