Livestock market trends and April slaughter data
Figures from the Department of Agriculture show April 1945 slaughter under federal inspection up 4 percent for cattle versus April 1944 and 2 percent over April 1943, with calves down 31 percent from last year. Sheep slaughter eased from March but rose 9 percent from April 1944. Market reports note ample cattle supply but lighter overall meat animal availability, with Los Angeles receipts near 9,000 cattle and 186,300 cattle received at 12 markets. Prices ranged with steers mostly 13.75 to 15.50, top around 17.25, cows steady to firm but lower for common types, bulls and calves mixed, and lambs above 14 with broad ranges elsewhere.
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Department of Agriculture
Los Angeles
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Texas Senate Joint Resolution 7 Adds Voting Amendment
Text outlines an amendment to Article VI adding Section 2a to restrict poll tax or poll requirements for veterans and military members voting within specified periods. Provides ballot form, timing for elections, proclamations, and appropriation. The measure seeks to protect voting rights for armed forces members and veterans.
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Navy
United
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Armed Forces
United States
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Suc Forces
Armes Force Reserve
United States Maritime Service
United States Merchant Marine
Vote on Texas war bond and poll tax amendment
Readers see a draft Texas constitutional amendment on voting for armed forces members and veterans. The measure proposes waiving poll tax receipts during war or after, with opposing ballot wording and state publication steps. Also referenced are court bankruptcy notices and a federal bankruptcy meeting in El Paso with deadlines for creditors.
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United States
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corp
Dallas
Texas
Ea Eeeeertore
Otter
Father
SS Daveh
Pan Tex
A. Dirupt
Bankrupt Referee Joseph G. Bennis Clean Up War Bonds Appeal
Joseph G. Bennis, referee in bankruptcy, urges immediate purchase of war bonds. The appeal notes bonds bought today can save many lives and support national effort, framing the purchase as a duty and patriotic act.
Avalanche Restricts New Subscriptions to Local Boys in Service
The Avalanche will not accept new subscriptions outside the local area or to boys in the service until further notice. A 1940 population figure for New Orleans shows 492,282, down from 458,762 in 1930, highlighting urban population changes.
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Avalanche
New Orleans
Distillers Question Weathered War Alcohol Controls
Dialogue shows Jim asking a judge if distillers recover rain used in war alcohol production. The old judge confirms that government permits distillers to purchase equipment necessary, indicating policy guidance on wartime alcohol production and resource use.
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