MacArthur Purge Targets Reds In Japanese Politics
A government purge ordered by General MacArthur removes top Communist leaders from Japan's politburo and upper house profiles. Yoshida's Liberal government moves to outlaw the Communist party as occupation officials warn of further actions while elections tilt against communism.
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Shigeru Yoshida
Reds
Yoshida
Liberal Party
Communist Party
Japan
Ryuichi Tokuda
Sanze Nozaka
Yoshio Shiga
Communist College
Keichi Ito
Shigeo Kamiyama
Shoichi Kasuga
Teru Takakura
Liberals
Socialists
Green Wind Society
Democrats
Communists
Coast Guard rescues 33 to 45 survivors after plane crash
A Westair C 46 aircraft bound from Wilmington to Millville disappeared after reporting trouble. Coast Guard and naval units converged, locating survivors 275 miles east northeast of Miami. Saufley and Santa Paula joined rescue efforts as weather remained favorable. Westair says migratory workers were on board. co pilot identified as William Holleran.
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Coast Guard
Elizabeth City
N. C
Miami
Westair Company
Saufley
Grace Line
Santa Paula
Eddie Hollahan
Florida
Westair
Wilmington
Millville
N. J
Army
Navy
Hickenlooper Support Tied to State Convention Outcome
In the 1938 Democratic primary battle for Iowa Senate Guy M. Gillette faced a failed purge by President Roosevelt who backed Wearin as Loveland led Kraschel by about 7,000 votes as tabulation neared completion. Wearin trailed significantly. Under Iowa law a candidate must secure a majority to win.
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Roosevelt
Wearin
Guy M. Gillette
Loveland
Kraschel
Iowa
Iowa Primary Returns Shape Gubernatorial and Congressional Races
With about 370 precincts left, Loveland held 37 percent as Beardsley won the Republican nomination without opposition. Democrats, energized by Truman’s Iowa victory, cast a larger vote. Gillette defeated Myron Bennett. Three Republican incumbents, including Le Compte and Hoegh in the fourth district, easily secured renomination along with Martin and Jensen.
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Loveland
Truman
Iowa
Willaim S. Beardsley
Leo A. Hoegh
Chariton
Thomas E. Martin
Iowa City
Ben F. Jensen
Exira
Civil Service Merits Backed By Louisiana Leaders
Compromise constitutional amendment on merit system for state and city civil service seeks to remove director of personnel and most commissioners from political influence. Governor Long supportive. two of three city commissions to be state-appointed, third by city. Senate and House leaders sign. Requires two-thirds votes and voter ratification in November.
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Louisiana Civil Service League
Civil Service Commission
City Civil Service Commission
State Civil Service Commission
Gov. Long
Civil Service League
United States
Merit
Louisiana
Huge Man LIVES IN Two Counties
Robert Earl Hughes a 24 year old man weighing about 800 pounds lives with his father on a farm straddling Pike and Brown counties in Illinois. He declares he lives in two counties at once since the county line runs through his living room.
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Fishhook
Ill
Robert Earl Hughes
Hughes
Illinois
Pike
Brown
Robert
Tideland dispute looms over oil riches and court action
Louisiana officials push for a rehearing and federal tidelands rights aim, citing large income from tide lands since 1945 while awaiting boundary rulings and decree language. Attorneys warn against delays, citing national stakes and possible congressional action as the key path forward.
Lafargue Attacks Long On Tideland Legislation in Louisiana
In Napoleonville Malcolm Lafargue accuses Sen. Russell Long of inaction on tidelands legislation and the Supreme Court case. He says Long has not participated in hearings or in passing the tidelands bill, pledging to recover Louisiana tidelands if elected. Lafargue also labels Long a follower of Washington policy and accuses him of socialist and Communist alignment.
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Napoleonville
Malcolm Lafargue
Russell Long
D.-La
Congress
Tidelands
Shreveport
Long
Senate
House of Representatives
Louisiana
Lafargue
New Orleans
Louisiana Texas tidelands dispute faces House committee hearing
The House Judiciary Committee approved Louisiana's claim three miles offshore, Texas arguing ten miles in some cases. A June 13 hearing by the House Rules Committee will decide scheduling. Justice Douglas asserted national rights over tidelands, while Justice Reed dissented on equal footing. Frankfurter noted Texas ownership before annexation and questioned the shift of control upon statehood. The California case context remains unclear.
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Texas
House Judiciary Committee
House Rules Committee
House
Lyle
D.-Tex
Rules Committee
Tidelands
Douglas
Reed
Frankfurter
United States
California
Senate Moves to Punish Editor Over Train Seals Remark
Louisiana lawmakers push a five member senate committee to probe and potentially discipline the New Orleans Item editor for calling the committee members trained seals and lackeys. The move sparks defense of press freedom and debate on legislative oversight of media.
Senate Creates Special Committee to Summon New Orleans Editor
Lieut. Gov. William J. Dodd Jr named a special committee to enforce section 17 or article 6 of the Louisiana constitution allowing it to summon the editor of the New Orleans Item newspaper and other staff. The panel includes Senators Downs, Brooks Oliver, Puckett Willis, Oscar Guidry, and C. E. Barham. Veteran Capitol reporters say the move is unprecedented, recalling a 1934 House expulsion of newsmen for one day.
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New Orleans
Senate
C. H. Downs
Robert Ainsworth
Brooks Oliver
Bastrop
Public Roads and Highways Committee
Ainsworth
New Orleans Item
City of
Senate of
Louisiana
William J. Dodd, Jr
Senators Downs
Puckett Willis
Sikes
Oscar Guidry
Church Point
C. E. Barham
Ruston
Capitol
House of Representatives
Chamber
Convicted Child Eaten by Bears In Quebec Search Ends
Police said they were convinced three year old Nicole Renaud who vanished Saturday in a suburban forest was eaten by bears. Authorities halted the search after a large force of police soldiers and civilians, bear tracks found near the disappearance site eight miles north of Quebec City. Lt. Martin Healy said no prior bear attacks had been reported in the area.
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Quebec
Nicole Renaud
Here
Martin Healy
Markets Rocked by Morning Gale on New York Stock Exchange
Markets New York June 6. A morning selling gale flattened the stock market today. Losses of 1 to 6 dollars a share were scored before the plunging price line levelled off. Some issues managed to recover slightly from the extreme lows. Trading volume was so large that the ticker lagged behind by as much as four minutes, then slowed to a normal pace at noon.
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New York
Cotton Futures Dip In New Orleans Trading
Cotton futures fell in New Orleans under long realizing and hedge selling. By 11 a.m. prices dropped fifteen to thirty cents a bale, reflecting selling pressure in the market.
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New Orleans
Hog and cattle market report from Chicago livestock sale
Salable hogs 11 000 top 20 20 sparse. 190 240 lb hogs 19 75 20 10. 250 280 lb 19 25 19 75. 290 330 lb 18 25 19 25. 340 375 lb 17 25 18 00. Odd 150 180 lb 18 50 20 00. Sows under 400 lb 16 50 17 75. Lightweights 18 00 up. 400 500 lb sows 15 50 16 75. 500 600 lb 14 50 15 75. Cattle 6 500 calves 600. Steers 33 00 or better, good and choice fed 29 50 32 50. Load 32 75. Medium to low good 27 00 29 25. Low medium light 26 50. Heifers 29 00 31 00. Medium to low good 26 50 28 75. Cows 22 50 24 00. Common 18 75 22 25. Canners cutters 15 00 18 50. Medium to good sausage balls 22 00 23 75. Dealers 26 00 31 50.
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St. Louis
Memphis
Helena See
Ark, City
Vicksburg
Natchez
Baton Rouge
Ouachita Camden
Monroe Seeee
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Cairo
Tennessee Chattanooga
Cumberland Nashville
RED Shreveport
Alexandria
Chicago
USDA
Butter And Eggs Prices Steady On Chicago Trading Floor
Butter remains steady in Chicago with receipts totaling 1,178,782. Eggs hold top prices firm while balance remains unsettled. Receipts reach 25,237 with wholesale prices unchanged except a one cent per dozen reduction on checks to 24.5 to 25.5.
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Chicago
Poultry prices steady for hens as fryers ease slightly
Chicago market report shows live poultry prices steady for hens while chickens weaken. Receipts total 41 loads. Roasters and fryers mostly unchanged with slight drops of one to three cents per pound to 31-37 for roasters and 27-31 for fryers. Strong demand remains uncertain with mixed prices across stock.
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Chicago
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