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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1946
Page
9
Chicago reports a complex 1946 grain year with flour shortages and record crops. High prices followed ceilings and government actions aimed to export 40 million bushels abroad while domestic feeding drew down supplies. The 1947 outlook remains favorable with bumper crops and price support laws extending two years after wartime end.
The Long Island Star Journal reports on Flushing and Lake Success as part of its New York coverage, highlighting local achievements and community pride in the area.
In Hollywood Florida on Christmas Eve, Herbert Melton 29 of Miami was shot dead in front of a plumbing shop he ran with his brother Travers. W A Roberts was found dead in a parked car nearby. John Melton was detained for questioning as police pursue several others. Melton's wife remained unaware of the tragedy at a Miami hospital with a newborn.
In the Panama Canal Zone a sizable industry has grown around cultivating four leaf clovers. Most of the harvest is shipped to the United States.
Tokyo reports continuing aftershocks with estimated intensity as devastation across hard hit areas grows. Home Ministry tallies 2 890 casualties, 150 375 homeless, 1 172 dead, 1 555 injured, 163 missing, while Allied counts 1 058 dead and 933 injured. Relief teams, medical aid, and supplies are arriving. A Red Cross worker notes precautions are in place and peace progress is discussed. Gold cited as top heat conductor next to copper.
Secretary of War Patterson says world is far from the ideal of peace but has made definite progress. He notes nations have discussed universal disarmament this year and plans to continue talks. He speaks to service members and veterans in a CBS radio Christmas address.
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