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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1946

Page

7

Veto Reform Fails To Advance At UN Assembly

At Lake Success the UN Assembly and Foreign Ministers clash over pruning the Big Five veto. Britain proposes seven softening ideas but the sub committee delays action. The United States backs limited modification while Cuba argues retention to curb isolationism.

Vwnew York United Nations Assembly Council of Foreign Ministers Britain Assembly Gression China France Russia United States Greece Yugoslavia Ernest Bevin Maurice Couve de Murville V. M. Molotov James F. Byrnes Italy Romania Bulgaria Hungary Finland Lake Success Hartley Shawcross Guillermo Bell U. S

Contempt Trial in Coal Strike Moves Forward

Government calls ten witnesses including Interior Krug to bolster case against UMW leader Lewis over termination notice. Proceedings address Smith Connally Act scope, wage disputes, and government mine operation legality amid ongoing 400,000 miner walkout.

Lewis John F. Sennett Interior Krug Goldsborough Union Hamilton Acheson Iowa R. H. Behnke Fairmont W. Va Briggs M. Rogers de Erdelopen Coal Corporation Sipsey Ala Ralph W. Ciaiola Coal Mines Administration Uniontown Glenn Parker T. Alan Goldsborough Collisson Welly K. Hopkins Hopkins Wage Stabilization Board Smith Connally WSB Southern United Mine Workers Navy N. H. Collisson Benis

Byrd Antarctic Expedition Plans Map Flights and Tests

The expedition will use amphibious planes and helicopters to map vast areas from Little America toward the South Pole and back. Central, eastern and western groups will probe opposite sides of the continent, weather permitting, with 300 scientists aboard, including Dr Paul Siple and Lt Richard Byrd Jr. The mission aims to exploit polar daylight with a spring voyage before winter ice closes in, timing its stay by weather.

Little America South Pole United States George F. Kosco Charles C. Shirley Washington Paul Siple Erie Byrd Mount Olympus Richard E. Byrd, Jr Boston Ross Sea

Cotton markets fall amid hedge selling and coal doubt

Cotton futures in New Orleans and New York decline as long liquidation and hedge selling weigh on prices. Spot cotton in New Orleans closes steady amid decent sales and regional receipts. The market weakens on coal strikes and weak outside markets, with late sessions showing renewed pressure and lower close.

New Orleans Med

Special Notices Sealed bids for hospital and nurses home projects

The State of Louisiana invites sealed proposals for full construction of a storage building at EB A Conway Memorial Hospital in Monroe and a nurses home at E A Monroe. Bid opening December 17 1946 at 10 00 and 10 30 am. documents available from architect H H Land and F W Dodge in Baton Rouge New Orleans. Bond and deposits detailed with refunds on return.

State of H. H. Land Monroe Louisiana Capitol Annex Baton Rouge Department of Institutions State Capitol F. W. Wodge Corporation Richards Building New Orleans General Contractors Louisiana Department of Occupational Standards Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation State of Louisiana Department of Finance State OF Louisiana Department OF Finance Glenn R. Rumbaugh Department of Instituetions Senate Capitol F. W. Dodge Corporation New Oreleans Oy General Contractors

Markets News Summary from New York and Chicago

Markets report heavy selling in New York stocks with leaders depressed. Bonds lower, rails in ample supply. Cotton declines amid liquidation. CCC renews cash grain buying in Chicago. Wheat irregular, corn and oats steady as processing and short covering shape prices. Hogs drop 25 to 50 cents, top 25.25. cattle range steady to 75 cents higher with calves around 37.50.

New York Chicago Commission House CCC

False teeth relief ad promotes ASTEERTH powder

An old advertisement claims ASTEERTH powder keeps dentures secure avoiding embarrassment from slipping or wobbling. It appeals to denture wearers with promises of firmer plates and reduced odor, urging purchase at drug stores.

Power rivals vie as Malenkov leads post Stalin era

Malenkov, 45, named vice chairman of the council of ministers last October after long service in the Communist party's Politburo since 1941. The text notes his mastery of power, likening him to Stalin, and lists allies and roles including Mikoyan, Kaganovich, Beria, Zhdanov, Andreyev, and their positions in the Soviet leadership.

Malenkov Council of Ministers Communist Party Stalin Nikola Lenin Zhdanov Leningrad Beria Russia Andreyev Mikoyan Kaganovich

Rioters Attack Bus Injuring Many in Nanking Demonstration

Eyewitnesses recount a violent protest where a bus was halted and victims were loaded and driven away. Reported anti foreign sentiment appeared limited as some demonstrators shouted Down with Nanking and Chou En-Lai is right during clashes.

Nanking Chou En-Lai

Note Anniversary of Atomic Energy

Four years have passed since scientists at the University of Chicago witnessed the first man made nuclear chain reaction under Stagg Field. On December 2, 1942 the event marked the birth of atomic energy and researchers who helped in the experiments met to discuss four years of progress in nuclear fission.

Chicago Staggfield University of Chicago

Births at St Francis Sanitarium and area homes

Birth announcements list multiple families with newborn girls and a bay (boy) born in late November and early December. Entries include Culpepper at 108 Grayling, Varino at 211 Pine, Thompson at 171 Cypress in West Monroe, Roberts at 2500 DeSiard, and Parks at Sterlington, La.

Fred C. Culpepper Grayling Street George A. Varino Pine Street John Thompson Cypress Street West Monroe Bay H. E. V. Roberts DeSiard Street R. P. Parks Sterlington

Plan to Examine Child Skeleton in Loretta Dean Case

In Louisville on December 2 a medical exam was set for the skeleton of Loretta Dean a three year old from Rockcastle county missing since July 4. Capt George S Blaydes said the skull hole may not prove a gunshot and foul play remains possible though accidental death could be a factor. The skeleton was found on a rural road by hunters Saturday.

Louisville Livingston Loretta Dean Rockcastle County George S. Blaydes State Highway Patrol Mt. Vernon Blaydes

Twins Set To Be Poles Apart In Poles Expedition

New Orleans December 2. John Sprake 23 is an army aerial photographer who flies over the north pole. His twin brother Marvyn, a navy veteran, re-enlisted as a parachute rigger and joins Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd on the south pole expedition.

New Orleans John Marvyn Sprake North Pole Marvyn Richard E. Byrd South Pole

Social Roundup in Lake Providence and Nearby

Visitors travel between Lake Providence Shreveport Monroe and Jackson for family and veterans events. Local clubs host Royal Service at the church and a Methodist social. A rehearsal party for Betty Hill and Arthur Imbrie Guenard features Mr and Mrs Herman Cohn and others with a social evening and refreshments.

Herman Cohn E. B. Henderson Greenville Betty Hill Arthur Imbrie Guenard J. N. Hill, Jr

Grain prices steady after late week drop in Chicago pits

Chicago grain reports show prices stabilizing after the sharp decline last week. Wheat ends mixed with a nervous tone, while corn and oats firm. January wheat around 2.03 and corn near 1.29, oats near 0.80.

Chicago

Potatoes Prices and Shipments Across States

USDA reports arrivals 210 on track 317 total shipments 646 Friday 762 Saturday 22 Sunday. Idaho Russet Burbanks 2.85 to 3.15 per cwt, Colorado Red MeClures 2.50 to 2.90, Minnesota North Dakota Bliss Triumphs 2.40 washed 2.15 unwashed, Nebraska Bliss Triumphs 3.00 all US No 1. Minnesota North Dakota Cobblers commercial 1.85.

Chicago USDA U. S Idaho Colorado Minnesota Minnesota - North Dakota Cobblers

Butter Arid Egg Prices Reported At Chicago Market

Butter receipts over two days total 335,693 pounds with grades AA through 89. Eggs show irregular receipts of 14,893 with various U S standards and extras listed alongside current receipts and dirties.

Chicago U. S

Community Notices and Local Visits Across Lake Providence Area

Curbs Cities Service and several stocks shown with figures accompanied by a list of local residents visiting Lake Providence from Baton Rouge and Angola. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Keating, Rev. Frank Levy, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Rose, and many Guenard family members. Gentle hospital update reports Mr. M. M. Walsworth, pneumonia, Mercy Memorial Hospital.

O. L. Wright L. A. White Keating C. A. Rose Mark H. Brown Frank Levy S. H. Guenard Byron Nordyke Olive Ann Guenard Haynes Harkey, Jr Sidney C. Guenard Charles Wylyn Gilbert Harkey J. G. Crawford Baton Rouge H. P. DuBose Angola Lake Providence M. M. Walsworth Mercy Memorial Hospital

Livestock Prices Report From Chicago Market Notes

Salable hogs 13 000, total 31 500, fairly active with 25 to 50 cent declines across weights and sows. Good and choice 180 to 300 pound hogs 25.00 to 25.25, mostly 25.00, top 25.25. Cattle demand very active. steers and heifers up about 50 cents, choice heifers absent, most steers 24.00 to 30.00, calves 35.00 to 37.50, cows 50 to 75 cents higher, beef cows 12.50 to 15.00, bulls up 25 to 50 cents, vealers steady to weak at 22.00, stock cattle slow, good and choice at 18.00 down.

Chicago USDA

Garden Club Hosts November Meeting in St Joseph

St Joseph Mesdames Lucille Watson P B Watson C T Schell and R H Whitney entertained the Tensas Garden club at the November gathering. Pretty chrysanthemum arrangements decorated the club.

Lucille Watson P. B. Watson C. T. Schell R. H. Whitney Tensas

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The Security Council KRUG War Patterson Secretary of the Navy Forrestal John D. Small Defense Transportation J. Monroe Johnson House Circuit Court of Appeals Norris-La Guardia Senator Ball Ball Eugene Cotton William M. Tuck Virginia Tuck Corporation Commission Kentucky James Robb Indianapolis C. I. O.steelworkers Union Robb Mesa County Joe Allen Vern R. Carnahan Maury Stanton Mrs Ralph Pearson Lamar Severance Allied Chemical & Dye Allied Mills Tee Allied Stores Clalmers Saeee American Can Company American Car & Foundry American & Foreign Power American Locomotive American Metal Company American Power & Ight Arfricen Rad & Fs American Rolling Mills American Smelting & Refining American Sugar Refining Sades American Tel & el American Tobacco American Water Works Anaconda Copper Atchison T & S&s PF Aviation Corporation Baldwin Locomotive Baltimor & Ohio Atte Barnsdall Eens Aot Bendin Aviation Ae Tisante Best & Company Deveeben Cerro de Paseo Ewsae Chesapeake & Ohio Baneee Eester Chrysler Corporation Columbia Gas & Electric & Commercial Solvents Commonwealth & Southern Consolidated Corporation Vases Eas Continental Can Company Eeeernes Continental Motors Continental Oil Delaware Teaee Corn Products Crane Company Curtiss-Wright Corporation Leere & Company Douglas Aircraft Nemours Cab Resevas Stove Easman Kodak Etedas Endicott Johnson Pry Engineers Public Service Whee Firestone Tire & Ruber Bene Peaee General Electric General Foods Oy General Motors Eevee Eters Oe Gillette Bafety Razor International Nickel Can Lorillard Louisville & Nashville Wees Masonite Corporation Mathieson Alkali Veease McClelland Stores Mengel Company Montgomery Ward National Distillers Newport Industries i Asneee New York Central Railroad Northern Pacific Cesesoes Pene Eveeeenece Teeare A Afanena Mintuc Ady J. W. Browning Pine Grove Cemetery Winnsboro Mulhearn Funeral Home Phone Delhi Rayville Mountain Grown Tard St. Francis Sanitarium International Powercycle Association Howard Griffin Machine Works Louisville Ave Troy & Nichols Insurance Ouachita Bank Ernest Hart Collinston Mr Hart S. E. Hart W. F. Trieschmann W. F. Booker O. S. Brown Jackson Jack Stinson Lloyd Albritton Charles Elkin Ruston J. W. McDaniel Charles Carroll Beard Shreveport Elzie Fowler Tallulah Gene Barlow A. P. Surles G. A. Langhofer Verne Hardy Pine Bluff Lawrence Lacey J. P. Brown C. B. Mitchell R. M. Hamberlin T. G. Biggs St. Paul Minn T. G. Biggs, Jr Mary Greer the Baptist S. M. Matula Southern Baptist Jesus Julia Kirksey Isiah Doyle Hill Paul Elledge Lottie V. Davis Elmer Bearden Billy Kirksey Billy Roberts Grace Holman Elledge E. B. Bagbey W. H. Maben D. P. Gibson Gussie Hill Methodist Society of Christian Service J. P. Davis J. W. Mitchell J. W. Patrick Proctor Home Mission Elizabeth Amacker W. F. Bonner John Coltharp J. B. Erwin K. Gore Albert Frost L. W. Myers F. P. Regenold Chicago Grain Electric Bond Humble Oil Niagara Hudson United Gas LaVida Turner Beatrice Turner Bastrop T. J. Slagle Memphis Otha Scott Epps J. W. Gilbert John Charles Gilbert Eula Gilfoil Omega Ard Mary Agnes Dorothy Betty Kay Gilfoil Mississippi St. Louis Seeeee Helena Arkansas City Rise Vicksburg Natchez Seeeee Baton Rouge Sane Ouachita ' Camden Monroe An Ae Te Hers Jonesville Ohio Fittsburgh Cincinnati Cairo Tennessee Chattanooga Cumberland Nashville Arkansas Little Rock Ore Alexandria St. Joseph Woodman Kiper North Sampognaros Pharmacy St Francis Sanitarium
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