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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1946

Page

4

Record hog prices hit $24.50 as receipts rise

USDA reports Tuesday salable livestock receipts in major markets totalled 7 000 hogs 7 000 cattle and 2 000 sheep in Chicago and Omaha. Hog prices reached a record high of 24.50 with steady to higher bids across weight classes, while cattle and sheep saw mixed to firm bids and notable activity in various regional yards including Sioux City and Kansas City.

Chicago USDA Chicago Livestock Omaha Livestock Omaha Kansas Colorado Sioux City Kansas City Iowa Des Moines Minnesota Cood and Choice

Cedar Rapids hog cattle grain markets list prices

Market report shows Cedar Rapids hog market up 50 cents with top prime hog price $22.75 and packers at $21.50. Cattle ranges include steers up to $23.50 and yearlings around $21.50, with cows and bulls priced from $6 to $12+. Prices extend to hids, sheep, lambs, poultry, fruits, vegetables, and grains with varied unit quotes.

Cedar Rapids Bogut Birittiy Chi

Stock Market Loses Ground In Quiet Monday Trade

New York reports a quiet profit taking session as motor shares weighed on the market with fractions to two points declines. Liquidity was slack, helping bearish sentiment, though a few favorites posted modest gains near the close. About 700000 shares changed hands in transfers.

New York Motors

Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Report

Chicago live poultry and butter markets show unsettled receipts with f.o.b. prices for fowl at 28c, ducklings 22c, heavy ducks 17c, light farm ducks 13c, and butter steady with AA 7c, A 7c, B 6c-6.5c. New York prices list eggs at 34-38c for standard to extras, butter steady with AA 72.5c, A 69-70c, and B 68.5c, cheese steady with wholesale sales active.

Chicago F.o.b U.S Ycestiacs Stenwiss California Washington U. & Extra Russet Burbanks Alco Ariumph Grenen Colorado Cobblers U U. S Nebraska New York Idiec

Grain Prices Slip After Rain Touches Midwest Markets

Chicago reports show sharp declines in grain futures after overnight rains in Iowa Kansas and Nebraska. Corn led losses with declines above three cents, oats fell over two cents amid selling by commissions with hedging observed. Cash corn offerings rose as rain boosted arrivals. more than 200000 bushels bought on a to arrive basis. Wheat barley oats cash prices listed with various No. grade quotes.

Chicago Iowa Kansas Nebraska

Turkey Premier Saracoglu Resigns Cabinet in Shakeup

London report says Prime Minister Sukru Saracoglu and his entire Turkish cabinet submitted resignations to President Ismet Inonu in Ankara. Former Republican People’s party secretary general M. Peker to form a new government. Saracoglu led as premier since 1942. The move aims to mark a radical political shift.

London Sukru Saracoglu Turkey Ismet Nonu Ankara London Daily Telegraph Republican People’s (Government M. Peker Saracoglu

Durant Sues to Reclaim 106 Diamonds in Transit

Col. Jack W. Durant, held in the Hesse crown jewels case, filed a claim with the Internal Revenue Department for return of 106 diamonds held by customs. Capt. Glen Brumbaugh, his defense attorney, said Durant reported to customs in Chicago in May with the gems, admitted illegal entry, and offered to pay penalties. Durant said the stones were not connected to the missing collection and did not explain their origin.

Frankfurt Jack W. Durant Department of Internal Revenue Glen Brumbaugh Durant Chicago Hesse

U S Appeals Farben Patent Award to Firms

The justice department on Monday filed an appeal from a judgment that awarded patents and other property once owned by I G Farbenindustrie of Germany to Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and affiliated firms.

Washington Justice Department I. G. Farbenindustrie Germany Standard Oil Company of New Jersey

Post Office Sells 30,000 Iowa Stamps

Cedar Rapids post office reported selling 30,000 of the special commemorative Iowa statehood stamps by noon Monday. The stamps went on sale at 7 a.m. Monday, with 250,000 stamps on hand. Postmaster Frank Baldwin noted the sales pace.

Cedar Rapids Frank Baldwin

City Briefs and Community Notes

Mrs Gladys Dougherty of 412 Seventh Avenue SE is confined to Mercy hospital and may receive visitors. E R Kuba acts as coroner for November 5. First United Presbyterian Sunday school picnic set for Wednesday at the Duck pond in Ellis Park. McKinney Fire Insurance Agency promotes home, household goods, and auto insurance at Call 2-1812. Phyllis Potter, daughter of Mr and Mrs E R Potter near Marion, will study a pre law course at Iowa State College Ames next fall on a Henry L Doherty Educational Foundation scholarship. She is among 20 Sons and Daughters of Cities Service employees receiving scholarships.

Gladys Dougherty Seventh Avenue SE Mercy Hospital First United Presbyterian Duck Pond Ellis Park Phyllis Potter E. R. Potter Near Marion Iowa State College Ames Henry L. Doherty Educational Foundation Cities Service

Three Iowa Men Enlist in Marine Corps for San Diego Training

Cedar Rapids recruiting officials announced acceptance of three men for duty in the marine corps. Jose M. Canino and Thomas F. Hoye Jr. of Iowa City and Gerald E. Brookins of Marshalltown have signed up and are now en route to San Diego for training.

Marine Corps Cedar Rapids Jose M. Canino Thomas F. Hoye, Jr Iowa City Gerald E. Brookins Marshalltown San Diego

Eighth annual reunion of 313th Ammunition Trains

World War II veterans of the 313th Ammunition Trains Leighty-eighth Division meet in Muscatine Saturday. C A Downer of Davenport, secretary, announced Monday. Reunion begins at 10 a.m. in Weed Park with a potluck dinner for veterans and their families.

313Th Leighty Muscatine C. A. Downer Davenport Weed Park Outfit

State Labor Groups Hold Preliminaries

Davenport AP report notes the Iowa State Federation of Labor will seek support for a civil service bill covering all public employees and a uniform Iowa highway wage schedule. Officers listed include Al C. Kane and R. E. Huckins with Cedar Rapids and Des Moines mentioned among officers. State Council of Sheet Metal Workers re elected J J Fiala as president and C W Woods as secretary treasurer with Herb Schriefer as vice president.

Davenport Iowa State Federation of Labor Federation State Council of State Iowa Building Trades Council A. A. Couch Des Moines Cedar Rapids Council of State al C. Kane Dubuque R. E. Huckins Council Bluffs John Schoen Sioux City Earl Engle Boone John Stevenson Iowa City Earl Cone Marion P. W. Chandler Charles City Ed Hughes Ottumwa John Morris Rap Hopkinson State Council of Sheet Metal Workers J J Fiala C. W. Woods Herb Schriefer Moline

Marion News Highlights Local Social and Civic Events

Forty five members of Marion Baptist church attended a Waubeek service preached by Bill Dykhuizen with Helen Lagerquist soloing. Local residents travel to Yellowstone and Lake Louise. Marion city council planned a meeting. Various visits, family gatherings, and trips are noted, including summer outings, reunions, and vacations.

Marion

Jewelry Store Window Robbed Woman Is Jailed

Edith Bernice Noll, 28, Springfield NL, was held for questioning in Des Moines in connection with the Rogers jewelry store burglary. Police found four rings at her feet, identified as taken from the window. She refused to discuss the case, saying she would not talk. No charges filed yet. she had a 10 day vagrancy sentence suspended on condition she leave Des Moines.

Des Moines Edith Bernice Noll Springfield Rogers Jewelry E. J. McCarthy G. M. Kilgore Miss Noll Paul Castelline Harry B. Grund

More Proof That Tires Are Scarce

DES MOINES AP Henry Wichman, secretary of the Iowa War Surplus Commodities board, said a Columbus Ohio sale offered only used or recapped tires for cars and trucks and heavy machinery. He noted the state could have nine tires for highway machines, but freight would raise costs beyond local prices, and new tires for cars and trucks are almost unavailable on the open market.

Des Moines Henry Wichman Columbus Ohio Wichman Iowa War Surplus Commodities Board State Highway Commission

Cedar Rapids Bans Heavy Traffic On Three Streets

The city council passed an ordinance restricting traffic on Forest Drive from Cottage Grove Avenue SE to Liberty Drive SE, on Eighth Street SW between Third and Fifth Avenues, and on Second Street SW between Eleventh and Sixteenth Avenues.

Cedar Rapids Forest Drive Cottage Grove Avenue Liberty Drive Eighth Street Third Fifth Avenues Second Street Eleventh Sixteenth

City Vacates Alley Near Mercy Hospital

Cedar Rapids city council on Monday approved vacating the alley from Sixth Avenue SE to Division Street SE between Eighth and Ninth Streets SE for the Sisters of Mercy. The order includes a payment to the city of 370 dollars by the Sisters of Mercy as part of the vacation agreement.

Cedar Rapids Sixth Avenue Division Street Eighth Ninth Streets Sisters of Mercy

Joseph Sinaiko C R Heads Milling Firm

Washington Soy Mill Co of Washington Iowa capitalized at 500000 filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. The company will deal in grain and agricultural products wholesale and retail. Joseph M Sinaiko of Cedar Rapids is president and treasurer I D Sinaiko Hollywood California vice president and Samuel H Maslon Wayzata Minnesota secretary.

DES Moines Washington, Ia Joseph M. Sinaiko Cedar Rapids I. D. Sinaiko Hollywood Calif Samuel H. Maslon Wayzata

Fire destroys barn on Winneshiek farm near Burr Oak

The Gazette reports a large barn and its hay contents burned Sunday at the Charles Ryan farm near Burr Oak. Loss unofficially estimated at 4000 dollars. Authorities suspect spontaneous combustion caused the fire.

The Gazette Decorah Charles Ryan Burr Oak

Uncle Sam Laxative Breakfast Food Ad Claims Relief

A testimonial promotes UNCLE SAM LAXATIVE BREAKFAST FOOD as a laxative cereal made from flaxseed and toasted whole wheat. Medical authorities are cited on flaxseed stimulating bowel action. Readers are urged to buy from grocers. produced by Uncle Sam Breakfast Food Company in Omaha Nebraska.

Texas Uncle Sam Uncle Sam Breakfast Food Company Omaha Nebraska

Miss Whalen’s Vacation to Leave Tuesday

Miss Kathryn Whalen will depart Tuesday for a two week vacation. Mrs Jessica Daniels and her daughter Dorothy of Minneapolis will stay at Miss Adeliza Daniels’ home during Miss Whalen’s absence.

Kathryn Whalen Adeliza Daniels Jessica Daniels Dorothy Minneapolis Miss Whalen

Navy Reserve eligibility rules revised for Cedar Rapids division

Eligibility for Cedar Rapids organized reserve sailors expands to include World War II veterans age 17 to 39 with specific rates. Army coast guard and marine veterans aged 17 to 35 may enlist as seamen or firemen. Veterans may join class V-6 reserve. meetings held Mondays at 7 30 p m in Memorial Coliseum armory with contacts at the federal building navy recruiting station.

Cedar Rapids Organized Naval Reserve Coastguard Organized Reserve Volunteer Reserve Organized Reserve Division Memorial Coliseum Navy Recruiting Station Federal Building

J. W. Kennedy Hurt In Car Skid West Of Cedar Rapids

J. W. Kennedy of the Pullman hotel suffered a scalp laceration and possible fracture of the right shoulder when his car skidded from the highway into a ditch about 17 miles west of Cedar Rapids Monday morning. A passing motorist took him to St. Luke's hospital where his condition was listed as good.

J. W. Kennedy Pullman Hotel Cedar Rapids St. Luke's Hospital

LaPlant Choate Seeks Rezoning Near Milwaukee Grounds

LaPlant Choate Manufacturing and the Milwaukee Railroad filed a joint petition for rezoning near the LaPlant Choate grounds. Requests include changing Thirty second Street SE area from C commercial to H heavy industrial and Thirdy second Street SE region from E light industrial to H heavy industrial to meet increased production schedules. The plan commission was asked to consider allowing greater height and area for a future building on Thirty second Street SE.

LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Company Milwaukee Railroad Cedar Rapids LaPlant- Choate City Plan Commission Thirty-second Street First Avenue Second Street Thirty-third Street

C R Traffic Analysis Conference Thursday

The annual traffic analysis conference will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in city hall council chambers. Public Safety Commissioner Gordon Hughes said engineers Harry Porter and Ed Polson of Chicago will review police traffic records and propose improvements. Bert Woodcock of Des Moines will attend.

City Hall Public Safety Gordon Hughes Harry Porter Ed Polson Chicago National Safety Council Bert Woodcock Des Moines Iowa Department of Pubs Safety Hughes

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