Families of Army Men to Get Money
Washington June 9 Dependent families of army and navy members won congressional assurance that their needs will be met in a moderate way by Uncle Sam. The House passed legislation aligning with Senate pay provisions, setting a $50 minimum monthly serviceman pay effective June 1, with a joint conference to work out details. The only major Senate-House dispute on the dependents bill was over broadening dependency for draft purposes beyond actual financial need.
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Sam
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Cotton futures steady as Bank loan bill fuels buying
New Orleans markets see futures recover losses with steady closes after gains on trade and Senate Bank head parity loan bill intro. Open highs and lows show firming in July October December January and March contracts. Spot cotton closes 21 points higher with sales of 720 and strong middling values. Cottonseed oil stays steady with July at 13.17 and other months quoted around 12.9 to 12.98.
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New Orleans
Washington News
Senate
Precision tools work resumes after Detroit strike
Work on aircraft precision tools at Federal Engineering Co resumes after a week long strike ended with an army work or fight ultimatum. 250 workers returned as the army threatened to move production elsewhere if an NLRB election led by UA W CIO was not allowed.
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George Strong
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National Labor Relations Board
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William C. Stevenson
Society of Tool and Die Craftsmen
Cotton futures rise as trade buying steadies markets
Cotton futures closed near session highs as trade buying and covering reduce offerings. July, October and December contracts advanced, with July around 17.83 and December near 18.27 as late prices showed gains amid renewed demand in New York.
Livestock Market Reports From Chicago U S D A Summary
Livestock prices show mixed movement with hogs weak to lower across weight classes. Salable hogs 16,000 with most around 13.90 to 14.15 for 160 to 180 pound ranges, 13.65 to 14.00 for 400 to 550 pound bulk. Cattle and calves: 8,000 cattle and 1,200 calves, steers steady to $10-15 higher in good grades, cows strong, bulls active, vealers down about $15.00.
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Employment Act Would Extend to West Monroe Towns
Louisiana Senate committee reported favorably a measure by Senator Grove Stafford to apply the 48 hour work limit for women to towns from 2000 to 6000 population, naming West Monroe Pineville and Port Allen as examples. A sugar mill workers bill removing the cap was approved. Another Stafford bill to raise workmen’s compensation benefits was reported favorably, increasing minimum wage from three to five dollars a day and medical and funeral allowances.
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Senates Capital and Labor Committee
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Pineville
Port Allen
Potatoes market report with state price details
Arrivals 164 on track 335 total US shipments 751 supplies moderate For California long whites demand good market slightly stronger For southern triumphs best quality demand fair market steady For off condition stock demand slow California long whites United States No 1 3.05 20 Louisiana Bliss Triumphs United States No 1 2.65 7212 Mississippi Bliss Triumphs United States No 1 275 Alabama Eliss Triumphs United States No 1 2.65 3.00 North Carolina Cobblers United States No 1 2.80
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Butter And Eggs Prices Report Chicago June 9
Butter receipts total 1,178,003 with firmer creamery at 8 score 32 1-2 and other prices unchanged. Eggs receipts 33,483 with steady demand and the market unchanged.
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Poultry Market Update From Chicago Auction
Chicago on June 9 reports live poultry steady with 51 truckloads. Leghorn hens bring 17 cents, other prices unchanged.
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School Lunch Program Increases Attendance
Baton Rouge reports statewide school lunch program boosted attendance and scholarship progress. In 1,128 schools serving hot lunches, attendance rose from 45 percent (1930–40) to 95 percent (1941–42) and scholarship progress from 8 percent to 90 percent. Over 230,610 students receive daily lunches. 88 percent certified needy by welfare. White students: 116,104 served, 54,519 free, 41,556 parental aid, 20,929 paid. Black students: 114,564 served, 103,788 free, 5,835 partially free, 4,941 paid. State appropriation of 250,000 cited as highly beneficial.
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Three Killed in Freak Bombing Plane Accident
Fort Benning Ga June 9 A bomber practicing bombing exploded in the air when a bomb struck another as they were dropped. The crew of three from Atlanta were killed Captain Morris Pelham Anniston Ala Lieutenant Raymond Manley Brooklyn and Corporal Ray Roland Route 1 Columbia Iowa The aircraft had previously been based at Savannah.
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Raymond Manley
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Ray Roland
Route 1
Columbia
Iowa
Savannah
Burck Sent to Knoxville as Missions Shuffle Pitching
San Antonio Texas June 9 Forced to sit down to the player limit with the arrival of outfielder Mike Christoff the San Antonio Missions of the Texas League Monday sent Hal Burck right handed pitcher to Knoxville of the Southern Association Guy Airey business manager announced.
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San Antonio Missions
Hal Burck
Knoxville
Southern Association
Guy Airey
Answers to War Quiz and Frontline Facts
The page lists quiz questions and answers on military insignia a monsoon and Nazi aims. It notes the first permanent French settlement in the New World was founded by Samuel Champlain in 1608.
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New World
Samuel Champlain
Markets at a Glance Stocks Mixed as Rally Pauses
New York markets show mixed equity performance amid profit taking after a rally. Bonds fluctuated with small shifts, while cotton stays firm on trade and mill price fixing. Chicago wheat rises on mill buying and short covering. corn gains on cash demand. Hogs close 10 cents lower at a top of 14.20, with ample supply. Cattle hold steady, steers up 10 to 15, shipments trimmed.
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Chicago
Grain Prices End Lower From Peak. Wheat and Soybeans Mixed
Chicago reports softening from earlier peaks as most trains and soybeans hold a firm undertone. Wheat closes 3 8 to 5 8 cents higher, corn mixed with small gains, oats up 3 8 to 7 8, soybeans up 3 4 to 11 2, lard down 2 1 2 to up 2 1 2 cents per hundredweight.
Stock market extends six session advance amid profit taking
New York June 9 stock averages extended gains for a sixth straight session though profit taking knocked several leaders into the red. Early brisk trading waned after midday with about 400000 shares traded for the day. Bonds were mixed and commodities steadied with cotton up in late trading while Chicago wheat and corn moved modestly.
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Coffee Tea Rationing Likely In Wartime Economy
Washington June 9 Consumers face possible rationing of coffee tea and cocoa as war production board officials warn of limited shipments. Deputy director Joseph L Weiner says no shipping improvement soon and confirms current rationing in effect. Coffee deliveries to stores are down 25 percent and tea 50 percent to ensure fair distribution.
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Joseph L. Weiner
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