Passman to deliver radio report on 80th Congress
Rep. Otto E. Passman of Louisiana plans a public radio report detailing 80th Congress results. He cites budget balancing, labor legislation, and tax cuts, with talks on KMLB and KNOE stations. Katharine St. George addressed a convention urging voters to back peace and fiscal restraint.
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Israel and Irgun clash as gun ship shelled near Tel Aviv
Irgun gun runners beached a munitions ship beside a hotel housing UN observers. Israeli forces sent infantry to the waterfront as about 40 people were killed or wounded. The ship fired back, raised a white flag, and medics rushed to the scene amid sirens and a partial blackout easing.
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Hoover and Martin Clash Over Foreign Aid and Liberty
Hoover warned of a civilizational threat from tyrants while urging aid only for reconstruction and minimal nonessentials. Martin commended Congress for slowing police state methods despite Truman administration bungling and home-front confusion, noting patriotic Democrats siding with Republicans to curb federal encroachment.
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Taft Quietly Fades After Early Night At Convention
Reporters pressed Taft for a statement but he refused and locked himself in a hotel conference room until 2:10 a.m. Supporters mingled in the lobby as the hall roared with Hoover’s ovation and photographers chased a kiss for Speaker Martin. The scene shifted to Miss Swarthout and others amid the political drama and a culinary aside on toast crumb prep.
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Dewey Looms as Missouri Grant Signals Breaks in 1948 Draft
Delegates in a crowded hall watch Dewey gain momentum as Taft Stassen and Warren plot to block him. AAP poll shows Dewey could reach 374 to 407 on first ballot but faces a coalition of rivals needing 548 to clinch the nomination.
G. O. P. platform themes in housing civil rights debate
The piece surveys GOP planks on public housing inflation and social security, noting Truman may press Congress into a summer session to push anti inflation, housing aids, extended old age insurance, and civil rights measures against lynching and poll taxes. It contrasts past GOP hesitations with the new platform’s proposals.
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Drafted Reds and Guard Enlistments Surge in War Prep
The article notes rising enlistments in reserve units and the National Guard as draft eligibility expands. Guards may select only the best volunteers, with fears of underqualification leading to releases. New York and other states show sharp increases as quotas strain under funds and existing strengths.
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R. J. Strozier Rites Held In Drew Area Peach Grower Passes
R. J. Strozier, 80, pioneer fruit grower who planted and ran the area’s largest peach orchard, died Tuesday. Funeral held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in New Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Interment at McCormick Cemetery by Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Survivors include son Herbert Strozier, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. The son continues the peach business his father established.
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Illinois Delegation Presses Taft Plan For Second Ballot
Green urged the Illinois group to solidify 56 votes for Taft on the second ballot. Dewey’s refusal to start balloting tonight drew GOP rivals’ charges of weakness, benefiting opponents’ efforts to unite. Speaker Martin noted few would resist late speeches, making early balloting unlikely.
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Markets surge on railroad stocks to 22 month high
New York June 23 railroad shares led the market to the highest general price level in 22 months as demand for carriers dominated trading. Gains spread to metals and other groups with volume rising to around 1.7 million shares. Bonds remained strong as several major names posted notable upticks.
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Butter and Eggs Prices and Receipts Steady in Chicago
Chicago buyers see butter steady with receipts near 996,536 and prices unchanged. eggs also steady with 21,448 receipts and prices up to 1 1/2 cents higher. U S extras 70 percent and up. A 48,069 percent A 46.5, others unchanged.
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Louisiana Delegation Sets Taft Dewey Split At Convention
Louisiana will split its 13 Republican votes on the first ballot seven for Taft and six for Dewey. John E. Jackson of New Orleans chairs the delegation, which could shift support after each ballot based on caucuses.
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Markets at a Glance New York June 23
Markets at a glance report a broad advance with strong stocks led by rails and higher bonds as carriers gain demand. Cotton is irregular with evening up in nearby contracts. In Chicago wheat is steady amid rains delaying southwest crop marketing. corn and oats rise on improved crop prospects. hog prices steadier to 25 cents higher, top $28.50. cattle mostly steady to 25 cents lower, steer top $38.50.
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Cotton futures mixed as July notice day nears
Cotton futures in New Orleans and New York traded unevenly as evening-up operations ahead of first notice day Thursday dominated activity. Near-term July contracts fluctuated with shorts covering, mill buying, and hedging amid quiet spot markets. late quotes showed mixed gains and losses across futures.
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Chicago Grain Opens Mixed as Weather Shapes Trade
Chicago grain markets closed with mixed tone as weather influenced the board. Wheat rose modestly with July at 2.33 1/4 to 1/8, soybeans climbed to 4.16 for July while corn and oats slipped, and various crop futures posted minor gains or losses across nearby and deferred contracts.
Potatoes Arrivals and Shipments Reported in Chicago
Chicago June 23 reports 144 arrivals on track 31 and total ULS shipments 1,488. California long whites 440 65, Arizona Bliss Triumphs 5 00 65.
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National Guard Is Ordered Slashed In Arizona
In Phoenix on June 23, the Arizona adjutant general announced a Washington memo to cut the state guard. Ground forces were reduced to 1,686 officers and men and 353 in the air arm, from a previous total of 4,137, due to lack of federal funds for the guard expansion program.
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Chicago hog and cattle market report shows mixed tops
Salable hogs 4 000 to 10 000 with good to top ranges 27.50 to 28.50 for lighter weights and 26.50 to 27.50 for midweights. Cattle totals 10 000 with early tops 38.50 for steers and 37.50 for heifers, bulk 35.50 to 38.25 for good and choice steers, cows 19.50 to 25.00, canners 15.00 to 18.40, bulls steady at 25.00 and dealers at 28.00 down.
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Halleck Defends GOP Record Against Communism Criticism
In a speech Halleck criticizes New Deal Democrats for coddling communists and praises the 80th Congress for passing tax cuts Taft Hartley act budget cuts and lifting controls despite executive obstruction He questions whether continued opposition is needed and echoes 1946 GOP lines about enough is enough A note about a light chair from a giant yucca plant follows.
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Public Funds audit lists Ouachita Parish Sheriff costs
State auditor reports Ouachita Parish Sheriff Salary Fund expenditures for 1946 1947 including salaries for sheriff deputies and other staff plus vehicle and transport costs totaling 96 6490.24 for 1946 and 65 858.21 for 1947. Notice filed for one day publication per Act 23 of 1940.
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