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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1944
Page
14
Chicago reports hogs active and fully steady with prices for 150 to 240 lb hogs around 14.75 and over 240 lb hogs near 14.00. Cattle and sheep also show steady demand, with feeders and calves trades described as fairly active and prices for choice steers and heifers steady to higher in several markets nationwide.
Combined receipts at 19 concentration yards and 11 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ended 8 am Wednesday were 25 200, down from last week and last year. Active market, demand steady. Weights 160 180 lbs fetch 12.75 to 14.45, 1860 240 lbs 14.20, 24 0 360 lbs 13.45 to 13.70, 270 400 lbs 13.45 to 13.70, 400 450 lbs 13.35 to 13.70, 450 550 lbs 13.25 to 13.65.
Miscellaneous Wisconsin cheese prices from Plymouth list nine cars of U S No 1 twins or cheddars at 23 4c with one bid uncovered. Mississipp i River stages noted for La Crosse Prairie du Chien Dagu e MecGregor and Davenport reports.
Chicago AP reports wheat futures under hedging pressure with deferred contracts hitting new seasonal lows. Rye fluctuated, opening weak, rallying mid session, then easing. oats and barley also moved lower as of the close.
Chicago market report lists cash wheat and oats prices with No 1 mixed and sample grades. Includes malting and feed values, Red top oats, 100 lb Timothy seed, and timothy seed price ranges per 100 pounds.
Antonio Ismael Icaza Panama's only movie actor was ordered to leave the United States with no bond after an immigration stop. The case involved a $40,000 suit by trombone Tommy Dorsey against Jon Hall over an alleged ear nick from a party incident. Icaza faced return to Panama by the first boat, leaving the party scene actorless.
New York. The Japanese war ministry announced in Tokyo that two more Japanese generals died in line of duty abroad. Maj. Gen. Genkichi Shima is listed as having died August 6 and Maj. Gen. Genzo Minakami on August 8, with location and circumstances undisclosed.
New York AP reports mixed action in Wednesday trading with selling waning and some gains in a peace themed session. Leaders struggled to avoid small declines as overall transfers fell to about 700 000 shares for the day.
Cedar Rapids hog market holds steady on Wednesday. Top butcher price hits 14.45 dollars while packers reach 13.70. Readers note buyers and sellers survey good hogs 3 to 400 pounds and 210 to 400 pounds in latest quotations.
Grain and wholesale produce prices list for corn soybeans oats wheat rye and barley with ranges for livestock and hides. regional figures from Cedar Rapids trade and markets including Michigan California Idaho and Utah items and various current receipts and bulk prices for hay, oats, and potatoes.
The Cedar Rapids V-day committee led by Orville Rennie decided to mark the end of the war in Europe with sober, dignified observances. The group endorsed church services on the surrender day and urged caution that final victory is not yet declared.
New York bond review notes a modest market slide with scattered resistant spots and many issues unchanged at the final hour. DOJ antitrust action against railroads had negligible impact on carrier obligations, with declines not extending and gains holding firm.
Chicago produce receipts show 2 cars of poultry, 21 truck loads and a generally weak market. Butter 488,853 lbs firm. eggs 11,166 cases steady with irregular tone. potatoes at varied U S No. 1 and mixed car prices across multiple states. dairy and produce prices list per 100 lbs and per dozen with regional grades and decay shown.
AP market summary notes receipts for butter at 991.191 firm prices unchanged at ceiling, cheese receipts 349.922 nominal with no quotes, eggs receipts 20.172 irregular. General wholesale prices for mixed colors extras No 1 to No 2 at 47 pounds and over 43 to 46 percent range, No 3 to No 4 at 45 to 46 pounds, standard No 1 to No 2 around 32? per 47 pounds, and dirties at 39 to 43 cents per pound with checks 21 to 25 cents.
Chicago NS DeWitt Emery, head of the National Small Business Men's association, accused Donald Nelson of being railroaded out of the War Production Board on a mission to China. Emery cited Charles E. Wilson of General Electric as now in charge, saying the move signals military and civilian control over war production.
Judge G K Thompson grants Employers Liability Assurance $976.91 plus 5 percent interest from June 10, 1935, after Towner failed to appear in a breach of contract case. Corporation contends Towner did not honor contract terms or repay funds advanced to the Denver He g Serum company.
Boy Scouts and Cubs audition Thursday evening for an 80 voice chorus to be part of the young men’s bureau home talent show Opera vs Swing. Scouts report to Orville Rennie at 7:30 p.m. on the chamber of commerce building’s fourth floor with first avenue entrance.
A fire at the Gables main building of the Hearst estate near McCloue caused the loss of rare art items with damage estimated between 300000 and 400000 dollars. Several firefighters were slightly injured and a short circuit is blamed. The Gables housed guests and nearby timber and groves were spared.
Classified notices list furnace cleaning and repair by Novak Heating Co and welding and fender repairs. Also promoted are sewer cleaning, plaster patching, trimming, sodding, hauling ashes and rubbish, and various laborer positions with Century Engineering Corporation.
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