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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1946
Page
9
Chicago and Sioux City market reports show cattle prices slipping while hogs hold at ceilings. U S Dept of Agriculture figures list salable receipts for hogs cattle and sheep, with varied prices across regions and cattle weight classes.
The Cedar Rapids market reports ceiling quotes for hogs with prime butchers at 14.45 and packers at 13.70. Cattle prices show diverse grading from dressed market averages to utility and commercial categories, with various weights and yields listed. Grain, hay, and produce quotations accompany livestock figures, including fruits and vegetables with unit prices.
New York traders saw uneven demand with robbers and selected industrials attracting bids while many leaders faltered on light offerings. Market turnover neared one million shares as comebacks appeared near the close, with mixed Dow Jones figures and a broad spread of quotes from many issuers.
Receipts show 6 cars of fowl and zero trucks with a steady market. Butter prices hold firm with 92 score at 46 cents. eggs top grades steady while balance weak. potatoes show moderate demand with Idaho Burbanks quoted at 3.90 to 3.35 per 100 pounds for various grades. New York butter and cheese receipts appear firm with mixed color cheese pricing and wholesale quotes for various sizes and grades.
Price data from Chicago shows December and September wheat sales by commission houses with cash ties at ceiling prices. Wheat mostly steady to unchanged. oats weak to down. rye steady with May contracts little changed. Kansas City livestock brisk with strong demand for cattle and calves, prices varying across beef steers, heifers, cows, and stockers amid active trade.
The Rev. J. Richard Wagner pastor of First Congregational church spoke at the YMCA Tuesday noon Lenten luncheon. He said Christianity remains unchanged for 2,000 years and urged preaching the gospel keeping the faith and living the life as the church meets the times.
An NLRB trial examiner urged the Pickwick company of Cedar Rapids to stop discouraging union membership in the CIO United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers and to reinstate Ralph Gardner. The company has 15 days to file exceptions. The election had named the International Association of Machinists Local 831 as bargaining agent, and was certified by the NLRB.
General Douglas MacArthur in Tokyo urged U S troops in Japan to uphold high moral standards in relations with Japanese women. He noted concerns over reports of promiscuity and warned against misinterpreting fraternization while praising the generally good conduct of occupying forces. He called for direct moral guidance from chaplains.
Robert L. Esau of Cedar Falls was fined $50 and costs in police court for speeding. He was clocked at 64 miles per hour on Sixteenth avenue between Fourth and Eleventh streets SW by Patrolmen George Shimek and Ray Murdock about 11 20 p m Monday.
Reginald Slattery of 107 Second Street NE was fined $25 and costs for assault and battery by Justice of the Peace Howard R. Churchill on a Tuesday. Churchill reported that Slattery's wife signed the complaint and a warrant for arrest was issued.
Gordon C McComas of 847 Shaver Road NE is a patient at St Luke’s hospital. St John’s Episcopal church proclaims lenten service Holy communion Wednesday 10 am evening service 7 30 pm Friday 11 am. Oliphant cemetery cleanup meets 1 pm Saturday ten miles north of Cedar Rapids Center Point road chaired by Mrs L E Klem ish. Hromek Memorial bowling trophy awarded to Garth West and displayed in The Gazette window.
Fred J. Pirkel of 315 B avenue NW was arrested on a warrant issued by Justice W. A. Rall Mon day and released on Justice Rall's order. He is charged with intoxication and disturbing the peace and will be arraigned Friday.
At a Friday night Cub Pack 17 meeting in Buchanan School, fourteen boys were initiated into Cub Scouts. Cubmaster Al Truesdale awarded honors to Roy Maxfield Guy Carver Clyde Nedish Bill Beck Richard Kohl Frank Dye Dan Wayne Wilson Jimmy Kellough Marvin Noeller Lee Sorenson Harry Carringer Bobcats and Arnold Prosser and David Nelson Wolf awards.
Cedar Rapids beer distributors predict the next ten days will force many taverns to cut hours to five or six per day or close a day a week due to reduced supplies and rising demand. Some hotels report the situation as serious though not yet forcing curtailment. draught beer production waning as grain conservation and demand surge. Smaller taverns with limited brands face the sharpest impact as carryout sales decline.
Washington report from the Population Reference Bureau notes the earth’s population grew rapidly from 1900 to 1940. If trends continue, global population could exceed 21 billion by 2240, from a present level just over 2 billion.
Marion city council renewed bonds for cemetery trustees S F Cary L A Klumph and Police Officer Lee Layton. Wiley was reappointed. McGladrey Hansen Dunn of Cedar Rapids appointed to audit city books. McNeil bond renewed and water company contract extended. Various community updates follow.
Mrs. L W Scott 73 aunt of Mrs Warren Hoff of Marion died Monday in Casper Wyoming. Former Mildred Fillmore of Walker she taught in Linn and Buchanan county schools for years. Survivors include husband a daughter a son another sister Miss Olive Tillmore with Mrs Hoff. Other items note real estate purchase at 890 Central avenue and upcoming shower for Miss Eleanor Nelson with Mrs Otto O Kieckhaefer.
Washington report says civilians, not veterans, will be crowded out next fall as colleges remain scarce. Dr Ralph McDonald of the National Education Association warns women may face the greatest disappointment amid limited higher education seats.
Iowa writers are invited by editors of The Literary World to submit manuscripts for publication in an Iowa section. The editors seek short stories poetry movie scenarios in story form humorous sketches essays and articles. Manuscripts typed on one side must be submitted by May 15 to The Literary World 1295 Madison Avenue New York 28 NY.
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