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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1949
Page
9
The Brannan plan would raise farmer returns via government subsidies, lower prices for perishables, and impose marketing quotas. Brannan argues the plan avoids new control yet faces claims of political aims and high costs, warning of a low mood harming democracy and urging a fair deal for all people.
Acheson and Vishinsky dispute troop numbers in Germany as western and Soviet estimates diverge. British Secretary Levin warns Germany must be secured to prevent a repeat war. Four power talks on east‑west trade and transport face delay due to the Berlin railway strike, with strikers voting tomorrow on returning to work amid stalled negotiations.
Man in service D S Strickland and Willie Corbin both U S Navy personnel married to Edna Strickland of Bernice and Marion Corbin of Oak Grove were set to arrive in Bristol England on June 11 aboard the destroyer U S S O Hare for a four day port call. A separate note mentions gas driven methods may replace conventional pumping to lift oil from dil wells using intermittent gas injection into a submerged displacement chamber.
Multiple death notices from Monroe and nearby areas list Mrs. Ida Chategnier and Mrs. Mamie Drew Stripling among the deceased, with funeral details, survivors, and burial sites. Other items include infant death at birth, Mrs. C. C. Corban in Jackson, and Sgt. Marvin Clark Jr. reburial notice in Baton Rouge.
The administration abandons pressing Congress for stand by war powers as it revises peacetime planning. A "quiet de militarization" of the national security resources board follows White House orders. Murray's expansion plan aims to curb depression with loans, public works, and targeted aid, while advisers hint at shifting economic policy toward restraint. ADA calls Murray's approach essential for active planning. Federal cash
New York stocks fall nearing five year low with bonds and rails in supply. Cotton irregular as Commission House sells. Chicago wheat weak while cash prices slide in the southwest. Corn and oats show weakness amid favorable midwest rains. Hog prices unevenly rise to 25 cents down from the top of 21.85. Cattle show mixed movement, from 50 cents higher to 25 cents lower, with a top at 29.50. World markets context follows.
The Monroe City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2909 setting a detailed General Fund budget for the 1949 50 fiscal year. It covers salaries for mayor and commissioners, street work, police and fire departments, sanitation, parks, and utilities. Estimated General Fund revenues total 2 245 971 30 with substantial investments and required voucher controls.
William F. Day, last seen in New Orleans in 1944, is sought by his California daughter Mary H. Dudney in Monroe. Dudney asks District Attorney Fred Fudickar for help locating her missing father who hoped to return to relatives in Monroe. Day was then working in a New Orleans shipyard and had a sister named Lucille living in West Monroe.
The article notes officials warn Americans lose interest in overseas issues when crises subside, risking cuts to foreign aid such as European recovery. It recalls Marshall's plan, European unity efforts, and postwar shifts as Western Europe grows while Russia retools after Berlin blockade. It adds Britain’s looming economic crisis and cites 75,000 U.S. nurses who served globally in WWII.
Final quotations section lists numerous stocks with percentage changes and prices. Notable names include General Motors, United States Steel, Westinghouse Electric, Pennsylvania Railroad, American Telephone, DuPont, Chrysler, Goodyear, IBM, General Electric, and Standard Oil California among many others reflecting broad market activity. The text reads like a dense catalog of securities with varied gain and loss figures.
Butter firmer with two day receipts at 1,395,564 and prices unchanged to 1/4 cent higher. Grades top AA 93, A 92, B 90, C 89. Eggs firm with two day receipts at 19,797 and prices up about a cent per dozen. U S extras 70 cents and up, A 59 52, Standards 43 45, current receipts 42 to 42.5, dirties 40, checks 39.5.
USDA notes potato arrivals 320 on track 329 with total U S shipments 1 210 Friday 403 Saturday 17 Sunday supplies moderate demand slow market weaker Arizona Bliss Triumphs at 6 00 25 Pontiach at 5 35 50 California Bliss Triumphs 6 00 25 long whites 4 05 50 Pontiaes 5 35 and related prices.
A girl named Gloria aged about 20 may have the address of Mrs Dudney obtainable through the district attorney's office. The note directs seeking the complete address via official channels.
Chicago June 13 live poultry receipts 33 trucks with prices steady to one cent lower per pound. Fowl 27.5 to 28.5, Leghorn fowl 26, roasters 32.36, fryers 29.32, broilers 28 to 30, old roosters 22 to 23, f.o.b. wholesale market including ducklings.
New York traders sold in nearby July contracts as Cotton futures slipped amid increased liquidation. Offerings absorbed by scale down mill buying and short covering. Export prospects quiet and crop news generally favorable. Late afternoon prices ranged between 5 cents lower and 85 cents lower per bale from the prior close.
Chicago wheat, corn, oats, and rye finished the day with notable declines after early gains faded under steady selling. July futures for wheat, corn, oats, rye, and soybeans all slipped, while lard also dropped, reflecting broad downpressure across grain and related commodities.
Applicants seek permits to sell beer at retail for 1949 in Ouachita Parish. Ed Miller Place at 118 6th St Monroe Earl Free owner Leon Ellis co owner. Johnson Beer Garden 223 S 8th St Earnest Johnson owner. Corner Cafe 122 6th St James Williams owner. June dates 1949.
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