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Newspaper

Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1939

Page

10

Ultra violet rays studied for cell life at Stanford

Stanford scientist Dr. Arthur C. Giese reports three year study showing cell nuclei more sensitive to ultraviolet light than cytoplasm. If nucleus can be blocked without harming cytoplasm, biotech progress may follow. small dosages might selectively affect cell parts, offering new biological insights.

Palo Alto Calif Stanford University Arthur C. Giese Stanford Dr. Giese

Terms Fixed by Jap Commander Spark Global Tension

Reports from France note muttered sabotage over the Phenix sinking and Romanian King Carol assassination plot leads to a crackdown on fascists. In Tientsin Admiral Yarnell arrives as British Japanese blockade tightens, with food shortages and diplomatic standoff in the concesssions.

France Phenix Indo-China Carol of Romania Bucharest Iron Guard Balkan Yarnell Tientsin Harry E. Yarnell United States Asiatic Fleet United States Embassy Marine Guard Peiping Chinwangtao Augusta Domei China G. A. Smith Ior

Kidnappers Near Monroe Indicted in Embezzlement Case

United States District Attorney Jim C. Smith said FBI agents report Mrs. Annie M. Ward Ganguet former bank president and cashier embezzled about 40000 from the Bank of Cuba which closed last November. She pleaded not guilty at arraignment surrounded by Roy Rogers and Lula Brisdale Harkins also named in the indictment.

Annie M. Ward-Ganguet Bank of Cuba Roy Rogers Leeds First National Bank of Birmingham Lula Brisdale Harkins First National Bank Tuscumbia United States Jim C. Smith

Naquin's Mother Highly Honored in Portsmouth Visit

The text notes Naquin's mother, honored at a ceremony, cannot attend. she plans to travel to New Hampshire to visit Naquin. Her photograph sits beneath a framed U S flag, as the assistant secretary of war was scheduled to deliver an address before the Louisiana American Legion convention.

Portsmouth New Hampshire

Friday Bridge Club Hostess in Sicily Island

Mrs A S Krause welcomed friends for a Friday bridge session where Mrs C E Enright won high score, Mrs T L Enright took second, and Bruce Edmonds earned consolation. A confectionery course followed for the group including H D Peniston and others.

A. S. Krause C. E. Enright T. L. Enright Bruce Edmonds H. D. Peniston E. W. Cluium, Jr W. L. Vaught Willy Woodward

Dust Bowl Wheat Harvest Reaches Richer Than Drought Years

Reports from Oklahoma Texas Kansas Colorado and New Mexico indicate a stronger wheat harvest this year with Cimarron County Oklahoma estimating 816000 bushels from 102000 acres. Texas Panhandle foresees 15000000 to 25000000 bushels as drought relief returns under government programs.

Boise City Okla Oklahoma Texas Kansas Colorado New Mexico Cimarron County Oklahoma Panhandle W. E. Baker Carl G. Etling Etling Texas Panhandle J. E. Davis Amarillo

Phenix Submarine Disaster Reported in Indo China Waters

Reports say contact with the submarine Phenix was lost during submergence and a disaster is feared. Governor General Jules Brevie left Saigon for Cam Ranh Bay with aides, while a commission investigates the unknown cause. Skeptical press and mutterings of sabotage noted as families grieve. Le Havre honors the fleet with flags half mast at the opening of week festivities.

Jules Brevie Saigon Cam-Ranh Bay L’humanite Phenix O. M. Bouchacourt le Havre

Mother Admits She Killed Infant in Creed Creek Murder

Mrs Fink and her daughter Hyter faced a deadly act after an overnight date. Hyter claims the infant was taken from a carriage, driven to a bridge near Clyde, and thrown into Green creek where authorities found the body later. Medical tests showed smothering before drowning.

Baker Brother Clyde Hyter Green Creek Baby Halden Buster

Senate advances tax relief bill amid boundary debate

The House passed a $1.735 billion relief bill after a long session. Senate leaders planned rapid action with talks to move the measure to the floor by week’s end. Economy-minded lawmakers sought to block any WPA cut while nudging public works allocations higher.

Washington Senate House Senate Appropriations Adams Colorado Barkley Kentucky Harrington PWA Roosevelt Mead New York National Youth Administration House Appropriations Committee

Louisiana Leaders Rally for WPA PWA Support in Congress

Lawmakers in Louisiana push for continued New Deal programs as Governor Leche and other figures pressure Congress. A Mills speech urges expanding PWA funding by 275 million dollars atop 125 million, arguing it would keep faith with the people and sustain projects awaiting allotments. A quoted Yale-like note warns of the risks if NYA is curtailed. Returns mention Huey Long’s share the wealth phrase and support for WPA NYA PWA and Farm Security. Toaster cleaning tip follows.

Mills WPA NYA PWA Farm Security Administration House

World Market News Opens Higher on Broad Gains

New York June 17 stocks rise with leaders rallying and bonds improving. Utilities bought as markets stay firm with steady foreign exchange and cotton higher. Chicago wheat declines on good weather while corn cash demand remains steady for cattle hogs.

New York Wall Street Chicago

Cotton futures end higher on favorable weather

Markets in New Orleans closed with steady to higher prices as favorable growing weather supported activity. July to May contracts posted gains with July and October up several points, while New York trading saw a modest rise as near months were favored by buyers. Spot and average prices edged higher across southern markets.

Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady in New Orleans Trade

In New Orleans on June 17 a steady close for cottonseed oil markets showed breachable summer yellow at 645 nominal and prime crude from 5.37 1 2 to 5.50 nominal. July at 6.6b, Sept 6.24b, Oct 6.29b, Dec 6.56b, Jan 6.4lb, with bids noted. In New York on the same day breachable cottonseed futures slipped 1 to 2 lower with 16 contracts traded. July 6.54b, Oct 6.75b, Jan 6.90b.

New Orleans New York

Liverpool Cotton Prices Rise in Spot Market Update

Liverpool reports no receipts and firm demand in the spot market. American cotton quotations show grades from strict good midling to good ordinary, with futures closing 2 to 5 points higher and listed futures for July to May.

Liverpool

Campaign of Americanism Urges Junior Auxiliary Contest

The convention heard leaders including Commander Vincent Chido and state officers discuss a campaign of Americanism for junior auxiliary members. Louis A. Johnson spoke after landing at Natchitoches due to Alexandria’s lack of an airport. A new Camp Beauregard airport project valued at 550000 was announced. Resolutions urged veterans care, civil service preferences, and state funding for military burial honors. The Baton Rouge bugle unit won the drum and bugle corps contest.

Vincent Chido Texas Department Howard T. Bond Houma Roland Cocreham New Orleans Raymond H. Fleming Louisiana Camp Beauregard Fleming Barksdale Shreveport Shushan Johnson Congress State Civil Service Commission Baton Rouge

Gold Nugget Found by Highway Engineer in Albertson

Kenneth Sanders, highway engineer, dug a test hole in Albertson Montana and pulled out a gold nugget. Tests showed traces of gold in all gravel from the hole sparking a minor rush. Cherra Punji in Assam records the world’s wettest mean annual rainfall at 610 inches.

Alberton Mont Kenneth Sanders Cherra Punji Assam

Nine New Louisiana Wells Produce 3157 Barrels Daily

The Louisiana department of conservation announced completion of nine new wells with a total initial daily production of 3157.10 barrels. Twenty permits for drilling were issued between June 9 and June 15, with most completions in south Louisiana. Weeks end June 10 saw 194197 barrels produced in south Louisiana and 73589 in north Louisiana.

New Orleans Louisiana Department of Conservation South Louisiana Bancroft Field Beauregard Parish Republic Production Company G. F. Hennigan Creole Field Cameron Parish Superior Oil Company Pure Oil Company Gulf of Mexico-State Dog Lake Terrebonne Parish the Texas Company Louisiana Land Exploration Company Eola Field Avoyelles Parish Amerada Petroleum Corporation Edgerly Hackberry Field Baton Rouge Parish George H Echels University Field J. T Williams Weir William Helis Same Jefferson Parish Texas LaFitte Plaquemines Parish Freeport Lake Washington Station J. C. Gormier Weil St. Mary Parish Fifteen Oil Company Charenton Bayou Grue Texas Company State-Dog Lake Lake Pelto Same Company Caillou Island State-Caillou Island Caddo Parish Burton and Harlan National Oil Corporation Red Iron Drilling Company Tippet

Market Summary for Hogs Cattle and Sheep in Chicago

Salable hogs 19, steady. receipts light. Cattle and calves offered 200, yearlings and stock steers higher. cows and bulls up. Sheep 500 head, lamb prices firm to higher. best natives around 10.10 to 10.25 for prime lambs. California spring lambs 8.75 to 9.60. lightweight ewe prices 2.0.

Chicago USDA Idaho California

Butter And Eggs Prices In Chicago Market Report

Butter figures show 372 064 pounds traded with creamery at 93 score 24 1 4 cents and other grades around 92 to 89. Eggs totaled 26 394 cases with steady values for storage packed firsts at 16 1 4 cents and extras at 16 1 2 cents.

Chicago

Market drift with gains and cautious trading across sectors

A steady domestic news backdrop tempered by ongoing Far Eastern tensions guided a cautious Wall Street session. Trading volume around 200,000 shares reflected a tepid day as industrials and rails led modest advances while utilities held steady amid hopes for tax reform and a currency plan in Washington. Wheat and corn markets in Chicago showed little movement with small shifts in July and September prices as traders awaited further developments.

New York House Congress Senate Cosden Petroleum Electric Bond Niagara Hudson Power Lockheed Chicago

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