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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1949

Page

2

UN signals China row as year ends

In the Security Council, Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Malik refused to recognize Dr. T. F. Tsiang as China's representative, prompting a clash. Tsiang urged the council not to accept dictation from the Soviet bloc, while Chairman McNaughton paused the debate and adjourned as officials prepared for a New Year holiday.

Security Council Jakob A. Malik Soviet Union China T. F. Tsiang Malik Tsiang Council A. G. L. McNaughton Canada United Nations

Talks on Kashmir Case Continue in Manhattan

Private talks between General McNaughton of Canada and the Indian and Pakistani delegations on the Kashmir case are expected to continue in Manhattan. The council is likely to meet again next week to consider the issue.

McNaughton Canada Security Council Kashmir Manhattan

Betty Lou sends Phyllis as goodwill from Willoughby to Memphis

Ohio girl Betty Lou, skilled with her left hand, types, pitches softball, draws, paints and is a school cheerleader. Her Boston medical trip followed a prayer appeal to save her hand, but doctors planned amputation. She received a New Yorker letter and a bedside photo as she contemplates surgery. radio executive Phillips H. Lord offered support as a Christmas gift to help Betty.

Phyllis Willoughby Memphis Ohio Betty Boston New Yorker Phillips H. Lord Lord

India employs 277 British officers in armed forces

Defense Minister Sardar Baldev Singh told the legislative assembly that India utilizes 277 British officers across the army navy and air force. He added about 100 British civilian officers are also employed in India's services.

New Delhi India Airforce Sardar Baldev Singh Legislative Assembly

Truman era report warns on extremism and urges unity

The Keyserling-Clark report backs free enterprise and warns against extremist doctrines. It notes Truman's 200 billion dollar economy forecast hinges on joint government and business effort, urges productivity and income gains for low income groups, tests federal programs for broad stability, aligns farm price supports with urban incomes, and supports both large and small business.

Edwin G. Nourse Nourse Keyserling and Clark Congress Keyserling-Clark Truman Peter Paul America

Farm Election Returns in Union Parish Louisiana

Union parish announces farm program election results as J W Brantley, P M A committee chair, lists ward by ward appointees. Farmerville Ward 1 L W Albritton chair Haywood Taylor vice, Bearl Aulds regular. Other wards named with chairs, vice chairs, and regular members.

Marion Union Parish J. W. Brantley P. M. A. Committee Farmerville L. W. Albritton Haywood Taylor Bearl Aulds Paul Brantley T. B E. Crow Thelma Canterberry Truxno J. W. Perkins E. E. Ballard J. H. Canterberry Cross Roads B. H. Howard B. E. Smith Marvin Malone Spencer J. T. Allen James Nolan J. T. Smith Sardis Fred P. Revels Fred M. Wade, Jr C. H. Dillard Lillie Henry Henderson A. H. Farrar Paul Stratton

Fire crews extinguish house blaze on Ninth Street

Firemen from companies 1 3 and 6 doused a Friday morning fire at 615 North Ninth Street, caused by a defective fire, in a Milner Fuller home occupied by George Hawthorne. An earlier Thursday night car fire in the 1800 block of DeSiard Street, handled by companies 1 and 2, involved a 1948 Chevrolet owned by R N Dozier and caused by exhaust, with no damage.

North Ninth Street Milner Fuller George Hawthorne DeSiard Street R. N. Dozier

Markets New Orleans Cotton Rises on Year-End Buying

Markets New Orleans December 30. Cotton futures climbed to seasonal highs on trade buying and year end short covering. At 11:30 a m prices showed gains from 15 to 40 cents per bale with March up 3 and May July October and December all advancing.

New Orleans Sovcsess Secoods

Auto stock rally sparks morning market drift

New York stocks opened with a morning rush for automotive shares boosting General Motors Chrysler and Studebaker about half a point. Overall market remained largely unchanged as gains and losses balanced, while autos boosted volume and traders eyed favorable business commentary with limited impact on strategy.

New York General Motors Chrysler Studebaker U. S

Livestock Market Report Chicago December 30

Salable hogs 15,000 with most good and choice 180-220 lb at 15.75-16.25, top price. 230-260 lb 14.75-15.50. 270-310 lb 14.25-14.75. sows under 450 lbs 11.50-12.75, weights 475+ at 10.00-11.25. Cattle 1,200 salable, calves 200. medium and good steers and yearlings 20.80-28.00, best in loadlots 26.00. good 1,075 lb steers mixed. few medium and good heifers 19.00-24.00. most beef cows 15.00-16.50. canners 12.50-14.50. sausage balls 19.50-21.00. vealers 30.00 and down.

Chicago USDA

Poultry Prices Steady Despite Mixed Trade

Chicago December 30 live poultry market reports receipts of 24 loads and generally steady prices with declines on heavier hens to 21.5 to 24 cents per pound and light hens to 18 to 19 cents. Ducks fall two cents to 18 to 26 cents, f.o.b. wholesale market.

Chicago USDA F.o.b

Butter And Eggs Prices On Butter Firm Chicago Dec 30

Butter firm with receipts of 707,814 and prices unchanged to 1/2 cent higher. AA 93 score 61.5, A 92 score 61.25, B 90 score 60.5, C 89 score 59.5. Cars: 99 B 61, 89 C 60. Eggs easy with receipts 17,369 and prices unchanged.

Chicago

Markets Shut Monday In New Year Observance

Financial markets across the United States and Canada announce closures for Monday, January 2, with New York stock and curb exchanges closed. domestic commodity markets closed both Saturday and Monday. livestock reports issued Saturday only. Winnipeg grain pit closed. Toronto and Montreal securities open Saturday and closed Monday. London stock exchange opens Monday and closes Saturday.

New York Department of Agriculture Winnipeg Toronto and Montreal Securities London Stock Exchange

Emancipation Program at First Baptist Church

The N A A C P citizens committee sponsors an Emancipation program in the First Baptist Church colored, Rev P C Keal pastor, Sunday at 1 p m. A special program will be given and the public is invited, says S L Pierce.

N. A. A. C. P. Citizens Committee First Baptist Church Rev. P. C. Keal L. Pierce

Kellogg Oil to Erect Service Station on Harrison Street

Permit granted to Kellogg Oil Company to build a service station at 316 Harrison Street costing 2500 dollars using day labor. J Crotwell authorized to add a garage and storage room to a residence at 1507 South Second Street at a cost of 2100 dollars Hilton Hazel named as contractor.

Kellogg Oil Company Harrison Street J. Crotwell South Second Street Hilton Hazel

River Stages to Hot Scooter Blaze in Anaconda

A fireman joked that the scene resembled a hot rod as crews fought a scooter blaze in Anaconda Montana. Leroy Fitzgerald, 16, jumped clear unharmed after the fire.

Anaconda Mont Leroy Fitzgerald Fitzgerald

Air Force denies 1 989 mile per hour X-1 claim

The Air Force rejected reports that the experimental X-1 rocket plane flew 1 989 miles per hour over Muroe Dry Lake California. Officials noted speed claims were not confirmed and said data gathering continues for improved models with longer flight times.

Washington Air Force Marvin Miles Los Angeles Times Muroe Dry Lake

Manchester physician held in mercy killing case

Dr. Herman N. Sander 40, of Manchester, is held on a first degree murder charge in the mercy death of Abbie Borcoto 59, who died December 4 at Hillsboro County Hospital after Sander injected 10 cubic centimeters of air into her veins. Witnesses say he admitted the act in front of them, saying the patient suffered and her family asked for relief. He pleads innocent and is held without bail awaiting grand jury action.

Goffstown N. H Manchester Herman N. Sander Abbie Borcoto Hillsboro William H. Craig Sander Craig Dr. Sander Hillsboro County

Explosion injures guard at Polish embassy in Paris

A dawn blast shattered the entrance of the Polish embassy chancellery in Paris, injuring one watchman slightly. The embassy building remained undamaged, and Ambassador Jerry Putrament, nearby in quarters, escaped harm. Police note the heavy glass door and grill were destroyed and windows broken.

Paris Jerry Putrament

Vigorous Policy Against Communism Spread Shapes

The United States plans a firm new Asia policy backed by a beefed up Asiatic fleet to block communism in the far east. The 27 000 ton carrier Boxer and two destroyers join the seventh task fleet in the Philippines, following White House strategists meetings with Truman.

John M. Hightower Washington United States Far East Boxer Philippines Truman National Security Council Mr. Truman State Department China Shanghai Isbrandtsen Line H. J. Is Formosa Asia Acheson Congressional Tees Navy Seventh Task Fleet Japan Douglas MacArthur

Mrs. E A Collins Dies. Rites Saturday In New Orleans

Mrs E A Collins 82 died at her daughter's home in New Orleans. Funeral services set for 10 am Saturday at Peters Funeral Home with Rev Ernest Holloway officiating. Interment in Riverview Cemetery. Survived by three sons Ralph J Raymond P Roscoe E Collins a sister and two brothers plus many grandchildren. Pallbearers named. Note adds unrelated meteorite speed fact.

E. A. Collins J. S. Burgess New Orleans Peters Funeral Ernest Holloway Riverview Ralph J Raymond P Roscoe E. Collins Ralph Winnsboro Ramond Baton Rouge Roscoe Fairfield Ill F. W. Sallee Biggs Okla Frank Parham Catoosa M. Parham Grayson George Wise Jess McCoy Lawrence Pettit Elmer Slagle William Thurman Hill Myers

Fish Tale From Retiring Champion L W Tupper

Patricia Alberta resident L W Tupper recalls a supposed world champion liar named Ivan Bullshensky from 1920. Judges deemed such a figure likely a professional, disqualifying him from an amateur contest. Tupper’s 2000 posthole feat is cited, along with Flverman’s hospital tale of a fish towing a boat. Berry’s tale notes extreme cold with thermometer drops. James Bland, author of Carry Me Back to Old Virginny, was born in Flushing New York.

Flverman Berry Mercury In & Thermometer James Bland Carry Old Virginny Flushing, Long Island, N. Y

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