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Man Defeats River in Flood Threat of 1952
Cots Fill Gymnasium...at Abraham Lincoln High School, the main evacuation center set up by the Red Cross. More than 250 evacuees took refuge in this center as the appalling river threatened their homes. Other Red Cross shelters cared for a total of…
Man Defeats River In Flood Threat Of 1952
The Ordeal Ends . . . on a glorious note of triumph, and thousands of displaced families return to their undamaged homes. This mother and son find a personal message of greeting awaiting their return.
Man Defeats River In Flood Threat Of 1952
Watching River Water . . . spew from a conduit box near the Narrows Pumping Station is electrician Dave Ives. River level was above conduit box, forcing water through the conduit from the intake station.
Man Defeats River In Flood Threat Of 1952
Mighty Defender . . . mans the ramparts on the levee. This giant diesel-powered earth mover was one of 10 on the job. Each was capable of hauling 30 cubic yards of dirt per load to form emergency levees.
Man Defeats River In Flood Threat Of 1952
1952 Bluffs Flood Is Just A Memory For Past Mayor
History Revisited: From out of the past come these scenes of the epic struggle that saved Council Bluffs from the rampaging Missour River 10 years ago this spring. Typical of those stirring times was this bit of drama on the levee near Playland Park.…
Man convicted in stab death of Shen woman
James Walter Bettis
Mammoth Cooling Facility
A giant sales cooler that will keep meat items at a minus 40 degree temperature is near the finishing stages at Beefland. With thousands of overhead rails to move the meat in and out of the cooler, the facility has a capacity for nearly a million…
Mamie's Letter Brings Joy To Aged C.B. Lady
Beaming Happily...Mrs. Bertha Ward reads a personal birthday greeting from Mamie Doud Eisenhower.
Malvern Festival Renews Spirit
An Antique Hearse . . . which will appear in the Malvern Heritage Days parade is checked by Karl Hertz of the Mansfield-Hertz Funeral Home in Malvern. Hertz said the solid mahogany vehicle hasn't been out of the warehouse since the Malvern Centennial…
Malvern Boy Sighting Easter From New Angle
Despite Broken Leg...and obvious discomfort David W. Hansen manages a smile.
Malvern boy sighting Easter from new angle
Despite broken leg...and obvious discomfort David W. Hansen manages a smile.
Malmore Acres
Aerial photograph of Malmore Acres on S.O. Road near S. O. Bridge
Mall wants control over walking areas
New owners of Centre Point mall want to take over ownership of public walkways in the mall from the city in an effort to curb rowdyism and enhance mall security.
Mall parking garage
Mall parking garage. SW corner of north 2nd St. along Kanesville.
Making C.B. Schools Better Is 1973 Goal
Dr. Leonard Gregory