Accent on Life. Hates of the Few Can 'Plague' All
A young clergyman muses that town feuds like Montague and Capulet ruin communities. He recalls a pastor who quit after in-town quarrels and argues such bitter splits erode culture, initiative, and moral spirit, likening it to a plague on all. The piece blends Shakespearean allusion with social critique.
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J. A. Perkins
Lown
Montague
Capulet
Shakespeare
Montigue
Romeo
Juliet
Capulets
Worst Flood in Japanese History Strikes Kyushu Region
In a disaster described as unprecedented in modern history, Kyushu faces record floods with more than 600000 homes damaged and losses surpassing 33 million dollars. The toll reaches 252 dead, 703 missing, and 725 injured as entire communities vanish under rising waters. U.S. forces assist with search and rescue across high ground bases and helicopters.
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Tokyo
Japan
Svorsl
Iyushu
U. S
U.S
Kyushu
South Carolina
Polier
Eisenhower Seeks Developments During Camp David Trip
President Eisenhower, watching for developments in Korea, rests with Mrs Eisenhower at Camp David in the Calotkin Mountains after touring a Gettysburg farm. He drove 60 miles from the capital toward the mountain cabin named for their grandson, in Thurmont Maryland.
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Thurmont
Eisenhower
Korea
Caloctin Mountains
Gettysburg
Eisenhowe
Camp David
Poet’s Baffling Letter Provokes Editor Reply
A reader sent a poem to an editor asking for immediate feedback. The editor’s brief reply urged removing words and offered a terse correction, highlighting a humorous misprint and a playful miscommunication between writer and editor.
Tornado Leaves Adair County Dead and Damaged Homes
A late Saturday tornado roared through Adair County killing a woman and seriously injuring two others. Five farm homes were wrecked as the storm toppled trees, overturned barns, and damaged power lines across Red Oak, Todlanola, Des Moines, and surrounding areas. A Betts family cave shelter saved all but one injured person. extensive damage occurred to farms of McMurphy, Falconer, and Fagan plus other properties.
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Adair County
Walter McMiphy
Arai
Leroy Betts
McMurphy
Hic
Betts
Walter Betts
Adale
Lee Roy
Boyd Falconer
Betts Farm
Falconers
Ott
Dames Fagan
Roy McMurphy
al Red
Lowa
Lown
Clarence Carlson
Red Oak
Weather Update Sparks Rain and Temperature Drop in Counted Bluffs
Rainfall measured at .72 inches sent the day’s heat from a high near 97 Unygrees to 74 by 4:30 pm. A trace of nail for herve noted. The Grantha Weather Bureau reported about half a day of hat Coll in north Omaha. Sunday outlook called for partly cloudy skies and warm readings with a Sunday night low around 64. Missouri River stage fell 1.2 feet since Saturday morning, reading 12.5 feet by 6 pm.
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Herve
Qranhna Weather Bureau
Hatt Coll
Omaha
Trucker Dies as Cab Is Crushed in Gasoline Truck Crash
Howard Wallage 31 of 128 Wirth Ave died Saturday night when a 5000 gallon gasoline transport overturned after sideswiping a car on McPherson Avenue near Council Bluffs. Wallage was crushed in the cab. fire units freed him after nearly an hour. The crash closed Highway 6 for hours. other driver A W Carter escaped injury. Coroner Harry Moyer handled the body. Wallace leaves a widow Blanche and four children.
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Howard Wallage
Wirth Ave
Iiller
Boa
McPherson Avenue
Countil Bluffs
Wallace
Wallace i
Pottawallamie
A. W. Carter
McPherson Ave
Carter
Cotncil Bluffs
Carla
George W. Smith
Teady
N Broadway
Ryan Transportation Company
Omaha
George Tuindsay
Wayne Moser
Harry Moyer
Neyer
Blanche
Sandra
Jolene
Timm
Michael
George Wallace
Logan
Glenwood
Here
Morey Tinspital Af Couneil Baufs
Pat Lawrence
Williams St
Couneil Bhatfs
Betty Smith
Guy Smith
Fred Alley
Air Oreo
Mmery Alley
Kenneth Lee Tomner
Glenewoot
Paysenger
Turner
Gene Kennedy
Pennsylvania
Griswold Druggiet
Maanen
Highway Patrol
Veteran Griswold Druggist to Continue Studies
Frank F. Wormley, Griswold pharmacist for three years, plans to devote time to studying new developments in chemistry after giving up teaching. The 70s-era druggist, whose career spans Cornell Bluffs, Creighton University, and Western Pharmatechnic Institute in Omaha, intends to pursue advanced pharmacy knowledge while remaining active in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
Frank FT. Wormley
Duggist
Wvork
Wormley
Wormleyard
Prieve
Cornell Bluffs
Creighton University
Omaha
106
Cornell Butts
W. Broadway
Criswold
Western Pharmatechnic Institute
Atute
Complete Rest For Winston After Bermuda Plans
The 78 year old Prime Minister Winston Churchill retired to his country home for at least a month of complete rest, delaying the Bermuda conference with Coren the Big Three. The Foreign Office said he would meet Eisenhower and Laniel on the Atlantic isle when fit to discuss Korea and a possible Big Four with Malenkov. Churchill had planned to sail Tuesday night aboard the battleship Vanguard.
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Lonpon
Charenill
Bermuda
Foreign Office
Eisenhower
Joseph Laniel
Atlantic
Korea
Malenkoy
Vanguard
July Fourth plans shrink city wide but burst with local fun
The Cornell Bluffs area advertises a busy Fourth weekend with picnics boating swimming golf stock car rides dances and a fireworks display at one club. Many stores banks post offices and government offices will close Saturday for Independence Day observed. Local events include Elks pre Fourth dance and weekend games at Playland stadium midget acts and an auto show Sunday to Monday. National Safety Council warns on fireworks and traffic with tips to drive safely and avoid heavy congestion.
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Cornell Bluffs
Dolyntown
Annie
Court House
Country Club
Stockway Jonkies
Playland Stadium
National Safety
Council
Chicago
Threaten Vital Res Rain Slows Advance By Reds Near Seoul
In heavy rain and mountainous floods on the East Central Front the Chinese Red offensive slowed, giving ROK forces time to shore up defenses 12 miles from the Hwachon Reservior. The Reds pressed in the Pukhan River sector while artillery barrages mounted across the front.
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Seoul
Korea
Hwachon
Nori
Kunsong
Pukhan River
Big Hwachon
T le Front
Lookout Mountain
U.N
Yonchon
Imjin River
East Central Front
Chunchon-Kumhwa
Rhee Presses Defense Pact Stance in Korea Talks
President Syngman Rhee remains firm on a defense pact with the United States as U S envoy Walter Robertson nears a third secret meeting with Rhee. A South Korean spokesman said Rhee will not concede on the defense pact, even as talks on arms aid and postwar arrangements unfold amid pressure over Allied forces and political timelines.
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Sequl AP
Syngman Rice
U. S
Walter & Robertson
Republic of Korea
U. $. Senate
Siequi
Syngman Rhee
Washington
VU. US
Rhee
Wiesenhower
Walter §. Robertson
UW. 8
Assissans
Robert Munson
Associated Press
Tokyo
Holt Kinson
Korea
Irish Setter Mother of 17 New Puppies
In Burlingame California a three year old Irish setter named Magmie delivered 17 new puppies on a Saturday. The large litter arrived Friday and all puppies are reported healthy despite the unusual birth.
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Burlingame
Calif
Mag Mie
al Hanery
Rock Island Train Crash Kills Three In Wichita Suburb
A Rock Island passenger train struck a transport truck at Kill near Wichita on Saturday. Three train crew members and the truck driver died in the fiery crash. The diesel engine and baggage cars were damaged, and one baggage clerk was slightly burned. The train was en route from Kansas City to Wichita when it hit the truck before crossing.
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Wichita, Kin
Rock Island
Fohee
Wichita
Kansas City
Kill
Wichita City
Harold Co
Mowal
Ireman
Walter Keith
Eogiteer
Herington
Hicbert
Gindman
Hilton to lead ISC as Finley retires after 17 years
Dr. Hilton, a Iowa State College alumnus and former dean of the school of agriculture, is set to become president of ISC on July 2, succeeding Dr. Charles E. Finley who retires after 17 years. Hilton returns to Ames after living in Raleigh and will earn a record annual salary of 118,500.
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Ames
Damog Haroldr Wilton
Lowg State College
Charles IE. Finley
ISC
Hilton
Raleigh
N.C
Stoky Agriculture
North Carolina State Ind
Lowa Ste College
Towa Jookers
Jr. Milton
WSC
Stite
Finley
Jepen
Macedonia
Dr. Hilton In
Baltimore Historian Seeks Funds to Save Ship Constellation
A historian, Donald W. Stewart, 33, of Milwaukee, appeals from Boston to save the 156 year old frigate Constellation moored at Charlestown Navy Yard. He urges Oklahoma City based Maryland Historic Association support to raise funds for reconditioning the vessel amid threats of demolition. The appeal follows a wider debate on tax policy and White House pressure in Congress.
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Boston
Altimore
Atoston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Donald W. Stewart
Milwaurer
Carey
Maryland Historic Assat
Oklahoma City
Washington
Sertoma
Eisenhower
House
T. J. Sith
Mason
Congress
White House
Martin
R-Mass
House Gop
Iowa Traffic Deaths Reported On June 28, 1955
A brief report notes traffic fatalities in Iowa on June 28, 1955. Details are incomplete in the fragment, with no clear identifiers for individuals or organizations. Further readable text is needed to identify victims, locations, or circumstances of the incidents.
Is Your Old Car Safe Protect Yourself and Your Family
Warning message urges readers to assess vehicle safety and protect loved ones. It emphasizes checking maintenance history, braking, tires, lights, and structural integrity, advising consult experts for a safety evaluation. Promote cautious driving and timely repairs to reduce risk on the road.
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Griswall
Brank O
Partion
Iowa
Colorada
Nebraska
Winston
Page & A
Baltimore
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Smiths
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