Beef prices and cattle market face law limits still
Five weeks after price rollback, major packers say they cannot buy cattle without breaking the cattle law. Cattle are being shipped and sold at higher prices as markets, including Chicago’s twelve major markets, show varied results. Traders cite uncertainty, but optimism grows for summer shipments as feeders wait and see.
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Cago
Chicago
Hatch
Swift and Company
Bids Open July on 200 Miles of Texas Highways
Texas Highway department schedules bid opening July 17 18 for 200 miles of roads including 35 miles on primary highways State Highway Engineer De Witt Greer notes funds under the 1952 federal aid allotment are nearly exhausted with new federal funds not arriving until November Farm market roads account for 315 miles and state financed projects total 50 miles Low bids are expected to total about 750000 The sole Harris County project covers concrete pavement on US 75 from 62 miles south of Houston to Galveston County
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Special Election Set To Name Congressman
Texas will hold a special election on September 2 to fill the U S congressional seat vacated by Ed Gossett of Wichita Falls. Gossett resigned July 31 to become general counsel for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Dallas. Four candidates announced: Judge Frank Wichita Falls Walter Wichita Falls attorney to Sen Lyndon Johnson Wayne Wagoner of Stoneburg and Doug Croft of Denton.
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Hi Hey
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Walter Wichita Falls
Lyndon Johnson
Wayne Wazgonsener
Stonebars
Doug Croi
Denton
Ford’s Theatre Described as Shabby National Shrine Proposal
Harman W. Nichols surveys Ford's Theatre once linked to Lincoln's assassination, noting deterioration, dust, and minimal display. Senator Milton Young backs a 1346 bill to restore the site as a true shrine with original stage, curtain, and props reproduced, recalling Booth’s fatal night and Lincoln’s death across the street. In a separate note, Detroit reports Old MacDonald’s cat farm ties to a divorce case as Mrs. Venetta MacDonald obtains an uncontested divorce from Harry MacDonald for preferring cats.
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North Dakota
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Lone Wolf Ends 20 Years Service In Texas Rangers
Veteran lawman M T Gonzaullas known as Lone Wolf retires August 1 after more than two decades with the Texas Rangers He becomes a technical advisor on law enforcement for Western Movies Radio and Television The Trinidad born officer served since 1926 with a long career including raids on gambling dens and pursuit of gamblers such as Mickey Cohen in Texas formations and later led Crime Lab at DPS before heading Ranger Company B in Dallas.
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Mexico Bans Beef Exports Amid Shortages
President Miguel Aleman halted export of canned meat and beef products to curb a severe shortage blamed on drought and heavy outbound sales. Domestic supply pressures rise as prices surge and city shops close, with northern packers calling the move ruinous while fearing delayed domestic availability.
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Miguel Aleman
Mexico
Aleman
United States
Boat Named Tagalong Owned by Christie and Sleppey
John Christie and Bob Sleppey owned a boat named Tagalong. The remark about naming roses by any name does not apply to boats, highlighting their vessel's identity.
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