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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1950

Page

7

Japan Peace Moves Narrow Path to Long US Role

The removal of hostile figures from the Japanese dispute mirrors earlier resignations as officials hope Tokyo talks and allied conferences can end the nine month feud between state and defense. Dulles preliminarily studies a stable exit but warns security demands persist with Australia New Zealand and the Philippines seeking assurances. American troops are expected to stay in Japan for an extended period.

Stockholm Voorhees Tokyo Dulles Defense Department Australia New Zealand Philippines Johnson Japan

Proposed Sabine valley authority to govern watershed

The plan would give the Sabine valley authority jurisdiction over the Sabine watershed across DeSoto Sabine Vernon Beauregard Calcasieu Cameron parishes and empower it to build and operate hydroelectric facilities and issue up to 25 million dollars in bonds funded by project income. Backers say a steady water supply is vital for rice growers in southwestern Louisiana.

Sabine Valley Authority Sabine DeSoto Vernon Beauregard Calcasieu Cameron Parishes Louisiana McNeese Charles Ducein East Baton Rouge Parish Duchein

Price supports stretch as farm loans rise and fall

Senate debates price support limits with the agriculture department exhausted after tapping 4.85 billion dollars for stored crops. The government loans crops to farmers unable to fetch market prices, enabling sale or loan payoff if prices rise, or loan cancellation if they fall. House actions include anti trust law tightening and displaced persons act expansion as foreign aid and arms programs keep committees busy.

Senate Russia House Conference Committee State Department House Acheson Johnson

Truman outlines aid plan for Korea and Asia to curb communism

President Truman details a multi billion plan including 100 million for Korea 35 million for underdeveloped areas 27.45 million for Arab Palestine refugees and 15 million for UN child welfare programs. He frames aid as a sustained effort to raise living standards and defeat communist influence while urging private groups and American youth to participate.

Korea Southeast Asia China Republic of Korea Palestine United Nations Truman America Near East

Catahoula voters enroll for July 25 election

In Jonesville Louisiana 3378 Catahoula residents are now eligible to vote in the July 25 congressional race with more expected before June 24 registration closes. Ward races for a school board seat include incumbents Garner Cater and others, while Dowdy’s vacancy in ward six is on the line. Parish registrar Jesse Crawford tours to sign up additional voters.

Jonesville Catahoulans Jesse J. Crawford Parist Catahoula Riobert Garner Tardie Blackmon T. M. Cater Lamar Randall Jack Owens G. D. Rabin R. M. Cotton Bob Scott M. T. Dowdy Crawford

Losses Spread Across Steel Motors and Other Key Sectors

In addition to the steels and motors, comparatively large losses were noted in the radio television, rail, rubber, and oil groups.

Sausage ball price ranges from ham products note

Reading shows price tiers for sausage balls with varied costs listed from 22.00 to 31.50 across different dealer classes. The fragment mentions good sausage balls and several price bands, but lacks complete context or a clear event.

Poster Boy Arrives in Alexandria Polio Baths Help Four

Terry Allen Tullos five of Laurel Mississippi arrives in Alexandria as a polio poster boy. He joins Al Leger thirty three of Pine Prairie and Carroll Bruce four with brother Clarence Bruce seven of Paradise who report benefits from baths. Marietta Ohio once a river boat building center in the 1800s. pounds oxen of the sea.

Alexandria Terry Allen Tullos Laurel ,Miss al Leger Pine Prairie Carroll Bruce Clarence Bruce Paradise Marietta, O

Japanese Election Returns and Reform Bill Endorsement

Nationwide votes decide only 26 seats while Tokyo public works referendum nears approval with over 419000 in favor to 254000 against. Green Wind Society presses to delay reforms as local governments gain tax and financing autonomy. four women win seats. Shinzo Oya tops Osaka vote. Bunshiro Suzuki joins Readers Digest Japan edition with Green Wind Society.

Tokyo Green Wind Society House of Representatives Yoshida Shinzo Oya Osaka Bunshiro Suzuki Japan

Fumes Overcome Seven Workmen at Oil Refinery Blaze

Seven workers at the Esso Standard Oil Co. refinery in Baton Rouge were overcome by chemical fumes during a fire that burned a chemical unit for one and a half hours. Flames rose 100 feet high before company firefighters contained the blaze. The cause was unknown and none of the injured were believed to be in serious condition. Identified workers were John Turner, Lewis Hall, T. P. Bahm, John Lewis, Jeff Hughes, Jesse Bell and Taft Thomas.

Baton Rouge Esso Standard Oil Co John Turner Lewis Hall T. P. Bahm John Lewis Jeff Hughes Jesse Bell Taft Thomas

Counterfeit Ring Busted in Ethiopia With $2 Million In Fake US Money

Pi Police in Addis Ababa say they crushed a counterfeit ring that circulated about $2 million in bogus U S currency in Ethiopia. Arrests include Syiranji Nayiji, an Indian, and Budella Omar, an Ethiopian, by the criminal investigation department.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia U. S Syiranji Nayiji Budella Omar Criminal Investigation Department

Candle Light opening night at Monroe Little Theatre

Curtainees prepare for Candle-Light by P G Wodehouse at Monroe Little Theatre opening Tuesday June 6 with final dress rehearsal Monday. Proceeds fund a new community theater, eight local players, and set innovations praised by Len Heuer and Freddie McDowell.

Little Theatre Little Theatre Organization P. G. Wodehouse C. Stocker Fontelieu Monroe West Monroe Dick Troy, Jr Lon Heuer Tom King Iron Works Little Theatre Ap Len Freddie McDowell

Six Shrimp Boat Captains Arrested Near Texas Waters

Houston, Tex. June 5. Six shrimp boat captains, largely from Louisiana, were arrested for fishing in Texas waters without Texas licenses. Five were apprehended off Freeport and one off Port O’Connor. All operated from Brownsville. The captains named include Thurman Boynt, Vernon Boynt, Venice Estonge, Harry Oregon, W. Broussard, and H. T. Ballard. Texas shrimpers had urged action from the state commission last week.

Houston, Tex Louisiana Texas Freeport Port O'Connor Brownsville State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission Thurman Boynt Vernon Boynt Venice Estonge Harry Oregon W. Broussard H. T. Ballard

Drum Majors Lead Weeklong Clinic At Louisiana College

Strutting drum majors and baton twirlers opened a weeklong clinic at Louisiana College in Alexandria. High school and college band directors marching units and drum majors attended as Pr. GS. Woodward of Texas Christian University headed the event in Ft Worth.

Alexandria Louisiana College Today Pr. GS. Woodward Texas Christian University Ft. Worth

FASTEETH powder promises firmer dentures

This old advertisement touts the FALSE TEETH FASTEETH alkaline powder that holds dentures more firmly. It claims easier eating and talking with a sprinkle on plates, with no gummy taste and reduced denture odor, available at drug stores.

Sign mixup rounds up downtown diners

Philadelphia on June 5 reports a restaurant owner in a downtown area posted a sign advertising full course dinners $95 and up. After no customers appeared, the sign was corrected to "95 cents and up" drawing in patrons.

Philadelphia

C I O Opens Meet To Spur Welfare Planning

Washington June 5 The C I O opened a five day conference to spur community welfare planning for the unemployed. About 150 C I O and welfare officials from across the country were called to Washington for the meeting.

Washington

Market hogs and cattle prices in Chicago report

US agriculture market notes show salable hogs at 11 000 with top 20.30 and ranges for various weights. cattle at 13 000 with loads of choice steers 33.25 33.75 and bulk good to choice fed steers 29.50 33.00. heifers mostly 29.00 31.25. cows 18.75 24.00. cutters 15.00 18.50. calves 600 with other notes.

Chicago USDA

Cotton Futures Rally Reverses as Traders Pull Back

New Orleans June 5 cotton futures climbed to fresh seasonal highs on trade and speculative buying but most gains faded after profit taking and hedge selling. By 11 a.m. prices stood five to thirty cents higher per bale before turning.

New Orleans

Poultry prices hold steady as market unsettled

Chicago June 5 live poultry prices show hens steady while young stock weaken. Receipts 35 loads. Job paying prices unchanged to three cents a pound lower. Heavy hens 20-22.5, light hens 20-20.5, roosters 34-39.5, fryers 28-33, old roosters 16-16.5, ducklings 23-25.

Chicago USDA

Potatoes market in Chicago specialty prices listed

Potatoes arrivals 248 on hand 281 in transit total U S shipments Friday 1290 Saturday 660 Sunday 16 to have supplies moderate demand good market stronger for whites firm for reds Prices Arizona Bliss Triumphs 3 40 3 75 Red Pontiacs 3 40 California Bliss Triumphs 3 50 3 60 Long Whites 3 35 3 60 Pontiacs 3 55 Idaho Burbanks 4 75 5 35 Old stock

Chicago USDA U. S Arizona Bliss California Bliss Idaho Burbanks

New York June 5 A Touch of Weakness in Steel and

A brief news item from New York dated June 5 notes a slight falter in steel markets amid cautious trading. No further details provided.

New York

Butter And Eggs Prices And Receipts Report

Chicago June 5 butter unsettled with two day receipts totaling 1 055 388 and wholesale prices largely unchanged though slight cuts on certain grades. Eggs top steady, balance unsettled with two day receipts 22 573 and U S standards and extras prices listed.

Chicago U. S

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