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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1960

Page

14

Wall Street chart hints at bear market rally expects pause

Wall Street analysis from John H. Lewis & Co. says a primary bear market has persisted since last summer with a brief midyear rally possible. Reynolds & Co. doubts Cubic Corp. at current prices and favors selling. Hutton & Co notes market change with less interest in high flyers and more buying in battered conventional stocks.

New York UPI John H. Lewis & Co Lewis Cubic Corp Reynolds & Co W. E. Hutton & Co

Grain futures show small gains as declines pause

The grain futures market posted small gains this afternoon led by all wheat and oats and some rye contracts. Corn and soybeans slipped slightly amid liquidation, with reports of significant progress in planting the 1960 crops over the past several days. Carlot receipts: wheat 7 cars, corn 14, oats 6, rye 1, barley 2, soybeans 9. France covers 12,659 square miles, just under Texas.

Chicago

Late Markets Chicago US hogs and cattle prices mixed

USDA market notes show hogs mostly steady with mixed lots and weight grades. Cattle and calves price ranges listed across steers, heifers, cows, and feeders, with several load lots and prime grades noted. Also included are New York and New Orleans market briefings on cotton, stocks, and farm produce prices.

Chicago USDA

Fishermen Found After Missing Fishing Trip

Two New Orleans men Emilio Ambrosini and James Moran were found in Bayou Guyun about 20 miles from New Orleans in good condition by the Coast Guard. They ran out of gas and were lost yesterday.

New Orleans Coast Guard Emilio Ambrosini James Moran Bayou Guyua

River Flood Stage Change Reported Today

River authorities record a 24 hour change in flood stage along River Street with updated gauges showing rising levels. Officials warn residents downstream to monitor forecasts and prepare for possible evacuations.

Georgia Man Sentenced To Prison Today

Judge David J. Garrett sentenced an Augusta man to two years in Angola state penitentiary for theft of merchandise valued at $81.09. He also received a nonconcurrent six month parish jail term for stealing $73.43 from a local establishment. The case involved Charles F. Greer, 30, who pleaded guilty. A separate motor vehicle case for operating under the influence was postponed to October 10 for Herbert Bagwell, 48, of West Monroe. Tyree Booth of Hattiesburg and Carlous Morris Jr. of West Monroe were fined for traffic violations.

David J. Garrett Augusta Angola Ouachita Parish Charles F. Greer Parish Fourth District Court Greer Herbert Bagwell Tulip Street West Monroe Tyree Booth Hattiesburg Miss Carlous Morris, Jr Nat Street

Nixon Challenged To Present Views

New York AP report says Gov Nelson Rockefeller urged Vice President Richard Nixon to clearly state his beliefs and proposals for addressing major national issues. Rockefeller said any GOP aspirant should make such declarations, but Nixon has not done so.

New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Richard M. Nixon Nixon Rockefeller Republican Party

Claims Many Feared Union Reprisals

Baton Rouge reports a Senate hearing on a bill to ban secondary boycotts drew witnesses in favor, with a management spokesman saying many small businessmen fear reprisals for testifying. Joseph D. Henderson of the New Orleans AAIS said fear of intimidation keeps some from speaking as Sen. Davis notes the bill would bar professional pickets and sympathy strikes. The session, held under strict rules, drew 150 spectators. In another action, the House approved Gov. Jimmie Davis 60 million bond issue for capital outlay amid opposition calling it worse than a tax.

Baton Rouge UPI Senate Joseph D. Henderson American Association of Small Businesses New Orleans Louisiana Henderson Senate Industrial Relations Committee Jackson B. Davis Guy Lockrider Lake Charles House Jimmie Davis

Evans Funeral Services Pend Evans Evans Dies After Illness

Sam Evans, 36, longtime Monroe resident and auto repair shop owner, died yesterday at a local hospital after a short illness. Funeral arrangements are under Peter's Funeral Home. Survived by widow Louise Evans, Denver daughter Alene Fant, two sons Jimmie and Archie, sister Pearl Dunlop, and six grandchildren.

Sam Evans Louise Anne Monroe Evans Peter Louise Evans Alene Fant Denver Colo Jimmie Evans Archie Evans U. S. Army Germany Pearl Dunlop Walker

Federal Wildlife Funds Available July 1 Announced

Washington AP reports the Interior Department will allocate 12.8 million dollars on July 1 as an early partial apportionment of the 1960-61 federal fish and wildlife funds to states. About 10.3 million will go to wildlife and 2.5 million to fish restoration with reimbursements up to 75 percent of project costs. The per state share is based on hunter license holders and state area.

Washington Federal Fish and Wildlife Funds Secretary of the Interior Fred A. Seaton Fish and Wildlife Seaton

School Budget Cuts Alarm Educators In Louisiana

State Education Supt. Shelby M W Jackson accepted a compromise on the school lunch program, narrowing a proposed three million dollar cut from five million. Parish superintendents warn Washington budget cuts could shorten terms by two to five weeks in 51 parishes as state aid for hiring about 1,100 teachers faces the axe. Jackson testifies before the House Appropriations Committee and plans another briefing on trade school budgets amid the stressed school funding outlook.

Davis James F. Redmond

Obscenity Bills Back In House

Three bills to tighten obscenity laws returned to the House floor after committee approval. Introduced by the joint sex crime study committee led by Rep. Edward LeBreton of New Orleans, they seek to criminalize selling or distributing pornographic literature to adults as a misdemeanor and to juveniles as a felony with fines up to 1000 dollars or up to five years in prison. It would also make it a misdemeanor to operate premises for obscene performances or acts.

Baton Rouge House House Judiciary Committee Joint Edward LeBreton New Orleans

Rites Set For Paul Benson

Paul D. Benson, 39, died at his Delhi residence on Tuesday night. Graveside services are set for 3 p.m. Thursday at Quachita City Cemetery, under Mulhearn Funeral Home of Delhi. Sister Vasu Smith of Delhi will officiate. Survivors include three daughters Anita Benson of Monroe, Sandra Benson and Paul A. Benson of Ruston. a sister Mrs. B. W. Wall of Sterlington. brothers Kermit Benson of El Dorado and Hosea Benson of Delhi.

Paul D. Benson Delhi Quachita City Mulhearn Funeral Home Vasu Smith Anita Benson Monroe Sandra Benson Paul A. Benson Ruston B. W. Wall Sterlington Kermit Benson el Dorado Hosea Benson

Oak Grove Man Dies Rites Set

Dempsey F. Freeman 73 of Oak Grove died in a Monroe hospital Tuesday night after a short illness. Funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday at Gay's Funeral Home Chapel Oak Grove with Rev. R. V. Kinney officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery under Gay's Funeral Home direction. Survivors include wife Susan Freeman five daughters Jewel Arrington Semes Ala G W Tubb Angola La F B Farr Natchez Miss Leroy Sanchez Oak Grove Miss Johnnie Freeman Ferriday four sons Harvey Pascagoula Miss 15 grandchildren Pallbearers R G Darttone Walter Sims Grady Bagwell Ira Delaughter Dock McLemore Lee Huff.

Dempsey F. Freeman Oak Grove Monroe Hospital Gay R. V. Kinney Susan Freeman Jewel Arrington Semes Ala G. W. Tubb Angola F. B. Farr Natchez Miss Leroy Sanchez Johnnie Freeman Ferriday R. W Vernon Huey Burns Harvey Pascagoula R. G. Darttone Walter Sims Grady Bagwell Ira Delaughter Dock McLemore Lee Huff

Circus Finds Way To Beat The Heat

Officials of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey plan to take the show on the road next month and let performers rest in Sarasota. A study found July is too hot for good circus business and after the heat the animals and performers can give better performances.

Circus Sarasota, Fla Ringling Bros Barnun & Bailey Circus Sarasota William W.perry

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