River Worker Drowns Near Ipalco Site
Two river workers at the Iowa Power and Light Ipalco plant site on the Missouri River near Mosquito Creek outlet south of Lake Manawa were involved when their tugboat capsized while clearing debris from a mooring cable. Lenton Davis of Decatur Nebraska, 36, died. James Brewer, 21, also of Decatur, was missing. Both men worked for Central Engineering, dredge fill for Long Construction. Rescue efforts and official reports described the capsizing amid wind and current as the crew attempted to pull the tug away from the cable. one life jacket was recovered, and bodies were transported to Bellevue and Omaha as authorities investigated.
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Iowa Power and Light Company
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Lenton Davis
Decatur
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Bellevue
James Brewer
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Omaha
Central Engineering Company
Kansas City
Long Construction Company
Spaho
Glen Albrecht
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Albrecht
Pottawattamie County
Council Bluffs
Can't Advertise Free Books as Club Dividends
The Book of the Month club was ruled by the FTC not to advertise as free the books it sends to members as dividends. The decision, 3 to 1, targets club practices and could affect similar programs. The club plans to appeal, arguing Mason's dissent in a bitter split.
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Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Lowell Mason
Book Club
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Reds Daring Allies to Break Off Armistice Talks
In Munsan Korea on the ninth day of negotions, Reds blasted the Allies and challenged a formal break of armistice talks. Vice Admiral Turner Joy rejected the Red proposal for exchange of 132,000 captured Reds for 12,000 Allied prisoners. General Nam Il rejected the Allied voluntary repatriation plan, saying it would return only 70,000 prisoners to the Reds.
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Half Million Animals At Pearl River Plant Hit By Strike
Picket lines halted production at Lederle laboratories as AFL union strike blocked life saving drugs. Two truckloads of food airlifted to feed horses cows and lab animals. an aerial delivery to support 400 scientists amid mass protests. Plant halted production of sera including penicillin and sulfa drugs.
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Lederle Laboratories
AFL International Chemical Workers Union
Elizabeth Colt Day in Estherville Honors Longtime Teacher
Elizabeth Colt is celebrated in Estherville as she plans to resign after 44 years in local schools fulfilling a 50 year teaching ambition. Gov Beardsley will present a gift from the community while Scholastic children, faculty, parents and businessmen contribute.
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Elizabeth Colt
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Truman to Attend 35th Division Reunion in Missouri
President Truman will attend the 35th Division reunion in Springfield, Missouri, on June 6 with a planned address on June 7. A wartime artillery captain recalled by a student story highlights the era.
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35Th Division
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Springfield
Ashouse
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Flood Victory Parade Draws 10000 In Council Bluffs
Ten thousand spectators watched a vivid Armed Forces Day parade in Council Bluffs. Dignitaries led the procession with Brig Gen D G Shingler and Mayor James Mull, as Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine units showcased bands, floats, and a crash truck from Offutt AFB. The event featured sandbagging, a Red Crows artificial respiration float, and student ROTC units from Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson.
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Thomas” Jefferjson
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May Call Caucus of Avenue B Residents
A brief notice indicates Avenue B residents may call for a caucus. The item appears on page 1 as a community call to organize a local meeting or discussion.
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Deaths Charges Filed in Dempster for Manslaughter
Special to The Nonpareil Logan reports manslaughter charges filed Friday afternoon against Burton D. Moores of Woodbine in a May 3 collision that killed two Council Bluffs residents. A coroner's jury found Moores, 20, responsible for the deadly crash. He had earlier waived to the county grand jury on the drunken driving charge. Also Friday, three beer sale to minors charges were filed against Gerald Brummer, operator of Brummer's cafe.
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D. Joores
Woodbine
Council Bluffs
K. C. Adrea
Harold
Gerald
Brummer
Rain drenches bluffs as weather bureau notes damage
Heavy rain totaling about 1.13 inches drenched bluffs and nearby streets, flooding curbs while sewers struggled to cope. The Southwest Town area saw parched fields, with forecasts predicting more rain and possible thunder later Friday, as temperatures approach 60 on Saturday after a high near 68 Thursday. Winds diminish from Friday’s gusts and skies stay cloudy with cool morning lows around 45 degrees.
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Rebellion disrupts Fulton seniors’ graduation ceremony
In Fulton Missouri seniors disrupted the commencement with boos and catcalls as three disciplined graduates initially prevented from receiving diplomas. After a tense scene, the trio agreed to apologize publicly, and the ceremony restarted with all diplomas awarded.
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Earlie
Top U S Fighter Pilot Col Walker Mahurin Shot Down
Col. Walker N Mahurin, 33, an elite Sabre jet ace credited with downing more than 25 aircraft in two wars, was shot down over Korea on Tuesday during a third bombing mission. He led the 48th Combat Group as part of the Fourth Fighter Wing and had been pioneering Sabre jet operations from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Fragmentary OCR Summary of a Thborsed Military Pay Note
A fragmented OCR item hints at military pay changes including allowances and effective dates. The readable fragments reference boosts, pay, and an official note but lack full context or clear entities. Further readable text is needed to specify the exact program, dates, or responsible organization.
Murray Stands Pat on Demands
Philadelphia report shows Philip Murray signaling willingness to renew labor talks with the steel industry while standing firm on 26 cent an hour pack shop wage, wage stabilization board terms, and reject any deviation from WSB requirements amid a deadlocked steel dispute with the industry balking at proposals.
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Philip Murray
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WSB
Bargaining Sessions for Oil Negotiators Were
Bargaining sessions for oil negotiators were reported with fragmented text. The article contains garbled phrases referencing a right triangle, its sides, and a tangent relation involving radii. The readable content is sparse and lacks clear event details or entities.
Warning From MacArthur in Michigan Talk
General Douglas MacArthur warned in Lansing that political conning threatens America and accused leaders of infiltrating their party to influence the opposition's presidential nominee. Presidential Assistant John R. Steelman eyed a settlement for railroads and three major unions, with no firm plan disclosed and no immediate acceptance expected. The 1936 law powered government seizure amid stalled new contracts over wages and working conditions.
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T!rail
Newsprint price boost tied to exchange value shifts
Canada plans a 10 dollar per ton increase to 126 for newsprint exports but not domestic sales. A federal spokesman cited a stronger Canadian dollar as the reason, arguing higher export prices offset reduced returns in Canadian funds. Exporters warn the policy harms publishers and raises costs for newspapers like the Nonpareil which uses about 1,000 tons yearly.
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New York
United States
O'Kelly Unopposed State Voters Face Labor Tensions
Washington reports on a tense oil strike cooling after 16 days of near stalemate. Government officials warn of a critical aviation fuel shortage as 15 bargaining sessions between unions and oil companies unfold nationwide. O A Knight of a union coalition suggests the strike is called off, with many strikers expected to return soon amid political and economic pressure. In Dublin, Sean O'Kelly contemplates a May 30 election as he seeks a seven year term, while MacArthur urges workers to stand firm in a constitutional battle to defend America.
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Harriman and Kefauver Lead Deimos in Delegate Strength
A Pennsylvania survey shows Harriman and Kefauver ahead in Democratic delegate support with 14 and 8.5 votes respectively while 16 undecided, 19 pledged to the eventual primary. The balance shifts as uncommitted delegates and previous pledges adjust rankings before the convention.
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Keauver
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Amaeiten
Man found dead at bottom of elevator shaft in Laustrup firm
Jacob Rodholm, 80, of 17 Willow Avenue, was found Friday afternoon at the bottom of an elevator shaft at Laustrup Music Company, 343 West Broadway. He was custodian for the firm. Cause of death not immediately determined. His head appeared injured and his watch was smashed and stopped around 12:30.
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