Propose Two Price System For Selling Farm Produce
Southern commissioners of agriculture favor a two price system for crops. Domestic parity prices would apply to acreage allotment crops while surplus, not supported, would seek a world market level. The plan notes cotton's shrinking world competitiveness as the current program nears expiration. Tom Linder named president of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southern Commissioners of Agriculture Today
United States
Tom Linder
Georgia
Congress
Harry F. Walters
Kentucky
L. Y. Ballentine
North Carolina
Brannan
Malcolm B. Ronald
Mitchell
S. C
Mitchell Daily Republic
Linder
Alabama
Haygood Paterson
W. E. Anderson
Louisiana
Walters
J. Roy Jones
South Carolina
J. E. McDonald
Texas
Nathan Mayo
Florida
Harold Hutton
Oklahoma
War Powers Dying as Agencies Reorganize
The article outlines moving plans for a general services agency to absorb W. A. A. duties and a looming split of W. A. A. if Congress fails to agree. It notes fading war powers, with several controls on tin, fats and oils, and rice extended or dropped, while credit controls may go off the books. It also covers veterans aid programs and agricultural policy debates, including two price plan talks and a Grass Roots bill proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Services Agency
Senate
House
Sawyer
Congress
Uncle Sam
Agriculture Department
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Europe
Adi Rabianena
Children found living alone on island after reported distress
Keith Ricks discovered two badly neglected children on a lonky wooded island. The boy and girl, sunburned and insect bitten, had only sunfish a cookpot of turtle and a burnt duck for food. Sheriff deputies found a tidy one room shack with four daisies in water. The children were to be placed under a matron at the jail for temporary care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
South Pacific
Keith Ricks
Wicks
Peggy
Sgt. Willis
Hawaiian strike leads to wage deadlock and arbitration call
The Hawaiian strike dispute centers on wages within 10 cents of west coast stevedore pay at $1.82 hourly. Union leader Maxwell says talks are irreconcilable and deadlocked while spokesman Louis Goldblatt calls for arbitration. Employers reject arbitration due to third party costs. Strike losses tracked by the Hawaiian Economic Foundation total $13 million. A separate note describes Tonto Natural Bridge near Payson, Arizona, formed from white limestone and red coral rising 185 feet above the bed.
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Maxwell
Louis Goldblatt
Hawaiian Economic Foundation
Tonto
Payson
Ariz
Senate Attack on Fiiss Expected Monday
The piece reports on a Senate attack on Fiiss with three key questions for U S policy toward China after World War II. It discusses blockade legality, recognition of a Communist government, and whether the United States should deem a Canton Nationalist order a blockade affecting ports. It notes U S deliberations with Britain and France and no firm decision yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acheson
United States
China
State Department
Canton
China Coast
Britain
France
Trial reveals loans and motives in Mrs Dickins case
State rests detailing loans to Mrs Dickins executor of her mother’s estate as witnesses describe cash requests and a $600 rental check. Testimony includes statements about concealing loans from her husband and Bank of Leland, with FBI hair analysis supporting the victim’s own strands. Defense contends evidence of clothing would force self incrimination and seeks suppression.
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Wilmot
Bates
Aldridge
Bank of Leland
Alice Scott
Greenville
Dickins
Washington F. B. I
John W. Tyler
Wilkes
Mrs. Dickins
Slavs and Communist Ties Examined by U.S. Panel
A House committee report labels the American Slav Congress subversive and proclaims its aims mostly military. It cites leaders like George Pirinsky and Leo Krzycki, notes strong Slavic worker presence in coal and steel, and links Gebert to Communist networks. The panel urges strict sanctions, deportations, and tighter relief controls while Pirinsky defends the group as American and Roosevelt-era in spirit.
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George Pirinsky
Leo Krzycki
Soviet Union
George Wuchinich
American Slav Congress
Office of Strategic Services
Wuchinich
Slav Congress
Western
Pennsylvania
Congress
Henry A. Wallace
Bronislaw Konstantine Gebert
Communist Party
State Department
Gebert
Gerhart Eisler
Poland
New York
Pirinsky
Blair F. Gunther
Pittsburgh
Gunther
Roosevelt
Thomas E. Dewey
U. S
un-American Activities Committee
Detroit
House Committee
Russia
M Movement
Alexander Gondorov
all-Slav Committee
Moscow
Maxim Livinov
Iron Curtain
United States
Prominent locals cited for civic roles and honor
The piece notes heirlooms and land tied to the Masonic lodge, the renaming of streets after the order, and South College Avenue’s fitting rebranding. It reports W. T. Stephenson of Shreveport becoming Civitan International vice president and Louisiana Texas district governor. It covers praise for West Monroe school funding, a rural minister of the year award for Rev. Jack Cook of Coushatta, and Emory University scholarship support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Civitan Club
W. T
Bill) Stephenson
Shreveport
Civitan International
Washington
D. C
Jaycees
Progressive Farmer
Jack Cook
Coushatta
Emory University
Beran Accused Of Spreading Lies By Czechoslovak Official
Prague June 25. Communist Justice Minister Cepicka accused Archbishop Josef Beran of spreading lying reports about the government and claimed the Vatican aims to use the church as resistance against socialism. He compared the church stance to prelude to Mindszenty’s fate, denouncing Beran as reactionary while urging loyalty to the state and Catholic faith coexisting with democracy.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Alexei Cepicka
Josef Beran
Vatican
Hungary
Beran
Antonin Zapotocky
Msgr. Berman
Union of Fighters For Freedom
Dachau
Cepicka
Budapest
Mindszenty
Powerul District Action Committees
National Front
State Board
Kiwanis Delegates Enjoy Atlantic City Convention
Don Weil president of Kiwanis in Monroe writes to Jess Ramblin to say delegates from town and country religious workers at the university are enjoying life at the Atlantic City annual convention from July 5 to 22 with all expenses paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Weil
Kiwanis
Monroe
Jess Ramblin
Atlantic City
Income boost proposed for Mississippi cities
State Representative David Gross of Laurel told the Mississippi Municipal Association that proposed measures could raise city income by about 3 million dollars per biennium. The plan centers on amusements and privilege tax revisions, recodification of municipal laws, and a fire premium tax for fire departments. The association also urged study of municipal statutes and uniform terms of office, with stopgap funds to cover fixed services without extra ad valorem taxes until a permanent plan is set.
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Biloxi
Miss
David Gross
Laurel
Mississippi Municipal Association Today
Mississippi
Gross
Legislative Study Committee
J. Bell
Hernando
George Lemon Sugg
Jackson
Association
Millionaire Casanova Follows Odd Romance Scheme
A man nicknamed Engel proclaims women are his career and claims a “woman mania” illness as he explains his scheme to win money from women. He buys fruit with a two dollar bill, praises roses and politeness, and cites poetry as part of his appeal while awaiting authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
Death of Henry Newton Barnes at 54
Henry Newton Barnes, 54, of Steve lington, died in a local hospital early yesterday. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 PM in Hall Funeral Home chapel with Rev. E. L. Tanner officiating. Interment in Hasley Cemetery. He is survived by four daughters Ruby and Alfie in California, Lula Aulds of Sterlington, Aud rey Barnes of Napoleonville. two sons William W. Barnes in Okinawa with the US Army and Joe Barnes of Napoleonville. three brothers L. T. Barnes J. B. Barnes W. M. Barnes of Monroe. four sisters Melvie A. Lee Mary L. Block Cassel D. Harris of West Monroe and Jenny Garland of Sterlington. five grandchildren and an uncle David Le Roach of Monroe.
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Henry Newton Barnes
Stevelington
Chapel of Hall Funeral Home
E. L. Tanner
Hasley Cemetery
Ruby
Alfie
California
Lula Aulds
Sterlington
Audrey Barnes
Napoleonville
William W. Barnes
United
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