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Council Bluffs Nonpareil

Location

Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1946

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Senate Votes Tattered OPA by 53-11 Vote

Washington reports a Friday Senate action on OPA extending price controls. The House rejected the Senate version and sent the measure to a conference committee to harmonize differences. Officials doubt a final compromise can win presidential veto avoidance and expect continued debate over price and administration powers.

Senate Washington, T House Cepitel Hill William T. Peacock Washington Truman Tes News Center Mit Tinney OPA Tenman Chesies Bowles Paw Porer White House Tiursilay Senate-House Committee Bowles Armanistrator Porter Stmt Mr. Truman Chantel Senate-House Barkley Wee Tin Man Kimp

Mobile radio telephone service expands Bell system reach

Reports describe installation allowing Bell system customers to connect from any telephone served by Bell with mobile units, cars, trucks, or river craft. The service targets business drivers in metropolitan areas for in‑field communication, enabling headquarters to stay in touch with traveling drivers and vehicles.

Bell System Ity MacLafferty Machafferty

Plans Set for Community Sing This Sunday

Announcements completed Friday for a community sing to cap pie season. Miss Riley will lead the Ferik jarUpren performance with Walter presiding as organist and Alice Mar Riley soloist. A full program list for the Hist Pinger will appear in Sunday's Nonparest.

Riley Civic Aids Ehehad Walter Wall Presigyt Stee Y Alice Mar Riley Willian Wiebuhr Elect Organ Ified Neilsen

Petrillo Surrenders to Federal Officers at James CC Petia

Fragmented text reports Petrillo surrendering to federal officers at a location described by garbled OCR. The passage references May 23, a court agreement, and several unclear proper names.

Petrillo James CC Petia Pete Pearle

Outlook Good for Accord in Seaman Row

President Truman reported a good prospect for settling the maritime labor crisis to prevent a shipping tie up by Friday night. The government sought a general agreement among the seven unions, with optimism from conciliator Warren about a possible signing by Friday evening, while unions prepared to strike if demands for wages and overtime were unmet.

Washington Truman

Whitcomb Slayer Hardy Faces Jury in Fatal Case

A report notes Whitcomb Slayer Hardy is identified as the killer of a paner magnate. The mencion lists weather and forecast details for the area with temperatures around normal to above average, and mentions scattered showers and thunderstorms later in the week.

Hardy Whitcomb

Brigham Young and Apostles Arrived Here 100 Years Ago

Max Namen recounts events from February 15 1846 when Brigham Young and 12 apostles reached Indian country near Bellevue and Council Bluffs, welcomed with a big dinner though misreported by Sarpy. The piece notes 1800 wagons and 10 000 Mormons across southern Iowa and Nauvoo exile beginning.

Brigham Young Apostles Max Namen Brigham Youngs LeoUs Col Peter Barry Tawa Nebraska Mitchell Sarpyief Bellevue Neb Trader's Point Garce Rotujers Point Ure Oxhow Missond Sarpy Young Council Butts Nauvoo, Jr Towa

Jackson Spurned Truman Request

President Truman declined to comment on Justice Jackson and his stance amid unresolved calls for resignation related to Black. He said he had no indication of Jackson or Black intending to resign and noted Jackson had wired him the day before the release of a statement.

Wasitngton Truman Robert [ Jackson Jackser Black Jackson Nuemberg Hlack Lalk Tiuinel Hegout ML Vinson Kertuet Oh Treasury Hugh Foot

Foreign Engineers Study Roadmaking in Midwest Program

A three day program brings foreign engineers to inspect and demonstrate road construction methods in a Midwest area. Officials from the shale Department Office of American Affairs and Pan American Highway Confederation coordinate the event with sponsors and local agencies.

Wildaig Rands Suirs Airtel Cenape Alen J Front India Ace Midwest Stules Sisescie Nite Shale Department Nffice Outer American Affairs Public Road Administration Pan-American Highway Confederation Nts

Illinois Farmer Held for Murder

CAMBRIDGE Illinois John Morris a year old farmer recently released from a mental hospital who planned to surrender as more than 20 police fired tear gas and machine gun bullets into his home Thursday Was jailed Friday on charges of murdering Henry county Sheriff Byron Pierce and his elderly brother Frank Morris The sheriff 45 was killed after officers pushed into the farm home Two deputies were injured Several farmers witnessed the fight Morris reportedly signed a statement admitting he shot his 72 year old brother during a quarrel and shot the sheriff as he approached the front door Moore said Morris expressed no remorse about either death.

Cambridge John Morris Wasda Jal Priday Eriuges Henry County Frank Morris Morris Byron Pierce Lin Reynolds MM Averett Morris Pierce Pievee Hack Fane Marrs Ueston Jelena Morabs Ashe Marris Trenpy Itil Peter DeRsukeshy

Palestine Policy of U S Unchanged

U S policy on Palestine remains unchanged according to a Washington briefing. President Tilman and a special cabinet committee discussed coordinating with Britain on the Middle East issue and the Anglo American commission’s recommendations.

U. S Washington Shill Tilman Britain Patterson Snyder London Briain Actios

The Truth Will Out on a Marriage License Copy

A garbled report notes the clerk records ages and facts on a marriage license application, with unclear handwriting and stray words suggesting a mix of names, ages, and dates. The fragment hints at a keeper of records noting the consequences of inconsistent details.

Lend Lease Costs Revealed in 1942 45 Aid Totals

President Truman’s twenty second annual lend lease report shows total aid to all nations from March 12, 1941, to December 31, 1945 reaching 49.096 billion dollars. China received 1.3356 billion in total lend lease through December. The British empire led recipients with 39.088 billion. Russia 14.281 billion. France 2.377 billion. other nations received smaller sums including Brazil and Norway. Soviet and allied orders extended beyond the period, with ongoing American airlift to China. Negotiations for final settlements with key partners UK, Turkey, India, France and Australia were reported as concluded or ongoing.

Washington Trman Canesis Eust Hie States Arimes V-d Cay Agis Coltinnie Suell Truman Far East China Shanghai Tientsin Hankow Peiping Dee, St British Empire Russia France Brazil Netherlands Greece Norway United States America United Kingdom Turkey Tdia Australia

Major Bowes Dies After Long Illness

Major Edward Bowes, the radio impresario famed for the Wheel of Fortune show and his catch phrase all right, died Thursday night at his Rumson estate on the eve of his 72nd birthday after a lingering illness. He retired from radio about 13 months ago, having faced persistent death rumors in recent months amid health concerns and a fortune loss in real estate in San Francisco.

Rumson Maj Edward Bowes Radio Impressario Bowes Faili Tng Enwes I Doctor Tie Chrysler Corporation

United States Proposes World Authority to Handle Atomic Energy

United States proposes an international atomic development and use authority to control atomic energy, ban manufacture of bombs, and dispose of existing weapons. Bernard Baruch outlines a framework with enforceable sanctions and world law, seeking a system without a veto for atomic issues. The plan stresses peaceful use and seeks global participation under UN oversight.

United States World Authority Francis W. Carpenter New York Maday International Atomic Development Authority Bernard Mo Barneb Taare Old Fuyaneier Pole de Theseguntey United Nations Atomic Energy Convasion Jumsch Baruch Baruch Nnd Thait “Ll Ba- Tuch United Kingdom China France

Standish seeks injunction over unequal 1945 assessments

Myles Standish, owner of Omaha Standard Body, asks district court to bar the board of assessment and review from equalizing 1945 real estate assessments. He argues 1945 taxes were correctly set in 1915 and would not affect him. if 1945 was incorrect, he lacks standing and would come to court with unclean hands. The school board intervenes, contending the board is following Iowa tax commission orders to adjust and correct assessments for 1946-1948. hearing set for 930 a.m. Monday.

Ir Myles Standish Omaha Standard Body Company Board of Assessment and Review Loical Board of Review Council Bluffs Standish Iowa State Tax Commission Board of Assessment Kimball Peterson Smith School Charles Roe Saya Warte Majiee

McNutt Named U S Envoy to Philippines by Truman

President Truman announced Paul V. McNutt will be the first United States ambassador to the Philippines. McNutt, currently high commissioner, is in the islands aiding preparations for independence on July 4. Rear Adm. Gilchrist Stockton will serve as embassy attache in Manila.

Washington Paul V. McNutt United States Republic of the Philippines Truman McNutt Senate Philippines Islands Gilchrist Stockton U.S Manila

Identify Another Hotel Fire Victim

In Dubuque Mrs Helen Taylor Ingles age 21 of offfield Massachusetts was identified by her husband as a victim of the Sunday Canfield hotel fire. Her parents Mr and Mrs Robert E Tayl or of Los Angeles Calif lost their lives in the blaze. One body recovered earlier is named .

VFW Band Wins at Convention Parade Event

At the convention in TOM CITY a VFW band received the top award amid a winter festival setting. Judges and attendees noted strong performances from multiple corps including Boone and nearby groups. The prize totaled $10 with local officials and parade leaders recognizing standout musicians and conductors.

Tom City Waier Scotties Boone, Ia

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