Inquiry Finds Liquor Trade Concentration Studied by Justice Dept
Washington AP reports House investigators disclosed that the Justice Department examined the liquor industry after a 1943 grand jury probe and found no evidence of price fixing. The probe noted a high degree of concentration and warned ongoing scrutiny after wartime controls ended.
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Washington (Ap
House
Justice Department
Stephen Mitchell
Mitchell
Department
Big Four
National Distillers
Seagram
Schenley
Hiram Walker
District of Columbia
384 CONVICTS ON LOOSE IN BRAZIL GUN BATTLE
In Ubatuba near Anchieta Island 16 of 400 escaped prisoners are captured after a running gun battle that left 15 guards and civilians dead. Police and troops pursued the convicts by air and sea as the fugitives landed near Ubatuba Sao Vicente and Caraguatatuba about 160 miles from the state capital.
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
Ubatuba
Anchieta Island
Dangler Guimaraes
Guimaraes
Anchieta
Sao Vicente
Caraguatuba
Whale tail flukes differ from fish tail shapes
A concise note states that whale tail flukes lie horizontally along the coast while fish tails bend vertically. The distinction highlights anatomical differences between marine species.
Mrs Taft Pushed by Chauffeur In Wheelchair Photo
Washington. Mrs Taft, confined to a wheelchair after a recent illness, is pushed by the Taft chauffeur in an AP Wirephoto.
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Washington
Taft
Chicago Produce Markets Report Steady Prices and Receipts
Butter price levels hold steady with wholesale buys at 93 score AA 68 percent, 92 A 68 percent, 90 B 66 percent, 89 C 65 percent while receipts total 1 107 764 over two days. Eggs remain steady with minor U S standard increases one to two cents per dozen. new receipts 32 percent dirties 31 percent checks 30 percent. Live poultry shows mixed tone with steady to weak prices. 1 646 coops received, heavy hens 21 22 cents, roasters 28 29 cents, friers 28 30 cents, old roosters 18 19 cents, ducklings 28 cents.
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U. S
County Board backs tax tied car tag issuance plan
LaSalle County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to have county clerks issue state auto and truck licenses instead of the Secretary of State. Licenses would be issued only after the applicant shows receipt for payment of personal taxes.
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Ottawa
Secretary of State
LaSalle County Board of Supervisors
Prosperity Native Ernest Eades Dies in New Mexico
Ernest Eades, former Prosperity resident, died in Carlsbad New Mexico Saturday night. The body will be returned to Murman and Wilson funeral home in Johnston City. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Ernest Eades
Prosperity
Carlsbad
N. M
Murman and Wilson Funeral Home
Johnston City
Hogs and Cattle Prices Move Varied On Market Day
Salable hogs 11,000 with generally active bids. butchers uneven and mostly 25 cents lower than Friday. Sows steady to weak. light weights 150-170 and 180-230 pounds show varied values. Cattle and calves 12,000 and 300 with slow, uneven demand. steers, heifers, and cows near last week’s levels with bulls steady. Estimated receipts Tuesday total about 11,000 hogs, 6,000 cattle, and 1,000 sheep.
U.S. Military Airlift Size in 1951 Far East Operations
In 1951 U S military operations, 68 000 personnel were flown and 23 000 tons of material transported to the Far East, reflecting large scale deployments and supply efforts during the period.
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U. S
Far East
Rail Shares Lead Mixed Market As Railroads Rally
Railroads provided the market’s strength in a narrowly mixed session. Santa Fe advanced about 1 to 2 points as the rail leader, with Southern Railway Cities Service American Airlines Westinghouse Electric and Goodrich among higher stocks while Bethlehem Steel Studebaker Phelps Dodge and American Cyanamid fell. Government bonds in over the counter trading were quiet.
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New York
Santa Fe
Southern Railway
Cities Service
American Airlines
Westinghouse Electric
Goodrich
Bethlehem Steel
Studebaker Phelps Dodge
American Cyanamid
U. S
Indian War Dancers Protest Exploitation of Their Talent
Oklahoma City June 23 AP reports the Oklahoma War Dancing Club led by Ralph Beard protested outsiders using Native Indian war dance names and skills for profit. The group formed to ensure authentic participation and rightful claim to staking authentic darrie.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma War Dancing Club
Ralph Beard
Barley and Oats Thrive in Colder Climates Than Wheat
In colder regions barley and oats can be grown where wheat struggles. The statement highlights climate suitability differences among cereal crops and suggests barley and oats as viable alternatives in cooler zones.
Wadsworth Funeral Services Set for Former Senator
Funeral services will be held here Wednesday for James W. Wadsworth 74 former senator and native who helped save pre World War II draft legislation and led the commission that drafted the proposed universal military training program.
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Washington
James W. Wadsworth
Chrysanthemum Known for Two Millennia Says Scholar
A scholar notes that the chrysanthemum has likely been cultivated or recognized for about 2,000 years, tracing its long history in horticulture and cultural significance.
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