Pension Fight over Mine Workers Pension Plan
John L Lewis urged keeping miners at work after July 1 if operators adopt his $100 a month pension proposal and retroactive contract terms. The plan shifts away from “no contract no work” as talks resume amid union and operators deadline pressure. Legal questions loom over funding as court rulings may shape the pension clause and wage talks continue.
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America Accepts Conference Plan for West Germany
Secretary of State Marshall announced American acceptance of the London conference plan for western Germany calling it a major step. The plan envisions a federal government for western Germany with home rule and keeps occupying powers from withdrawing forces without mutual agreement while pledging no rearmament. Congressional doubts arise on presidential or congressional approval, and France’s stance may delay French approval amid potential French Assembly difficulties.
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Polio outbreak in Iowa shows signs of control
Des Moines health commissioner Dr. Biering said the polio outbreak in Harrison and Pottawattamie counties is under control for now. Fifteen patients remain in the polio ward at Morey hospital as cases and discharges balance.
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Waller Bierring
Des Moines
Iowa
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Morey Hospital
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Ralph Hull
Seventh Avenue
Pr. Bierring
South Dakota
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Blowing
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National Foundation For
Br. Bletting
Missouri Valley
Harrison County
Raymond J. Bailey
Mercy Hospital
Sherif Cass Bullis
Logan
Balley
Weather Summary for Council Bluffs and Surrounding Areas
Weather bulletin notes partly cloudy skies with scattered and isolated showers or thunder showers. Thursday will be cooler with highs in the lower 70s to mid 80s across Iowa and Nebraska, varying by region. total precipitation recorded 7.09 inches with a 3.52 inch deficiency.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Council Bluffs
S. Towa
Nebraska
Flood picture grows worse across Pacific Northwest
Surge of water deepens dikes from Portland to the Pacific as 21 days of rain saturate barriers. Vanport death toll rises to four with 60 thousand homeless and 390 unaccounted. total damage in the millions and rising across Oregon Washington Idaho Montana and British Columbia.
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Four Week Palestine Truce Accepted by Arabs and Jews
Cairo reports Arabs and Jews accepted the United Nations four week truce offer unconditionally. Israel’s government approved the plan and set it to take effect at 1 am EST on Friday. Bernadotte announced the replies at a news conference while Bunche said the responses would be released in Cairo and Lake Success.
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Bruce
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Fawzi Pasha “Mulki
Bn Annam
Ralph Bunche
Lake Success
Langmade Named Cashier at First National Bank
Charles W. Langmade of 28 Avenue A has been named cashier of First National Bank. George Woods, the president, announced the promotion on Wednesday. Langmade succeeds Roy W. Maxfield, who remains vice president. Don McMullen becomes assistant cashier. McMullen previously served in the army and later in banking work at McClelland.
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First National Bank
George Woods
Langmade
Roy W. Maxfield
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Widow seeks husband driving auto in unusual marriage ad
A Council Bluffs widow seeks a husband via a farmer in Woodbury County who can drive a car. Attorney Bernard A. Brown says he received her inquiry and will respond. The woman in her late 30s, works in Omaha, has a 12 year old son and four rooms of furniture, and offers $35 to the finder. A Burlington nurse also inquiries about the farmer.
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Wickham Rites Set for Friday
Funeral services for Bernard P. Wickham 87 lifelong Council Bluffs contractor who died Tuesday will be held Friday at 10 a m at St Francis Catholic Church. Burial will be in St Joseph Cemetery. Wickham died at his nephew Ray Wickham’s home after a yearlong stomach ailment. he declined hospital care. He led E A Wickham Construction with many city buildings and roads to midwest projects. Survived by four sisters Mrs C McCauley Mrs N Green Mrs G Schaff and Mrs E Murphy. body at Beem Belford funeral home.
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Minneapolis
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Truman challenges GOP to stay on job on price and housing bills
President Truman urged Congress to remain in session until key bills on prices housing and farm aid pass saying the Republican led body has harmed price controls and the labor department. He accused GOP leaders of wrecking programs and vowed to press the issue in Washington state and Seattle stops.
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Frontier Group Membership Rolls Near Closure
Membership rolls in the Frontier association will close within a few days. T. W. Keller, membership chairman, said members receive $7.50 in tickets to Playland and Frontier fair for a $5 membership. Uncontacted individuals may mail $5 to the Frontier association care Chamber of Commerce to receive tickets.
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W.Iowa May Get Scattered Showers
Southwest Iowa may receive some long awaited precipitation with scattered showers and cooler temperatures in the 60s to low 70s. Fair, dry weather continued over Iowa Wednesday with highs near 84 Tuesday and expected 90s Wednesday. lows around 52.
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Draft Looms in House as Senate Edges Toward Draft Plan
Washington report describes weary senators debating a draft bill with amendments on segregated units and aliens serving in the armed forces. The Senate limits the draft to two years and considers aliens becoming citizens after five years. House fate remains uncertain as GOP leaders aim for quick action before the convention.
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Heavy Republican primary turnout called a fine and healthy thing
Whitney Gilliland, Republican state central committee chair from Glenwood, said Monday’s state primary turnout was a fine and healthy sign as more participation ensures nominees reflect the people. Unofficial returns show 315,849 Republican votes, the heaviest since 1940, with Beardsley winning by 63,879. Democrats, with Polk County Attorney Carroll Switzer unopposed for governor, cast nearly 65,000 votes.
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George Olmsted
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Beardsley
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Beardsley Backing Sparks Iowa Tax Commission Talk
Iowa politics stir as William Beardsley supporters hint he may push to revamp the State Tax Commission. Reports link Beardsley ally G T Kuester to a potential appointment, with discussion of farm representation and shifts in tax duties and valuations.
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Robert D. Blue
Iowa
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Montezuma
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William S. Beardsley
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Griswald
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Vandenberg Attacks House Foreign Aid Cut as Cynical
Senator Vandenberg called the house reduction in foreign aid a cynical reversal of policy done through a back door and meat axe technique. He urged the senate appropriations committee to fund the full program, arguing aid is essential to strengthen Europe against communism and avoid another world war.
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Nebraska
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Malvern School Case Presented to State
The Malvern school case involving Stephen Matheny and William D. Moyer, discharged as Malvern high teachers last November 11, was heard Tuesday by Jessie M. Parker the state superintendent for public instruction at Des Moines. Oral arguments were made by Kenneth R. Cook for the Malvern school board and Clarence Meldrum for the teachers. Parker took the case under advisement.
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Jessie M. Parker
Des Moines
Kenneth R. Cook
Glenwood
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Council Bluffs
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Consolidated Buys Waverly Corn Syrup Plant
Consolidated Products company announced Wednesday it has purchased the Waverly Sugar company's corn syrup plant in Waverly Iowa. The 22 acre site includes a fully equipped 120000 bushel grain elevator and related facilities.
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