17 Jun 1956
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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1956
Page
1
The author argues governments justify mass harm through self interest, warning that enlightened self interest is the darkest mind set. He contrasts humane justice with national sinning, urging a pursuit of justice and liberty for all against state sanctioned oppression.
A nationwide power strike in Mexico was averted by an agreement reached at 4 a.m. Saturday. Workers secured wage increases averaging 17 percent and a five day week, far short of the demanded 340 percent. The strike had been set to begin at 2 p.m.
A centennial observance will be held at the Goldfield Methodist Church on June 4 with Bishop F. Gerald Enslew of Des Moines as principal speaker.
The Frito Midwest Co with 100 employees and a payroll over 305000 in 1955 will relocate from Omaha to Council Bluffs in September. Other items note Lake Manawa water rise, church reforms called The New Reformation, and a town tax study delay until after November election.
In Nicosia Cyprus two bombs struck the Lit Hod restaurant or Little Soho area injuring six and killing one American. All seven victims were U S Consular Service employees in Nicosia. Vice Consul William Boteler was killed in a separate report from Washington.
Dmitri Shepilov lands in Cairo with a delegation to push Middle East diplomacy. Moscow grants recognition to Morocco and Tunisia as Cairo aligns with nationalist movements against colonial powers. He outlines a socialist, anti imperial stance and plans visits to Syria, Lebanon and Greece after meeting Egyptian officials.
Frenchman's Creek in Southwest Nebraska flooded after a heavy rain storm. Evacuations were ordered in Wauneta and Palisades as Enders Dam held firm two miles upstream. Rain measured eight inches at Enders Reservoir, with water over five feet deep in Wauneta’s railway depot. The McCook National Guard assisted with evacuations. Enders Dam was deemed not in danger of bursting.
Cedar Rapids marks a one day centennial observance with a Miss ceremony at Kingston Stadium Sunday afternoon. Senators B B Hickenlooper and Roman Hruska will be the featured speakers.
Pfc. Chester Jh. Mattice Jr. is among 38 Iowans scheduled to arrive Sunday in San Francisco aboard the transport Anderson. The group includes Marine Navy and Army personnel returning from Japan.
Jaycees BRGA announce policy meetings as City Council Bluffs weighs Mayor Council form change to a City Council with at large and ward representatives. Yes vote urged for change. No vote to keep Council Manager. Key figures include Robert Heithoff C. W. Emarine Don Filbert Joseph Katelman Albert Cleveland and May 26 broadcast.
Paul R. Small denied knowledge of a Des Moines food market robbery while in custody in Omaha. Edward A. Poffenbarger, 30, of Council Bluffs, was found near Small’s overturned sedan in East Des Moines. Bondsman L. S. Cornett took Small to Central Police Station as Iowa authorities pursued the case. Small claimed he had sent his man Ed the previous Friday. He had been released last January after a jury failed to reach a verdict in a separate supermarket robbery case in Des Moines.
The Weather Bureau forecasts showers and thunderstorms for Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska Sunday night while Saturday brought widely scattered thundershowers. A storm near Britt caused damage including downed trees and a torn barn roof. Cool air from Canada will bring relief to New England and the Great Lakes, but most of the nation remains hot and humid.
Readable line suggests a humorous prompt about living within income to avoid worry and other concerns. No clear people organizations places or dates present.
Andrew J. Little, 26, of 105 N 16th St, suffered possible fractures when the motorcycle he rode crashed during a police pursuit at Twenty First St and Avenue G. He clung to the bike as it slid 50 feet and was taken to Mercy Hospital in satisfactory condition.
In New York steel negotiators and union leaders opened a new round of talks to end the standoff with US Steel Bethlehem and Republic. After 274 hours of discussions since Friday the sides showed no clear progress but optimism persisted as plans for Sunday meetings and a Wage Policy Committee session were announced. The union pressed for a direct pay raise a two week layoff pay plan extra weekend pay and a company financed insurance program among other benefits.
GOP leaders say the White House has not delayed final plans for the August convention in San Francisco, signaling support for Eisenhower Nixon renomination. The RNC subcommittee will vote to shorten the four day event to three, assign a temporary chairman, and consider keynote speakers such as Halleck McKeildin Craig Stratton.
Democratic hopefuls and backers held events in Denver and Superior while Republicans debate if Eisenhower will run again. Harriman urged foreign policy changes, while Kefauver pressed to win Wisconsin’s 28 convention votes as Kefauver remains the lone primary entrant.
The Coast Guard reported a vessel calling itself the Wolverine State burning about 1400 miles west of San Luis Obispo in the Pacific Ocean. The ship's position was given as 33 degrees north and 14 degrees west with only minimal identifying details available.
A Starfire jet from the North Dakota Air National Guard crashed during a late Saturday training flight near Lester Prairie Minnesota. The pilot, identified as 2nd Richard J. Fre, a squadron seat, was killed in the mishap. Local authorities report the incident remains under investigation with no immediate survivors.
Campaign urges residents to fund a Civil Air Patrol cadet HQ at Municipal Airport. Volunteers seek $1,600 to complete a nearly finished building and provide youth programs and rescue services. Local teens also plan a home visit drive to solicit support for the balance.
More than two dozen Congregational Christian Church members will gather in Omaha this week for one of the city’s largest church conventions. Key item on the agenda includes reconsidering the proposed union of Congregational Christian Churches with the Reformed Church.
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