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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1950

Page

5

Fragmented political tirade attacks federal power and lynching law

A heated diatribe criticizes the 16th and 17th amendments, federal education funding, and federal roles in local policing. It accuses Republicans and Democrats of Marxist and Hitlerian tendencies, mocks civil service, and discusses Vermont politics and the Alger Hiss trial. The piece notes a compromise bill would bar state employees from political activity.

Deep South Michigan Ohio Minnesota Pennsylvania Hitler Democratic Party Republic Vermont Alger Hiss Old deNux Civil Service Jay Weil New Club deNux de Nux Cangelosi

FIRM GRIP continues amid political clash over promise bill

In a heated exchange Rep. Joh McKeithen questions Governor's stance on the compromise bill as legislative tensions rise. The governor faces criticism from allies and opponents while Theo Cangelosi and McKeithen seek guidance from the attorney who drafted the measure.

Ers Joh McKeithen deNux Loyola University Theo Cangelosi McKeithen

Acheson seeks broad aid while warning on isolationist attacks

Acheson urged quick approval of a plan and criticized narrow isolationist attacks that he said obscure self help in health sanitation and agriculture. He said states may supply experienced officials to the program though it may cause temporary inconvenience. Gov Duff noted Truman aims for Asia policy akin to Greece and Turkey while Hoffman hinted at a broader plan to wage peace beyond Europe.

U. S Acheson James H. Duff Pennsylvania Asia Duff British Labor Party Greece Turkey Paul G. Hoffman Europe

Hoffman Urges Peace Strategy Over War Preparations

Hoffman argues the United States must wage peace by building an integrated alliance with free nations rather than funding a costly war effort. He warns against accepting World War III as inevitable and stresses survival of western civilization through steady collaboration with allies. Acheon attends the banquet as Hoffman outlines a broader Asia focused economic plan.

Kremlin Freedom Hoffman Congress Asia Acheson Washington United States

Preserve your innerspring mattress life avoid bending

To preserve the life of your inner spring mattress, avoid bending or rolling it. Never beat or stand it on end.

Sheriff Sale Notice in Ouachita Parish Louisiana

People's Bank sues A L Roberts in Ouachita Fourth District Court and seizes Lot 11 Ziegin's Subdivision. Sale at Monroe courthouse on July 22 1950. Property described from Wheelis and Remus streets, Lot 11 J C Ransom estate. Cash with appraisement to high bidder. Bailey Grant sheriff. June 20 27 July 8 11 18 1980.

Sheriff's Sale People's Bank A. L Roberts State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Fourth District Court Fourth Judicial District Court Ouachita Court House Monroe Louisiana Ziegin J C. Ransom Remus Street Wheelis Street J. C Ransom Ouachita Parish Aaid Fife

Judy Garland progress reported after suspension halt

Judy Garland showed progress in her recovery after suspension rumors. Her agent Carlton Alsop described her mood as stricken but cheered by supporters including Minelli during a late night visit. The star, a Metro veteran since age 12 with daughter Liza four, remains linked to a July 15 start.

Judy Carlton Alsop Miss Garland Alsop Minelli Metro Liza Boston Hospital

Kidnapper of 2 Pennsylvanians slain by police

Joe Pacific Cannonsburg electrician, 32, abducted Nick Cursi 18 and Joseph Zolmerchik 19 in Pennsylvania, bound them in a car trunk, and drove them 1500 miles over two days. He later beat his wife Matilda and fled. Police chased him to Mingo Junction where he was shot and died. Coroner ruled the case homicide.

Steubenville Pennsylvania Joe Pacific Cannonsburg Mingo Junction Pacific Nick Cursi Joseph Zolmerchik Cokesburg Canonsburg Cursi Zolmerchik Matilda Sam Baker Baker John P. Smarrella Jefferson County

Rotary Detroit convention opens with service focus

Detroit June 20 1931 Rotary International's 6 500 delegates divided into workshop groups to stress service to the community youth and other areas. The only featured talk was by W Walter Williams of Seattle chairing the committee for economic development. A group of nine mayors from varied cities gathered with Detroit Mayor Cobo. Incoming Rotary President Arthur Lagueux of Quebec was formally elected, with Richard Vernor of Chicago re-elected treasurer, both unopposed.

Detroit Rotary International W. Walter Williams Seattle Wash Committee For Economic Development Indiana India Albert E. Cobo Charles Mason Pensacola Fla Joseph Smith Forest Miss P. V. Cherian Madras Glen Beatty Angola Ind Norman G. S. Ingram North York Township Ontario Allen Street Oklahoma City Okla Francois Goby St. Vallier de Thiey France Arch Davison Colusa Calif Gerald Digby Glen Innes Australia Rotary Arthur Lagueux Quebec Canada Richard Vernor Chicago

Woman Needs Pint of Blood Weekly in New Jersey

Mrs Minnie Ciriani, 38, suffers a rare kidney disease and needs a pint of blood weekly for life. After Johns Hopkins advised this, her husband Anthony has already donated what he can and must wait three months for more. Blood is drawn from Elizabeth General Hospital’s bank and must be repaid. The family at 1634 Mildred Avenue has two children, Peter and Eileen.

Linden N. J Minnie Ciriani Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Anthony Elizabeth General Hospital Cirianis Mildred Avenue Peter Eileen

Hoover seeks 300 more FBI agents to fight communists

Washington reports J Edgar Hoover won broader backing for expanding the FBI by 300 agents plus about 400 staff. Senate and House appropriations committees favor the move to boost countersubversion work amid claims of 54 000 known Communists and 500 000 sympathizers. Hoover warned spies target atomic research jets radar maps and airports and said undercover work must surge to protect internal security.

Washington J. Edgar Hoover FBI House Appropriations Committee Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Senate Full Appropriations Group Hoover United States House Federal Bureau of Investigation Congress America

Blockade runners reported sunk near Shanghai mouth

Two blockade runners were reported to have struck mines and sunk at the Yangtze mouth off Shanghai. Fifteen people were said to be killed. The British Royal Navy heard the report but could not confirm. Hong Kong shipping firms canceled all future sailings to Shanghai.

Hong Kong Yangtze Shanghai Royal Navy

Markets Shake as High Grade Stocks Suffer Early Declines

Mid morning selling unsettled the market with a hand-picked group of high-grade stocks seeing losses around two points or more before support appeared. Blue chips also slipped but overall damage remained moderate as the rest of the market fluctuated.

New York

Livestock prices show mixed hog and cattle bids in Chicago

In Chicago on June 20 sales with 11 000 salable hogs saw ranges from 19.75 to 20.15 for 180 to 230 pounds and 17.75 to 18.85 for 280 to 330 pounds. Cattle and calves listed 6 000 and 500 respectively, with steers at 31.25 to 32.50 for large loads, heifers around 31.50, cows 19.25 to 24.00, and bulls 23.50 to 25.00, reflecting broad demand and weight-based pricing.

Chicago USDA

Cotton futures slip amid long liquidation and hedge selling

Cotton prices in New Orleans fell today as traders exited positions. By 11 a.m. July, October, December and March contracts traded several cents lower, with quotes showing declines from earlier levels. Prices showed overall weakness across the board.

New Orleans

Poultry Prices Steady For Hens In Chicago Market

Chicago June 18 1910 live poultry market reports hens steady chickens unsettled receipts 39 loads prices unchanged except fryers cheaper by one cent per pound inside market.

Chicago USDA

Butter And Eggs Steady As Receipts Rise In Chicago

Butter remains steady in Chicago with receipts of 1,811,795 and wholesale selling prices unchanged. Eggs also steady with 16,384 receipts and wholesale prices unchanged.

Chicago

Potatoes Arrivals and Shipments Reported in Chicago

Potatoes in Chicago on June 20 show arrivals at 174 on track 397 with total U S shipments continuing. The U S Department of Agriculture notes ongoing activity in the potato market as supplies move through ports and distribute nationwide.

Chicago USDA U. S

Four Iron Workers Held for Assault in Oklahoma City

Four iron workers are charged with assault and battery and malicious destruction of property after a riot between union pickets and Santa Fe employees. A Santa Fe official is in serious condition. six injured, including W. J. Peterson, Santa Fe yardmaster, who suffered a possible brain concussion. Police say a locomotive crossing a picket line sparked the melee with about 75 participants.

Santa Fe Railway Santa Fe Justice Court John A. Knupple W. J. Peterson Oklahoma City Pete Ledinski

Driving course expanded in Olean New York

In Olean New York a $151.44 repair bill prompted the board of education to broaden the high school automobile driving course. New instruction now covers checking oil water and battery. The bill covered bearing and crankshaft replacements after oil ran low in a car used for the course.

Olean N. Y Board of Education George L. Purdy

Bliss Triumphs Highlighted in Regional Market Report

In Arizona and Oklahoma markets Bliss products show strength with Arizona Bliss Triumphs trading at 4.20 to 4.30 and Oklahoma Bliss Triumphs at 3.75. California Bliss Triumphs move 4.15 to 4.45, Pontiacs quoted 4.40, Long Whites 3.30 to 4.45, and overall demand remains good with a slightly stronger market.

Arizona Bliss

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