Milk Commission Bill is Defeated in Senate Action
The Louisiana Milk Commission price fixing regulation bill was killed by the Senate Agriculture Committee in an 8 to 2 vote led by Sen. J. C. Gilbert. Opponents included Rep. Lantz Womack and Sens. Felton Mitchell and Austin Fontenot. supporters cited small processors and a permanent commission. The House had previously approved creating a permanent Milk Commission.
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Jackson B. Davis
Shreveport
Sam Broussard
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House Requests PSC Probe Of Rate Complaints
Louisiana House approves a resolution asking the Public Service Commission to investigate gas rate complaints in Swartz and Metairie Rouge. Rep. Lawrence Gibbs says a meeting will be held tonight at Swartz to discuss the issues with PSC officials, a citizens committee, and local officials at Bernie's Cafe at 7:30.
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McKeithen Confined by Mumps in Baton Rouge
Governor John J. McKeithen remains in bed with the mumps in Baton Rouge. An official statement from his secretary Gus Weill confirms the illness as McKeithen plans to stay at the mansion for several days while maintaining contact with administration leaders by telephone.
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Vending Machine Thefts Probe by City Officers
Monroe police report four vending machine thefts with little money taken. Targets include Powell Barber Shop, St Johns Texaco, Shell Service at North 18th and Breard, and Ober's Whiteateria on South Grand. A 19 year old, Percy L. Pate Jr., was booked for DUI and reckless driving after being arrested in the 2700 block of NE Avenue at 5 am.
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Nehru Will Asked No Ceremonies Daughter Rules
New Delhi report reveals Jawaharlal Nehru's will dated June 21, 1954 requesting no religious ceremonies after death. Indira Gandhi overruled, having Hindu rites performed despite his agnostic beliefs. Nehru asked ashes to be cast into the Ganges at Allahabad and carried to the ocean, a gesture explained as personal attachment to the rivers.
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Late Markets New York Stocks Rise Amid Thin Trading
In light trading the market staged a technical rebound with gains ranging from fractions to about a point. Airlines led the upside while high priced tech and office equipment issues climbed 2 to 5 points. The Dow gained 1.24 to 815.02, AP 60 average up 0.0. Trading volume slipped below a million shares for the first time in weeks.
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Livestock Prices Reported from Chicago Market
USDA Chicago market notes hogs 6,500 head with mixed 1-3 190-230 lb at 15.75 to 16.25, cattle 11,000 head with prime slaughter steer loads to 22.25 and high choice 1,150-1,375 lb at 21.00-22.00, lambs 700 head with spring slaughter lambs 24.50-25.00 and ewes 4.50-6.50, calves none.
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Wall Street Charter Comments On Rail Stock Strength
Bache and Co says rail stock strength comes from efficiency gains and favorable conditions. They see a buying opportunity as economic conditions stay strong and avoid speculative excess. J W Sparks & Co questions near term confidence. Reynolds & Co expects rails to advance to the 845-850 zone while cautions against over extension and recommends purchases in fundamentally sound stocks.
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Bache
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Market Dispatch From French Market New Orleans
USDA reports liberal supplies and steady trading at the French Market. Beans and snap beans 3.50 to 4 dollars per bushel, corn sacks of 50 ears white 3 to 3.50, cucumbers 2.50 to 3.25 per bushel, garlic 1.25 to 1.75 per string of 25 heads, mustard 0.75 to 0.81 per dozen beans, okra LSU type small to medium 7 dollars per bushel, parsley 0.90 per dozen beans, peppers 5 to 5.25 per bushel, potatoes 2.25 per 50-lb sack red, 1.50 for size B, long whites 1.25, shallots 0.75 per dozen beans, squash 2 per bundle, yellow crookneck 2, tomatoes Creoles 4.50 to 5 per 20-lb box, ripe 4.
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