Control of big five voted in Congress debate ends
Washington June 17 The long in Congress over legislation to rate the packing industry ended today with the Senate adopting the proposed bill 45 to 21 and sending it to conference with the House. The measure sets meat packers under agriculture department supervision while amendments add tighter accounting and uniform practices. The House version, backed by 27 Republicans and Democrats, faced opposition from 15 Republicans and six Democrats. Kenyon amendments require detailed accounts and allow Federal Trade Commission features. small butchers are exempted from certain rules. The bill prohibits unfair practices, price fixing by interdealings, and stockyard exploitations. debates noted packer influence in shaping the legislation. Senator La Follette supported the House plan, citing the amendments as improving acceptability.
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Congress
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House
Agriculture Committee
Sterling
Thentry
Agriculre
Rejicans
Sena- Kenyon
Secretary of Agriculture
Packer
Birth Announcements and Visits In Murfreesboro Area
Mr and Mrs Marshall Powell welcome Florence Margaret born this morning named for grandmothers. Mr and Mrs Tracy Black announce a daughter arriving this morning. Mr and Mrs Robert Humphrey Route 4 welcome a son. Mr and Mrs William P Dickinson Route 1 announce a son. A Murfreesboro businessmen group traveled today including Z A Copeland O A Featuston and Monroe Lavender. The Lavender family host Loraine Lavender Smith visiting from Crown Point New Mexico.
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Florence Margaret
Robert Humphrey
Route 4
William P. Dickinson
Route 1
Murfreesboro
Z. A. Copeland
O. A. Featuston
Monroe Lavender
Telephone Exchange
Lavender
Loraine Lavender Smith
Crown Point, N. M
Business May Absorb Debt
The administration seeks congressional authority to readjust foreign loans by converting them into interest-bearing certificates that American business could absorb. Secretary Mellon to ask Congress for power to execute conversions, with some authority already under the Liberty Loan act. The plan includes distributing overdue interest over a long period.
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Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Local Manager Wanted by Largest Firm Worldwide
Local manager sought to develop and handle local business with no investment or experience required. Potential profits $2,500 to $10,000 in year one, depending on population, with strong demand and undercutting rivals. Guarantee Coal Mining Co. 99% Como Bldg. Chicago.
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Guarantee Coal Mining Company
Como Bldg
Chicago
No Funds for Farm Loan Banks Meet in Little Rock
H W Danforth president of the Farm Loan Bank of St Louis told Arkansas Land Title Association funds are enough for only 25 percent of current applications. He cited market absorption limits, a recent $40 million bond issue and the need to raise rates to keep farm loans in Arkansas competitive amid nationwide six percent rates.
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Arkansas Land Title Association
H. W. Danforth
Farm Loan Bank of St. Louis
Arkansas
Missouri
Tlinois
Woman shoots husband at work after quarrel
Jonesboro Ark June 17 Mrs Ruth Jenkins a Majestic Cafe waitress shot her husband Coleman Jenkins in the arm around 9 am After following her to a hotel they quarreled and she fired twice one bullet lodging in his right arm He was taken to a hospital where the bullet was removed Jenkins posted bond and was released until he could testify.
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Ruth Jenkins
Majestic Cafe
Coleman Jenkins
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