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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1943
Page
8
Chicago and Des Moines reports show hogs advancing about ten cents as producers cut shipments to curb declines. Cattle receipts rise with mixed strength and lamb demand steady. Iowa hog prices hit new 20 year highs at about 15.55 while receipts shrink.
Local hog markets show a 10 cent rise with mixed quotes across sheep and lamb categories. Genuine spring lambs range from 74 to 80 dollars for various weights, with medium and fat lambs pricing around 12 to 14 dollars per hundred pounds and ewes listed at lower ranges by weight.
Market notes show receipts for poultry, eggs, cheese, and butter with mixed firmness. Prices listed include 52 to 63 cents for cheese and varied butter quotes, while chick buyers face unsettled trading due to tight table stock and light offerings.
In Michigan a local business effort falters as small startup ambitions struggle to gain traction. Key figures cite limited funding and regulatory hurdles. Community groups urge renewed support to foster jobs and regional growth. Leaders vow to reassess strategy and seek partnerships.
Grain and feed prices listed for oats wheat rye and soybeans, with shelled corn and hay straw prices. Poultry and poultry products include springers leghorn birds ducks pigeons pullets and hens with various prices. Wholesale fruits vegetables and produce cover Florida lemons Colorado oranges lettuce onions sweet potatoes apples grapes and potatoes with hides and animal products also priced.
Grain futures closed narrowly mixed after an initial recession caused by bank news and weak corn. Corn unchanged at ceiling levels, wheat down slightly to up, oats up modestly, rye mixed. Cash wheats and prices for No 2 yellow corn and other grades are listed for Chicago cash market.
In Plymouth Wisconsin a misc item references singlulars for the week of April 10 with terms twins or cheddars 234K. In Boston a U P report notes that the US Department of Agriculture says sales in contracted territory wools to manufacturers kept pace with active contracting in territory states. 12 month wools for future delivery sold in Texas at 47 cents and adult mohair brought 2 cents.
First Lieut Glenn E Peterson 27 former Drake University athlete and Army Air Corps flying instructor at Strother Field Winfield Kansas was killed Tuesday in an airplane accident his parents were informed Wednesday He is survived by two brothers Arvid Roger Peterson Camp Blanding Florida Godfrey Peterson Elgin Illinois and a sister Mrs L C Lynn Cedar Rapids Ia 1812 Washington Avenue SE
Aftonbladet in Stockholm reports with no confirmation that Dr Hans Luther, ex German chancellor and former U S ambassador, was placed under protective arrest by Nazi authorities in Germany. The paper also said Fritz Thyssen, German industrialist and former Hitler supporter, was placed under custody in Berlin.
New York stocks saw profit taking trim gains with a late rebound reducing losses in leading issues. Steels motors and carriers showed a moderate comeback from bottom levels as deal volume hovered around two million shares amid earlier reactionary trends in rail and loan sectors.
The War Department notified Mr and Mrs R Slater that their son Lieut Leslie V Slater an army air pilot has been reported missing in action in North Africa since March 23.
The Office of Price Administration established specific maximum prices on frozen salt water fish and seafood sold by processors to level existing prices. The regulation replaces March 1942 ceilings and the agency says retail prices will see little change.
Underwriting agreements covering the forthcoming offering of 20 million dollars of Wilson and Company first mortgage bonds were signed Wednesday by representatives of 41 firms. Smith Barney and Company and Glore Forgan and Company head the syndicate, financial circles expect will offer the issue at par Thursday or Friday.
The Germans said their submarines in the Atlantic and Mediterranean sank 14 fully loaded Allied merchant ships totaling 102000 tons and destroyed a destroyer. Allied sources had not confirmed the claims.
A simple zoology note explains that the African okapi uses its tongue to clean its ears. The behavior illustrates unusual grooming in rainforest mammals.
Allied rescuers report naval and air escorts kept Axis ship losses on the North Africa supply route to about 1 percent in a 12 day period and at least 10 U boats sunk. Survivors describe a convoy from Algeria to Liberia where three ships were attacked. the Moanda lost 50 crew with nine survivors, and another convoy of 17 ships was destroyed nearby.
The Iowa House passed a bill to provide 750000 dollars per year for state aid to dependent children, to be matched by counties. Allotments cap at 50 dollars per month per family with 15 dollars for the first child and 10 dollars for each additional child. The measure, part of a short school equalization plan, moves toward simplifying state accounting and extends the World War I veterans' bonus claim deadline to December 31, 1944.
Mrs Stewart Faylor is confined to St Luke's hospital. Mt Herman lodge 263 AF and AM will conduct first degree work Thursday at 7 pm in Ma sonic hall with refreshments. Enlistment of Henry M Twiselton in naval reserve reported by Cedar Rapids navy recruiting. Twiselton is 17. Apollo Commandery 26 Knights Templar will meet Friday at 7 30 pm. business and grand commandery arrangements with refreshments. James L. Cameron admitted to federal practice in northern district of Iowa. Dr W E Peschau and wife notified by death of father in Fort Dodge. they will stay through week. Townsend club 7 to hold freedom rally Thursday 7 30 pm at Townsend hall with speakers Hill Patterson and Judge Thompson. public invited. Fourth Lenten fellowship dinner at First Congregational church Wednesday 6 15 pm chaired by Dr Irving Churchill. Rev William Jacobs to speak. Red Cross wars fund drive headquarters move to room 209. Mediapolis clinic by Ray and Vesely. Jefferson clinic next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Miss Mildred E. Diescher from Coe College will represent the college at an all state conference at Iowa State College. The meeting will discuss plans for food experts to assist housewives with canning.
Washington AP report: A bill to limit excessive profits by commission sales agents for government war contracts passed the Rouse naval committee on a 16 to 0 roll call vote.
Judge J E Heiserman awarded 2875 dollars to L L Covington of Central City as administrator of Marvin Covington's estate against Howard Peet for the death of 16 year old Marvin in a December 1 highway crash. The collision occurred 232 miles south of Coggon on highway 13 at night. Covington sought 15895 dollars. both sides waived a jury trial.
In the first 1943 quarter Arthur Axmear Clerk of District Court County Recorder Dempsy Jones and Sheriff James Smith reported lower business than 1942. Axmear recorded 7049.33 vs 10739.01. Jones had 4121 instruments and 2197.10 in fees vs 6380 instruments and 2988.45. Smith's office collected 256.10 vs 461.90. A hearing in Judge Thompson's court addressed property in the George Duncan case with 132.66 belonging to W C Sheets and 26.21 to Duncan. Frances Wallace dismissed her divorce from Charles Wallace. Weatherwax divorce is dismissed. Donald Doyle v Fred Lee trial set for next week with damages sought at 5000. Road foreman appointment for Linn County and Jesse Parker resigns for war work.
Joseph D. Scholtz, OCD director in the Seventh region, warns that enemy activity and better weather raise air attack danger in the Midwest and Great Lakes. He says surprise blackouts and daytime alerts, more comprehensive than before, will be conducted in the next three to four months across nine states with military personnel aiding in simulated attacks.
The Admiralty reported British submarine forces in the Mediterranean attacked an Italian Regolo class cruiser in the Straits of Messina between Sicily and Italy. They torpedoed two tankers and an enemy supply ship. a heavy explosion was heard but no results were observed aboard the cruiser.
The rubber issue heats up as Rubber Director William M. Jeffers says synthetic rubber plants will fully supply the United States at competitive prices. He sends the issue to Vice-president Wallace, who recently urged resuming natural rubber imports after the war.
The Iowa Senate accounting committee proposed four bills and a joint resolution to modernize the state accounting system. The measures include using unspent funds to continue a survey, shortening deadlines for reverting unobligated appropriations and filing claims, halting warrants after six months with replacement on presentation, and providing salary lists to legislators. A judiciary bill shifts property tax need estimates from the legislature to the state comptroller.
The Cedar Rapids council No. 909 marked 25 year memberships at a Tuesday meeting in the K of C home. Thirty long time members received honorary gold lapel buttons. many are charter members from 39 years past. The council, now with strong membership and a debt free clubhouse, was praised for its solid foundation and ongoing activities.
Rates for consecutive days listed by day ranges with per word costs and line minimums. Ads payable in advance. offices open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. same day ads accepted until 10:00 am Sunday and 6:00 pm Saturday. newspaper not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion. Dare of Thanks Hauser notice follows.
A dense catalog of lost items including a Ford truck wheel and tire, jewelry, a black silk car case with photos, a butterfly brooch, a leash for a black and white English Setter, a saddie bag, and a sweetheart bracelet with rewards offered. Also included are service ads and employment notices, with phone numbers and local locations around Marion, Alburnett, Coliseum, and Cedar Rapids.
Con Brady J B Healy John A Sullivan and D G Hickey William J Stewart grand knight and Dr M D Marr past grand knight were elected delegates to the state K C convention to be held in Oolween May 24 and 25 Alternates are William Fahey and Byron Bollinger An instrumental sextet from Mt Mercy junior college played several selections Those participating included Misses Marie Verm eersch Caroline Cook Mercedes Gorman Anna Louise Broghammer Josephine Scolaro and Veronica Manion
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