Chinese and Japanese Farmworkers Cooperate at Lotuslands
In Sacramento a 220 acre Lotuslands operation shifts from Japanese to a Chinese syndicate led by Louie Hin Sat Daniel Lee and Chester Sie Tong under a $25,000 FSA loan. Evacuated Japanese workers remain until relocation while teaching Chinese workers tractor operation and field duties in a cooperative wartime arrangement praised as amity. World War II veterans and American citizens like Yahei Kato support the transition as Japanese and Chinese workers share in lettuce cabbage and tomato production under new management.
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Sacramento
Calif
Lotuslands, Inc
Civil Control Administration
Lotuslands
Wayne L. Phelps
Farm Security Administration
Louie Hin Sat
Daniel Lee
Chester Sie Tong
FSA
WCCA
Yahei Kato
Lotusland Partners
San Francisco
Louie
Kato
Funeral Held for Mrs. Merza T. Overby at First Christian Church
Mrs. Merza T. Overby, 83, died after a brief illness from a fall. Funeral service conducted by Rev. R. T. Watson at the First Christian Church, with interment at Riverview Park. Survived by husband T. R. Overby, five children in multiple states, 17 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named.
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Merza T. Overby
First Christian Church
R. T. Watson
Dixie Funeral Home
Riverview Burns] Park
James H. Overby
Hominy
Okla
D. W. Overby
Baton Rouge
T. C. Burford
Monroe
Bess Surchfield
Memphis
Tenn
Mary Nelson
M. G. Moore
E. R. Dawson
S A. Moss
Paul J. Newman
E. H. Williamson
Dr. H. C. Hughes
S. W. Raby
Fred Keller
R. ©. Ware
J. R Cullipher
A. H. Gerson
T. R. Easterling
M W Montgomery
A. KR. Scott
Winnsboro Social Roundup Dated Local Visits Mentioned
Winnsboro and nearby areas show a flurry of travel and hosting as locals and visitors stay with friends and relatives. Notable names include Miss Eva Registar of Winnsboro visiting Baton Rouge. families from Baton Rouge and Welch visiting Rev. Dana Terry. and Mrs. E. Lowry hosting guests from Baton Rouge. In Mobile, the U S S Capps, first destroyer launched sideways, rests in Chickasaboque harbor after a launch with Mrs. Charles Gaines Stokes of Meridian, Mississippi, christening the ship. Ontario supplies over half of Canada’s flour and feed mill production.
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R. B. Walden
Janet
Baton Rouge
Steven Cordell
Welch
Dana Terry
Mobile
Ala
Capps
United States
Chickasaboque
Gulf Shipbuilding Yard
Charles Gaines Stokes
Meridian
Miss
Mississippi
Markets News: Cotton Futures Slide on Roosevelt Import Policy
New York markets report cotton futures dropping up to 1.2 a bale amid broad weakness in wool tops and grains after Roosevelt authorization to buy abroad raw materials duty free. July cotton leads losses with prices around 18.83 for July and 19.19 for Oct. Other staples and futures show declines, while memphis seed meal futures close barely steady. Nebulous notes on stocks bonds and commodities accompany a general market snapshot across Chicago wheat corn hogs cattle.
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New York
Roosevelt
Cotton futures slip on Roosevelt fuel policy halt
New Orleans cotton market eases after reports Roosevelt authorized purchase of duty free war materials abroad. Futures close barely steady down 16 to 19 points. July to May contracts show notable declines while spot cotton closes 16 points lower with low middling at 15.92 and stock at 427,243.
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New Orleans
Washington
Roosevelt
Icenie AD
Cottonseed oil futures steady with specific contract quotes
New Orleans market notes cottonseed oil closing steady. Breachable prime summer yellow unquoted. Prime crude quotes show July at 13.72, September 13.70, October 13.53, December 13.47, with bids under the b prefix.
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New Orleans
Chicago hog and cattle prices report from June first
Salable hogs 13,000 with total 18,500 and hogs fairly active steady to 10 higher than Friday. Good and choice 180-390 lb at 14.30 to 14.38, good 400-550 lb sows 13.85-14.10. Salable cattle 15,000 and calves 1,000, fed steers and yearlings steady with late last week. early top 15.00, most early sales 12.50-14.50, heifers 10-15 lower, best 14.00, sizable supply 12.50-13.50, dealers steady to weak at 14.00-15.50.
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Chicago
USDA
Lete
Poultry Prices Mixed in Chicago Live Market
Chicago reports steady to firm poultry trading with live trucks moving signs of strength. Hens over five pounds fetch 22 1/2 cents per pound while broilers under 2 1/2 pounds bring 23 cents. Plymouth Rock and White Rock varieties show 23 to 30 cents for various weights with turkeys at 18 cents for toms and 21 for hens.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Springs
Potatoes Arrivals and Shipments Reported in Chicago
Potatoes in Chicago arrivals 205, on track 244, U S shipments Friday 1 108, Saturday 81, Sunday 159. Louisiana Bliss Triumphs U S No 1 265 to 3 25, Alabama Bliss Triumphs U S No 1 275 to 30 percent. Source notes USDA data in June.
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Chicago
U. S
Louisiana Bliss
Alabama Bliss
VU. S
EXPECT DELAY IN LOWER DRAFT AGE
Washington June 1 The next three months may determine whether officials ask Congress to draft youths of 18 and 19 Unofficial proposals to lower the minimum selective service age from 20 to 18 arouse opposition in Congress and lawmakers say a decision will likely be postponed until fall for a clearer war duration picture Senator George of Georgia says a more intelligent judgment could come after summer campaigns If the war lasts through 143 and may run through 1945 the army will want to drop the age limit to 18 He would hesitate to draft 18 year olds unless absolutely necessary.
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Washington
Congress
George
Georgia
Fires Extinguished in Local Homes and Roadside Hazard
Monroe firemen reported several incidents including a short circuit in a radio at J. R. Brown's home 610 Benton Avenue causing minor damage, a short circuit in a fan at Edna Ward's residence 13 Stone Avenue, minor damage, and a brass fire one mile from here on the Bastrop highway late Sunday afternoon.
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J. R. Brown
Benton Avenue
Edna Ward
Stone Avenue
Monroe
Bastrop Highway
Stock Market Wavers After Early Rally Indecisive
In New York on June 1 mild buying, aided by weekend war news, gave stocks a tentative uptick but gains faded by midafternoon as trading slowed. Bonds showed uneven moves while commodities fell. wheat and corn declined and cotton eased in late trades amid cautious sentiment. The Cologne aerial raid boosted some optimism for a potential Axis setback.
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New York
Cologne
Chicago
Wall Street
Bonds
Come Meadties
Grain futures tumble on uncertainties and demand lag
Chicago markets show sharply lower grain futures as uncertainties in demand, storage shortages, favorable crop prospects, and pending farm legislation weigh. Wheat, corn, and soybeans all fall from Friday levels with July and September contracts trading lower across the board amid mixed readings on prices and storage concerns.
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Chicago
Butter And Eggs Chicago Market Summary June 1
Butter receipts reach 2 305 298 with firm creamery tones and egg receipts at 49 016. Markets show steady demand with graded offerings including extra firsts and local cars priced around 31 1 2 to 31. Fine adjustments noted in car terms and quality grades across the local market.
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Chicago
Sergeant Comes To Church After Court Order For Cleared Way
Army sergeant on leave married as planned after a circuit court order allowed a deputy sheriff to open the cleaners where his uniforms were stuck. He reached the ceremony on time. Mrs Palmer of Sisseton-Demonstration of a winning flock as 28 hens laid 29 eggs in one day.
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Barton
Fia
Circuit Court
Henson War Basis DE Smet
John Palmer
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Egan
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Monroe & Acres
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Gratmarshel
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Berehardt
Peoples Homestead and Savings Assn
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Shreveport Aeronautical Institute
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Texas Avenue
Shreveport
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Charity Hospital
Cal
Francis Beauty College
Jason
Monroe Printing Company
E. B. Johnston General Real Estate
Bernhardt Bldg
BRL
Rosenhein
Witte
News-Star—World
News-Star— World
Simonton Grain and Grocer Company, Inc
H A. McDonald
South Second Street
H. A. McDonald
State of Louisiana
Department of Finance
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Capitol Annex
State OF Louitaiana
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Stimson
Taft
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Greenland
New Guinea
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M. T. Overby
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Homer Martin
Alexandria
T. J. Owen
Camp Beauregard
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Marvin Dye
Miss Sehon
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Steve Holstein, Jr
Louis Moschette
Marie Scott
E. S. Lowry
E. Ter
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Hot Springs
E. Fay Walter
Eva Registar
Judiciary Committee
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Fred Miller
Fairbanks
Mrs
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Walter Wood
Ur. SS. Capps
Ontario
Dominion of Canada
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Ilore
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