Cigarette tax boost faces action in Louisiana House
Baton Rouge June 16 The Louisiana house considers raising the cigarette tax from five to eight cents a pack. The Ways and Means Committee backs the measure as the house opens at 11 am. Senate action expected later, while two New Orleans bills draw scrutiny. Rep Charles Duchein criticizes city-specific reforms and urges referenda. The senate approves a probe bill, amid sharp debate.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana House of Representatives
House
Senate
New Orleans
Charles Duchein
Fast Baton
Duchein
Frank Masling Dies in North Louisiana at 73
Frank Masling, 73, a leading north Louisiana building contractor, died at a local hospital after a long illness. The body lies at his residence on Apple Street. funeral services are at First Baptist Church Friday at 3 p.m. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. Hall Funeral Home directing. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named. Masling founded Frank Masling and Son Contractors over 49 years ago and built many prominent structures in the region.
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Frank Masling
Louisiana
Pie
Apple Street
First Baptist Church
Memorial Park Cemetery
Hall Funeral Home
Jim Drew
Dick Drew
W. B. Robinson
J. F. Choate
James Hudson
Will F. Grafton
W. L. Brewster
W. C. Curry
B. B. Fields
F. S. Fisher
Clyde Henderson
H. K. Litton
Dale Martha
S. S. Meek
E. H. Miller
H. L. Moroe
L. B. Pettit
A. L. Tatum
T. O. Bunn
Mr. Masling
United States
London
England
Delhi
Monroe
Frank
Frank Masling and Son
Masling
Missing 12 year old bride hunted in New Orleans
Police hunt for Harriet Phylis Hovland a 12 year old blonde bride missing since she left her grandmother s house with her 18 year old husband Roy Detillier who is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor The case centers on the couple s elopement on June 5 and the girl s disputed age among officials and relatives in Meraux and New Orleans
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New Orleans
Jpolice
Harry Daniels
Harriet Phylis Hovland
Daniels
Missing Persons Bureau
Roy Detillier
Detillier
Joseph A. Campagna
Meraux
Harriet Hoyland
Hart
Freida Fitzpatrick
Chicago
Pme
Truman Labels Self Champion Aboard Campaign Train
President Truman frames himself as champion of the people in a cross country tour aimed at persuading voters amid charges of special privilege. He spoke from the train rear platform and announced more stops, including Jackson County Missouri and Grandview.
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Truman
Kansas City
Trumen
Albuquerque
N. M
Washington
Congress
Jackson County
Missouri
Martha E. Truman
Grandview
Mr. Truman
Independence
J. Vivian Truman
Mary Jane Truman
Omaha
35Th Division
St. Louis
Jefferson City
Terre Haute
Ind
Indianapolis
Columbus
Housing Bill Hopes Slant for Taft-Ellender-Wagner
Washington, June 16. The Taft Ellender Wagner housing bill was written off as dead by some backers, yet House Speaker Martin signaled possible action before adjournment. Senate passed TEW faces a rules committee fight as Leo Allen indicated resistance to advancing the bill in its current form. If blocked, GOP leaders may pursue a compromise and banking panel could revise provisions on 500,000 government built low rent dwellings and related subsidies.
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Washington
House
Martin
R-Mass
Congress
House Rules Committee
Leo FE. Allen
R-N
Allen
Banking Committee
Wolcott
R-Mich
Cline And Simmons Elected In Run Off Monroe Primary
Frank X. Cline won the commission of finance and utilities in a run off over Herbert E. Dickard by about 558 votes. J P Simmons narrowly defeated Wayne Huckaby for commissioner of streets and parks by 64 votes after a close tabulation the final totals show Simmons 3316 to Huckaby 3252 while Cline led Dickard 3547 to 2989 in unofficial results. Simmons has served as superintendent of streets.
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Frank X. Cline
Finance and Utilities
Herbert E. Dickard
J. P
Johnnie) Simmons
Wayne H. Huckaby
Cline
Dickard
Simmons
Huckaby
Fight on Aid Bill Opens in Congress Move
Washington June 16 Representative Taber chair of the house appropriations committee opened a fight on the senate foreign aid bill of 6 125 710 228 He argued the house version was sufficient and called for stopping arbitrary action to boost funds The senate had approved the total by 60 to 9 after a late session The issue centers on restoring a 12 month spending basis and possible joint conference before Saturday adjournment The dispute signals a clash over how much foreign aid the United States should provide and how to fund it The matter includes comments by Senator Vandenberg and Secretary Marshall who criticized house cuts and described the senate approach as restoring broader aid The house plans to oppose the senate action as a joint conference is awaited
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Washington
Taber
R-N. Y
House Appropriations Committee
Senate
House
Truman
Vandenberg
Mich
Marshall
Bridges
Senate Appropriations Committee
Rep. Taber
Stassen May Back Vandenberg If Nomination Fails
Washington reports say if Stassen loses the Republican nomination he may back a draft movement for Senator Arthur Vandenberg. Stassen’s camp notes an upturn after his Oregon primary defeat but he still predicts victory on the ninth ballot. If the drive fails, Stassen could support Vandenberg while praising his foreign policy stance.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Harold E. Stassen
Arthur Vandenberg
Stassen
Thomas E. Dewey
Oregon
Philadelphia
Nebraska
Vandenberg
House Draft Fees Trying For Delay
Washington June 16. House draft fees rallied around a plan to delay action until next January. Rep Shafer Michigan proposed the delay yesterday drawing support from several opponents of peacetime selective service and from Rep Shorts Missouri who leads the floor fight. House leaders hoped for a vote soon with chairman Andrews New York predicting passage by a wide margin and rejecting the Shafer delay idea.
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Howard Dobson Washington
Shafer
R Mich
Representative Shorts
R-Mo
Andrews
R-N. Y
House Armed Services Committee
Gavin
R-Pa
Northwest flood toll fixed at 44 in Pacific Northwest
The Columbia and Fraser rivers crest high as the toll stabilizes at 44 known victims. Red Cross lists 30 missing from Vancouver flood areas with potential additions as officials reassess the remaining unlocated from about 200. Rehabilitation and cleanup efforts begin while levees weaken and roads and utilities are rebuilt.
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Fortland
Ore
Pacific Northwest
Columbia
Fraser
Pacific
Red Cross
Vanport
Columbia Valley
Vancouver
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
British Columbia
Rumors On Selman Field Reactivation Denied
H G Bailey of the Chamber of Commerce says there are no immediate plans to reactivate Selman Field. A spring congressional inquiry prompted by army air force expansion discussions led to correspondence with Congressman Passman and a deputy director of public relations noting that standby air force facilities are being considered to meet training needs.
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Selman Field
H. G. Bailey
Chamber of Commerce
Bailey
Congress
Army Air Force
Passman
Paseman
Army
Robert E L. Eaton
Directorate of Public Relations
Lions Clubs Urge Twin Cities Members to Register Now
All members of the Monroe West Monroe and North Monroe Lions Clubs are urged to register for the state convention promptly to avoid congestion at the registration booth. Contact George Moses at Gay Clothing, 347 DeSiard Street. Bob Hines at Durrett's, Inc.. or Robert Ervin at Ervin and Wall Insurance, 218 Trenton Street West Monroe. A large turnout is expected and hotel space will be taxed, but organizers promise to accommodate everyone.
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Lions Clubs
Twin Cities
Monroe
West Monroe
North Monroe
George Moses
Gay Clothing Company
DeSiard Street
Robert
Bob) Hines
Durrett’s, Inc
Robert Ervin
Ervin and Wall Insurance Agency
Trenton Street
Veto overridden on employment service shift bill
The House voted 288 to 113 to override President Truman, approving a 975 million dollar appropriation moving the U S employment service from the labor department to the federal security agency. If the Senate backs the action, the bill becomes law despite the veto.
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Washington
House
Truman
U.S. Employment Service
Labor Department
Federal Security Agency
Senate
Farm Price Support Fight Opens in Senate
Washington June 16 Senators began debate on a new permanent price support system for crops while withholding support for a broader farm bill. Talks also suggested the oleomargarine tax repeal may be dropped to avoid derailing the House backed measure. Senate leaders urged action. critics warned the bill’s passage might be rough and could fail this session.
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Agriculture Department
Soil Conservation Program
House
Aiken
Senate
Louisiana House Seeks Electors Withholds For Civil Rights Stance
The Louisiana house passed a resolution urging the Democratic state central committee to line up with southern states in withholding electoral votes from any presidential candidate who backs Truman civil rights proposals. The measure calls for pledges from convention delegates not to vote for such candidates and cites states rights over tide lands. The delegation remains uninstructed as the central committee plans a meeting next Wednesday.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana House of Representatives
Democratic State Central Committee
Louisiana
Truman
Party
Washington
National Democratic Party
Louisiana House
Senate
Tidelands
W. J. Cleveland
Acadia
Henry C. Sevier
Madison
Renewed coal talks sought to avert strike action
Washington reported conciliation chief Cy Ching urged John Lewis and soft coal operators to meet to salvage wage welfare pact talks that broke off amid anger over Lewis demands. Lewis ordered advisers to prepare a week‑later strategy. Southern Coal Producers Association faced limits after a court order to include its reps. Moody planned a meeting. UMW chief urged two southern leaders Francis of Island Creek and Alexander of Pocahontas to negotiate if possible. Ching warned of impasse under Taft Hartley act and urged renewed bargaining tomorrow.
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Washington
Towering
Cy" Ching
John Lewis
Lewis
Ching
Southern Coal Producers Association
Joseph E. Moody
Association
United Mine Workers
Southern Group
J. D Francis
Island Creek Coal Co
L. Alexander
Pocahontas Fuel Co
Sisters Reunite After 24 Years In Washington Meeting
In Washington on June 16 two women, Maggie McGriff and Bessie White, who had rented rooms together, discovered they are sisters separated since 1924. Both hailed from Winston-Salem, North Carolina and share the Adams maiden name. Their chance chat rekindled a long-lost family link.
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Washington
Maggie McGriff
Bessie White
Winston- Salem
N. C
Adams
Arabs reject openness plan for Jerusalem in UN talks
Cairo June 16 Arabs reject Count Bernadotte proposal to declare Jerusalem an open city. Fawzi Mulki Pasha says Arab League would evacuate positions if opened, violating cease fire terms. League also declines to sit with Jews in negotiations for permanent Palestine peace. Old city under Arab control since truce. Jews hold newer areas. Arabs demand no peace based on Jewish state or partition and insist shrines remain under Arab protection. Bernadotte discussed with Azzam Pasha and premiers of Lebanon and Transjordan.
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Max Boyd
Cairo
United Nations
Jerusalem
Fawzi Mulki Pasha
Trans-Jordan
Arab League
Folke Bernadotte
League
Palestine
Abdel Rahman Azzam Pasha
Bernadotte
Azzam Jasha
Lebanon
Trans- Jordan
Arab Committee
Rhodes Island
Autoist dies on visit to town in Mississippi
Clarence Richard Powe 47 of Newton Mississippi died from heart trouble soon after arriving in Swartz for a visit with his son and mother. He died en route to Newton by Mulhearn Funeral Home. He was a World War veteran and survived by his mother Mrs Elizabeth Powe son Eugene Powe sister Mrs O B Noble and brothers Willie G L and Allen Powe. Burial and funeral arranged in Newton.
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Newton
Miss
Clarence Richard Powe
Swartz
Mulhearn
Powe
Elizabeth Powe
Eugene Powe
O. B. Noble
Canton
Willie Powe
Laurel
G. L. Powe
Meridian
Allen Powe
Frain promises no gate crashers at conventions
Philadelphia June 16 A red haired Irish American usher Andy Frain known as king of the ushers vows gate crashers will be barred at the Republican, Democratic, and new party conventions He says tickets only will grant entry and he plans to hire 350 tall college men for crowd control while dodging speculation on presidential nomination hints.
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Philadelphia
Andy Frain
Frain
Convention Hall
Andy
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Lucas
D-Ill
Senate Agriculture Committee
Clarence R. Powe
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