Pennsylvania Battleship Rejoins Pacific War After Overhaul
The battle worn Pennsylvania returned to action in the Pacific after a three month overhaul at Hunter's Point drydocks. Guns from the Pearl Harbor victims Oklahoma and Nevada were transferred to her turrets as she resumes bombardment against Japanese targets with 11 million pounds of steel fired in 13 Pacific operations.
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San Francisco
Pennsylvania
Pacific
Hunter's Point Drydocks
Oklahoma
Nevad
Pearl Harbor
Nevada
Pennsy
Hunter's Point
Twelfth Naval District Headquarters
Mikado
Bering Sea
Australia
Attu
Kiska
Makin
Marshalls
Eniwetok
Engebi
Marianas
Guam
Anguar
Peleliu
Leyte
Suriago Straits
Lingayen Gulf
Luzon
Philippines
Newport News
Navy
W. M. Moses
Son of Heaven
Imperial Navy
Vaudeville Thrives in Movie Capital Hollywood
In Hollywood this vaudeville era shows strength with El Capitan Theater hosting its fourth year of a streamlined variety program. Marie Wilson has appeared in all 1 633 performances, while Ken Murray's Blackouts of 1945 began June 21 1942 and features evolving gags and acts. A backstage party celebrated anniversary week. Before the war Rome led Europe and America in birth rate at 22.4 per thousand.
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Hollywood
el Capitsn
Blonde Marie Wilson
Ken Murray
United Nations Charter Detailed Proposals and Signing Day
The article outlines core UN charter provisions including the General Assembly Security Council and trusteeship bodies. It notes the five permanent members and the need for all Big Five consent for actions, plus collective self defense. It describes Truman's arrival at Hamilton Field, delegations, and the preparation for signing ceremonies with logistical theater and translation efforts.
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General Assembly
Security Council
United States
Russia
Britain
China
France
Social and Economic Council
Assembly
George C. Marshall
U. S. Army
Truman
Council
New League
Hamilton Field
San Francisco
Pacific Northwest
White House
Stefanius
Wourbinen
Truman greeted by 250000 in Kansas City welcome
President Truman arrived by plane at 2 30 p m for a Kansas City welcome. He and Mrs Truman and daughter Margaret planned dinner with former World War artillery officers before he leaves for Washington. He will occupy his old Jackson county judgeship offices in the federal building. Crowds cheered as he waved from an open car in a lively reception.
Goyne's Moves After 1927 Floods and Civilian Life
Joseph Goyne moved to Clarksdale Mississippi after the 1927 floods and managed large holdings of the Continental Bank and Trust Company of Chicago. He sold these in 1953 and returned to Monroe to live, where he managed the Magenta plantation portion of the Stubbs estate. Described as gentle, with integrity, he was valued as a citizen and friend to many.
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Frank O. Lowden
Hireois
Goyne
Clarksdale
Miss
Continental Bank and Trust Company of Chicago
Monroe
Stubbs
Magenta Plantation
Wall
Obituaries: Will N Stevenson and A T Moore Dead
Will N Stevenson, 63, of near Jonesboro, died suddenly June 15. He leaves his wife Della Stevenson and eight children, plus brother J C Stevenson of Monroe. Also noted is the death of A T Moore, father of Mia Charles Swain of Monroe, who died suddenly at 2 a m Tuesday. Moore was a merchant and planter of Jennings.
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Will N. Stevenson
Jonesboro
Della Stevenson
J C. Stevenson
Monroe
A. T. Moore
Mia
Charles Swain
Jennings
Funeral for 12 day old Barbara Powell in Rayville
The funeral of Barbara Jean Powell died Monday in a Monroe hospital was held Tuesday with burial in Rayville. Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville directed the arrangements. Surviving are parents Ellis and Mrs Powell two sisters Alice Yvonnie and Patricia and grandparents Mr. and Mrs W B Powell and Mr. and Mrs J G Inzer of Rayville.
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Barbara Jean Powell
Ellis Powell
Rayville
Monroe
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Alice Yvonnie Powell
Patricia Powell
W. B. Powell
J. G. Inzer
Funeral for Charles E. Hamilton Held at St Matthew's
Charles E. Hamilton, 60, longtime employee in the circulations department of a farm publication, died of a heart attack Sunday noon. Funeral held Tuesday at St Matthew's Catholic Church at 1 50 p m with interment in Catholic Cemetery. Hall Funeral Home directed arrangements. No immediate Monroe survivors located. The Army bought its first automobile in 1903.
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Charles E. Hamilton
St Matthew's Catholic Church
Hall Funeral Home
Monnroe
Southern senators weigh abandoning filibuster for FEPC funding
Washington reports Southern senators may drop a threatened filibuster against FEPC funding to speed $446.20 for the FEPC in the fiscal year starting July 1. Senator Bilbo vows to talk for weeks if needed while others delay return to DC to block the move.
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Washington
Fair Employment Practice Committee
FEPC
Bilbo
Mississippi
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
Selective Service
War Production Board
War Shippings Administration
Roosevelt
Ellender
Louisiana
Russell
Georgia
Maybank
Demerat
South Carolina
Crowley Urges Disarmament of Germany for Peaceful Future
Crowley argues Allied policy should disarm German industry to peacetime levels, not punish. He warns bombing left Germany capable of rapid restart and calls for lasting, simple measures to secure peace and prosperity with united Allied support.
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Germany
Crowley
United States
United Nations
Attorney argues evidence suffices to convict defendants
In rebuttal, the attorney said government evidence proves guilt beyond doubt. He noted extenuating circumstances are for the court, while Christenberry urged the jury not to convict Brown and release Burton. He accused Burton and Brown of evading taxes and keeping no honest books.
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Christenberry
Brown
Burton
Woman Held After Slaying of Albert Kovacs in New Canaan
In a 50 minute inquest at Bridgeport coroner's court the brother of slain sailor Albert Kovacs testified that Imogene Stevens fired three shots after ordering both men to leave a neighbor's home. Stevens denies parts of the testimony and remains jailed on manslaughter charges with bail set at 50 000.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Imogene Stevens
New Canaan
Mrs. Stevens
Charles Milton
Albert
Faith Coombs
Kovacs
Faith
Stevens
James
Stevens Curler
Milton’s
Miltons
Steiber
U S Plan For War Criminals Approved
London June 26 The United States plan for collective trial of Germany s major war criminals before a military tribunal is expected to win quick approval at a four power conference in London The communique says agreement was reached on urgency to complete work and a general discussion followed welcome by British Attorney General Sir David Maxwell Fyfe The plan may seek indictments for atrocities since 1933 invasions and wars of aggression Under debate are indictments and trial procedures by the Allies with American legal experts anticipated to press for a bill of indictment
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London
United States
Germany
Britain
Russia
France
David Maxwell Fyfe
Birth Announcements From Wright Bendell Clinic and St Francis
Mr and Mrs Ray Fleetwood announce a son Randall Scott born at Wright Bendel Clinic on June 25. Sgt and Mrs L D Murray announce a daughter born at Stone Avenue St Francis Sanitarium on June ? Also Mr and Mrs R M Bricker announce a daughter born June 23 at St Francis. Mr and Mrs R H Scott announce a daughter born June 23 at St Francis. Capt and Mrs J C Hundley announce a daughter born June 22 at St Francis in Bastrop. Lt and Mrs L T Cummings Jr announce a daughter born June 23 at St Francis in West Monroe. Twenty WACs hold the rank of major.
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Ray Fleetwood
Mouton Street
Randall Scott
Wright-Bendel Clinic
L. D. Murray
Stone Avenue
St. Francis Sanitarium
WWII Heroes Share Frontline Notes From Home Front
Monroe Louisiana residents receive updates on kin serving in World War II. Lt Frances Adele Benison reports at Sheppard Field after nursing corps service beginning in 1943. Pfc Williams Cromack earns the Philippine Liberation Medal for combat in New Guinea and Luzon with the 32nd Division. Corporal Albert J. Nelson promotes in the Philippines with Fifth Air Force Service Command. Technician Fourth Grade C. L. Collins earns the Bronze Star in Mindanao. Lt John M. Kirkland arrives at Randolph Field for RAF B-29 training. Pfe Marion A. Wene wins Combat Infantryman Badge with the 32nd Infantry in Northern Luzon. Lt John R. Goodlett receives the Air Medal as B-17 navigator with the 401st Bomb Group. Corporal Charles Batten promoted in the Philippines with the 1559th AAF unit. W. L. Garrett reported from Charleston Port of Embarkation in Italy.
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William C. Womack
William H. Gill
32Nd Red Arrow
Philippines
Pfc. Williams Cromack
Chathan
32Nd
Sidor
New Guinea
Luzon
S. W. C. Womack
Chatham
Albert J. Nelson
Fifth Air Force
Philippine Islands
Emma Smith
Monroe
Fifth Air Force Service Command
Corporal Nelson
Australia
Netherlands East Indies
Co. L. Collins
Mindanao
C. L. Collins
Bennon Cox
South Third Street
31St Infantry Division
Collins
Thei
John M. Kirkland
Randolph Field
Tex
Elma R. Kirkland
Spencer
RAF Training Command
Japan
Marion
P. I
Pfe
Narion A. Wene
Clara Wene
South Grand Street
Wene
Camp Robinson
Ark
Louise F. Wene
Take Charles
John KR. Goodlett
Eighth Air Force
England
John R. Goodlett
Webb Goodlett
Trenton Street
West Monroe
401St
W. T. Seawell
Fue Bluff
Germany
Goodlett
United States
Beverly C. Goodlett
Loop Road
Charles Batten
Charles A. Batten
Emma A. Batten
Gordon Ave
Monroe la
Corporal Batten
Air Transport
Con.maid
Southwest Pacific
1559Th
AAF Hare
ATC
Ouachita High School
Supreme Furniture Company of
Melvin H. Batten
Richard N. Batten
Milton C. Batten
Air Corps
Mixed Cotton Futures Steady in New Orleans and New York
Trading was mixed with July futures soft in New Orleans on first notices and liquidation while other months found support from demand. New York saw July liquidation with heavy notices against July and distant months aided by fears of a lower crop and weevil infestation, closing mostly lower to higher in the late session.
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New Orleans
New York
Crew High
Wheat Leads Grain Rally in Chicago Futures Close
Chicago grain futures drifted upward through the trading session with wheat gaining after opening and closing about 34 to 1/ toy higher than the prior close at July level 1.66 38 12. Corn held near unchanged to down 8 points July 1.1812. Oats ranged 18 lower to 38 higher, July 66.
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Chicago
Record of Chicago livestock sales June 26 with mixed prices
Salable hogs 14 000 and cattle 8 000 listed. Hogs meet at 14 75 ceiling for 140 pound good and choice barrows and gilts, sows at 14 00. Calves 1 000 with best steers at 17 9, yearlings 17 40, most steers and yearlings 15 25 to 17 25. Heifers steady to weak around 17 25, cutters 8 75 down to shippers, light kind 8 25 to large packers. Bulls steady weighty bulls to 1.00 and heavy calf bulls to 15 50, weaker at 50 cents lower 1450 15 20 outside 16 00.
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Chicago
Potatoes Arrivals and Prices Reported by U S Shipments
Chicago reports 49 arrivals on track 94 with total U S shipments at 194. California Long White U S No 1 4.03 4.29 U S No 2 3.49 3.61 Arizona Bliss Triumphs U S No 1 4.47 4.69 Virginia Cobblers U S No 1 3.66 3.76.
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Chicago
WFA
U. S
California
U.S
Arizona Bliss
Virginia Cobblers
Army unit returns home for 30 days of leave
Brig Gen James T Duke leads River Stages personnel arriving by plane for home leave. They will travel by train to a reception center near Duke's home to receive leave papers and enjoy a luncheon with filet mignon before returning to the Pacific front. Sergeant Garrett, inducted 1943, has Air Medal and four Bronze Battle Stars plus Good Conduct. his parents live in Magnolia Arkansas.
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James T. Duke
Transportation Corps
Pacific
Garrett
Army
Italy
A. C. Garrett
Magnolia
Ark
Markets at a Glance New York and Chicago June Market Ticker
Stocks steady with selective gains. Bonds mixed as rail issues improve. Cotton irregular amid liquidation and mill buying. Wheat firm on mil buying. corn easy with light demand. Rye easy with profit cashing. Hogs active and steady to top $14.75. Cattle steady at 15 cents lower, top $17.80.
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New York
Chicago
Stocks Reach Near Eight Year Highs Amid Broad Gains
New York June 26 select stocks climbed toward eight year peaks in a wide market rally. Gains narrowed late with some advances of over two points trimmed and declines broad. Trade totaled about 1 1/2 to 2 million shares. bonds were uneven as wheat and cotton moved post- session.
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New York
A.n
Commonwealth & Souther
Wwe
Chicago
Butter And Eggs Market Notes Chicago June 26
Butter receipts 829 162 unchanged in market. Eggs receipts 19 964 unchanged. A 37 mm gun produced impact comparable to a five ton truck hitting a stone wall at 41 miles per hour.
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Chicago
Waste Paper Converts to Shell Casings Boosts Victory
A wartime note highlights 100 pounds of waste paper repurposed into casings for 75 mm shells. The program emphasizes speed and victory by saving waste paper for munitions.
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Staading
Mon C. Wallgren
Washington State
Puget Sound
Olympia
Rome
Europe
America
Monroe Automobile & Supply Company, Inc
Washington & Walnut Street
Monrose
Elysian Fields Avenue
World Organization
Vandenberg
Michigan
Associated Press
Civic Center
Alger Hiss
Portland
Ore
Joseph Goyne
Hamilton Rites
Frances Benison
Sheppard Fild, Tex
Frances Adele Benison
W. J. Benison
Catalpa
AAF Training Command
Sheppard
Benison
Army Nurse Corps
E. A. Conway Memorial Hospital
Sheppard Field
Borden General Hospital
Chickasha
Oklo
W. L. Garrett
Charleston
S. C
Winzie L. Garrett
15Th Army Air Force
Chicago Grain
St Loui
Lt Ball Memphis
Helena ‘ Seven
Arkansas Cty
Rise
Vicksburg Sober
Natchez Dete Anege
Quachita Camden
Monroe Er Rs
BLACK
Jonesville
Ohio
Pittsburgh Alocales
Cincinnati
Cairo Widaed
Tennessee Forty Bee
Chattanooga
CE Rere
Nashville
Arkansas Little Rock
RED Shreveport
Alexandria
Vanery
Alli
Ee Eenty Allied
Ncvada Copper Atchison T Co
Aviston Corporation
Baltimore & Cho
Barnsdall Oulbendix Aviation Pelmeacm
Boeing Airplaone
Worden Companaucyrua Erie Tued Murcasumet & Hes Canadien Factic Case
JL Delanere Corporation
Erre UN
Ifaccu
Chesapeake & Ono Carrier Corporatio’ Tocatela
Couma
Gas
Ves
Sacneral Electric
General Focus
General Motors
Cenes Tisulets
Goodrich BF
Ioodyear ‘Tire & Stuboe
Great Northern Nalway Wityaound Corporation
Guill Mobile
Houlsste
Masonite Corporation
Mathieson Atnall McCellend Stores
Menges Company
Maengomer
Ward Aes
Kelvin
Serece Hationsl Biscuit Wee Anwtional
National Dairy Produt National Datiiers
Wate
Pose & Lig Nalions
Newport Batasiy
Uestral Row North Amercan Compa Northers
Pacife Oise Elevator
Pucasrd Motor
PateAmericad Airway
Paramount Pictures
Popnty JC
Pennsyllena Karo Pepsi Co
Phillips Petroleum
Procter & Gamble Prie Gi Padio Corporation
Remington Raid Republic Steel
Feynolds Tobacco Baeich H Richfield
Osetah Coleys
Febenles Distihets
Bears Roebuck
Shell Union Oi Rh
Ieimmons Company
Feocany Vatwum
Southern Pacific Foutherm Railway
Os Perry Corporat
Itone & Webster
Tudebiker Corpration
Fwitt & Company
Tejas
Texsa Gulf
Timken
Detroit Avie Tamken
Rober Bearng Union Carbine
Union Oil
Calfornia Eras
United Airline
United Aircraft
Tase
United Corporation
United Drug
United
United Gas
Ruboer
United States Smelting
United States Steel Vanadium Corporation
Warnes Brothers Picture
Wesson GO. & Snower
Ft PLC
Western Union Telegraph
Westinghouse
Ar Brakes
Woolworth
Bree
Ane
Wee
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