Civil service bill battles in Louisiana legislature
Debate over a civil service measure divides lawmakers as supporters praise its nonpolitical aims while foes push spoils system loyalties. After the bill failed, Civil Service League vows continued constitutional push. Legislature also passes general appropriations, adjusts college funding, and considers tax and revenue measures.
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Edward Dubuisson
Louisiana
Civil Service League
League
Joseph Lallande
West Monroe man named in aggravated assault arrest
The Ouachita Parish sheriff arrested L. C. Carter of West Monroe late last night on aggravated assault charges and placed him in parish jail. Sheriff Bailey Grant said Carter entered Mrs. Adams’s Frost Town residence on Wallace road thinking it was the intended target’s home.
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Ouachita Parish
L. C. Carter
West Monroe
Carter
Adams
Frost Town
Bailey Grant
Wallace Road
Sherman Sends Ben Ites After Local Option by Shreveport
Sent to Sherman after Ben Ites was optioned to the locals by Shreveport, the move shifts control and raises questions about local deals and player rights.
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Sherman
Benites
Shreveport
Deaths in Monroe and Farmerville Roles in Local Obits
Mrs. Perry Claunch 77 died in a Monroe hospital Monday night. Funeral at Grayson Baptist Church Wednesday at 4 p.m. Interment Little Star Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters and five sons. Edward B. Beatley funeral details and survivors listed. Alice Sawyer 83 to be buried Mt. Nebo Cemetery after Mt. Nebo Church service. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes rosefish migrate considerable distances.
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Perry Claunch
Monroe Hospital
Cecile Parker
Monroe Florist
Grayson Baptist Church
Grayson
Little Star
Riser Funeral Home
W. E. Claunch
Parker
W. M. Prestridge
Kelly
Hardy Claunch
New Orleans
Joyce
Bob Claunch
Memphis
Ed Claunch
Haynesville
Ella Lively
Monroe
Hardy Humble
Courtney Humble
Wisner
Edward B. Beatley
Tenn
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Peters Funeral
Brodelon
Rebecca Peck
Jesse Bentley
Memphis, Tenn
Farmerville
Alice Sawyer
Mt. Nebo Church
Luther B. Hall
Mt. Nebo
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
J. E. Long
Moon Returns to Monroe Club to Replace Injured Benites
Moon, catcher for Monroe Sports, will rejoin the team after a week with Sherman in the Big State League. He returns to replace injured Frank Benites, who suffered a compound hand fracture in the first inning of last night’s Mazurmen vs Greenville Bucks game and is hospitalized in Greenville.
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Wayne Moon
Monroe Sports
Paul Manasseh
Moon
Sherman Club
Frank Benites
Benites
Mazurmen
Greenville Bucks
Greenville
al! Sason
Cotton futures rise on trade and Korea aid news
Markets in New Orleans June 27 show cotton futures gaining as traders react to Washington reports that Truman ordered air and naval support for South Korea. By 11:00 a.m. prices stood 75 cents to $1.60 a bale higher with July, October, and December contracts posting gains.
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New Orleans
Washington
Truman
United States
South Korea
Cotton futures rise and fall on Asian tension
New York June 27 4% cotton futures traded in a wide range amid nervous dealings. Traders cited Korean developments and increased intervention in Asia as key influences. Short covering pushed prices up to 2.75 a bale at one point before and after fluctuations.
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New York
Market Gains After Sinking Cotton Advance Notices
The report notes liquidation pressure from weak securities, 40 July transfer notices in New York, and traders expecting a leading firm to curb most. Washington says ECA halted cotton shipments to Korea with no firm confirmation from exporters. Prices rose late afternoon by 35 cents to 1.30 per bale. July at 33.46, October 32.84, December 32.74.
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New York
Washington
ECA
Korea
Potatoes Market Update From Chicago June 27
USDA report shows arrivals 142 on track 471 total U S shipments 789. Supplies moderate and demand moderate with market slightly weaker on whites and about steady on best varieties.
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Chicago
USDA
U. S
Auto Prices in the West and South Reported
Red stocks and various vehicle prices are listed with Arizona Triumphs at 4.25, Arkansas Triumphs at 3.50, California Long Whites at 3.25, Bakers at 4.15, and Pontiacs at 4.10.
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Arizona
Arkansas
California
Bakers
Knights Host Nocturnal Adoration for Safe Pilgrims
The Knights of Columbus at St Matthew's Catholic Church hold a Nocturnal Adoration hour on Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. to pray for the safe return of Louisiana Catholics journeying to Rome during the 1950 Holy Year. Hourly captains are listed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. with names including L. H. Krogmire, Dr. Lee Koehler, Tom Dupree, and others.
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Knights of Columbus
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Louisiana
Special Sheriff Sale notices in Ouachita Parish Louisiana
In Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court, People's Bank vs A L Roberts case number 39791. Bailey Grant, Sheriff, Monroe, La, announces sale by writ of fi fa on Saturday July 22 1950 at the court house Western Front Door. Property: Lot 11 Ziegin Subdivision J C Ransom estate described as 100 by 150 feet, Plat Book 1 pages 30-31. Cash with reserve appraised value. Sale to satisfy writ and costs.
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Sheriff's Sale People's Bank
A. L. Roberts
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Fourth District Court
Fourth Judicial District Court
Parish
Ouachita
Court House
Monroe
Louisiana
Ziegin
J C. Ransom
Wheelis Street
Remus Street
J. C Ransom
Ouachita Parish
Louisieng
Fife
Case of Pringle vs Ouachita Fourth District sale notice
L A West No 40365 Case of Pringle State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Fourth District Court Writ of Man issued July 1 1950 describes Lot 8 Filhiols Second Addition Monroe fronting 56 feet on DeSiard Street depth 150 feet and will be sold for cash to satisfy the writ and costs with highest bidder entitled to redeem through caemant term.
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Filhiol
Monroe
Louisiana
Guinea
DeSiard St
Quachita Parish
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Lake Charles
Northeast Junior College
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Miss Crinoline
Monroe, LA
DeSiard Jewelers
DeSiard Street
Mrs. Perry Claunch
Edward Beatley
Mrs
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Monroe Club
Gentry Grocery
Coleman ST
Delrich
Cadamy
Omena
San An
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Bailey Grant Sheriff
L. A. West
Casey Pringle
James Madison Tullis Monroe
Dean
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