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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1946

Page

12

Truman picks Warren Austin as U N Security Council rep

Senator Warren R. Austin, 68, named by President Truman as the American representative on the United Nations Security Council, aims to carry out the president’s policies. He notes a security conscious Russia and urges draft extension, universal training, and armed forces unification to bolster U N commitments while asserting American interests come first.

Washington Truman Warren R. Austin United Nations Security Council Vermont Edward R. Stettinius Senate New Russia Austin Andrei A. Gromyko United States Council School of Advanced International Studies Foreign Service Educational Foundation United Nations Congress

Obituary notices for Keller, Smith, Spears and Williams

The notice covers multiple funeral services and survivors: Mrs. John G. Keller Sr died at 301 Ouachita Ave with service at Peters Funeral chapel officiated by Rev. Serex and Rev. Hastings. L A Smith, veteran educator, funeral at Mulhearn with interment at Riverview Park. he left a wife, three daughters and a son. Opal Spears died after measles complications. service at Church of Christ with interment in Bernice cemetery. Roy Williams, 55, farmer and WWI veteran, funeral at his Rayville residence with interment at Masonic Cemetery. he leaves a wife, mother, siblings, and a sister. Mulhearn Funeral Home referenced.

John G. Keller Ouachita Avenue Peters Funeral A. M. Serex First Methodist Church L. T. Hastings Riverview F. M. Culver C G. Alexander W. True Thomas Keller Earl Young Martin L. Close L. A. Smith Thomas L. Firnberg South Grand Street Mulhearn Funeral Home Riverview Burial Park Crosley School West Monroe Firnberg H. C. Hutchinson el Dorado Ark Marie Smith Knoxville Tenn R. C. Smith New Orleans Beulah Richardson Birmingham Ala Mollie Montgomery West Point Miss Bernice Opal Spears G. L. Spears Ruston Church of Christ Dan Clark Florence Evelyn J. W Eldridge Teddy Joe Paul and Jerry Mrs. Spears Lilly, la Rayville Roy Williams Richland Parish J. H. Midgett Masonic Cemetery W. D. Cotton M. D. Stodghill J. B. Thompson Sam Fragala

Navy Lt. L A Sawyer Returns Home From Charleston Leave

Lt. (i g) L A Sawyer USN has come home to Monroe after a month’s leave in Charleston South Carolina He underwent three major operations and has recovered completely Rayville arranged the visit with his parents in Monroe.

I.g L. A. Sawyer USN Charleston S. C Monroe

Ferriday Man W. Richard Porter Dies of Heart Attack

The funeral was held at the Ferriday Baptist Church with Rev. Howard Feran officiating and interment in Natchez City Cemetery. Porter, an active Ferriday Masonic Lodge member and American Legion post, died after a heart attack while riding in a car and being rushed to Ferriday hospital. He leaves a wife and two sons, Richard Porter Jr. and L. Porter.

Ferriday W. Richard Porter Baptist Church Howard Feran Natchez City Porter Ferriday Hospital Navy Bremerton Wash L. Porter

Britain and France Grapple With Communist Rise Across Europe

Two bitter rivals join in fear of a new world war as Churchill Bevin and Attlee urge firm policy toward Russian expansion. The Commons debate flags the Communist push in France and Italy, Moscow’s influence in the region, and implications for Britain’s empire and Far East lifelines.

Associated Frees Foreig England Churchill Europe Ernest Bevin Russia Bevin France Italy Britain Moscow Mediterranean Far East Yugoslavia Albania Trieste Adriatic Attlee

Markets at a Glance Shows Mixed Stock and Grain Moves

New York stock trends show irregular performance with rails leading a selective comeback. Bonds narrow, utilities and industrials improve. Cotton declines amid New Orleans selling. Chicago wheat steady at ceiling, corn firmer, oats fade after early gains. Hogs steady with a $14.85 top, cattle steady but selective with a top of $17.85.

New York New Orleans Chicago

Cotton futures slip as weather bets spark profit-taking

In New Orleans trading on June 6, cotton futures fell on long liquidation ahead of improvements in belt weather and profit-taking. Nearby contracts closed 18 to 20 cents lower, while spot prices held steady with low middling at 22.75 cents and middling around 28.00 cents. New York sessions later showed brief recoveries but ended with declines, as June influences, price control concerns, and mill buying influenced the market.

New Orleans New York

Grain and Livestock Markets Report From Chicago

Chicago markets show oats mixed with near term contracts 5/8 lower to 1/4 higher and July at 88. Corn ranges unchanged to 5 cents higher with July at 1.41 1/2. Wheat held at ceilings around 1.98 1/2 with July, September and December sales noted. Hog and cattle numbers steady with hogs around 14.85 for barrows and 14.10 for sows. Cattle sold mostly between 16.25 and 17.85 for slaughter steers with beef cows 10.00 to 15.00 and dairy breds 13.25 to 14.25.

Chicago USDA

Butter firm receipts and egg market notes

Chicago reports a butter firm with receipts of 315,622 and an unchanged market. Eggs show steadier trade with receipts of 27,443 and various item quotations listed for extras and standards.

Chicago U. S

Market Ticker: Curbs Cities Service and Others

Curbs Cities Service at 41, Electric Bond and Share at 26 1/4, Humble Oil at 74 1/2, Niagara Hudson at 14 1/2, United Gas at 19 3/4. The report lists current stock prices with brief moves and closing figures for these issuers.

Humble Oil Niagara Hudson United Gas

Okaloosa News Notes and Local Visits

Okaloosa residents report guests from Alexandria Louisiana and Bastrop Texas visiting local families. The Okaloosa Home Demonstration Club schedules a June 1 meeting at 2 p.m. at Dora Bennett's home. A. A. Rogers hosts Calvin Clark and family from Bastrop. E J Hendricks returns from West Monroe visit. H P McBride and C M visitors are noted in Okaloosa Tuesday.

Okaloosa Dora Bennett Calvin Clark Bastrop A. A. Rogers

Wall Street Recovers Some Losses Amid Railway Stock Bids

Railway stocks led a selective comeback as bids on oversold levels helped lift the market despite thin turnover. Front‑line issues softened but some gains emerged. bonds were narrow and utilities improved. Wheat and corn moved little in Chicago trading as overall activity remained light.

New York

Notice to Creditors in Ouachita Succession Cases

Two probate notices in Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court call creditors and interested parties to show cause within ten days why the final or provisional accounts of administrators Mrs. T. C. Maddy and Marlin Hattaway should not be approved and funds distributed per the court orders. Deputy clerks CAMINTEC NEWSOM and CAMMIE C. NEWSOM sign. Dates cited June 6 10 12 1946 and June 4 6 10 1946.

Charley A. Womack State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Fourth District T. C. Maddy George Braxton Hattaway Louisiane Ouachita Fourth District Court Marlin Hattaway Cammie C. Newsom

Ouachita Parish Police Jury Adopts Salary Resolution

A special Police Jury meeting on May 31 1946 approves a resolution increasing judges salaries for the Fourth Judicial District Morehouse and Ouachita parishes to 7500 plus a 1000 annual supplement funded by each parish. Roll call shows Ayes with abstention and adjournment follows. Secretary F H Hill notes the date June 6 1946.

A. E. Montgomery Ouachita Parish Hicks Breece Garrett Bannister Louisiana Fourth Judicial District Morehouse Ouachita Messrs Vinson, Roberts Brown Kincaid

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