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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1949

Page

13

Defense Opens Judith Coplon Espionage Trial

Washington June 14. The defense opens its case in the Judith Coplon espionage trial with a motion to dismiss the charges. Archibald Palmer plans to call witnesses including Hollywood stars and Dr. Edward A. Condon while aiming to cross examine F B I officials and seek subpoenas for government prosecutors and public figures. Coplon, 28, faces charges of taking government secrets to harm the United States and aid Russia, with co defendant Valentine A. Gubitchev.

Washington Judith Coplon Archibald Palmer Edward A. Condon Condon National Bureau of Standards J. Edgar Hoover Palmer William E. Foley Foreign Agents Registration Internal Security Robert J. Lamphere Kelley Reeves Miss Coplon Valentine A. Gubitchev New York Foley Russia Gubitchev

Veterans of Foreign Wars LouisianaAuxiliary elect leaders

J Hobbs Post members attended the 15th department encampment in Baton Rouge. Mrs Thelma Messina of New Orleans was elected head of the Ladies Auxiliary Department of Louisiana. Melany Allen Winnfield and Gertrude Pointiff were elected senior and junior vice presidents. Mary Brooks named department patriotic instructor. Bess H Moore of Shreveport retired president praised progress and pledged continued effort.

J. Hobbs Aline B. Hunt Hobbs Auxiliary Marvin Head Pat Willensky Baton Rouge 15Th Department Veterans of Foreign Wars Thelma Messina New Orleans Ladies’ Auxiliary Department of Louisiana Melany Allen Winnfield Gertrude Pointiff Mary Brooks Bess H. Moore Shreveport

Follows Old Wall Name Wall Street Origin

New York City’s Wall Street derives its name from the palisaded wall built in 1652 along the southern end of Manhattan Island. The stockade line gave its name to the financial district that grew up nearby.

New York City Wall Street Manhattan Island

Crime Trial Opens For Man Accused Of Assault

Melvin Turner goes on trial in Laurel Mississippi charged with assault and battery with intent to murder his wife Christine Hill Turner. Prosecutor says the details cannot be revealed except before a jury. Turner held in jail after the May 29 attack at his farm home.

E. K. Collins Turner

Don Sylvio objects to divorce complaint in case

Los Angeles June 14 Don Sylvio filed a demurrer in the divorce suit brought by Mrs Gladys Sylvio mother of actress Margaret O'Brien claiming cruelty. The couple married February 22 in Palm Beach Florida. Margaret cried and refused to kiss her stepfather after the ceremony and showed little approval upon return from Europe.

Los Angeles Don Sylvio Margaret O’brien Gladys Sylvio Sylvio Palm Beach Fla Europe Sylvia Margaret

N. J. C Faculty Pursue Summer Studies at Various Colleges

A number of Northeast Junior College faculty members take advantage of the summer term to pursue advanced study at colleges or universities. Mabel S. Slay and E. J. Upshaw study at Peabody College in Nashville. Francis H. Burke and James W. Parkerson study at the University of Iowa. Wilkins B. Rickerson and Edward C. Whatley pursue work at Louisiana State University. Harry Lemert plans to remain at the University of Texas for PhD work. Willa C. Cox and A. L. Tatum serve as guest professors at Sam Houston State Teachers College and Southwestern Louisiana College, respectively.

Northeast Junior College Rodney Cline Peabody College Nashville Nena Mabel S. Slay E. J. Upshaw Francis H. Burke University of Iowa James W. Parkerson Iowa Wilkins B. Rickerson Edward C. Whatley Louisiana State University Harry Lemert University of Texas Willa C. Cox Sam Houston State Teachers College Huntsville Tex A. L. Tatum Southwestern Louisiana College Hammond

Attempted Prison Break Foiled at Angola Prison

Six New Orleans and Norfolk inmates attempted a night escape from camp E at Angola State Penitentiary between 12 30 and 1 30 a m. Saling and Allen were captured immediately, the others with bloodhounds within about fifteen minutes. No armed confrontation occurred.

Angola Rollo Lawrence Lawrence Frank Saling Herman Fernandez Timothy Dauzier Henry Bankstone Jimmy Allen New Orleans Harry E. Willis Norfolk Saling Allen

Potatoes Market Report From Chicago June 14

USDA notes arrivals and shipments for 2019 with total U S shipments at 266. Supplies are moderate and demand is slow. Market dull and slightly weaker. Pontiacs fetch 5.00 dollars, California Bliss Triumphs 5.75, long whites 4.00 to 4.50, North Carolina Cobblers 3.73.

Chicago USDA U. S California Bliss North Carolina

Cotton futures steady as July gains lift prices

New York cotton futures were steady amid active trading ahead of first notice day on June 24. July to October shifts dominated as traders expect export covering in October, with reports of rains boosting futures. Late afternoon prices closed 15 to 70 cents higher, with July at 32.94-32.95 and nearby months up.

New York New York Cotton Exchange Service

Wheat Leads Grains as Government Signals Cash Market Improvement

Chicago grain market today saw wheat rise after early lows on news the government seeks flour and a stronger cash market in Kansas City. July wheat traded around 1.95 5/8 to 3/8, with nearby contracts also firm across corn, oats, rye, and soybeans, while lard gained modestly.

Chicago Board of Trade Today Kansas City

Livestock Prices Reported From Chicago Market

Livestock prices in Chicago on June 14 show salable hogs around 11 000 with 230 lb butchers at 20.75 to 21.00, heavier hogs down to 14.00 for over 500 lb. Cattle and calves totals listed with top steers at 29.50 for Colorado loads and 1 375 lb weights, other steers 25.75 to 28.50, cows 16.50 to 21.00, vealers up to 27.50, and assorted weights summarized for buyers.

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Market summary shows mixed stocks and commodities gains

New York markets are steady after yesterday's decline with a late rally. Bonds are down as rails supply tightens. Cotton and grains rise on buying and cash markets. Hogs slip to 75 cents lower, top $21.25. cattle uneven yet strong to 25 cents lower, top $29.50.

New York Chicago

New Orleans Cotton Futures Rise on Short Covering

New Orleans June 14 cotton futures gained on short covering in the July position, reaching a seasonal high with steady closing prices up 20 to 75 cents a bale. July opens 32.75 high 32.90 low 32.75 close 32.88. Spot cotton closed 50 cents higher. low middling 26.80, middling 32.80, good middling 33.30. receipts 20 613, stock 300 675.

New Orleans

Poultry market unsettled on arrival in Chicago

In Chicago on June 14 the USDA reported live poultry receipts of 36 trucks. Prices were mostly unchanged to a cent a pound lower. Fowl brought 27 to 28.5 cents, roasters 31 to 36 cents, old roosters 21 to 22 cents, with the balance unchanged.

Chicago USDA

Butter Steady On Chicago Market With Strong Receipts

Chicago market report shows butter prices steady on June 14 as receipts reach 1,019,391 pounds with no change in prices. Butter futures also steady amid large supply of 25,606 pounds received in the session.

Chicago Butter Steady Wes Firm

Market Movers: Curbs City Service and Oil Stocks Rally

Curbs Cities Service tops after gains. Electric Bond and Share slips. Humble Oil climbs. LeTourneau and United Gas post modest rises as investors digest shifting energy sector sentiment and gasoline demand signals.

Electric Bond & Share Humble Oil LeTourneau United Gas

Delinquent Tax Sale Of Immovable Property 1948 Ouachita Parish

State tax sale in Ouachita Parish by the Office of State Tax Collector Monroe to sell immovable property for 1948 taxes plus interest at 10 percent per year and costs. Public sale at Court House front door begins June 18 1949 at 11 a m with the listed lots and owners including Milton White Emma Whitf James Cann Sue Willie Williams R W Beasley William M Horton and others.

West Monroe Herbert H. Harris Purlie Harris J. PF. Heards Percy J. Jackson D. McGee John Johnston JR T. E. Flournoys P. J. McClendon Parnell & Hodge List Addas P. W. Roberts Cox Lot Monroe Purvis & Dell Allen Harrison Tippitts & Cobbs Frank Bishop Miller Tract J. B. Collins James A. Holtry Guinea DeSiard St. Dept Mary Griggs Faulks Daisy Gulley Marrilla Hamilton Lamyville Old DeSiard Rd Fred A. Hammett John H. Smith Ouachita Cotton Mills Sylvester Haynes Mary Henderson Walter McKnight Washington St Edward Humphries Renwicks Adda Ida Kaplan C White Lee Ave Adda Sarah Leonard Lumyville 5Th St McGuire St Sarah Levels Millers Vernon Mack Maxwell Max Brandt Biedenharns Henry Mitchell Cobb & Tippitts Charlie Nelson William F. Petty Virginia Salberry Tom Smith, JR Emma Sugar J. T. Scarbrough Smith D. R Anna E. Teel Ammon B. Robinson Crescent Bend United States Bailey Grant Ouachita Parish Louisiana Ouachita State of Monroe News-Star State OF Louisiana Parish OF Quachita Parish of Ward Milton White Emma Whitf James Cann Sue Willie Williams Gossetts

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