Stamp plan eyed to lift abundance as boon for grocers
Milo Perkins, head of the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation, told grocers that the stamp plan will turn abundance from a curse into a blessing. Orange stamps cover any food, blue stamps redeemable for surplus items via banks. plan expands to three cities July 1. Grocers expect net sales gains and broader access to surplus foods for households with low income.
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Kansas City
Milo Perkins
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Rochester
N. Y
Dayton
Perkins
National Association of Retail Grocers
United States
Monroe Aviator Granted South American Pilot Position
Willis A. Whiting, 28, Delta Air mechanic, heads to Cucuta Colombia to work as co-pilot for Colombian Petroleum Company subsidiary. He signs a three year contract with high pay and housing, travels from Monroe to Miami by Wednesday, with family to follow to South America. Whiting rose from grease monkey at Selman to dusting pilot for Delta Air, partnering with Bufkin Fairchild in early aviation.
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Willis A. Whiting
Delta Air Corporation
Miami
Fla
Monroe
Cucuta
Colombia
Colombian Petroleum Company
Texas Company
Whiting
United States
Moroe
Sarah Ann
Penelope
South America
Houston
Tex
Burbank
Calif
Willis Whiti
Delta Air
Bufkin Fairchild
Firemen Duel Sparrow in Attic at 509 Catalpa Street
Firemen from Central station responded to 509 Catalpa street Tuesday afternoon to remove a sparrow from the attic. Despite efforts the bird eluded capture and remained in the attic.
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Central Station
Catalpa Street
Woman Driver of Truck Killed in Mississippi Accident
Mrs. Emma Maynor Wahl, 34, of Greenwood Mississippi, died in a Memphis hospital after a truck she drove went over an embankment at Lula Mississippi. Her husband Harry Wahl Sr., 40, was treated for injuries. The couple, in a sheet metal contracting business, were returning to Greenwood from Memphis. She is survived by two sons, a daughter, a brother Patrick Maynor of Gulfport, and her parents Henry and Mrs. Maynor of Tutwiler. The body was sent back to Greenwood for burial.
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Memphis
Tenn
Emma Maynor Wahl
Greenwood
Miss
Lula
Harry C. Wahl
Wahl
Natchez
Patrick Maynor
Gulfport
Henry Maynor
Tutwiler
Salvation Army board election to replace retiring Monroe directors
The Salvation Army in Monroe and West Monroe seeks new board members from 14 nominees to replace seven retiring directors. Voting runs June 15 to 19 with ballots in The News-Star and The World, and July 1 is the final deadline to submit ballots. The Community Chest governs the election and members last year’s contributors vote.
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Salvation Army
Monroe
West Monroe
Twin City
Washburn
John M. Breard
Fred R. Mitchell
A. B. Clarkson
P. E. Massey
Sylvian Masur
George Weaks, Jr
Elbert Miller
Jesse D’armond
Fred Williamson
News-Star and the World
Community Chest
al Ballote
Foreign Vessels Barred From Port In Los Angeles
The Los Angeles board of harbor commissioners orders municipal port pilots not to anchor alien flag vessels where they may obstruct U S fleet operations. Japanese and other foreign flag ships are barred from anchorage H near the Medusa and Vestal fleet repair ships. The move follows May 12 and June 12 anchoring of Japanese vessels near fleet units. G S Morgan of Monroe was arrested in Jonesboro, sheriff’s officers report.
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Los Angeles
the Times
Times
Shiriya
Morgan Sought by Jonesboro Police for Drunken Driving
Morgan is wanted by Jonesboro authorities on a charge of drunken and reckless driving. He was released on a $1,000 bond.
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Morgan
Jonesboro
Lions Club Luncheon Honors Mayor Caldwell
The Lions club at Hotel Frances held a Tuesday luncheon with no set addresses and two tap dances by Carolyn Apperson. Mayor Sam Caldwell of Shreveport was guest of honor, discussing Lionism and future possibilities. Next week officers will be installed led by President L G Hughes. Hughes and E C Gibson will attend the Lions International convention in Pittsburgh, July 18-22.
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Lions Club
Hotel Frances
Carolyn Apperson
Ed Apperson
Viewt Ethridge
Sam Caldwell
Shreveport
L. G. Hughes
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