06 Mar 1955
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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1955
Page
1
The writer argues jealousy drives marital woes and social faults. A case in California Utah ends in murder as a man clings to constant surveillance, then reflects that jealousy corrupts reasoning and productivity. It cites personal guilt and a biblical metaphor about jealousy as grave.
The Eisenhower administration released seven new security firing rules aimed at fair impartial treatment of federal workers. Atty Gen Brownell helped draft them to standardize procedures across agencies and reduce vague charges. The Ladejinsky case prompted calls for better agency coordination after conflicting evaluations and removals.
DES MOINES AP Indiana Iowa lawmakers return after a 10-day spring recess with the 1955 session half over and debates on funding, taxes, school aid, highways, safety laws, liquor by the drink, and union shops. Gov. Hoegh seeks about 146 million yearly for two years plus 31 million more in revenue. a state property tax remains a possibility. Senate has passed a 3 percent sales tax proposal, subcommittees study expanding taxes, while governor Senate appointments trigger confirmations and rejections.
Anchorage Times reports 181 moose killed by trains this season as deep snow spurs moose onto railroad tracks between Anchorage and Fairbanks. The animals fear deep snow, seek cleared lanes along the right of way, disrupting schedules and drawing railroad criticism. No effective removal method exists.
A lighthearted line features a jubilant phrase That'e the spirit as a medium cheers at the table. The whimsical moment captures a playful exchange amid a social gathering reported in this brief.
The forecast calls for continued cold in the Bluffs area after a near zero night Saturday. Cold air from the Dakotas blanketed Iowa Saturday with mid day readings 15 to 20 degrees below Friday. Despite sunshine, clearing skies kept daytime temperatures steady while some localities showed slow falls.
Washington reports that Secretary of State Dulles and Admiral Carney are returning from Asia to brief President Eisenhower. They toured Bangkok Bangkok Jakarta Taipei and met Chiang Kai-shek while noting possible continued Chinese Nationalist Island operations and accelerated shipments.
The state sales tax bill could become a nightmare for grocers if enacted. A story and photo appear on page 1-B. Also noted are AVAC officer Dudley Bobbitt climbing a ladder to reach a jetty scene and memories of early 4-H club forebears highlighted as National 4-H Club week opens.
Washington Rep Cannon withdraws opposition to fifth supercarrier and will back Eisenhower budget. He seeks unity to deter enemies and show allies that the U S is fully weaponized while reserving doubts about carrier vulnerability to atomic attack. The Navy seeks 197 million for the Forrestal-class ship and other 1956 shipbuilding includes 34 new warships and 28 modernization items with three atomic submarines.
Billy Harrison an 18 year old steeplejack survived a 73 foot fall from a factory chimney when falling stonework broke his scaffolding and sent him into a water tank. The tank drained as the stone continued and fractured a six inch gas main filling the tank with gas before firemen rescued him. He survived with shock and minor cuts in hospital.
A slab of masonry fell on 190 children entering a cinema in King’s Norton England on Saturday. Six were injured two seriously and rushed to hospital.
Five youths, four Raymond children and 11 year old Jean Kleffman, a babysitter, died in a Portsmouth basement fire on Saturday. Jean led the boys to safety before returning for the baby. all perished as flames trapped the back room. Fire officials cited a likely cause linked to wiring near the fuse box and the blaze raged about an hour before crews removed the bodies.
Consulting engineers from Town State College say soil conditions cause differential settlement in several district buildings. They urge monitoring and underpinning of the south wall at McMillen and recommend soil borings for future projects, tying hardships to a March 14 bond vote and city paving needs.
Fragmented text requests legislation to ban strychnine sales. Mentions detective, city, and prescription context in unclear phrasing. No clear date or named organizations present.
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