Legion Meeting Sets Pearl Harbor Day Observance
The Adkin District Post No. 38 Gary will meet December 9 1949 at 8:00 p.m. at the Employees Country club. Commander M L McCorpin highlights Pearl Harbor Day and a 1950 membership drive targeting over 100 new members. current 940 paid 1950 members and 1336 for 1949. A film War Comes to America will screen detailing World War II events and America’s shift from isolationism to active participation.
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Tazewell Livestock Head Sold At Market
Livestock totals show 375 head with cattle 69 and hogs 91. Vealers 17 sold at 28.50 for 205 lb, lambs 41 at 15.20, sows 10 at 13.00 to 14.25, and slaughter ewes 14 at 5.10 to 8.10.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Constipation Relief
Dr Edwards offers Olive Tablets claimed to relieve constipation gently for both upper and lower bowels. The ad touts vegetable tablets sold in 15¢ 30¢ and 60¢ sizes and promises improved digestion and vitality.
Wheat contracts hit new highs on Chicago board
Chicago grain markets show a late surge in buying pushing all wheat futures to fresh highs on the board. The rest of the market looked spotty with varied grain results across rye corn oats and soybeans on the Chicago track.
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Butter And Eggs Market Report From New York
Butter prices remained steady on two days receipts totaling 549 848. Eggs show mixed wholesale quotes for whites and browns with extra fancy and fancy heavy weights at 43 to 47 for whites and 38 to 45 for browns. Creamery milk prices range by grade from 60 to 66 cents per dozen depending on scoring.
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Supreme Court Upholds Arkansas Labor Law Against CIO Challenge
The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, sustains a state law banning force or violence to keep workers from their jobs, rejecting CIO claims it violates free speech and assembly. Justice Jackson notes the statute does not punish peaceful labor dispute activity and preserves expression. The justices also set February 6 for oil land dispute arguments involving Texas and Louisiana.
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Notre Dame Tops All-America List With Three Players
The 1949 AP All-America team includes three Notre Dame players, the first time a single school has three selections since 1945. Ta leccerwu itch ing appears garbled but references to the Notre Dame achievements and the All-America roster are clear.
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Northfork Fire Evicts Eight Families From Homes
A Sunday morning fire of about six thousand dollars destroyed a large wooden house and three smaller ones in Northfork. Eight colored families forced from their homes were staying with friends and relatives during temporary housing arrangements. Lynchburg Ledger 108.
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