Senate panel vows to investigate any worthy election complaint
Washington June 26 senator Gillette head of the senate group policing this year's elections promises to send investigators into five states Pennsylvania Illinois Florida and North and South Carolina. He says they will examine any and all complaints though funds staff limit police scope. He opposes using complaints to sway elections and aims to avoid partisan use.
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Washington
Senate
Gillette
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Florida
North
South Carolina
House
James H. Duff
Congress
Cadet Webb G Roberts in Air Force ROTC Summer Camp
Cadet Webb G Roberts 21 son of Mr and Mrs W O Roberts Monroe is among about one thousand AF ROTC cadets from 24 colleges in 12 states at a six week administration and logistics course at the AF ROTC summer camp Kelly AFB San Antonio Texas He is an LSU ROTC member majoring in agriculture and previously served as cadet staff sergeant in the LSU detachment He also belongs to the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
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Webb G. Roberts
W. O. Roberts
Rt. 2
Box 302
Monroe
Air Force R. O. T. C
Kelly Air Force Base
San Antonio
Tex
E. E. McKesson
Roberts
Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Louisiana State University
LSU Det
Lambda Chi Alpha Ocial
Alabama’s nine seats seem safe for another decade
Alabama appears to keep its nine U S House seats after preliminary 1950 census figures show the state surpassing 3 000 000 in population. The report dispels fears of losing representation as growth keeps pace with the nation. Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River in Washington creates the world’s largest hydroelectric power source.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
U. S
House of Representatives
Grand Coulee Dam
Columbia River
Washington
Long July Fourth Recess is Promised For House
Washington dispatch reports the House plans a long Fourth of July recess to aid passage of a $1.01 billion tax cut bill with delay for campaigning. Senate action includes a $1.2 billion foreign aid bill and possible fire employment practices commission vote, while both chambers face a rush on emergency funding and pending bills before adjournment around August 1.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Export-Import Bank
Supreme Court
China weighs aid to Korea amid Formosa tension
Taipei dispatch reports Nationalist China debates offering Korea active support in its war against North Korea. Chiang Kai-shek considers two divisions, 15–20 planes, and ships from Formosa, while weighing risks of provoking Soviet retaliation. Readiness across Nationalist forces remains high as rumors of intensified US policy toward Formosa grow.
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Taipei
Formosa
China
Republic of Korea
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chiang
Korea
Soviet Russia
U. S
Central Daily News
Kuomintang
Nationalist
Asia
United States
Russia
North Korea
Sweet Potato Contest Open In Ouachita Parish 4-H
Ouachita Parish 4 H Club members with at least one quarter acre in Porto Rico Queen Mary or Louisiana Unit No 1 sweet potatoes may enter by registering at the Agriculture Building. Cooperative sponsorship includes LSU extension A P Tea Co and state potato groups. Parish winners graded and selected for district and state competition.
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Ouachita Parish
Porto Rico
Queen Mary
Robert W. Childress
Louisiana State University Agricultural Extension Service
A & P Tea Company
Louisiana Sweet Potato Association
Louisiana Sweet Potato Advertising Commission
Parish
U. S
Louisiana
Special notices from Monroe dissolve and bids invited
The Ritter Schroeder Company dissolves June 16 1950. Individuals James Milton Hunt and others declare nonliability for debts. Sealed bids due July 6 1950 for moving a building to Monroe Colored High School, and for laundry equipment at Nev ille High School. The Monroe City School Board and Housing Authority invite bids for multiple Monroe projects with bond, wage, and document conditions.
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Ritter-Schroeder Company
R Schroeder Company
Coleman St
West Monroe
Monroe City School Board
Central Grammar School
Jackson Street
Monroe
Louisiana
Selman Field
Monroe Colored High School
J. M. Boyer
P. O. Box
Neville High School
Monroe City
Warren F. Taylor
Monroe, la
Housing Authority of
Housing Authority
Virginia
City of
Virginia Mote
U. S
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Minneapolis Park Board
William F. Arbogast
Reds
Rome
James Milton Hunt
Joseph 8. Guerriero
Frank FP. Smith
Treasury Department
Bureau of Internal Revenue
New Orleans
Farmerville
Union Parish
Clarence Wall
Conrad Street
Alcohol Tax Unit
DeSoto Street
Alexandria
Howard B. Taylor
Sweetman Laboratories, Inc
John R. Sweetman
Monroe, le
James Madison Tullis Monroe
Gay Stockstill
W. M
Madam Mable
Ann's
Sampagnaro
Catalpa St
Children’s Bookshop
John Dr
McCarthy’s Bakery
Jackson &J
Courtesy Car CO
Economy Car CO
Aluminum Awnings
Kool-Vent Aluminum Awning CO
Loutaville Ave
Harris
Bastrop
Benita Highway
Towels & Linens
Monroe Linen Service
Gene’s Sporting Goods
Hall Funeral Home
Memorial Park Cemetery
Front
Robert's
Washateria
Alcoholics Anonymous
Boz
Angels Tourist Court
DeSiard
Ruston
Somne
Baby Cape
Miss Eunice Crawford
St. W
Collins Home
Jackson ST
Cryer St
W. Monroe
Breard
Goodyear
St. Joseph
Winnsboro
Shreveport
Lennon
Automobile Agencies
Bud’s
Nichols Motor CO
Washington St. Ph
Boyce Nash Motors
Nash
Twin City Motor CO
N. 3Rd & Breard
Lennon Motor CO
BUICK
Washington St
Central Auto Sales
Studebaker Dealer General Repair
McCain-Richards, Inc
Louisville Ave
Olcott -Stone Motors
Chrysler
Plymouth
Scogin Motor CO
Wilkinson Motor CO
LEE Motor Sales
Willys Jeep
Central Tower Service
Louisville
Sterlington Rd
Lee Ave
College Esso
N.J.C
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
DODGE
Ford Tudor
Lincoln
Pontiac
Kiper S
5Th St
Walnut St
Johnny Heathcock
Fender
Twin City Motor Co., Inc
Mercury
Twin City Motor CO. Inc
Hudson
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