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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1946

Page

14

New York Stocks End Mixed After Morning Gains

Wall Street closed with mixed results after a volatile session on June 21 1946 as leaders showed signs of fatigue and a broad advance faded. Transfers ran around 1 400 000 shares while bonds slipped and cotton firmed.

House Democrats clash over C I O probe chairman

A new row in the House centers on who will chair and who will sit on a special committee to investigate this year's congressional elections and probe the C I O s Political Action Committee. Speaker Rayburn defends O Neal and warns of partisan battle as Southern Democrats push Domengeaux for chair.

Washington House Rayburn House Rules Committee Rep Domengeaux Louisiana Texas O'Neal Kentucky Political Action Committee Fulton Lewis CI. O Robert E. Hannegan Capitol Hill

First Blossom of Cotton Opens Near Bosco in 1930s

P L Dean of a four acre Bosco area farm sent the News-Star World a large Delta 13 cotton bloom, earliest he has seen, amid reports of Thursday’s heavy 4 to 7 p.m. rains flooding his 20 acre fields. He noted five hogs swam to safety as waters rose then receded. Goat herding is limited in the United States due to beef pork and lamb preference.

P. L. Dean Bosco News-Star —World Office

Memorial for Sgt Arlin W J Turner Died Over Berlin

In Semoriam our gratitude and grief are shared for Sgt Arlin W J Turner who died in action near Berlin on June 21, 1944. The family recalls his purity of heart, bravery, and the star of heavenly blue that shone in their window as a symbol of his sacrifice.

Arlin W. J. Turner Berlin Germany Heaven

Director Col. Norman Oduiwali Zkopi ties NJ police to Iranian force

Col. Norman Oduiwali Zkopi, former head of New Jersey state police, organized and directed training of the Iranian national police force.

Col Ti. Norman Oduiwali Zkopi New Jersey

Tallulah High School graduate Barbara Sevier hosts Monroe luncheon

Miss Barbara Jean Sevier, a Tallulah High School graduate, was honored at a luncheon at the Virginia Hotel in Monroe hosted by Mrs. W F Patton. Attendees included Miss Sevier and several named local residents with pink, green and yellow table decor and handkerchief parasol favors.

Barbara Jean Sevier Tallulah High School Virginia Monroe W. F. Patton Patton Miss Sevier Albert Sevier R. W. Moreland Bryan Texas May Read William Crosby Joy Erwin Sue Leoty Dorothy Jo Schwartz Virginia Lou Davis Joan Smith

Cotton Futures Rise on Trade and Washington News

New Orleans June 21 cot ton futures advanced in markets with steady closes up 30 to 75 cents a bale. July to May contracts posted gains while spot cotton closed higher by about 50 cents a bale with sales of 641 and middling at 29.20 to 30.01.

State of Louisiana Department of Finance Division of Purchases Capitol Annex Baton Rouge Louisiana F. A. Conway Memorial Hospital Monroe JDO Department State OF Louisiana Department OF Finance Division Glenn R. Rumbaugh Louisiana Training Institute State Purchasing Officer New Orleans Washington News

Oats and Grains Hold Steady as Markets End Near Ceilings

In Chicago on June 21 prices for corn rose to 1.46 1/2 dollars, barley to 1.35 1/2, and oats gained 8 cents. Some deliveries broke from ceilings briefly but no sustained selling pressure appeared, with losses recovered by session end.

Chicago

Belgrade police prefect testifies on forced labor role

Dragi Jovanovic, Belgrade police prefect under occupation and co-defendant with Gen. Mihailovic, testifies in a treason trial that he recruited forced labor for Yugoslavia's copper mines. He pleads not guilty, saying he acted as mediator to help his people, and recalls meeting a Gestapo representative before the war.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Dragi Jovanovic Draja Mihailovic Jovanovic Germany Gestapo Milan Nedic Mihailovic Chetnik Marshal Tito Moscow

La Guardia Attacks Greed as Food Worries Rise

New Orleans June 21 Fio rello La Guardia former New York mayor and head of the United National Rehabilitation and Relief Association told a food conservation rally that anyone who eats pie and ice cream at one meal is a belly American. He warned prices will rise if OPA controls lapse and urged conservation until the crisis passes while noting warehouses are full and manufacturers hope to end price controls. He made the remark as fire trucks passed and the audience waited.

New Orleans Fiorello la Guardia New York United National Rehabilitation and Relief Association OPA la Guardia

Wyatt Moves to Cut Veteran Housing Costs

Washington June 21 Housing Expeditor Wilson W Wyatt drafts an order to lower new house prices to veteran pockets by tightening the channeling regulation. Officials say at least half the building materials will go to moderately priced homes and minimum FHA standard homes may be set at about $6000 price levels.

Washington Wilson W. Wyatt Wyatt

Vinson Confirmed as Chief Justice by Senate

The Senate confirmed Fred M. Vinson of Kentucky as chief justice of the United States by voice vote. He has served as President Truman's aide in various government roles, including secretary of the treasury, and will succeed the late Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone. Senator Moore had indicated opposition but was absent.

Washington Senate Fred M. Vinson Kentucky United States Truman Secretary of the Treasury Moore R-Okla Vinson Harlan F. Stone

Markets at a Glance New York June 21

Stocks rise with gains in selected issues while bonds and rails rally. Cotton uneven as New Orleans selling and covering activity shape prices. Chicago notes show oats at ceilings, hogs steady with top 14.85, cattle largely steady with top 17.75.

New York New Orleans Chicago

Chicago hog and cattle market report and prices

Salable hogs 1,500 of 4,000. barrows and gilts 14.85 ceiling, sows 14.10. calves 290. beef cattle 50 salable, steers and yearlings 16.65 17.75. grass beef cows 14.50, canners 7.25 9.50, cutters up to 10.00. vealers 17.00. sausage bulls 14.50 down. Curbs Cities Service 37 7/8. Electric Bond 24 1/8. Humble Oil 72. Niagara Hudson 13 1/4.

Chicago USDA Humble Oil Niagra Hudson

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