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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1949

Page

13

Coplon Privacy Ruling Sparks Espionage Case

Federal Judge Albert L Reeves ruled that jurors in Judith Coplon’s espionage trial must see all data slips seized from her purse and the full text of numerous FBI reports. Prosecutors objected but the court insisted on full disclosure, citing national security. Coplon, 28, and Valentin A Gubitchev, 32, are charged with pilfering department secrets to aid a foreign power.

Washington Albert L. Reeves Judith Coplon Reeves Miss Coplon John M. Kelley, Jr United States Kelley Mics Justice Department Department New York Valentine A. Gubitchev

Dorothy Kirsten Plans To Sue Berle

Opera star Dorothy Kirsten says she will sue comedian Milton Berle over a TV skit she claims burlesqued her voice and hair on It's Sunday. Berle denies the claims and says the singing was by Katherine Mastice. Kirsten plans legal action and will travel to New York to meet her lawyers.

Hollywood Dorothy Kirsten Milton Berle Berle New York National Broadcasting Company Katherine Mastice

Trained officers urged to blend skill with training

Louisiana peace officers were urged to combine courage with training to outsmart modern criminals. FBI official Percy Wyly illustrated the bureau's scientific tools and fingerprint files, while Wade Martin stressed the need to invest in investigations of major disasters and aviation crashes. The convention's business sessions were planned for the final day.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Percy Wyly Federal Bureau of Investigation Mississippi Peace Officers Association Wyly Bureau of Identification Wade O. Martin, Jr Insurance Kathy Fiscus Rvertin

Food relief ship may go to Hawaii

In Honolulu a plan to bring a relief ship to strike bound Hawaii advances after earlier approval in principle by a C I O dockworkers committee. Details include relief food selection by Governor Stainback and unloading at pre strike rates. The plan envisions 2000 tons of molasses as ballast on return with Matson’s Hawaiian Refiner likely named as the ship.

Honolulu Hawaii Robert McElrath International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union McElrath Ingram M. Stainback Matson San Francisco Navy General Breckenridge Pearl Harbor

Passengers Gain US Entry From Polish Liner Batory

In New York 107 of 111 Batory passengers scheduled for Ellis Island admission have cleared technical requirements. 72 left Ellis Island, 35 remaining. four cases go to a special inquiry board today. Two claim American citizenship. The ship carried 683 passengers. Gerhart Eisler fled US via the Batory. Polish ambassador complained of strict inspec tion. officials denied an official protest.

New York United States Batory Ellis Island U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service U. S Gerhart Eisler Southampton Copenhagen Gdynia Poland Jozef Winiewicz State Department Washington

Elizabeth Taylor Plans to Marry William Pawley Jr

Elizabeth Taylor 17 will wed William D. Pawley Jr., 22, next spring in Beverly Hills after her mother announces the engagement. The couple met at a Surfside party in March and Taylor will finish Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer High School in February before the wedding.

Mia Beach Fla Elizabeth Taylor The William D. Pawley, Jr Francis Taylor Brazil Peru Taylor Beverly Hills Calif Elizabeth Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer High School Miss Taylor London England Army Glenn Davis Pawley Richard J. Reynolds Surfside Howard Young Star Island Miami Beach William D. Pawley Miami

Bonita Negro Fatally Shot in Bonita Domestic Tragedy

In Bonita Eastrop Louisiana a 30 year old Bonita Negro Ed Beard died from a neck gunshot wound after a shooting Monday night Willie Jones 49 a Negro was arrested and admitted firing. Sheriff Harp said the shooting stemmed from domestic troubles and murder charges would likely be filed after investigation.

Eastrop Bonita Morehouse Parish Sherry Mary Ed Beard Harp Willie Jones Beard

Post Auxiliary Meeting Set for Thursday at 7 30 PM

The L. B. Faulk Legion Auxiliary will meet in the Legion home Thursday at 7 30 p m. The nominating committee will report and nominations from the floor are permitted. All members are urged to attend.

L. B. Faulk Legion Auxiliary Legion Home

World Markets Cotton New Orleans June 7

Cotton futures rose on heavy short covering and moderate buying in New Orleans trade. Closing prices showed steadiness, with July at 32.49-50 up 37, December 28.78 up 23, March 28.66 up 22, May 23.51 up 23. Bid data shows market activity and gains across the board.

New Orleans

Spot cotton closes steady amid price gains in New Orleans

New Orleans June 7 spot cotton closed steady one dollar twenty five cents higher per bale. Sales reached 1,157 with low middling at 26.55 cents, middling 32.55, and good middling 33.05. Receipts totaled 14,105 and stock stood at 266,253 bales.

New Orleans

Cotton futures firm on short covering before first notice day

New York June 7. Cotton futures rose with aggressive short covering in July ahead of first notice day June 24. July touched 32.46 cents a pound as traders speculated on tight spot supply due to government loan. Export quiet. weather favorable. late gains 30 cents to $1.10 per bale.

New York Czechoslovakia

Chicago grain and oilseed prices close mixed

Wheat futures finish July at 1.875 to 1/2, Sept 1.885 to 1/2, Dec 1.9125, and March 1.878. Corn closes July 130 1/2, Sept 1.238 to 1/4, Dec 1.1258. Oats July 0.58125, Sept 0.7, Dec 0.59125. Rye July 1.34, Sept 1.355. Soybeans July 2.17125, Nov 1.96, Dec 1.9475. Lard July 10.80, Sept 10.95 to 10.92, Oct 10.95, Nov 10.82, Dec 10.90.

Butter And Eggs Prices Steady in Chicago Trade

Butter unsettled with receipts 1,217,699 and prices unchanged except ¼ cent per pound lower on 900 carrots at 56.75. Eggs steady to firm with receipts 22,365 and prices unchanged.

Chicago

Potatoes Market Reports Fresh Prices and Arrivals

Chicago June 7 USDA market summary notes arrivals 161 on track 254 total U S shipments 973 and moderate supplies with demand good and a slightly stronger market. Arizona Bliss Triumphs 5 60 to 6 15 long whites 4 25 to 4 60 Pontiacs 6 00.

Chicago USDA U. S Arizona Bliss

Poultry market from Chicago report June 7

In Chicago on June 7 the USDA notes live poultry market unsettled with 41 truck receipts. Prices remain unchanged as buyers and sellers assess current demand and supply conditions.

Chicago USDA

New Fighter Uses Swept-Back Wings

The U S air force’s newest twin jet fighter the Lockheed F-90 has swept back wings and performs well in early sky tests. Chief Engineer Test Pilot Tony LeVier reported a 37 minute flight reaching 15 000 feet in ten minutes with cautious testing and high confidence. Production is slated for 1950 after 25 more test hours as the aircraft is prepared for further military evaluation.

Los Angeles U. S. Air Force Tony LeVier Air Force le Vier Muroc Lockheed

Lila Leeds Involved In Beverly Hills Police Trouble

Beverly Hills Calif June 7 Lila Leeds 21 faces drunken driving charges after police say she and two girls caused a cafe disturbance and fled when officers were summoned. Sgt Sims said he stopped their car and detained Leeds while the others were released. Leeds had recently served a marijuana sentence with actor Mitchum and had a suspended license.

Beverly Hills Calif Lila Leeds Robert Mitchum M. R. Sims Lila Sims Mitchum

Army offers surplus mine detectors to police units

The army will sell about 3,000 surplus mine detectors to local law enforcement for searching for criminal evidence. The devices locate buried firearms and even clothing, with reports noting even a dog's bone could be detected.

Washington Army Army Department

Market Rises After Mild Morning Dip In New York Stocks

A cautious rally took hold on June 7 after a small morning setback, lifting a market that had sunk to a two year low yesterday. Gains were modest though widespread with steels railroads oils and motors among stronger groups and rail bond prices easing slightly from yesterday’s lows.

New York

Senate Debates Economy Bill Cuts Fund Totals

Washington June 7. The senate debated a 671 million dollar operating funds bill for state justice commerce and judiciary. The appropriation panel cut 12.06 million from a house approved measure mainly from the state department. Commerce gains largely reflect census preparations while Voice of America funds are trimmed by 1.7 million though overseas relay stations costs drop overall. The bill shows an overall net cut from Truman budget estimates but raises agencies above last year’s outlays. Justice and the judiciary gain modestly while state department funds fall.

Washington Senate State, Justice and Commerce Departments Judiciary Senate Appropriations Committee State Department Voice of America Truman Commerce Justice

Special Notices and Sheriff Sale Notices From Ouachita Parish 1949

Classified notices from Monroe Louisiana include a beer permit application for Taylor's Bar at 604 Jonesboro Road with owners listed as W M John C Franklin and Clyde Q McPhink. Sheriff sales announce seizures and auctions of vehicles including a 1936 Ford Tudor and a 1939 Ford Tudor, plus a 603,090 dollar revenue bond election result for Monroe. Also contains city council minutes detailing May 31 1949 election and June 2 1949 ordinance promulgation related to revenue bonds.

Collector of Revenue State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Taylor’s Bar Jonesboro Road W. M John C. Franklin Clyde Q. McPhink Taylor's Bar Jonesboro Rd John C. Franklin Clyde McPhink Monroe Ouachita Parish George O. Breece Frank X. Cline John P. Simmons Breece City of Secretary of State District Court Ek. Tucker Henry Bernstein, Jr L. E B. BE. Tucker Henry Bernstein, JR L. E. Howell Aid City Monroe News-Star A. Poag P. A. Poag

Delinquent Tax Sale Of Immovable Property 1949 Ouachita Parish

State and Parish tax sale notice for Ouachita Parish Louisiana listing delinquent taxpayers and properties for 1948 taxes, with sales at the courthouse on June 18 1949 starting 11 a m. Describes properties including Highland Park Addn Unit No 2, McGough Subdiv, J M McGoo g h, and individual lot dimensions plus costs and interest. Includes mortgage creditor notice and time window for redemption.

Harrell McQuirey Highland Park Addn Wesley E. Taylor T. N. Watts G. B. Haynes Cosis C. G. Williams Earl Hosie Thomas Willie B. Williams G. Tippits E. Timpts Lizzie Brooks E. T. W. Addn Ruthey Carter Walter Clark Luevonia D. Davis Minnie Lee D. Mitchell Muriel M. Dorsey Dewey Haynes Clarence & Lula Clark Curtis Hill Robert & Shirley C. Johnson Bernice S. Larce State OF Louisiana Parish OF Quachita Monroe Louisiana Ouachita Parish of Milton White Emma White James Cann Esther M. Holland Q. Stovall & McHenry’s Frantom Bend Pelican Highway Impis Sue Willie Williams Gossetts

Ouachita Fourth District Court Property Sale Notice

In Ouachita Parish Monroe Louisiana on June 25 1949 a described land tract in Section 28 Township 16 North Range 3 East will be sold to satisfy a writ or fi fa. The property runs 70 yards west along the north line and 70 yards south between parallel lines to the east line of the quarter section. Bidders invited with costs and postponement dates May 24 31 June 7 14 21 1949.

State OF Louisiana Parish OF Ouachita Fourth Dist Motors Securities Company, Inc Marvin Whitlock Fourth Judicial District Court Ouac Louisiana Monroe Sheriff's Sale Fourth Dist. Court Friendly Finance Service W. M. Horton Ouachita Sheriff’s Sale Pourth Dist Aetna Loan Company, Inc Willie Lee Jackson Lottie Mae Jackson Fouth Dist Frozene Gowdy Moses Gowdy Tate Monros Bryant South Hahiand People's Homestead & Savings Association Gowdy Robert Layton West Monroe Herbert H. Harris Purlie Harris J. FP. Heards Percy J. Jackson J. D. Mc«Gee John Johnston JR T. E. Flournoys Jack M. Russell Clarence E. Warren Edgewood Melvin C. Thompson C & D Flournoys 7Th Street Natchitoches St City OF Monroe Purvis & Dell Allen Harrison Tippitts & Cobbs Frank Bishop Ophelia W. Coleman Miller Tract J. B. Collins James A. Holtry Guinea DeSiard St Dept Mary Griggs Daisy Gulley Marrilla Hamilton Lamyville Lamyville Fronting Old DeSiard Rd Fred U. Hammett John H. Smith Ouachita Cotton Mills Sylvester Haynes Mary Henderson Walter McKnighs North Washington St Edward Humphries Renwicks Ida Kaplan ALS White Lee Ave Sarah Leonard Lumyville 5Th St McGuire St Sarah Levels Millers Vernon P. Maish Olive Street 3Rd St Durwood D. Majors J. W. Johnstons Mack Maxwell Max Brandt Biedenharns Henry Mitchelis Cobb & Tippitts Monroe Realty Corp Charlie Nelson William F. Petty Tom Smith, JR Emma Sugar J. T. Scarbrough Smith D. R Anna E. Teel Ammon B. Robinson Crescent Bend Charlie Toliver Laytons 2Nd Stone Ave 10Th St Mattis Waldroup Peach St United States Bailey Grant Quachita Parish Monroe News-Star Ciy

Notices to Contractors for School Building Dismantling and Relocation

Ouachita Parish School Board invites sealed bids for dismantling moving and reassembling buildings 19 4 19 5 19 9 19 14 and 19 16 from Selman Field Monroe to school grounds at West Monroe Bancomville Fondale and Okaloosa Louisiana. Bids due June 22 1949 at 10 a m. in the office of the Superintendent of Education. Five percent certified check. Specifications from architects Smith and Padgett. Board may reject any or all bids. June 7 14 21 1949.

Quachita Parish Monroe Louisiana Selman Field Millsaps West Monroe Ransom Lenwill Bancomville Fondale Okaloosa Ouachita Parish Superintendent of Education Smith & Padgett Ouachita National Bank Oquachita Parish

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