Pennsylvania debates shape GOP nomination fight at convention
Delegates gather in Philadelphia as Stassen Taft and Dewey jockey for support. Pennsylvania and Illinois delegations hold key sway with Stassen and Taft denying any backroom combos. Governor Duff pushes Vandenberg while 72 Pennsylvanians back Martin as favorite son until a decision is made.
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GOP
Carroll Reece
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Stassen
Taft
Dewey
Herbert Brownell, Jr
New York
Brownell
Walter S. Hallanan
West Virginia
Hallanan
Virginia Davis
Philadelphia
Fred Pierce Carson
Dudley C. Hay
Michigan
Republican National Committee
Bernard Samuel
Samuel
James H. Duff
Keystone
Duff
Reece
Republican Party
Communist Party
Congress
Truman
Washington
Brewster
Fen
Edward Martin
Esiras Howell
Scranton
Vandenberg
James Duff
Martin
Martin-Mason Owlett-Joseph
China faces internal war and reforms as US aid continues
The piece argues China cannot stabilize its economy or currency and may fall behind Japan in economic leadership. It notes internal conflict, needed reforms, and missed opportunities despite ongoing American aid and Chinese government monopolies harming American business interests.
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China
U. S
Japan
America
Asia
Orient
Nanking
New peacetime draft to use age order rather than lottery
Plans call for starting with 21 year olds and proceeding by age, with induction by calendar date of birth. Maj Gen Lewis B. Hershey may head the new selective service, about 4,000 local boards to be created, governors to appoint boards, and total military strength set at about 2.006 million with boosts across army navy marines air force.
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Washington
Office of Selective Service Records
Selective Service Organization
Lewis B. Hershey
Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
Supreme Court to Close for Summer
The Supreme Court prepared to close for the summer as it weighs validity of Taft-Hartley act sections. It will decide on bans on political spending by unions and whether to rule later on affidavits by union officials denying Communist ties. The cases stem from government appeals and a request for review by the CIO.
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Washington
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Ben Moore
West Virginia
Philip Murray
Murray
Maryland
C. I. O. National Maritime Union
Congress ends foreign aid fight with narrow margins
Rival York cautions against returning to congress if he wins the nomination. McGrath attacks the GOP reading of policy, while Vandenberg and Marshall affirm satisfaction with the compromise. The final session approved foreign aid, housing measures, pay raises, and DP admissions, with total appropriations below Truman’s request by about 1.97 billion dollars.
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York
Taft
Congress
McGrath
Rhode Island
Democratic National Committee
House
Senate
Taber
New York
House Appropriations Committee
Vandenberg
Michigan
Capitol Hill
Marshall
Housing—Authority
Taft-Ellender-Wagner
Walcott
T.E.W
Atomic Energy
Atomic Energy Commission
Truman
David E. Lilienthal
Appropriations Committee
Mr. Truman
Dewey and Warren Stage Quiet War Room Rally
In a guarded campaign event, Governor Thomas E. Dewey and Governor Earl Warren address a live audience as part of a national party outreach. Reece and Green deliver excerpts while heckling from the crowd interrupts, showing tension between spectacle and discipline ahead of the nomination moves. Dewey underscores confidence by greeting attendees warmly, while Warren cites his heavy workload as reason for limited campaigning.
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National Committee
Carroll Reece
Dwight H. Green
Illinois
Reece
Joe
P. A
New York
California
Thomas E. Dewey
Gov. Earl Warren
Dewey
Far West
Warren
Cotton markets mixed as New Orleans prices rise on futures
New Orleans bids show cotton futures gaining near 1.50 a bale before profit taking trimmed the gains. Spot cotton closed steady with slight declines. Chicago hog and cattle quotes depict tight supplies and varied values, while futures in New York strengthened on export and policy cues.
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New Orleans
Potatoes Arrivals and Shipments Update Across States
Potatoes arriving and shipments tallied Friday through Sunday show liberal supplies and good demand with a slightly stronger market. California long whites fetch 4.25 to mid price, Bliss Triumphs quoted in multiple states at 4.40 to 5.65, Kansas Red Warbas at 4.45, and other regional figures noted across Arkansas Arizona and more.
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Chicago
U. S
California
Bliss
Arkansas Bliss
Arizona Bliss
Kansas
Berlin currency reform halts as train bound for Berlin is blocked
A U S freight train entering the Russian zone was halted at Marienborn after Soviets demanded cargo inspections. The American transport official refused, citing a policy that cargo lists suffice. Sokolovsky replied to Clay that the reform violates major agreements and seals Germany’s division.
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Sokolovsky
Germany
Lucius D. Clay
U. S
Berlin
House Appropriations Panel Sets East Louisiana Hospital Funding
House Rouge asked committee chair Joseph Blasi of New Orleans about the per patient cost for East Louisiana Hospital. Blasi said about 1.15 dollars daily, noting the figure includes food, upkeep, doctors and attendants. Roberts pressed for 1.40 dollars but accepted the schedule after minor edits.
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Blasi
Roberts
State Revenue Code Commission
Slow decline deepens in New York stocks on June 21
A slow market slide gained momentum as leading issues edged lower late in the session. Oil stocks that had climbed earlier also settled lower while overall volume neared 1.8 million shares. Major names listed include American Locomotive, American Sugar Refinery, General Electric, Boeing, Coca-Cola, and Texaco among others, highlighting broad weakness across industries.
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New York
American Locomotive
American Power & Light
American Radiator
American Emelting & Refining
American Sugar Refinery
American Tel & Tel
American Water Works
Anaconda
Atchison T
Bethlehem Sted
Sccserescessgeeees
Boeing
Hetoeds
Borden Company Oi
Bucyrus-Erte
Burroughs
Canadian Pacific
Celanese Corporation
de Coos
Celotex Corporation
Tee
Cent Aguirre
Aeaageretesevrny
Cerro de Paseo
Farisweey
Chesapeake & Ohio
Ces Creces
Chrysler Corporation
Ian Éveuia
Coca-Cola
Peehevsi
Commonwealth & Southern
Eress Crane Company
Curtisse Wright ci Viiccer
Cucsesen
Curtiss-Wright A
Eeress
Ee Deere & Company cv
Sdevees Arences
Douglas A'rcraft
I. Esses Wes
OTK du Pont de Nemours
Eastman Kodak Ave
Adiva
Etatert
Esseneess
Mibgueio
Electric Power & Light Seteniyvess
Wee Endicott-Johnson
Gio Sadaie
Erie Railroad
Wapstety
Eeds
Sem International Harvester
Allied Stores
Arctiogs
American & Foreign Power
Sta Consolidated Copper Mines
Continental Motors Firestone Tire & Rubber
Ccceeenseasreese
Gillette Safety Razor
Great Northern Railway
Gulf Mobile & Ohio
Bites
Hercules Powder
Prvee Tlinois Central
Ls Inspirational Consolidated Copper Gee
Kennecott Copper
Tat
emOlh” Lacy So Bes Loew's Incorporated
Louisville & Nashville
Menge] Company
Ceeteeeseerenns MasheXelvinetor
Ccsisses
National Dairy ‘Products Allied
American Car & Foundry
Stsegeptes
Continental
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Ou -Om
Gulf States
Dmumay Avivet
Ah’ Kroger Grocery
Sasdavesee
Libbey-Owens-Ford
Long Bell Lumber A
Lorillard P Masonite Corporation
Mathieson Alkali
National Biscuit
National Can
Srveeesuee National Dist
Llers
National Peer & Lighter4entare National Supply
Cveeeeeer Sasally
Nehi Corporation
Rdsenree
Newport Industries Heath
New York Central Railroad
Eee
North American Company
Northern Pacific
Otis Elevator
Packard Motor
Pan American
Aifways
Paramount Pictures
New Jersey
Stone & Webster
Ceepssereers
Studebaker Corporation
CIA Jo Spa
Bwift
Cpscereceve
Texas Company
Texas Pacific C & O
Timken-Detroit Axle
Union Carbide
Union of California
Cerescenrerve
United Air Limes
Cersvessecreree
United Aircraft
United Fruit Pacterese
Aseraess
United Gan Imperial
Secceeeeres
United States Rubber
United States Smelting R & Mm
United States Steel
Revee Goha Vanadium Corporation
Gee
Warner Brothers Pictures
Wesson O1 & Snowdrift
Notice to Bidders and Public Meeting Nominees
Special notices outline sealed bid procedures for Louisiana state purchases with deadlines in June 1948 and prepaid hospital addresses. Separate entry records a June 18 1948 Democratic Executive Committee meeting in Monroe voting results for Finance and Streets offices, declaring Frank X. Cline and J. P. Simmons nominees.
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State of Louisiana
Department of Finance
Capitol Annex
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
E. A. Conway Memorial Hospital
Monroe
State of Louisiana Department of Finance
Reilly
Democratic Executive Committee
Wity Q Cole
T. L. Morris
George Fink
Henry Haas
Roy Q. Cole
Democratic Party
Wit
Frank X. Cline
J. P. Simmons
Weather Drives Trading on Chicago Grain Board
Weather rains sweeping the wheat south west and midwest corn belt dampen buying. wheat closes 1/2 to 3/4 lower, corn 71/8 to 2 1/8 lower, oats steady to 3/4 lower. Soybeans see no trade. Prices listed for July, September, and December put wheat at 2.31 and corn around 2.20 to 1.68 in various contracts with oats near .94.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Mid-West
Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago Market Report
Chicago June 21 live poultry receipts 16 trucks prices steady to a half cent higher, F O B fowl and ducklings listed. F O B wholesale market shows ducklings 31 and heavy ducks 26 with small ducks 2, roosters 44 to 46, fryers 40 to 42, broilers 37, old roosters 20.
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Chicago
USDA
F. O. Bs
Auto bill could pay $200 on 1947 cars and more
Rep Nathan L. Ewing of Jackson parish backs the bill saying he must sell autos for a living and will vote for it. The measure passed with more votes for than against and may be reconsidered as Souls moves to bring it up again tomorrow.
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Nathan L. Ewing
Jackson Parish
Monroe City Council Adopts Parking Meter and Airport Agreement
In a June 16 1948 special session Mayor Benoit presided as the Monroe Louisiana City Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to accept proposal 2008 from Magee H Kale Park O Meter Co for parking meters and to reserve meter net funds for recreation. The body also approved a US government agreement dated May 8 1948 for Selman Airport and directed bids for trash containers in the business district.
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City Hall
Monroe
Louisiana
Rodriguez
Tidwell
City Commission Council
Magee-Hkale-Park-O-Meter Company
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
PA. Poag
City of
United States of America
Selman
Ouachita Parish
P. A. Poag
Rodrigues
Council
H. H. Benoit
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Inominee
Marsha Anne Gehm
Cypress Church
Doris Martin
Bethany
Newellton
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Monroe la Prone
Winnsboro
Rayville
Texas
Louisiana Training Institute
Monroe B
Ouachita Valley Vocational School
West Monroe Co
FE. A. Conway Mamorial Hospital
State of Lousiana Department of Finance
REILY
Chicago Grain
Bill
H. OH
Benoit
W. W. Brewer
Sampagnaro
Sunceys
Catalpa St
Irene Simms Reid
Public News
Star World Office
Fountain Parkview Pharmacy. Inc
Carerul Courthoss
West Monroe
Kugler
South Grand
Griffith
Luther's Wheel Align
Olive
Loulaville Ave
Anne's Cafe
Hwy 80
Jackson St
City Linen Supply & Diaper Service
Harrison St
Washateria
Natchitoches St
Alcoholics Anonymous
KIRBY
Louisville Ave
Volunteers of
Vincent Building
Eunice Crawford
Ashley Springs
J. W. Hendrixson
Bendix
Trenton Appliance CO
Trenton
Wo M
Oak
Fred King
Sterlington Road
Tower Grill
Tuffy
Automotive
Automobile Agencies
Kellogg-Jackson Motors, Inc
Lennon Motor CO
BUICK
Washington St
Ce Central Auto Sales
Studebaker Dealer General Repair Body & Paint Shop
Kaizer-Frazer Gqourley-Elkins Motors Inc
Johnnie Trout
Louisville
Olcott
Stone Motors
Chrysler
Plymouth
Twin City Motor CO
McCain-Richards, Inc
Toutsville Ave
Delta Motors
Packard
General Repairs
Boutsville Ave
Wilkinson Motor CO
Hudson
West Pontiac
Pontiac
Automobile Service
Central Auto Sales
Studebaker
North 3Rd St
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