Refugees Set at Sioux City's Trinity College
Refugees from the Floyd flood are housed at Trinity College in Sioux City. Red Cross volunteers converted classrooms into dormitories and offices into kitchens and supply centers. About 150 guests stayed first night, with around 175 more expected from Salvation Army and other shelters. Local churches, lodges, and groups provided meals, blankets, furniture, and volunteers. The city plans evening programs for children and uses the college gym for activities as evacuees settle in.
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Sioux City
Trinity College
Red Cross
Hloyd Hiever
D Joseph M Mueller
Clo
Moose Lodge Ventury
Leeds
Sidday
Salvation Army Red Shield
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Chicago Legislator Abducted Near Home
A Chicago Republican state legislator and ward committeeman from the West Side was abducted by three men near his home Thursday night. Police said five witnesses, including the legislator's wife Antona, saw three men follow his car as he drove about 10 p.m. Details vary but all agree on the abduction.
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Chicago
Clem Graver
West Side Bloc
Craven
Antona
Graver
ALLEN
Brown Bingay
Pottawattamie County
Moose Lange
Crystal Lodge
Connell Buufs
Caney Lake Recreation Club
Carter Lake Recreation Club
Towa Supreme Court
Wilson Mabrey
Carby Lake Recreation Club
Mabrey
Dudge Allan Ardell
Supreme Court
John Peters
Munday
Matt Walsh Priday
Lodre
John Langstrom
Coyster Lodge
Torney
Langstrom
Togian
Hank
Nanparell
Cavier Lake
Rearation Clit
April bus accidents spike in Iowa records
Iowa State Safety Department reports 091 bus accidents in April, up from 078 in April 1952, with a four month total of 1,169, about 4 percent under the same period last year. An accompanying photo shows youths Rose and Hibbard with local boys Lanny Dory Tom Weatherill and others on Avenue J and N Fifth Street.
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Iowa
State Safety Departments
Mig RM. Hibbard
Lanny Dory
Avenue J
Bil Faven
Avenue
Tom Weatherill
A Helping Hand For Sioux City Neighbors
In April 1952 the Floyd River flood devastated Sioux City, killing up to 11 and leaving about 3,000 families homeless. The Red Cross response spread quickly from Council Bluffs to assist, with fundraising campaigns urged by local papers. The Journal-Tribune and Nonpareil promote donations to aid affected residents.
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Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Floyd River
Jouncil Bluffs
Journal-Tribune
Einendiey
Journal- Tribune
Tribune Charities, Inc
Hee Journal-Tribune
Towa
Deep Concern Over Indochina Future Among U S Leaders
Washington officials fear Indochina could reshape global policy as the White House and Congress debate aid. The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved 1 998 762 500 for overseas aid with July 1 start while discussions of deeper cuts continue. Rep Glenn R Davis says his subcommittee will study the bill closely as the push to scale back foreign spending grows.
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Wastiington
Amerioa
Amerge
Jon
Frainve
White House
State
Defense Departments
U.S
House Foreign Affairs Cormeae
Allfald
Vonety
Indochina
Truman
Vale
Glenn R
Davia Cr-Wis
House Appropriations
Nine Percent Cut in Foreign Aid Proposal
A shorthand, garbled OCR item notes a nine percent reduction in foreign aid under President Mirenhower. A House Appropriations Committee member signals a sharper cut is planned, with further reductions anticipated in the budget discussions.
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Waliington
Mirenhower
Heat wave repeats with record-tying highs in June
Weather expert Slapowich notes repeated hot, humid conditions with forecasts of near 96 degrees. He cites last year’s pattern, expects five more hot days, and mentions a new date-high record near 96. Thunderstorms possible in Connell Bluffs area Friday night and Saturday afternoon, with five days of temperatures 6 to 9 degrees above normal.
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Slapowich
Connell Bluffs
Starowley
Plan Campaign on Water Fluoridation Announcement
The Junior Chamber of Commerce launched an educational campaign on water fluoridation after endorsing the plan at Hotel Chiel al. They will host a question and answer series to help citizens understand the program, which has backing from the Pattawattamie County Medical Society and County Dental Society. The City Council has yet to vote, while Water Works plans to fluoridate water at no extra cost, with dental officials citing reduced tooth decay in children.
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Junior Chamber of
Pattawattamie County Medical Society
The
County Dental Society
TM Council
Sivan
Girl Learns Harsh Lesson in Turtle Incident
Oklahoma City reports a five year old girl, Mary Alice Miller, poked a turtle and provoked a bite that left her tongue scratched yet intact. Neighbors helped extract the creature’s bite with bobby pins as she cried for help. Town buzzes over a separate bingo controversy as clubs experiment with smorgasbord dinners and legal tests proceed in court.
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Oklahoma City
Mary ‘Alice Miller
Iris
Mary Aleo
Martha
Embezzlement charge against Warren County schools chief
Warren County School Superintendent Charles N. Elmore faced a 4 inch A embezzlement accusation of public funds on Thursday and was dismissed by the county board of education after a preliminary audit report. County Attorney M C Berick stated the action followed the audit, requested by the board of supervisors.
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Indianola
Warren County
Charles N. Elmore
County Board of Education
M. C. Berick
Roe L. Dean
County Board of Supervisors
Court House
President Eisenhower Talks Gop Unity During Stop in South Dakota
President Eisenhower addressed about 300 South Dakota Republican leaders at the state game lodge in the Black Hills, warning that creeping socialism threatens the United States if the Democratic administration returns to power. He planned to return to Oyster Bay for a visit before heading to New Hampshire for an honorary degree at Portsmouth College. He skipped golf to trout fish, catching five that afternoon, and urged GOP supporters to maintain hard-won political influence after 20 years on the outside.
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Eixenhower
Dineer
Alloy
Calvin Coolidge Inn
South Dako Gop
Laulers Stelking
Roabmore
Wheat futures slip below two dollars in Chicago market
Chicago wheat futures declined Friday breaking the two dollar barrier for the first time since March 25, 1950. The July contract traded at about 1.99 dollars, with fractional declines in several cents from previous levels.
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Chicago
Knoxville Bees Ban Proposal Sparks City Buzz
Knoxville residents react as the city considers an ordinance to ban bees. City Law Director Clarence Blackburn reports heavy call volume amid debate over pollination concerns and potential exemptions. Local figures including State Senator Sterling Roberts push for extra holiday time for Isenhour children, while citizens weigh risk of stings to barefoot youngsters.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Jesse
Clarence Blackburn
Kingston, Tenn
Chilren
Billy
Bees Ajand
Jack Isenhour
Tennessee
Hornets
Annhane
Sterling Roberts
Roberts
Blackburn
Isenhour
Gasoline Fire Rages at Lidderdale Bulk Station
A fierce fire at a bulk gasoline station in Lidderdale led to the loss of two storage tanks. Fire departments from Auburn, Breda, Dedham, Glidden, Lanesboro, Jake City and Carroll battled the blaze as several minor explosions occurred. Wind remained calm, limiting spread toward a local elevator hatchery and North Western depot. No early losses were tallied.
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Jadverdale 2
North Western
McCullough & Teter
Carroll
John Rohrhagk
Lidderdale
Auburn
Breda
Dedham
Glidden
Lanesboro
Jake City
Red Chinese Hit U S Forces Third Straight Day Front
Chinese Reds struck for the third straight day on the East Central front. U S forces responded with heavy artillery and air fire as both sides unleashed thunderous bombardment.
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U.S
Seoul
U. S
Ton
Outpost Harry
Chorwon
Shiper Ridge
Uiree
Red
East Central Front
Long
ROK
Reads Ordinance Faces Protests Amid City Truck Debate
Protests over Fourth Street truck ordinance persist as City Council advances final passage while weighing a second reading. Attorney Robert M. Stuart urges delaying due to residents’ limited ability to attend, citing a need for public input before a potential emergency measure.
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Robert M. Stuart
Fourth Street
South Seventh Street
Fifth Avenue
Stuart
Trutha
Ninth Avenue
I Broadway
Mannya
Ninth
U.N
Sulate
Roy A. Scofield
Stuart Sad
William
M. Weenan
Fourth Siyet Ros Lenture
Theraune 1
T. P Sehniedd
Stunt
Wil
What’s the Reason for Controversy at City Council
Attorney Raymond Pagge and loyal supporters sparked a controversy at CITY COUNCIL. The item, noted as continued on page 7, hints at future actions possibly shaping a new truck project.
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Truck
Raymond Pagge
Loyal Durig
City Council
Iowa Traffic Deaths Reported in Early December
Fragmentary item from Iowa paper notes traffic fatalities with sparse details. Mentions dates in December and casualties, but missing full context, names, locations, and numbers.
South Korea Threats to Fight On After Armistice
South Korea warns it will continue fighting alone to prove strength against Communists. The move aims to boast to nations wavering between sides, using winter reserves for a spring UN offensive that never arrived, to defend key hills and positions near the 24 mile neutral strip.
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Republic of Korea
U.N
Huffer
Augustana Lutherans Re-elect Top Officers
In Chicago at the XIIIth annual synod three top officers of the Augustana Lutheran Church were re-elected Friday. Vice President Dr Marvin H Lun Deen from Ottumwa Iowa secretary Dr D Verner Swanson of Geneva Illinois and treasurer H A Smith of Minneapolis were chosen for new terms.
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Chicago
Augustana Lutheran Church
Mth
Marvin H. Lundeen
Ottumwa
D. Verner Swanson
Geneva
H. A. Smith
Minneapolis
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