Forest service says Christmas tree supply remains ample
The forest service reports a likely ample Christmas tree supply with prices possibly lower than last year. It notes last season sold just over a half million trees, mainly from national forests, with Douglas fir remaining the most popular type and premium species fetching higher prices.
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Forest Service
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Pike Forest
Colorado
Oregon
California
Idaho
Montana
East
Canada
Great Lakes
United States
Ira J. Mason
F. D. Roosevelt
New York State
Michigan
Mason
Typewriter sought in Chambers case ties to Hiss links
The House committee hunts a missing typewriter tied to Whitaker Chambers claims he was a 1930s Communist courier. Investigators seek ownership details from a decade ago while reports tie sheets to a relative of Alger Hiss. Tensions rise between the panel and the administration over the inquiry.
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Mundt
Whitaker Chambers
Robert E. Stripling
House Group
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Philadelphia
Bulletin
Alger Hiss
Hiss
State Department
Chambers
Nixon
California
Justice Department
Pumpkin Papers Set for Federal Grand Jury
The pumpkin papers will be presented to a federal grand jury today in New York as part of a government inquiry. The move signals the pursuit of key documentary evidence in the case.
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New York
U N Debates Human Rights Treaties and Balkan Aids
The assembly advanced plans including a Palestine conciliation commission with the U S France and Turkey. It proposed a world declaration of human rights and a treaty outlawing genocide. It condemned Yugoslavia Albania and Bulgaria for aiding Greek guerrillas and reconstituted the Balkans committee. Delegates prepared for year end departures in Paris with holidays ahead.
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Palestine Conciliation Commission
U. S
France
Turkey
U. N
Yugoslavia
Albania
Bulgaria
U. N. Special Committee
Balkans
Republic of
Orea
U. N. Korean Commission
Korean Commission
U. N. Atomic Energy Commission
U.N
Junior Red Cross elects officers
The Junior Red Cross council elects its annual officers. For this year the slate includes Chairman Martha Upshaw Guachita Parish High School. vice chair Pat Jenevein St. Matthew's. secretaries Georgia and Beverly Vollman Neville. reporter Jeanette Daigie St. Paschal's. treasurer Melton Hall Ouachita Parish Grammar. publicity chairman Joe Maggio St. Matthew's. The council meets the first Saturday monthly at Red Cross headquarters with school representatives joining to plan activities.
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Red Cross Council
Martha Upshaw
Guachita Parish High School
Pat Jenevein
St. Matthew's
Georgia
Beverly Vollman
Neville
Jeanette Daigie
St. Paschal's
Melton Hall
Ouachita Parish Grammar
Joe Maggio
St. Matthew’s
Red Cross
Wisner Couple Hurt In Mishap
A Wisner couple were injured when their truck rolled on Highway 80 west of West Monroe shortly after 5 30 am Monday. Mr and Mrs C G Webb were taken by Mulhearn ambulance to St Francis Sanitarium where Mrs Webb suffered a compound fracture to her left leg and lacerations while Mr Webb had a fractured arm and lacerations. State police said the cause of the accident was undetermined as of late Monday.
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Wisner
West Monroe
C. G. Webb
Mulhearn
St. Francis Sanitarium
Webb
East German republic talks loom as western plans advance
The article reports that the Soviet zone may form an east German republic by next April with Russia ready to sign a peace treaty and withdraw troops, while Britain and the United States push for a western Germany government by May. General Clay notes doubts about a unified Germany and prepares to meet in Frankfurt to resolve occupation statute issues with Britain and France.
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Telegraf
Socialist Unity Party
Russia
Britain
United States
Germany
Western
West
Lucius D. Clay
Clay
East German
Judge Brogna and the Union Conspiracy in Massachusetts
The passage accuses Judge Vincent Brogna of aligning with a powerful New Deal era union leadership in Massachusetts. It claims the union’s 21 year lack of conventions and exclusive control by a few bosses denied workers due process, forcing appeals through a biased internal system before any public court review.
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New Deal
Massachusetts
Hodcarriers
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Moreschi
V. de Falco
Achilles Persian
Morechi
Heavy fog shrouds New Orleans halt to air and sea traffic
A thick fog blanketed New Orleans from 8 p.m. causing halted flights at Moisant International Airport and slowed buses ships and ferries. Police reported no accidents as visibility dropped to a quarter mile while observers expected lifting by midmorning. Fog stretched from Houston to Charlotte and disrupted regional schedules.
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Moisant International Airport
Houston
Tex
Charlotte
N. C
Gift Plea to Good Fellows Fund From Hicks Family
A letter from Mrs. John G. Hicks of Olla asks Santa and Good Fellows to bring gifts for her children. She notes their father’s limited money and a welfare check, urges donations, and includes a $2 contribution, hoping to help make a child's Christmas brighter.
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Santa Claus
Good Fellows
Tennessee electors face split vote as Thurmond pledge questioned
In Tennessee 12 electoral votes face potential switch with two electors on both Truman and Thurmond ballots. Malcolm Hill plans to vote Truman despite pledges. Preston Parks withheld stance after election. Electors meet today to cast six certificates under 1928 law for presidential transition. Truman attends a dinner ahead of inauguration.
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Truman
Thurmond
Malcolm Hill
Preston Parks
U. S. Senate
U. S
Electoral College
Willamette River Flood Threatest Knocks Rural Roads
Oregon flood warnings says Willamette and McKenzie rivers rise to flood stage 3 to 4 feet higher in mid Willamette valley cities. Evacuations exceed 1,000 in Glenwood as rural roads risk isolation. Portland’s crest near 18 feet, three feet below flood stage.
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Willamette
Oregon
California
Willamette Valley
Eugene
Glenwood
Portland
Columbia
Cottage Grove
King George's Physicians Say He Is Better
London December 13 King George V's doctors report substantial progress in his leg illness and advise no public duties before next summer. The bulletin notes improved circulation in both legs especially the right, but provides no details on the ailment. Laurel Oilers Top Birmingham Steelers 89-86 in final three minutes.
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London
George
Laurel
Miss
Laurel Oilers
Birmingham Steelers
Birmingham
Russell Reid
Market Close Shows Small Stock Decline Amid Weakness
New York markets opened with modest gains but late selling trimmed prices. Trading volume totaled about 1.2 million shares. Bonds edged up with railroads and select issues advancing, though most gains were fractional.
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New York
Livestock Prices in Chicago Market Report
Salable hogs 16 000, total 21 000, top 22.4, loads 22.75, weights 170 220 lb 21.75 22.50, 230 260 lb 21.00 21.75, 260 300 lb 20.25 21.00, some 325 lb 20.00, sows under 20 18.00 18.75, 400 500 lb 17.50 18.25. Cattle salable 16 000, calves 700, top 35.00 for 1 260 Ib steers, loads high good to low choice 31.00 32.50, medium good 23.00 30.00, good to choice heifers 25.00 28.50, cows 21.00 down, cutters 14.0 17.54, bulls 21.50 23.25, vealers 31.00 down, stockers feeders 30c to 1.00 lower.
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Chicago
USDA
Potatoes Prices and Shipments Reported Nationally
Chicago dispatch notes potato arrivals 226 and on track 319 with US shipments totaling 1,119 Friday 1,111 Saturday 23 Sunday. Prices listed for Colorado Red McClures Idaho Russet Bur banks Michigan round white Minnesota North Dakota Red River Valley Bliss Triumphs range 2.65 to 3.85 dollars per cwt.
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USDA
U. S
Idaho
Michigan
Minnesota
Markets at a Glance New York December 13
Stocks mixed with narrow price changes, bonds steady, rails improve. Cotton irregular amid hedge selling and mill buying. Chicago Wheat steady after early sell-off, Corn firm with good cash demand, Oats mixed and light trading. Hogs steady to 25 cents higher top $22.50, Cattle unevenly steady to $1 lower top $35.00.
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New York
Chicago
Cotton futures end firmer after late rally in New Orleans
In early trading cotton futures slipped but late buying and short covering lifted values. Dec closed 32.14 up 0.12, May 31.98 up 0.04, July 31.18 up 0.01 and Nine 28.58 up 0.10. Spot cotton closed steady 25 cents higher with sales 2,123 and middling at 31.95.
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New Orleans
Cotton futures mark irregular session in New York market
New York traders faced nervous liquidation and hedge selling as prices moved up to 1 a base before rebounding on mill buying and short covering. Uncertainty over farm legislation and weak goods demand spurred hedging while the government’s open market sales pose no immediate threat. December 32.13, March 32.21, May 31.92, with late-day shifts and spot middling at 32.95.
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New York
Grain closes with modest changes on Chicago Board of Trade
On December 13 Chicago grains steadied after an opening stumble. Wheat gains mixed with December at 2.37 1/8 while corn climbs to 1.42 3/4. oats drift slightly. rye edges up. Soybeans finish lower for December with prices around 2.57 1/2 to 2.58. Lard futures also show varied closing levels.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Butter and Eggs Market Report Chicago December 13
Butter unsettled with two day receipts totaling 481 259. prices unchanged for AA and A milk grades at 64 and 63 1/2. Eggs firmer with two day receipts 22 367. prices unchanged to a cent higher with U S extras around 70 percent and up and U S standards 47 58.
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Chicago
U. S
Chicago Poultry Prices Steady to Modestly Higher
US Department of Agriculture reports live poultry market in Chicago with 16 truck receipts. Prices unchanged to two cents per pound higher across fowl categories, f. o. h. ranges shown for various types including hens, fryers, broilers, old roosters, ducklings and ducks.
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Chicago
USDA
Market figures show varied oil and gas stock moves
Curbs Cities Service at 44 and 5/8, Electric Bond and Share at 10 and 7/2, Humble Oil at 74, Le Tourneau at 11, United Gas at 19 and 3/4. Trading reported with mixed gains and losses across listed firms.
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Humble Oil
LeTourneau
United Gas
Farmers weigh price supports at 30th annual meeting
Delegates urge stronger government action to curb farm price declines after a 12 percent drop in ten months. Some back ending supports tied to parity range from 60 to 90 percent for key crops starting 1950, while others push for permanent 9 percent levels. The bureau favors flexible supports tied to supply.
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Bureau
Farm Organization
Congress
Midwest
Truman
George Humble Injured After Fall From Box Car
George Humble of Gilbert Brothers contractors was hospitalized shortly before noon Monday after falling from the top of a box car while loading pipe on Louisville Avenue. He was taken by Mulhearn's ambulance to the St. Francis Sanitarium for treatment.
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Gilbert Brothers Contractors
Louisville Avenue
Humble
Mulhearn
St. Francis Sanitarium
Rumboogife Night Club liquor permit application
Special notices announce an application to the Louisiana Collector of Revenue for a retail liquor permit in Ouachita Parish for 1949. The applicant is Rumboogife Night Club at 3925 Dunlap, Monroe, with dates December 10 and 17, 1948 listed.
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State of
Louisiana
Parish of
Quachita
Macy Clark
Monroe
Division of Administration
Capitol Annex
Baton Rouge
Department of Public Works
State of Louisiana
Office
Governor
J. H. Rester
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