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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1948

Page

9

Sealed bids invited for dietary supplies in Louisiana 1948

State of Louisiana Department of Finance invites sealed bids for dietary supplies E 76028 MKG prepaid to E A Conway Memorial Hospital Monroe. Bids due 10 20 A M June 28 1948 at Capitol Annex Baton Rouge. Information from the address. Bids opened publicly at same time and date. Right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities reserved. Monroe La June 18 1948 by Democratic Executive Committee of Monroe.

State of Louisiana Department of Finance Capitol Annex Baton Rouge Louisiana E. A. Conway Memorial Hospital Monroe

Dewey Taft Stassen shift at Republican convention

Delegates wrestle for backing as Dewey Taft and Stassen jockey for position ahead of roll calls. Vandenberg waits in the wings while Warren and Knowland defend California’s 53 votes amid fresh platform talks. Hoover set to speak after Martin as party lines sharpen before nominating speeches begin.

Dewey California Earle Warren William F. Knowland Warren Vandenberg-Stassen Knowland Wherry Frances Bolton Ohio Raymond Baldwin Connecticut Dyeem Pennsylvania Massachusetts New Jersey Illinois Taft Michigan Senator Vandenberg Earl Warren Joseph Martin Martin White House Kenneth S. Wherry Nebraska Dwight Green Clare Boothe Luce Kerry Franklin D. Roosevelt Truman Green Luce Vandenberg Mr. Truman Red Hawk Wallace Connecticut House Frances P. Bolton Baldwin Henry Cabot Lodge Jr Mass Resolutions Committee Brooks Congress Georgia Minnesota Stassen Col Robert R. McCormick Chicago Tribune New Yorker McCormick McKinley Theodore Roosevelt Herbert E. Brownell Taft-Stassen Leverett Saltonstall Paldwin James Duff Joseph Grundy Grundy Duff Alfred E. Driscoll Driscoll Saltonstall Alabama Arizona

Platform items on housing, rights, and foreign policy

A catalog of positions urges federal expansion of old age and survivors benefits and housing programs where needed, calls for abolition of poll tax, equal pay for equal work, enforcement against communists, and non-discrimination. It champions equal opportunity, lynching abolition, state control of lands, and a foreign policy favoring self-help, mutual aid, and support for Israel.

America

Lions International convention session in Monroe notes

The report covers the 1949 convention, discussions on selecting a city, and the need for two hotels due to growth. D. A. Sheen delivered a leading address on peace at Cherokee Terrace, with James D. Arrington and others speaking. The toastmaster, an invocation, and a Texas-Pacific Quartet performance followed by a dance at Hotel Virginia.

Lions Otto J. Hood Lions International Monroe D. A. Sheen Cherokee Terrace Hotel Frances Crystal Ballroom Hotel Virginia James D. Arrington Collins Miss Skeen Warren O. Watson U. N San Francisco Utah Lions Clubs Louisiana United Nations Joe W. Pitts R. T. Watson Texas-Pacific Quartet Hotel Virginia

Man and Woman Face Fighting Charges in Monroe

A Monroe man and woman were arrested by Monroe police shortly after 4 am Tuesday and jailed on charges of fighting and disturbing the peace. Clan V. Harris, 27, of 207 Sixth street posted a 250 dollar bond, while Gladys Bagwell, 34, of 207 Sixth street posted 400 dollars and was charged with drawing and displaying a pistol. They are to be tried in city court Wednesday.

Monroe Clan V. Harris Sixth Street Gladys Bagwell

Trade and commerce drive reciprocity in domestic needs plan

A policy outline argues efficient administrative procedures to legitimately consider domestic needs and to support reciprocal trade and international commerce. It emphasizes streamlined processes, fair access, and expanding international economic activity through cooperative measures.

Obituary notices from West Monroe and Marion

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Florence Mae Dixon 62 of West Monroe with burial at Hasley Cemetery. Survivors include husband J M Dixon son William Clayton Dixon and daughters etc. Separate notices report Mrs C J Bailey dying at her Ruston home with services and burial planned. Marion obituary for S T Bowen 71 notes long-time farmer, children, siblings, and burial at Concord Cemetery. services led by Rev J L Beasley.

Florence Mae Dixon McClendon West Monroe the Hall Funeral Home E. A. Autrey Hasley Cemetery Hall Funeral Home J. M. Dixon William Clayton Dixon Tulsa Okla C. E. Barrett Jonesville Hugh Randolph Bunkie Iva Dixon Margie Dixon Laurence Brown Zwolle Tally Brown Louis Brown Converse Johnny Williams Jack Meehan R. L. Mercer Cason Mitchell Charles Nelms C. C. Bell, Jr C. J. Bailey Ruston Davis- Lawhead First Baptist Church L. T. Hastings Riverview Samuel W. Rasberry Marion Methodist Church S. T. Bowen Kenzie Pardue Athens Thaxton Bowen Holton Kans Allen Bowen Bynum Ala Annie B. Bowen Seattle Wash Curtis Reppond Leander Bowen Marion Bowen Sterlington Selma Stellman Shreveport J. L. Beasley Marion Methodist Church Concord Cemetery Kilpatrick Funeral Home S. L. Reeves E. J. Gulley Ollie Newsom Cass Cole E. H. Maroney Everette Reppond T. H. Gibson Roy B. Bird

Louisiana House Debates Beer and Local Option Law Changes

Louisiana legislators consider shifting local option elections to ward or municipality basis, raising 3.2 beer status to non intoxicating for voting. Other measures include judges retiring before seeking other offices, hotel rates regulation, and a failed ban on selling new model cars above list price.

House Ways and Means Baton Rouge Louisiana House of Representatives DeWitt L. Sauls Tangipahoa W. J. Cleveland Acadia Lloyd P. Proussard Vermilion James R. Brignac Livingston Cleveland Sauls Senate Senate Committee On the Affairs of New Orleans

Market summary shows railroad stocks lead gains on June 22

New York June 22 Railroad issues steam ahead with carrier stocks rising 1 to 2 points or more while the broader market stays in a narrow range. Demand for rails steadies other groups. late session buying boosts total volume to about 1,500,000 shares. Bonds quiet. Several major names listed with varied movements among American and European holdings.

New York

Platform Planks on Defense Civil Rights and Statehood

The article surveys party platform positions on armed forces, civil rights, public housing, anti Communist measures, elections, and territorial issues. It notes shifts in language on defense staffing, housing aid, and federal education funding while endorsing eventual statehood for Hawaii Alaska and Puerto Rico and greater self government for Washington DC.

Resolutions Committee Hawaii Alaska Puerto Rico

Butter And Eggs Prices Steady In Chicago Report

Butter steady in Chicago with receipts of 579,403 and prices unchanged. Eggs steady with receipts of 34,520 and prices unchanged to half a cent higher. extras up 5 to 7 percent.

Chicago

Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago Market

Chicago June 22 live poultry steady with 26 trucks receipts. Prices unchanged to one cent higher. Fluctuations noted in roasters at 44.47 and fryers 40 to 43. Old roosters 21, other categories unchanged.

Chicago USDA F. O. Bs

Assassin suspect to give confession in Gandhi case

In Delhi a suspect Digambar Badge agreed to testify for the prosecution in Gandhi murder proceedings. Badge, owner of a Poona arms shop, is removed from trial as he will not face charges and will describe the events truthfully in court. The other eight defendants pleaded innocent as charges allege Godse fired the killing on January 30 and Madan Lal planted a failed bomb.

Delhi India Mohandas K. Gandhi Atma Charan Digambar Ramchandra Badge Poona Red Fort Badge Narayan Vinayak Godse Gandhi Madan Lal

Markets At A Glance New York June 22

Stocks irregular with rails leading. Bonds narrow with some rails lagging. Cotton steady due to short covering and mill buying. Chicago wheat firm to strong amid government buying. Corn closes strong with short covering and commercial buying. Oats up with corn. Hogs uneven and 50 cents lower, top 28.25. Cattle good and choice strong up 25 cents, others steady to weak.

New York Chicago

Cotton futures rally on trade buying in New Orleans and New York

Cotton prices closed very steady with gains of 60 to 85 cents per bale amid short covering and trade buying. Spot cotton in New Orleans closed 50 cents higher with sales of 852 bales and regional middling quotes around 37.60 for good middling.

New Orleans New York

Grain futures rise on Chicago Board of Trade close

Chicago grain markets show advances across wheat corn oats and soybeans with July contracts leading gains. July wheat at 2.32 5/8 to 3/4 and July soybeans at 1.14 mark a downward twist in soy futures while other grains post modest climbs.

Chicago Board of Trade Today

Livestock Prices and Totals From Chicago Market

Salable hogs 9 500 total 12 500 with top 28 25 for two loads. Bundles 170 240 Ibs 27 50 28 00. 250 280 Ibs 26 25 27 25. 290 530 Ibs 24 50 25 75. 350 400 Ibs 22 25 23 75. 425 500 Ib butchers 21 50 22 25. Sows 21 00 23 00, heavier to 20 00 at 550 Ibs. Salable cattle 5 500 total 5 500. calves 700 total. Top steers 8 00. most good and choice 36 00 38 25. choice mixed yearlings 37 0. heifers 35 00 36 50. beef cows 25 50 top, common 18 50 23 00, canners 14 50 18 00, heavy bulls 25 00, vealers 28 00 down.

Chicago USDA

Potatoes Arrivals and US Shipments Update

Chicago on June 22 reports total U S shipments at 1 573 with 190 arrivals on track 350 California Bliss Triumphs priced at 5 50 for long whites 4 35 Arizona Bliss Triumphs 5 30 Arkansas 4 25 Louisiana 4 25 with varying numbers 65 75 56.

Chicago USDA U. S California Bliss Arizona Bliss Arkansas Bliss Louisiana Bliss

Farm plank pledges target co op tax exemption debate

The platform reiterates support for bona fide farmer owned and farmer operated cooperatives while opposing losing their federal income tax exemption. It aligns with Truman’s recent recommendations and signals a GOP move to deprive Democrats of a farm issue. Senator Lodge says more legislation will implement these pledges.

Israel United Nations Charter United Nations Resolutions Committee C. Wayland Brooks Illinois Lodge Department of National Defense Congress Truman President Truman Fair Employment Practice Commission Robert A. Taft Ohio Senate House Thomas E. Dewey Harold E. Stassen Tidelands Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr Massachusetts

Louisiana Succession Notice for Joseph Cellegan Estate

In Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court, docket 35610, creditors and interested persons are asked to show cause within ten days of notification why the final account by Edward F. Dalton, Administrator, should not be approved and homologated and funds distributed accordingly, dated June 14 18 22 1948.

State OF Louisiana Parish OF Ouachita COUR Joseph Cellegan Edward F. Dalton

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