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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1950
Page
1
Des Moines area rainstorms flood streets and basins delaying sewer work. Engineer Eldon Drvany and a crew handle bursts in multiple districts as heavy downpours drop inches, creating standing water and traffic troubles across central and southeastern regions.
Harrison county town faces renewed flood danger as Boyer River breaches levees south of the municipal airport. Water spills across 400 acres of farm land, threatening U S 73 and prompting evacuations and an all night vigil by city and county officials. River drop began Tuesday morning after ice removal aided relief efforts. Potential for more flooding looms with thaw and remaining ice in the river.
United States High Commissioner John J. McCloy challenged Russia to permit elections across all of Germany on an agreed free basis. He noted the Soviets aim for October 13 in East German areas and said the United States would not organize the rejection. McCloy planned to discuss the proposal with allied states on his return to Washington to testify before Congress.
Avenue A hearing slated for Wednesday as city officials, including Jeanne Peterson, discuss bids and 70 streets to be scrapped. The meeting, recorded by City Clerk Vibert Peterson Ongina, aims to revamp the Tina Cai program and address outstanding obligations and bond issues tied to the project.
Senator Hickenlooper joins four colleagues in Mexico to study issues related to agriculture and trade. The trip aims to assess progress on discussions with Mexican counterparts and to explore broader cooperative efforts in farming and cross border commerce.
County board of supervisors selects Watson to represent the county in Washington. The schedule lists board members and an earlier meeting with Watson to discuss travel and assignments for the trip.
A bus collision with a freight vehicle in Monticello results in two deaths. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate fatalities among students and the bus driver. Officials have not released full information yet.
The Soviet authorities moved to define a new ruble value. Aiming to stabilize circulation, the plan sets the ruble at a fixed rate, replacing the old 30 rubles to the dollar with a new official exchange value. The reform seeks to lower mass consumption prices and align currency with gold and foreign reserves.
T J Frey of Neola announces his candidacy for the state house. The article notes his local ties and community involvement, including service in county roles and residence in the area.
A strong quake struck northern Japan near Tendo and coastal areas causing brief alarms. Disrupted readings and scattered damage were reported as officials assessed aftershocks and potential casualties. Local residents sought safety while authorities arranged support and inspections.
Washington report notes government wheat holdings total about 950 million bushels with yearly consumption around 500 million. The surplus part of a broader stockpile of grains and seeds under federal programs.
The Sidney Shenandoah highway was closed Tuesday due to water covering the roadway. Water depth reached about 18 inches in some sections. Earlier, trucks attempted passage but by mid morning the road was shut to all traffic.
Norfolk court hears Capt Brown admit sole responsibility for Missouri grounding in Chesapeake Bay on January 17. Brown, 47, says as captain it was his duty to keep the ship safe, reversing his prior defense as the inquiry enters its 18th day.
A leop ard escaped from a 18 foot pit in India was subdued with poisoned meat then captured alive near Lincoln Park Zoo. Zoo staff used a noose and stimulant counteracting the drug before returning the groggy animal to the zoo.
Des Moines reports changes by the state conservation commission extending Iowa’s 1950 fishing season for all species except trout to February 15 1951 with trout ending November 30 and opening dates unchanged from 1949 The commission also simplified possession limits and removed size limits on most species citing hogging and food competition while retaining limits for bass and sand sturgeon among others and clarifying seasonal openings for catfish walleyes crappies perch white bass northern pike and sunfish with ongoing open seasons on others.
The state prosecutes used car dealers advertising new cars without licenses. The safety department said three Des Moines cases and one Atlanta case went to court with convictions. Two more are pending in eastern Iowa. Matamum fines on convictions are $100.
Teachers at the Iowa School for the Deaf notified Superintendent Lloyd Berg of plans to form a union. An organizing meeting led by George O Hara of the Central Labor Union discussed affiliation with the American Federation of Teachers. Committees were formed, no officers elected, and dissatisfaction with salary scales motivated the move. a previous ISD local had dissolved years ago due to administration opposition.
The 90 yearbook of the American Association of School Administrators urged teachers to abandon big words and use simple language. The message was distributed to 11 000 delegates at the group’s annual convention.
A dramatic tale by Peter Marshall unfolds with biblical imagery. A wealthy man contemplates charity and guilt as he recalls feasts, beggars, and a looming summons to host a banquet honoring Jesus of Nazareth. He drafts invitations for a debt of conscience.
Keokuk undergoes a police leadership change as Louie Athing is demoted after an investigation by the civil service commission. G E Mickey Miami sworn in as detective chief, effective Wednesday, to lead the force. A longtime officer remains, while details note past service and a prior tenure as chief from 1942 to 1944. The civil service commission had recently cleared Atkins of charges related to duties.
City Auditor Hansen will draft the appropriation ordinance to allocate the $520000 consolidated fund across departments for the coming fiscal year. The plan includes a $1415 356 operating budget with self supporting waterworks and adds a $230 allotment for a health cabin proposal amid council debate.
Des Moines report notes Regina, born 10 weeks premature on December 16, weighed under a pound at birth. On her 73rd day in hospital she nears discharge as Dr Speros Mentis and family celebrate the child’s progress.
Reginald Boroto testified at Dr Sander's murder trial about his wife Abbie Barroto's last illness. He said the doctor visited voluntarily bringing gifts and offered comfort, noting the physician appeared tired yet treated his wife with care during her cancer torture.
Citizens Freedom League hosts a public meeting Wednesday at Community Hall beginning 7:30 PM. Five candidates for the new city council under the city manager form will speak, including current council members Dr H F hotl, Joseph Bkatelman, and Ro], with others such as Waters, Ray MacDonald, and more on the schedule.
Rath Packing Co. faced a new labor dispute halting hog processing as about 2400 workers in hog cutting hog killing and hogsiling departments were idle. A work stoppage conference between the company and the CIO Packinghouse union was planned for the afternoon.
A Polk family home in Sidney burned last week destroying a collection of Iowa history items. Waving near here, SIDIFY P Wayne Park urged state historical department to assume the items, which included a complete set of the annals of Iowa since 1863 and four notebooks of historical data. Fire officials arrived and approved the transfer of the historical artifacts to the state collection.
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