23 Jun 1952
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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1952
Page
1
Local weather forecasters warn of a warming trend over the next three days with high temperatures near 90s and partly cloudy skies on Tuesday. A tropical storm and torrential rains are expected to produce heavy conditions in the area, with a landslide killing eight people after a severe thunderstorm Sunday.
Fire of undetermined origin caused an estimated 25000 damage to the Gem theater on the south side of Glenwood. Flames erupted at 1:07 pm, heavily damaging the lobby and screen while smoke and water damaged the neighboring Charlson Ready to Wear Store. Theater owner Byron Hopkins of Sones reported the scene as flames broke out suddenly.
The SS army said on Monday that 1300 American infinitymen in Germany volunteered for duty in Korea this year. About 100 were disapproved and the remaining applications are under study.
A fragmented reflection recalls a boy learning from a successful man about the value of discipline and pluck. The speaker notes pride in the listener, while a reluctant reply hints at doubt. The piece suggests personal growth through perseverance and self-belief.
A PLSAN Korea supporter of President Syngman Rhee in the unicameral assembly last Monday voted to retain an official in office until a president is elected. The movement emphasizes continued backing for Rhee’s regime amid evolving political leadership.
Japan submitted a formal application for United Nations membership on Monday but faces slim chances of approval due to the Soviet veto. Italy and eight other applicants await a response, while Russia proposes a group admission plan including 11 nations. Some delegates advocate including Japan if it broadens regional balance.
Representatives of Ideal Furniture Manufacturing of Chicago will visit Council Bluffs on Tuesday to sign contracts establishing the city as a plant site. Operations begin August 1 with 20 workers, rising later. The firm plans a national publicity budget of 5,000 to 6,000 dollars. Currently, Ideal runs offices in Denver and San Francisco with its headquarters in Chicago.
Five candidates were shortlisted from 43 applications for the city manager job. Sunday interviews began with a Wisconsin city manager of six years, married with four children, who emphasized public improvements and sewer and street work. Interviews continue Tuesday and Thursday with two more applicants from Wisconsin Iowa Missouri Pennsylvania and Minnesota. no salary yet, pending appraisal of qualifications and value to the city.
Five hundred allied planes struck five major North Korean hydroelectric plants and blacked out much of North Korea and parts of Manchuria in the largest air raid of the Korean war. Targets included the Suiho hydro plant near the Yalu and reservoirs on the Songchon river, with smoke seen over North Korea and Manchuria.
Murray told a 7500 strong steelworkers crowd in Cary Indiana that Clarence Randall lied about a deal with Murray and Tinmen. He accused steel producers of a conspiracy to prolong the strike and criticized Dwight D. Eisenhower for commenting on the steel dispute while urging Taft Hartley injunction actions.
Three Creech refugees were arrested in Denmark on Monday after traveling roughly 2500 miles across Europe. They clung to railway cars for safety, enduring a perilous journey under moving trains and enduring harsh conditions. Local authorities investigated the group’s route and motives while coordinating with neighboring nations.
Glenwood leaders study Council Bluffs street program to adapt it locally. Harris cites near unlimited rock quarry, 1000 blocks fit, levy set, private citizens to promote program and property owners to participate.
Deputy sheriff Willard Carver and patrolman Fred Gaunt were killed three miles west of Zerah while confronting two men attempting to tow a stolen automobile from a ditch. The gunmen fled on foot after a fusillade as officers ordered surrender. Police recovered a car and license plates from the scene.
Five Southwest Iowans come home from the Pacific theater aboard a military transport. The group includes Serge Duane F Bruker, Coon Papidy, Cpl Franklin Ro Beedle, Cpl Homer 0 Black, Cpl Kenneth CC Devison Praddssille, and Sgt Floyd Mi Smith Coin.
County Attorney Matt Walsh says no further bingo raids will occur for now after Carter Lake mayoral arrest and Mabrey case test. He notes the chicken dinner bingo was illegal when $1 admission was charged. patrons later paid $2 for more chances, though officials claim no gambling involved. Mabrey, jailed on bond, faces ongoing court action as authorities review the operation.
Iowa Attorney General Pobet L. Larson announces the appointment of Charles Smith as assistant commerce counsel and assistant attorney general. The $5500 annual salary begins July 1 with the 1951 legislature authorizing the new position. Smith has advised the state commerce commission and previously led the sales and use tax division for 12 years. He has 18 months of prior service to his current post.
General Robert Eichelberger, a key MacArthur aide in Japan, endorsed Dwight D. Eisenhower for the Republican presidential nomination after eight months of travel and conversations with thousands. The Sugar Ray Robinson bout with Joey Maxim was postponed due to rain and cold.
Funeral services will be held in Afton for Jamee Weis daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Weis. She was killed Saturday when fragments from an Emery wheel on a power grinder flew toward the family farm 13 miles east of Creston as her father sharpened tools.
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