Texas Democrats face fourth term split as electors clash
Texas Democrats confront a court likely battle over whether 23 pro Roosevelt electors named by a breakaway convention appear on the July primary ballot. State committee chair George Butler cites legal hurdles while Roosevelt supporters plan to seek court action to force ballot printing. Separately J E McDonald proposes Bricker Byrd national coalition ticket to unite southern Democrats against New Dealers.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
State Executive Committee
George Butler
State Committee
Roosevelt
National Party
Executive Committee
J. E. McDonald
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Harry F. Byrd
McDonald
Bricker
Byrd
South Carolina
Louisiana
Georgia
Mississippi
Frontline Shifts Mark Six-Year War Peak Across Pacific
Allied advances press through Palau and Mariana targets as MacArthur and Nimitz push toward the Philippines. Chinese forces seize Lungling as Myitkyina tightens, while roads linking Burma and China open a new supply route. A tropical cyclone threatens the region as weather adds to wartime strain.
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China
Pacific
Dutch New Guinea
Palau
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
Chester Nimitz
Guam
Mariana Chain of Islands
Carolines
Marianas
Philippine Islands
Aljed
Myitkyina
Burma
Burma-China
Joseph Stwell
Lungling
Wu; Burma
Cotton futures rise to season highs on War Board push
New Orleans and New York cotton markets climbed with July contracts around 21.45 at New Orleans and July near 21.29 in New York as buying supported by War Production Board textile output plans and crop loan rate prospects. Spot cotton in New Orleans closed 50 cents higher with good middling at 21.70.
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New Orleans
War Production Board
New York
Wheat and livestock markets show weak undertone in Chicago trade
Chicago June 12 reports weak demand and hedging pressure pulling wheat futures down 3 to 8 cents. July wheat at 1.56 3/4 to 1/2 lower. Cattle and hogs mixed with limited demand. top hog price around 13.75 for 180-270 lb and cattle near 17.50 for 1400 lb weights, with steady or softer bids on various classes.
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Chicago
New York Stocks Rise to New High Amid Busy Year
In New York on June 12 select stocks led by motor and manufacturing issues climbing to new highs as civilian production resumes. Autos appeared in large blocks, trading stayed brisk with transfers near two million. Cotton futures rose 25 to 50 cents per bale while Chicago wheat eased 3 to 8 cents.
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New York
Chicago
Special Notices and Bidding Details From Louisiana 1944
Public notices announce debts not tied to wife of Tom Meeks in Monroe and bids from Louisiana State Department of Finance. Sealed bids for petroleum products hospital supplies drugs and X ray factory items are due June 14 to June 20 1944 with transportation charges prepaid to multiple state hospitals. Bids opened publicly in Capitol Annex rooms. the department may reject any bid and waive informalities. Also listed are wrestling and roller skating event details and a private detective agency.
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State of Louisiana
Department of Finance
Division of
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Department of Public Safety
New Orleans
Lake Charles
Alexandria
Monroe
Shreveport
Leesville
Capitol Annex
Capit Annex
Huey P. Long
Central
Louisiana State Hospital
Pineville
Florida Parishes Charity Hospital
Independence
E. A. Conway Memorial Hospital
Depar
Potatoes Market Summary From Chicago June Shipment Totals
Potatoes arrivals 238 on track with total US shipments Saturday 61 and Sunday 36. California stock said liberal with lower prices. Market reportedly strong for Southern deliveries and stock. California long whites U S No 2 240 340 Louisiana Bliss and Mississippi Bliss quoted 3.70 for U S No 1.
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Chicago
California
Southern
U. S
Butter And Eggs Market Report Chicago June 12 1947
Butter prices and receipts show 1 267 711 for firm creamery products with grades AA A and B ranging 93 92 90 points and varied weights. Centralized carrots and errors in receipts noted with U S standards and rent receipts listed. dirties and checks recorded.
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Chicago
U.S
Admiral 17 Enlists as Apprentice Seaman
A seventeen year old, nicknamed Admiral, joins the Navy as an Apprentice Seaman. The article mentions family background and the enlistment process, noting guardianship and ship deployment plans. It references a Dakota area context and local reactions to his decision.
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Albuquerque
Teng Beach
Britons Seek Escape From War In Poetry
Imprecise text notes Britons turning to poetry as relief from war. Mentions poets Brooke Tennyson Shelly Keats and moderns with Indian poetry also valued. Also references USDA estimate about 690,009 acres used for rice production this year.
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London
Fia
Maeci
Sey Bey
Hupert Brooke
Brooke
Tennyson
Shelies
Keats Breeting
United States Department of Agriculture
Markets at a Glance New York and Chicago
Stocks firm and motors in demand with peace shares. Bonds steady rails rally. Cotton higher with mill buying. Chicago wheat weak with lagging interest and rye weak due to demand. Hogs slow but steady with top at 13.75 and volume over 15,000. Cattle show strong to high grade steers, slightly higher, top 17.50.
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New York
Chicago
Seabees Build Dust Sprinkler for Marines in Marshalls
In the Marshall Islands Seabees devised a road sprinkler cart to dampen coral dust on a hot isle. A barge pontoon filled with seawater was mounted on a truck to ease stifling conditions for marines amid heavy bombardment as vehicles worsened the dust problem.
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Marshall Islands
Isle
How Leathernecks Keep Selves Clean
Marines on Kwajalein Atoll describe two wash methods in the tropics. They hoist garments on rocks and let surf wash dirt away, or use washing machines powered by a windmill for rocking laundry. In a hurry, they wade in and swing clothes through water to scrub out dirt. Gold and scarlet are the Marine Corps colors.
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Kwajalein Atoll
Marshall Islands
Tropics
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Cheniere Inn
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Ivision of Purchases
Glenn R. Rumbaugh
Tate Purchasing Office
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Dusty Marines
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