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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1948

Page

14

Health threatened by neighborliness in flood area

In Portland Oregon June 3 private homes sheltering 18,700 Vanport refugees hinder inoculation for typhoid tetanus and measles. Dr Harold Erickson says many evacuees refuse shots while public health teams run clinics and planes spray DDT over Vanport. Authorities urge vaccination before returning to flood zones.

Portland Ore Vanport Harold Erickson Oregon Lower Columbia Valley Dr. Erickson

Deaths: Luther R. Pringle and Louise Lewis services held

Funeral services were conducted for Luther R. Pringle 21 at Assembly of God West Monroe with full military rites by the V F W Hasley Cemetery interment. Survived by parents five brothers three sisters and others. Louise Lewis 73 of West Monroe also interred at Hasley Cemetery after services at Peniel Baptist Church with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed. Funeral arrangements by Hall Funeral Home.

Luther R. Pringle Assembly of God West Monroe E. L. Tanner Hasley Pringle Luther Pringle, Jr Alvin Louise Lewis Jewel Street Peniel Baptist Church Filer J. Seal Hasley Cemetery Hall Funeral Home

Priest Gifted in Various Ways in Rutland

In Rutland Illinois residents consider Father Lyle F. Sheen of Sacred Heart Catholic Church skilled beyond spiritual duties. He is an expert in carpentry cabinet work electrical wiring plumbing masonry and also plays a self made violin. He paints shoots and photographs and builds altars for churches and homes, with a basement shop fully equipped for woodworking.

Rutland LaSalle County Lyle F. Sheen Father Sheen Sacred Heart Catholic Church Sheen

Russian charge denied by U S in Berlin incident

U S authorities rejected a Soviet claim that an American fighter endangered a Soviet transport on the Berlin Zurich route April 28 over the occupation zone. Maj Gen W E Hall said the Russian pilot was at fault, citing radar evidence and a turn into the American fighter. Critics note Moscow uses such charges to push air corridor restrictions. Dratvin pressed claims through Maj Gen Hays as the Soviet pilot praised for discipline.

Berlin U. S Berlin-Zurich M. I. Dratvin W. E. Hall Armed Force Division Hall Zurich Hof Germany Dratvin George P. Hays

Physician Faces Suit For 100000 in Sterilization Case

New York report states Jack and Esther Berman sue Dr Emanuel Donheiser for 100000 claiming a sterilization operation failed and caused belief of adultery when their daughter Iris was born. The Bermans allege humiliation and permanent injuries from the alleged negligent procedure performed October 26, 1945. The doctor admits performing an operation on the man's duct to effect sterilization.

New York Ellenville N. Y Jack Berman Esther Supreme Court

Dedication of Palomar Giant 200-Inch Telescope

California scientists dedicate the 200 inch Palomar telescope atop Palomar Mountain. The device will let astronomers peer 1,000,000,000,000 light years farther, photographing Mars canals if any. A tribute is paid to Dr. George Ellery Hale, who guided the $6.5 million project.

Palomar Mountain Calif Cumming Glass Works Corning N. Y California Institute of Technology Mars George Ellery Hale Mount Wilson Observatory Hale

Women air racers converge on Miami for cross country finish

Women pilots gather in Miami to end a 2600 mile cross country race from California to Florida. Jeanne D Ambly of Palm Springs landed first at Amelia Earhart Field aboard a Stinson after a two day daylight dash arriving at 4 50 p m EST. Other contestants from Reading Pennsylvania Waco Texas Stockton California and South Pasadena are noted with planned stops and engine trouble delaying some legs.

Miami Fla California Florida Jeanne D'Ambly Palm Springs Calif Stinson Amelia Earhart Field Miss D'Ambly Frances Holde Reading Waco Tex Pensacola Dorothy Kravoza Stockton el Paso Claire McMillen Betty McMillen Loufex South Pasadena

Cotton futures slide as forecasts, funds curb demand

Markets in New Orleans and New York show futures easing after early gains. July and nearby contracts fall to new lows amid favorable weather, fund fears, and potential cuts in European aid, with spot cotton closing steady to lower and domestic demand wavering.

New Orleans

Chicago grain and lard closing prices report

Chicago market closes show wheat at July 2.24 34, Sep 2.32 3/4, Dec 2.32 7/8, May 2.31 1/2. Corn near July 2.19 5/8, Sep 1.95 3/4, Dec 1.69 7/8, May 1.69 7/8. Oats near July 0.93 1/4, Sep 0.85 7/8, Dec 0.86 3/8, May 0.86 1/8. Soybeans July 4.24, November 3.39. Lard closes July 25.27, Sep 23.60, Oct 23.65, Nov 23.30, Dec 23.27.

Market Summary for Hogs Cattle and Calves in Chicago

Chicago June 3 USDA market report shows salable hogs 15 000 to total 22 000 with top prices at 24.25 for 170 230 lb, 240 260 lb hogs 22.00 to 23.25, 300 350 lb 19.50 to 20.50, 375 475 lb butchers 18.00 to 19.29 and most good 350 500 lb sows 16.50 to 18.09. Salable cattle 5 000 and calves 700 with steers 36.15 for top weight 1 217 lb, other steers 35.25 1 600 lb 34.75, meat or yearling grades 3.50 to 35.50, heifers 32.50 to 35.00, beef cows 27.30 top, most cows 20.00 to 25.00, cutters 19.51 down, heavy sausage bulls 25.70, vealers 31.00 down.

Chicago USDA

Butter And Eggs Prices Report From Chicago

Butter firm receipts 970 740 with prices unchanged to a cent higher per pound. Grade AA 93, A 92, B 90, C 73.5. Eggs steady with receipts 37 960 and prices unchanged.

Chicago

Bridge Burned Cut Off Bayou Route North of Laplace

An early morning fire destroyed a 200 foot timber bridge on highway 51 between Laplace and Pass Manchac eight miles north of Laplace. Officials say the blaze appeared deliberate with replacement cost set at 28000 dollars and two weeks for rebuilding.

Orleans Highway 51 Laplace Pass Manchae Shell Bank Bayou Pass Manchac Fred D. King New Orleans King P. D. Hebert St. John the Baptist Parish Pontchatoula Slidell Covington Baton Rouge

Calif runners among entrants in elapsed time handicap race

The field includes Helen Grienke of Bloomington NL and Darlene Thurmond of Van Nuys Calif along with others. Officials note the winner will likely be decided late in the week as entrants must fly only in daylight and chart their own courses.

Calif Helen Grienke Bloomington Darlene Thurmond van Nuys

Poultry prices ease in Chicago market report

Chicago June 3. Live poultry fowl weak balance firm with 33 truck receipts. Prices fall one to two cents per pound on fowl and roasters rise about one cent inside. Fowl 30 cents, leghorn fowl 25 cents, roasters 46 to 48 cents.

Chicago USDA

Potatoes Prices and Shipments Reported in Chicago

Potatoes arrivals 134 and on track 221, total U.S. shipments 963. Alabama Triumphs listed at 5.40 to 5.50, California long whites 4.50 to 4.75, Pontiacs at 4.95. Market data from USDA dated June 3.

Chicago U. S Alabama California

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