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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1946

Page

8

Cotton Markets Rally On Trade Buying And News

New Orleans and New York cotton futures closed higher on trade buying and Washington news. July first notice day loomed as prices posted gains across contracts, with late session moves lifting July and deferred months. Spot middling rose to 30.23 cents.

New Orleans Washington News

Livestock Prices and Markets Report from Chicago

Salable hogs 2,000 of 4,500, active market, barrows and gilts $14.85 ceiling, sows $14.10 ceiling. Salable cattle 10,000 of 14,000, calves 600, fed steers and yearlings steady with bulk at $16.75 to $18.00, about 50 loads at ceiling. Heifers steady, top $17.75, most beef cows $10.00 to $15.00, strictly good cows to $15.50, cutters $3.50 down, heavy beef bulls to $16.00.

Chicago USDA

Potatoes Arrivals and Prices Across States

Chicago reports potato shipments with totals for Friday Saturday and Sunday. California Long Whites fetch 3.75 to 4.00 per unit, Arkansas Bliss Triumphs 3.75, Missouri Cobblers 2.40 to 2.50, Red Warbas 3.20 to 3.65, Pontiacs 2.75, Kansas Cobblers 2.55 to 2.60. U.S. No 1 prices vary by variety and state.

Chicago USDA U. S California Arkansas Bliss Missouri Kansas

Butter And Eggs Market Report Chicago June 24

Butter firm receipts over two days total 424 985 with mixed A 56 OPB 55 34 IOC 45 1 4 88 cooking 54 and cars 90B 55 3 4 89C 35 1 4 8 8 cooking 54. Eggs top firm balance easy receipts two days 33 574 with U S extras 1 and 2 localots 57 5 38 2 cars 38 2 U S extras 3 and 4 35 5 26 75 U S standards 1 and 2 34 54 5 U S standards 3 and 4 32 5 23 current receipts 22 dirties 30 5 and checks 310.

Chicago IOC U. S

Grain Prices Steady as OPA Legislation Looms

Chicago grain trades show light activity with oats at ceiling level as traders await OPA legislation. Final prices reach 146 1/2 cents for corn 135 1/2 for barley and 88 cents for oats.

Chicago OPA

Fire damages West Monroe apartment from suspected short circuit

Fire crews answered a Saturday call to 211 Clayton Street where Jack Rushing’s apartment burned. Damage from fire and water is extensive, with an estimated repair cost above 2400 dollars, and the unit rendered uninhabitable. The building owner J R Johnston says he had spent thousands on repairs. In London, June 24, Congress party’s working committee rejected an interim government for India and expected a decision on long term independence plans tomorrow.

West Monroe Clayton Jack Rushing J. R. Johnston Johnston Congress London Congress Party India Reuters New Delhi

In Memoriam to Publish Remembrance Notices

The News-Star-World announces an In Memoriam column under Eve Bradford to publish death anniversary notices with optional prose or verse and pictures of the deceased if desired. Readers requested a dignified memorial feature to commemorate departed relatives and friends.

News-Star—World Eve Bradford

Markets at a Glance

New York stocks were irregular with rails losing ground. Bonds showed mixed price movements while cotton remained firm due to aggressive mill and New Orleans buying. Chicago oats hit ceiling as hogs stayed steady with a top of 14.85 and cattle firm with a ceiling near 18.

New York New Orleans Chicago

New York Stocks Mixed As Rail Shares Slip On Monday

Trading ended with scattered gains and losses as market leaders retreated. Rails were steady to weak while bonds varied and cotton rose. Chicago grains hit ceilings amid mixed sector tone and a sharp near-term rally faded.

New York Chicago

Notice of Private Sale in Smeller Succession Ouachita Parish

Albert A. Smeller as administrator seeks private sale of several Ouachita Parish properties including Lot 13 Block 9 and Lot 1 Block 11 of Pargoud Place Addition No 3 along with Lots 8 10 11 Block 7 and others in addition No 3 and 4 to Monroe. He also seeks sale of undivided interests in Stock Seven and described tracts in Ouachita Parish. Ten day opposition period applies from last publication May 31 1946 with notices in Monroe Louisiana.

Fourth Judicial District Court Ouachita State of Louisiana Albert A. Smeller Pargoud Place Ouachita Parish Lousiana Monroe Ouachhita Parish Pargoud Boulevard Kenmore Street Quachita Parish Pargend Boulevard Eas Kenmore Streets Teim Louisana Pargoud A. D Cammie C. Newsom Boeuf River Justice Scott Place Nwia Sctdon AL & Pont Northwest Quarter Southwest Quarter Northeast Quarter Lizzie Foy Lem’ Scott Richland Parish Lizzie Pay Lem Scott Roeuf Townshin W.t Lizzie Fey Querter G. R. Hunsicker Allen Dite A.D Fourth District Court Joseph Walker Reynolds Parish of Ouachita Elizabeth Webb Reynolds Joseph Walter Reynolds R. D. Parr

Public notices on sales and bids in Louisiana courts and finance

State agencies announce sealed bids for laundry supplies to Monroe institutions due July 2 1948 and public private sales of mineral rights in Richland Ouachita and Allen parishes. Administratrix G R Hunsicker seeks authority to sell several tracts and undivided interests with opposition window of ten days.

A. Conway Memorial Hospital Monroe Louisiana Edward L. Gladney, Jr Fourth District Court G. R. Hunsicker Richland State of Louisians

Vote Against Vet Fund Measure in Louisiana Debate

Baton Rouge report that the house ways and means committee gave a 4 to 1 unfavorable view of the Bel bill to finance an $80,000,000 World War II veteran bonus in Louisiana. The plan would tax natural gas at one percent per thousand feet, altering earlier proposals on beer, motor vehicles, and liquor. Rep. Ross Banister and other veterans urged opposition citing state finances and broad opposition.

Baton Rouge House Ways and Means Bel Gruber Senate Louisiana Clyde Bel Ross Banister Ouachita Louisiana Amvers

Baptist Youth Return From Camp After Ten Days

Fifty boys and girls from the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home will return from the Northeast Louisiana Baptist encampment Thursday afternoon as the ten day session ends. Reports from Olla indicate strong attendance from Monroe West Monroe and nearby towns.

Louisiana Baptist Children's Home Louisiana Olla Monroe West Monroe

Crowley Hit by Small Tornado Across City

Crowley Louisiana residents report a small tornado that shifted a meeting hall ten feet off its foundation in a Negro section. A barn at the Crowley Rice Experiment Station, about a mile west of town, suffered only superficial damage.

Crowley Crowley Rice Experiment Station

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