Decision on shrimp duties could shake world market
New Orleans reports the US Commerce Department will rule on whether China and Vietnam and four other nations dumped shrimp into the American market. If dumping is found, duties could raise prices, affecting about 2.3 billion dollars in shrimp trade and reshaping the No 1 U.S. seafood. Industry leaders warn of higher prices while retailers urge caution.
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Louisiana crab industry moves to file antidumping petition
The Louisiana crab industry seeks federal duties on imports from Venezuela and other nations to counter below market prices. Louisiana crabbers, processing plants in several states, and wildlife officials cite imports as the top price hindrance, following similar actions by crawfish and shrimp sectors.
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Rich
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Alabama
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North Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Southern Shrimp Alliance
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Maine
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Navy veterans earn high school diplomas in surprise ceremony
Henry and Walter Farrell, Navy veterans, received high school diplomas decades after service. Their relatives Jef and Carol organized the effort, researching Barbers Hill records and framing tassels with certificates to honor the brothers' sacrifices and preserve local history.
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Walter
Lee College
Jef
Carol Hargrave
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Presley wins Downtown mock council race at Fourth of July event
Real Mayor Mundinger announced Presley as winner at Bicentennial Park. The mock council, all women, includes Sharon Wilkenfeld as mayor pro tem and Tracey Wheeler Martinez among others. Funds were raised by Gloria Bashrum and James Haarmeier, with donors still contributing until 4 p.m. Sunday. Presley plans to make the fundraiser annual.
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James Haarmeier
Calvin Mundinger
Presley
Bicentennial Park
Wilkenfeld
Sharon Wilkenfeld
Chamber of Commerce
Tracey Wheeler- Martinez
Sun
Wanda Garner Cash
Roosters Steakhouse
Freda Cox
Dawg House
Maria Zoes
Real Council
Finley Remembers Aunt Albina and Cousin Ann Marie
Jim Finley writes of a joyful funeral reception for Aunt Louise with family chatter and questions about relatives. After a long day of visiting, he notes the need for rest and mentions his weekly column cadence and his email for reader correspondence.
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Thad
Margie
Aunt Albina
Ann Marie
Baytown Motorist Arrested Over Four Thousand Owed
A Baytown man, 20, was stopped on Daniel Street at South Pruett Street when police learned he owed Baytown over 4000. A driver search revealed twelve unpaid warrants for driving without a license, no updated inspection, no insurance, and failure to appear in court. Police logged 166 calls from Sunday to Monday with multiple incidents.
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Boat motor stolen from Baytown business
A 40 horsepower Johnson jet drive boat motor worth 6000 dollars was reported stolen from H and H Baytown business on Monday. A man reported the loss to authorities, prompting an investigation into the theft.
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