22 Jun 1952
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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1952
Page
1
The piece argues infantilism harms relationships and institutions when grown individuals refuse to mature. It contrasts childish outbursts with adult responsibility, urging people to stay in groups, yield differences, and commit to steady, mature conduct to do a man’s work. It warns that delaying maturity damages households and spiritual life.
Council Bluffs will begin drawing water from a new 1,750,600 purification plant on North Twenty-fifth Street by the Missouri River. The facility, built in about two years, will render older pumps and stations obsolete and is expected to cut chemical costs through automatic mixers and filtration. Officials anticipate starting distribution this week, with exact dates TBA.
Carter Lake Recreation Club operated a bingo game Saturday drawing about 50 patrons. Mabrey, president of the club, faced a $1000 bond after police and county officials found 48 Nebraska cars and six Iowa cars outside. Officials had ruled the club illegal last week and Mabrey agreed to discontinue the game. Prizes totaled 251 dollars with a 40 dollar jacket and other costs. Mabrey was arrested after officers watched the game end. A separate note from Washington says steel production for defense may resume within a week.
An online post jokes about a joint checking account as a device enabling a wife to beat a husband to the draw, naming Nimiapaprekh in a humorous, tongue in cheek context.
A low pressure system over the region brings rain and cool, unsettled conditions Sunday and Monday. In the Des Moines river area, heavy rainfall floodwaters rise about eight feet, threatening Tracy to Ottumwa. Local floods hit Oakland and Nishnabotna river areas, damaging fields, roads, and homes.
Senate row over property seizure amendment breaks routine day as Sen. Meg McCarran moves to require congressional consent for presidential seizure of private property. Lyndon Johnson urges patience while McCarran wins quick agreement to make it first business when Senate reconvenes Monday.
The Senate passed a House bill raising monthly special compensation for the most severely disabled veterans such as the visually impaired and amputees. The bill would increase payments from 42 to 47 dollars for certain disabilities, with higher rates for greater disability, affecting about 119000 veterans and costing about 20.764 million in the current fiscal year. The measure returns to the House for further consideration.
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower denounces what he calls a ruthless steal of Texas GOP delegates to the national convention. He calls for an open door revival to win back independents and disaffected Democrats, urging fair play in the Chicago convention and criticizing Taft forces.
Averell Harriman spoke to about 600 Nebraska Democrats at the Jefferson Jackson dinner urging a firm embrace of the New Deal and Fair Deal. He urged no compromise on Democratic principles, called for civil rights support, and rejected socializing health care while denying any bid for the vice presidency.
Senator Taft said he has just about 603 or 604 votes to win the Republican nomination and noted 604 are needed to nominate. He hinted some votes might be held back on the first ballot to avoid embarrassment, while Eisenhower supporters disputed his strength.
A Waldeckische Landeszeitung column reports a discovery of a set of false teeth still clenched around a lighted cigar in a Wolfs Hagen area cellar. The fragment notes a sensational find described as hot on the trail.
Inside feature notes June weddings with brides pictured and side lights on marriages. Bingo’s comeback draws players in Council Bluffs with about 70000 participants weekly. Toys fires cause over 10000 in damage in last 60 days. County property values rise by 4,430,605 this year.
The article profiles Mrs. Carl Millen on a 28 acre Cres cent area farm who blends homemaking with varied activities. It notes the shift from limited rural social life to broader involvement through clubs education work and leadership roles joining a wider circle of community ties.
In Munsan Korea Maj Gen William K Harrison Jr, chief U N negotiator, said the United Nations would make no further concessions to win an armistice. He indicated only possible changes concern voluntary repatriation of prisoners and the number to be returned to North Korea and China.
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