Mining Safety Record Near Unbroken in 1949
Pittsburgh Dec 22 The nation’s coal mines may post the safest year on record with production near 430 million tons and a fatality rate of 1.14 per million tons for 1949. A single major disaster in the final week could spoil the achievement, said safety officials citing lessons from past strikes and the importance of monitoring roof supports gas buildup and electrical gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Couny
National Coal Association
United States Bureau of Mines
Ronnie Pitts case details before trial and arrest
Testimony outlines events from last June when Ronnie Pitts forced entry at Henderson home in Riv erside Park. Pitts confronted Henderson in the attic with a pistol, Henderson fired, and Pitts returned fire. Pitts awaits appeal in Hinds county jail while Anna and her mother have returned to Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie
Anna
Riverside Park
Henderson
Pitts
Hinds County
Atlanta
MacArthur blasts Soviets over repatriation rows
MacArthur intensified US campaign on repatriation after Prime Minister Yoshida urged aid. Sebald told the council that about 374,041 missing Japanese prisoners likely died in Soviet camps and described brutal treatment as disregard for humanity. Hodgson proposed neutral parties such as Switzerland or the Red Cross to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Shigeru Yoshida
MackArthur
Sebald
Yestern
W. R. Hodgson
Council
Switzerland
Red Cross
Democrats Do Not See Immediate House Action On Labor Bill
Truman era labor law dispute continues with Senate bill in House limbo. Taft and allies press for changes while Democrats push to repeal. Some see steel and coal settlements as sign injunctions may be unnecessary, others urge court orders. Next session likely crowded with little chance of quick action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Truman
Taft
Labor Committee
Murray
D.mont
Hungry Man Sparks Local Aid Drive In Monroe
A funeral at Monroe’s venue narrates a hungry man remembered with remarks on local poverty. The Good Fellows charity receives generous help from Monroe Wholesale Drug Co and Auto Lee Stores, with Bob Harmon offering space and the fire department aiding toy collection and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Msgr. J. C. Marsh
India
Monroe
Monroe Wholesale Drug Company
Bob Harmon
Good Fellows
Hotel Earl
South Grand Street
Monroe Fire Department
West Monroe
Auto Lee
Outlook notes easing credit and 1950 price outlook
The report says installment terms have eased since the June credit controls ended with gains in autos and appliances. Money supply fell for a third year, crops boost pork supply, and egg prices are to be supported to maintain farmer incomes. Steel price boosts spread. coal prices may rise if miners win higher benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Department
U. S&s. Steel Corp
National Steel Corp
U. S. Steel
Great Lakes Steel Corp
Philip Murray
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Mother and four children die in Texas shack fire
In Houston on December 22 a mother Claudia Holcomb 24 and her children Lillie Mae 10 Floradene 9 Louise 5 and Willie Lee 2 were killed when their flame shack on John B Kleinmann farm near Fairbanks burned. Four other children were burned as Fire Chief E P O Rourke said the fire likely started when Lillie Mae poured fuel on a wood fire. The father Pete Holcomb worked in the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
John B. Kleinmann
Fairbanks
Here
Claudia Holcomb
Lillie Mae
Floradene
Louise
Willie Lee
E. P. O'Rourke
Spring Branch Volunteer Fire Department
FBI Notes on Federal Laws in Suspected Case
Washington review identifies three federal laws possibly involved: transporting dynamite in common carrier vehicles within the U S. conspiracies to injure oppress threaten or intimidate civil rights. and crossing state lines to avoid prosecution for federal offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Colored attorney to speak at Morning Star Church
Colored attorney E. A. Johnson of Huttig Arkansas will speak Friday night at Morning Star Baptist Church about the topic Leave Us Alone. Many attendees are Louisiana Central Lumber Company employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Johnson, Huttig
Ark
Morning Star Baptist Church
Louisiana Central Lumber Company
Roosevelt Love Affair and Lucy Mercer Secret History
An account recounts Franklin D Roosevelt's alleged affection for Lucy Mercer, with sources claiming Eleanor Roosevelt's awareness and the social circle around the Rutherford family. It notes Roosevelt's health setbacks, marriage tensions, and wartime secrecy over movements to the Rutherford estate, including guarded travel routes and censorship concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lucy Mercer
Eleanor
Franklin
Miss Mercer
Roosevelt
Lucy
Mercers
Winthrop
Winty
Rutherford
Theodore Roosevelt
Rutherfords
New Jersey
Hyde Park
Rutherfurd
Newark Evening News
Allamuchy
N. J
Lloyd Felmley
The
News
Howard Moreau
Hunterdon County
Governor outlines plans for state constitutional convention
The governor said the convention to consider a new state constitution will be staged in early 1951 after the regular session. Delegates will be elected at the November general election, with both parties voting and registration improving before the vote. Primary dates for 1950 elections will shift from August to July, with candidate qualification likely closing in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Institute
Cotton futures rise slightly as market steadies
In New Orleans on December 22 trade buying and short covering offset long liquidation and hedge selling. By 11:30 a.m. March and July contracts posted small gains while October and December held steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
BES Éssas
New York Stocks Rise Amid Broad Buying Strength
Buying strength entered the New York stock market on December 22 pushing prices higher by fractions to well over a point. The advance was broad with railroad issues advancing about a point led by Illinois Central at a new yearly high. Oils joined the rally as Richfield reached a year high along with steels and motors showing fractional gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Illinois Central
Richfield
Chicago livestock market report shows varied hog and cattle prices
Live hogs priced up to 16.75 for 180-200 pounds with bulk 16.25 to 16.50 for 180-220 pounds. Heavier hogs 230-250 pounds mostly 15.50 to 16.00, 260-310 pounds 15.00 to 15.50. sows under 450 pounds 12.75 to 13.25, larger sows around 11.25 for over 550 pounds. Cattle and calves: 2,500 cattle and 400 calves. steers 21.00 to 31.00, yearlings 32.00, heifers 20.00 to 26.50, cows 14.75 to 16.75, canners 12.50 to 14.50, bulls 18.00 to 20.00, vealers 25.00 to 29.00, feeding steers 20.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
E. H. Hill
Studdard
Hicks
Brush
North Louisiana Wholesale Oil Co
Louisiana Machinery ‘Co
Standard Office Supply Co
BOR
Desnesecsectsse Weaks Supply Co., Ltd
Esas Sane
Monroe Bearing A Supply Co
Zollie Nathan
Taylor & Holmes, Insurance
Monroe Scrap Material Co
Cerseiecrosaectyves
Lee-Rogers Chevrolet
Tom's Radiator Hospital
United Electric Service
Lumbermen's Supply Co
Duns Sy Ass Caves Vhar
Engine Service Co
Dheck
B. L. Fletcher
Central Culvert Corporation
Arkansas Fuel Oil Co
John Williams
Pi Co
Solnar Gravtee
Louisiana Machinery Co
Continental Oil Co
Monroe Hardware "Co
Ritchie Grocer Co
Lion Oil Co
Louisiana Paper Co
Twin City Tire & Recapping Co
Eyeesest
Standard Auto Parts ‘Co
Milner-Puller
Sescese
the Lieber Co
Frost Trailer Co
Southern Equipment & Tractor Co
Ene
James Machine Works
Motor Supply Co., Inc
City of Monroe, Water & Light
Ouachita Glass Co
Pineville Gas Co
Southern Bell Tel & Tel Co
Apex Supply Corporation
Louisiana Parts & Supply Co
Bop Supplies
Louisiana Power & Light Co
Calhoun
Ward
Potatoes Market Reports From Chicago Stock Review
USDA data show 78 arrivals with 268 on track and 540 total U S shipments. Supplies are moderate and demand light keeping the market about steady. Colorado Red McClures at 3.10, Idaho Russet Burbanks 4.20 to 4.35, utilities 3.00, Minnesota North Dakota Red River Valley Pontiacs and long whites 2.25 unwashed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
USDA
U. S
Colorado
Butter And Eggs Prices In Chicago Trade
Butter unsettled with receipts of 317,506 and prices unchanged. Eggs firmer with receipts 16,969 and prices unchanged to two cents a dozen higher, U S extras 36 current receipts 28 and balance unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S
Institute leaders sign letter on provincial policy limits
The document cites legislative boundaries for policy decisions within the province and notes caveats for legislative remedies. Signed by Institute President John H. Tucker Jr and vice-presidents Monte M. Lemann and C. G. Bird Jr along with Director J. Denson Smith, Secretary Paul M. Herbert, and Treasurer Charles F. Fletchinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Tucker, Jr
Institute
Monte M. Lemann
C. G. Bird, Jr
J. Denson Smith
Paul M. Herbert
Charles F. Fletchinger
Minnie Russell 61 Dies at Oak Grove La
Mrs Minnie Russell 61 died at her Oak Grove Louisiana home Rt 3. Funeral services scheduled 2 30 pm Saturday at Catron Gay Funeral Home chapel with Rev J D Cheatham officiating. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery. Survived by husband J S Russell five sons Evan Weber Russell Fresno CA Joe Russell Oak Grove James Russell Forrest La Walter Russell West Monroe five daughters D L Finley Fresno CA Mrs Gaston Dye Mrs D L Cantrell Mrs J L Newell Mrs Truell Barnhill all Oak Grove and eighteen grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Russell
Oak Grove
Rt. 3
Catron-Gay Funeral Home
J. D. Cheatham
J. S. Russell
Evan
Weber Russell
Fresno
Calif
Joe Russell
James Russell
Forrest, la
Walter Russell
West Monroe
D. L. Finley
Gaston Dye
D. L. Cantrell
J. L. Newell
Funeral services for Alvin Schrock set Thursday
Alvin Schrock 61 of near Oak Grove died Tuesday in an Oak Grove clinic. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p m at Kilbourne Baptist Church with Rev. Mr. Taylor officiating. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Surviving: wife, four daughters, son Orvis Schrock of Oak Grove, brother Emory Schrock of Kilbourne, sister Mrs A M Cook of Kilbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Alvin Schrock
Near Oak Grove
Kilbourne Baptist Church
Taylor
Orvis Schrock
Addie Riley
Annie Shaw
Carlsbad
N. M
Willie Fowler
Pioneer
Maggie Catron
Forrest
Emory Schrock
Kilbourne
A. M. Cook
Funeral Held for James A. Rice 87 in Ferriday
James A. Rice 87 died at Monterey Tuesday. Funeral at his Ferriday home Thursday afternoon. Rev. J. H. Hamilton officiated with burial in the family cemetery under Young's Funeral Home care. Survived by wife Elizabeth Rice of Monterey four daughters Jena and Monterey residents Mrs J H Hall Mrs G G Green and Mrs L S Wade two sons J D Rice Ferriday A L Rice Monterey and W F Rice Watson Ark 27 grandchildren seven great grandchildren.
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Ferriday
Des
Dora A. Garvin
W. H. Garvin
Young
J. R. Sewell
Joe Carvin
Arthur Kenning
Mound City
Ill
James A. Rice
Monterey
J. H. Hamilton
Elizabeth Rice
J. H. Hall
Jena
G. G. Green
L. S. Wade
Funeral for 91 year old Jack Lavender held after fatal hit and run
The funeral for Jack Lavender 91 who died after a hit and run accident was held Thursday at 10:30 a m at Mulhearn Funeral Home with Msgr J C Marsh officiating. Interment followed at Riverview. He reportedly left no known relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lavender
Mulhearn Funeral Home
J. C. Marsh
Riverview
Mrs Katie Y Telano obituary in Monroe parish
Mrs Katie Young Telano died at age 56 at her home 207 Apple Street after 40 years in the area. Funeral at Peters Funeral chapel Friday 10 a.m. with interment in Claiborne. Survived by husband Fred Telano two daughters C B Watts and R M Carkeet six sons William B Henry Maxey Telano Frank Billy Telano and Robert Telano two sisters F R Dorian and Philip Leon and a brother O J Edney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Y. Telano
Katie Young Telano
Apple Street
New Light Baptist Church
Peters Funeral
Claiborne Cemetery
Fred Telano
C. B. Watts
Dallas
R. M. Carkeet
Monroe
William B
Sailors of Des Moines Bring Christmas to Naples Kids
Everett Bennett, ships at sea, plans a Christmas onboard the heavy cruiser Des Moines in the Med, sharing a turkey dinner, carols, cartoons, gifts, candy, and ship tours with underprivileged Naples children. Santa will visit, likely shaping Italian views of Santa as an American sailor aboard a warship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Bennett
USN
Grayson Bennett
Start
Des Moines
Mediterranean
Santa Claus
Santa
Naples
Italy
Germany's U-21 Sinks Enemy Vessel on High Seas
A historic naval note states Germany's U-21 became the first submarine to sink an enemy ship at sea. The event marks a milestone in submarine warfare, underscoring early U-boat impact during naval conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Police Jury Proceedings Ouachita Parish December 14 1949
Ouachita Parish Police Jury met in Monroe in regular session with President A E Montgomery and members present. Minutes were adopted, whiskey licenses issued, road and finance committee actions approved, and the ordinance appointing a jury of freeholders to lay out a road in Section 18 discussed, with detailed claims and payrolls totaling 825895.48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Louisiana
Ouachita Parish
Parish of
Ouachita
Court House
A. E. Montgomery
Messrs
FP. G. Studdard
W. J. Vinson
C. 8. Causey
T. D. Tillman
Tom E. Hicks
G. P. Avant
W. A. Mills
W. O. Roberts
C. E. Bamburg
B. H. Crawford
L. A. Fourmy
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
J. J. Joyce, Jr
Hicks
Bamburg
Vinson
Studdard
Mills
Messrs. Roberts
Crawford
Louise Martin
Ward
Gladys Mitchell
Lillian M. Kenny
Margaret Cortanza
E. W. Shaw
Elizabeth Sledge
Willie Williams
Truman L. Fiddler
Shelby
Elizabeth Whaley
Gussie Johnson
A. K. Lowery
Dutch Clyde Duke
Virginia Riley
Rosie Totson
W. M. Freeman
Willie Lewis
Mary Kinney
Monroe Freeman
J. C. Sanford
Macy Clark
F. B. Frost
J. G. Godfrey
Otis Gunther
George G. Johnson
I. N. Brunson
Cheniere Inn
Edward Hicks
Margaret Constanza
Jack Statum
Quachita Parish
Mr. Vinson
Montgomery
C. I. Kirby
Fourmy
Roberts
W. W. McBride
E. W. Cruse
L. Reid
B. W Biedenharn
Township
Range
State of Louisiana
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Ronnie Pitts
Ls MacArthur
Radiological Society of North America
Cleveland
General Electric
Outlook
FBI
H. Alan Painter
Hackettstown Gazette
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Isle of Wight
England
Trafalgar
Mississippi
St. Louis
Te Treens
Memphis
Helena
Ateeeereee
Arkansas City
Vicksburg
Taeene
Natchez Tee Eeenes
Baton Rouge
Camden
Sete Eenee
Monroe Sete Eens
Black Jonesville Wereeee
OHIO
Pittsburgh Weeene
Cincinnati Se Weene
Cairo
Sete Weenee
Tennessee Chattanooga
Nashville Teen Need
Arkansas
Little Rock Scan
RED Shreveport
Neeee
Alexandria Tones
Dora Garvin
James R. Rice
Baavpra
Police Jury
Ams
Vishal
Sherwin Williams Co
Idebs
Loebs
Railway Express Agency
Otis Elevator Company
Nate Ices
Acct
Independent Ice Company
Ice
Western Union
PUCK
Twin City Oil & Tire Co
Tedesenmehys
Twin City Printing Company
Barbara E. Booth
Ed Hayman
Kodak Fine
R. Dean Farr
H. Mickel Dry Goods Co
Onote Sastonc
GOSS
Tha
Azeanatan Sapetanes
Monroe Linen Service
G. B. Cooley
Sheriff's Salary Fund
Couseignier Tec Ccs
Enstctsiers
May & Guthrie Hdw. Company
Thedford
Court House & Jail
Gatz Exterminators, Inc
Con
Eeeecvess Uneaten
Ee Monroe Hardware Company
Deessees Engereres
Lillian Collins
Oeree
Dave
J. T. French
J. Q. Graves
W. E. Jones
Fiscecr
R. D. Farr
R. B. Henry
Pris- Virginia Pharmacy
Virginia
Thoreeconueb
Orvasks
Bailey Grant
the News-Star—World Pub. Company
United Gas Corporation
Suspraeld
Monroe Fire Equipment Co
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