21 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1956
Page
1
Hogs sold steady to 25 cents lower for under 220 pound offerings while sows gained up to 50 cents. numbers show uneven grading with No 2 and 3 weights around 205 228 pounds. Cattle receipts around 4 3000 with varied prices for heifers cows and feeders, and sheep and lambs trading up to 24 dollars per head. Grain quotes from Chicago provide the market backdrop.
The notice lists prices for hogs and pigs by weight and class across ranges from 200 to 550 pounds. Prices show sow and fat hog tiers with figures like 265 pounds at 13.85 and 200 pounds at 17.25. The sheet includes various weight brackets and price points across the hog market.
Prime steers bring $28.85 per hundredweight with a 1473 lb load. Heifers sell around $25.25 and $20s for various grades. Cows range near $10.50 to $15.08. Stocker calves and light feed stock steer bids run up to £18.06, reflecting mixed demand and quality across classes.
Quotations from C. R. Markets show rates for various futures and commodities at the Cedar Rapids plant. The page lists prices and discounts in a dense ledger style, with multiple figures and shorthand markers interspersed among the market terms.
Market opens with losses tied to Suez crisis concerns and rising bank rates. Later, and as traders noted, government bond prices moved higher while volume reached 2.466 million shares.
The Iowa Electric Light and Power Company releases its monthly operating report showing total operating revenues of 22,741,718 for the year ending July 31, up 182 percent from the prior year. Net income reached 4,241,108, versus 3,605,088, with earnings per common share at 2.28, up from 1.84.
Market notes show Permsy as the most actively traded stock while other listings include Ger and Beechm. YERR details appear garbled but indicate a focus on high liquidity and swift turnover among top securities.
Grain prices appear unsettled with limited demand as reports indicate slight declines across corn and oats. Prices for barley and white flour show modest movement while overall market sentiment remains cautious amid uncertain conditions.
Bruce Fishwild discusses employment discrimination in Cedar Rapids highlighting a perceived Negro problem. He cites Bureau of Statistics data showing Negro workers occupy lower economic tiers and urges passage of a fair employment practices ordinance to be considered by the city council next month.
Reported turnout ranges 14 000 to 20 000 as hoboes rally for a liberal platform and kingly contenders. Notables Scoop Shovel Scotty and Hobo Benson appear, with Mulligan stew served to crowds. platform calls for a four day work week and pay raises while critics accuse Shovel of liquor excess.
The Advancement of Colored People presented three witnesses from Cedar Rapids claiming they were denied jobs for which they were qualified. Barbara Johnson, Joyce Mayfield, and Roby testified about failed applications and biased hiring, while Rev. Theodore Hudson and Dr. J. Hughes Dill spoke on labor openings and school board practices.
Mrs John president of the American Auxiliary announced a hospital equipment inventory is being taken and items loaned by the auxiliary should be reported to Mrs Robert Mann. Articles in use will not be removed. Auxiliary plans a two day raising ceremony at the Lamecorn school Sept 4 and invites the public.
Marion council sets August 27 as the bid date for sewer work on I Third Avenue between Sixth and Fourth streets. Other actions include bid openings for a crawler tractor later reviewed by members, a permit renewal for Kenneth Bartlett’s trail ser op foundation at 2536 Seventh Avenue, and the appointment of Mildred Stickney as deputy clerk.
Emma Shepard Sage 442 Ninth Avenue Marion died Monday at 11 10 am in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness Born December 29 1875 near Walker she married Henry Sage April 26 1919 at Walker They farmed near Content City He died February 26 1940 She lived in Ina since August 1942 a Free Methodist member Surviving include four sisters Ruth Brockett and others and a brother David Shepard Services set for 2 pm Thursday at Murdoch Chapel Marion with Rev J P Knepper Burial in Davis Cemetery northwest of Center Point Friends may call at the chapel
A fragmented listing shows cheese and butter prices, including butter at 60.00 per unit and cheese with varied stock codes. It notes potato arrivals, processed goods, and miscellaneous flourishes like large mixers, with references to Washington state stock and a 750000 receipt price.
Jesse Rifersberry of Beeson Or appeared in municipal court on a charge of giving beer to a minor. James Patterson presided as judge. The defendant received a three month sentence.
Cloud promoted to sergeant and reassigned to Cedar Falls after moving from Cedar Rapids area where he served since 193s. He will supervise drivers license examiners in 21 northeast Iowa counties. Cloud joined the patrol June 2, 1836, and will relocate with his wife and 23-year-old son Dick to Cedar Falls. The address at 1198 Twenty With street has been sold.
Allan Rikke, three, son of the Arvie Rikkes of Marion, narrowly avoided being struck by a westbound freight near Miller apartments east of the Milwaukee depot. The locomotive engineer blew his whistle but could not stop in time. John Newlin, station clerk, arrived to help as an unidentified passerby pulled the child from the track.
A fragment notes a city plan to take over payment of the electric bill for street lights. The text implies municipal action to cover lighting costs, possibly during a restructuring or budget adjustment.
Jordan reports two Israeli soldiers killed when they and other patrol members crossed into Jordan on Tuesday. The incident involves border troops and raises tensions between the two nations.
New York special report notes a non oily nasal spray that delivers rapid relief for hay fever. It uses a vaso constrictor and soothing agents to ease congestion and restore breathing. The drug is sold without prescription in plastic squeeze bottles as DRIAL NASAL MIST at four dollars.
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