23 Jun 1946
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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1946
Page
1
The Gannell plan to name Grinnell College as a central headquarters for the Congregational Christian churches faces a biennial council vote. A nine-member study committee would evaluate centralization and a fixed 1948 convention site, with proponents highlighting economy and regional balance.
Grinnell Iowa reports the Congregational church endorses accepting limits on U S sovereignty to let the United Nations function. The biennial convention of Congregational Christian churches backs international abolition of conscription and supports rationing if needed to aid UN relief and rehabilitation. It also urges reduction of armaments and support for cooperative controls.
Washington reports General Graves B Erskine proposes turning naval and shipboard facilities into colleges to address education bottlenecks. The two star veteran says shipboard campuses may answer the nation’s higher learning demand as 220000 students seek fall admission with about 500000 potential entrants.
Sunday evening at Bayliss Park features 30 songs as part of Civ Music’s season with a novelty number by Harlan’s centennial SLNGCTS. Civ Music Director Dick Walter notes a larger crowd than last week’s 3,000 singers and promises an improved program. William Niebuhler plays the Hammond electric organ under conductor Alfred T. Nielsen, with a full set of tunes and technical issues resolved for a smoother sing.
Don Goode a 27 year old World War I veteran formerly of Council Bluffs was found in Las Vegas Nevada. He had disappeared last Monday and suffered amnesia unable to identify himself. Police contacted his parents in Council Bluffs and verified his identity by phone after finding him without money or proper identifications. He wore different clothing and could not recall events leading to his disappearance.
Two of the kidnapped officers were freed after an incident at an officers’ club. The others remain in custody, and details are scarce as authorities with the army decline to release information. The British government is monitoring the situation amid ongoing tensions and reports of armed assailants.
Fragmented OCR text describes industrial peace aims and potential disruptions to home supplies of coal, steel, and transportation. It references a speaker at the 12th annual trade event, noting likely constraints and the need for orderly labor relations.
Washington fourte en senators and representatives approved five of six amendments to extend price controls, denounced by Stabilization Director Bowles as booby traps. Conferees also agreed on all but four major points, with a Monday night session set to push the bill to final passage. key issues include duration of OPA extension, which commodities remain controlled, decontrol board powers, and food subsidy levels. The panel also approved flexible price terms reflecting base period prices and enacted special treatment for cotton and wool textiles, while proposing removal of the MAP garment price order and tying future controls to supply balance plus agriculture department approval.
Franklin Clark Pry, president of the United Lutheran Church of Amelia, addressed delegates at the golden jubilee convention. He urged unity and stated that time does not permit delay in pursuing Lutheran unity within the World Council of Churches.
Partly cloudy with continued warmth across Iowa and Nebraska. Expect scattered thunderstorms and higher afternoon temperatures. Sunday highs reach the mid to upper 90s in parts of Iowa with warm conditions persisting into Sunday. Precipitation totals and precise hourly figures are uncertain due to garbled source text.
The Brower association plans its best annual Frontier Week at Dodge Park Fair Growmess to test if the site can host a permanent city fair. O’Brien, president, says no purchases this year as a two week drive aims to raise 25000 for a plant fund. Membership drives seek 3000 five dollar memberships plus season events.
The Agriculture Department reports record farm receipts totaling over 20 billion dollars by year end. Farmers marketed more hogs than in recent months, boosting livestock receipts and supporting overall farm income near last year's level despite market fluctuations.
Dallas fire officials say an undelacaned gas accumulation likely caused the basement explosion at the Bitker hotel. The 18 story building shook downtown Dallas, with damage estimated at $50,000. Investigators planned further checks over coming days.
County Attorney Clark O. Fuil said no degree of murder would be declared as the jury considers the case of Lillybirdie and Lt. Duvenyurt linked to the death after a street incident. The examination occurred shortly after the man died from injuries.
The Navy announced the opening of a dedicated intelligence school for officers. It will be the first of its kind, marking a shift toward formal training in intelligence methods for naval personnel. The program aims to enhance analysis, evaluation, and security duties across intelligence fields.
Washington report notes the Naront Coal association denouncing government seizure of mines and war powers used to rule industry by edict as unions seek to represent foremen. Production figures show bituminous coal output down 23.9 percent for the year through mid June 1946.
Colleen Rae Hanyum, 18, of 25 North Seventeenth Street, enters the Southwest Iowa beauty contest on June 27 at Atlantic. Dan Laustrup, of the Albion Junior Chamber, announced the entrant. A 1945 Thomas Jefferson High School graduate, Connie is described as dark complexioned with an Orient look. Employed at an Omaha jewelry store, she aspires to be a professional model and has been interviewed by a New York agency. She is five feet two and weighs 104 pounds. Other contestants may contact Laustrup at Laustrup's Music Store, 043 West Broadway. Ene War.
Meat and bread remained scarce across the country on Saturday with prospects of continued tight supplies through the month. Officials predicted improvements after July but warned price controls and shippers withholding livestock could sustain shortages. The Millers’ Federation echoed expectations of better bread supply in 40 days, while regional harvests begin in Nebraska and Kansas. Food riots were feared as city shops reported limited meat and erratic bread stocks.
New York French UN delegate Albano Varodi urged keeping the Spanish question before the United Nations despite a Soviet veto. He argued the issue must not drift and called for action against Franco, noting the Security Council failed to act that week. Poland was drafting a proposal to keep the matter on the agenda as the council prepared to reconvene.
Washington plans rapid dismantling of surplus army camps and projects to free space for veterans housing. The program aims to create 125,000 rooms for homes and salvage about 1.5 billion board feet of lumber, with dismantling to begin within 60 days and progress targets through August to October under agencies including the War Assets Administration and a national housing agency.
A proposal to study the Wane Bridge issue involving the eastern Nebraska border states was to be brought up in a future session. Senator Taihdge Coram and committee member Joe Reavis expressed support, while Dr Toster noted endorsement for reconsideration.
The Army presents its officer quality plan to Congress, claiming a superior selection method and stating the war department will add 9,690 permanent officers beyond peacetime levels. It notes discharges of some temporary officers and a shift to lasting commissions for volunteers.
LaCrosse Wis May 23 63 year old pharmaceutical salesman died Saturday at a hospital after a collision left him injured since May 23 authorities said Van Wie New Wompton two person died from injuries sustained in the wreck at the hospital here
Russian and Allied sources report that the general European peace conference move was blocked after foreign ministers found their work not far enough along. Byrnes urged invitations and a continued session to July 15 if needed, while Molotov and others prepared for Friday’s talks and a private Washington dinner, with U S President Truman briefed.
Glen Ballinger of Plattsmouth Nebraska a 32 year old World War II veteran pleaded guilty Saturday to second degree murder in the death of his wife Rory Tune. The incident occurred at a Port Madison town prison after an earlier estrangement and an alleged confrontation at a house.
Paris reports that Georges Bidault and party leaders discuss forming a new French cabinet by Sunday. Socialist and Communist members may join the government. consultations continue as parties negotiate positions and portfolios.
About five thousand three hundred servicemen are scheduled to dock in New York and San Francisco on Sunday. Three ships carrying 3,932 men will arrive in San Francisco, and one ship with around 1,368 men is due at New York, docking at Sag Ineo or Seattle per the report.
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