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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1955
Page
1
Muscatine residents endured a weekend heat wave with temperatures near 100 degrees expected through Saturday. Power and water use spiked as pumps strained to meet demand while a convent fire in which 90 sisters were rescued highlighted record heat levels and multiple heat fatalities across Iowa.
Davenport Water Co officials expect pressure to return to normal after a weekend effort to curb usage. Manager E J Pierce urged residents to avoid spring lawns and nonessential use until supply stabilizes. Audubon enacted an emergency ban after a main break. Light showers cooled heat across northern Iowa as farmers monitored corn conditions.
Capt Harold Fischer Jr a former Korean War POW and Mrs Mary Jane Peterson widow of Lt Robert Peterson plan to wed Saturday at Maxwell Air Force Base Montgomery Alabama. The marriage will be at 4 p.m. and is the couple's second marriage for each.
Buenos Aires reports the Argentine Confederation of Labor with a six million member base declared ongoing loyalty and support to President Juan D. Peron.
President Eisenhower told Republican lawmakers the GOP can control the national administration forever if it unites behind trusted principles. He cautioned against overexpec tations after Geneva and urged a positive homefront message on highway and school construction, health programs, and strength for peace. He praised Congressional GOP leaders for their work in the 83rd and 84th sessions and emphasized party unity over personal elections.
At Boone Municipal Pool fifteen children and a 17 year old lifeguard were affected by chlorine gas fumes from a leaking used container. Three children aged 12, 8, and 8 were hospitalized in good condition after receiving oxygen and medication. Lifeguard Neal Runyan assisted, and five more children aged 7 to 13 were treated or transported. City officials traced the leak to a valve that would not close. the tank was moved to a ravine to vent. The pool reopened at 6 p.m. after safety measures. no negligence found.
Bulgaria promises to cover part of the damage for the Israeli airliner shot down near the Greek border. The crash killed fifty eight people including twelve Americans. Israeli chargé d affaires Baruch Nir inspected the scene as Sofia offered to take responsibility for its share of the loss.
The forecast expects temperatures tonight through Wednesday to run 5 to 10 degrees above normal with highs mostly 85 to 89 and lows 61 to 65. Cooler conditions arrive early next week as rainfall averages about half an inch in the south to near an inch in the north with scattered showers through Monday.
Soldiers were found identified with their full names spelled out on dog tags rather than initials. The report notes emphasis on clear identification for record accuracy and reunification efforts.
White House briefing outlines a plan to place one or more mini satellites 200 to 300 miles up at about 18 000 mph. The program aims for a 1957 1958 launch window with international cooperation, sharing data on the earth's upper atmosphere and possible radio broadcasts.
United States warned Yugoslav officials that building Soviet MIG fighter planes could jeopardize U S aid to President Tito. James Riddleberger relayed the caution through the Yugoslav Foreign Office while officials declined comment. Rumors of Russian willingness to supply aviation tech circulated amid debate over Western pricing and feasibility.
New York Army deserte r Athans known as Joseph Trainer who ran an auto agency near Jamestown was sentenced by a court martial at Governors Island to 25 years hard labor plus dishonorable discharge and forfeiture of pay. He had prior AWOL convictions and deserted while serving a five year term at Ft Knox. His wife Marjorie testified to his character and five children accompanied her.
The House approved a bill to free natural gas producers from federal controls by a six vote margin on Thursday night. The measure stalled as the chamber prepared to adjourn. Acting Majority Leader Clem ents said it is not on the Senate agenda. With the 84th Congress still alive, the bill remains capable of Senate action in the next session beginning January.
A dramatic fire destroyed the Mount Carmel infirmary in Dubuque killing smoke and heat as nine residents were moved to safety. Eight firemen and a civilian volunteer were overcome. two firemen injured, one with a gashed leg and another with a broken wrist. Damage estimated at 100000 dollars.
A seven member trial board found Pastor Crist guilty on nine counts of deviating from church doctrine in nearby Waukesha County. The final penalty rests with the synod convention on May 16 1956 which could defrock him. he plans a two week Wisconsin vacation after sentencing and may pursue philosophy teaching.
Bedford man 70 drowns after boat overturns while fishing at Wilbur Novinger farm pond. He had been with 81 year old Lester Safley who reported the accident to Sheriff Harry Lucas.
Six U.S. Army atomic units enter Okinawa fueling political strains in Tokyo as the Diet faces strong opposition. Prime Minister Hatoyama’s leadership is challenged while rockets are reported en route to the Far East for the first time.
Melvin Bruckman, 14, of West Bend, father George Bruckman and mother absent, sank while swimming on Spirit Lake east shore. Phillip Fischer Jr., 14, West Bend, reported the boy surfaced briefly after a dive and disappeared again. The body was recovered in 10 feet of water about 12 minutes later. the coroner ruled him dead at 11:20 p.m. after a long rescue effort.
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