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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1959

Page

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Chicago Market Reports Show Hogs Steady to Strong

USDA receipts estimate for Tuesday list cattle at 12 000 head and sheep at 2 500. Butcher hogs remained moderately active Monday with prices steady to strong and sows up 25 cents. Slaughter steer demand dragged and prices were near steady amidst mixed grades and weight ranges. Cattle and hog figures include detailed ranges for 190 to 550 pound categories and various yield grades, with lambs strong to 25 higher and wool prices noted for 98 to 106 pound lambs.

USDA Sotto Chicago

Town Hogs Prices and Slaughter Rates Des Moines

Des Moines reports weekly hog receipts estimated at 90 000 with weekly gain 108 000 and yearly 79 500. Saturday actuals 46 000. Hog markets show mostly 15 25 higher for butchers with sows steady to 25 higher. Butchers 180 200 lbs 11.00 12.25. 200 220 lbs 11.85 12.35. 220 240 lbs 11.50 12.15. 240 270 lbs 10.90 11.75. Sows 300 330 lbs 8.85 10.50. 330 400 lbs 8.35 10.00. 400 550 lbs 7.00 9.15.

Chicago USDA Des Moines UPI Waterloo Tbs

Waterlo o market price list notes varied weights

UPI dispatch from Waterloo reports a jumbled price list for livestock and meat weights. Figures show ranges from 160 to 400 pounds with varied per pound and per hundred weight costs, including butchers’ quotes and bulk quantities, though the text is fragmented and contains unclear figures.

Sioux City Livestock Cattle Receipts Trade Mixed

Sioux City cattle market reports receipts of 9,500 with 500 calves. Early sales show strong to 25 cents higher for choice steers and heifers. Bulk prices range from 24.50 to 25.75 with a high 26.50 for prime. heifers 23.75 to 24.75. load ranges 25.00 to 25.25. some high choice to prime at 25.50.

Sioux City UPI

Omaha Livestock Report Cattle Prices Rise

Receipts at Omaha cattle market show fed steer prices up about 25 cents with most steer sales around 24.24 to 25.50 and most choice fed heifers trading near 24.50 to 24.75. Deals centered on bulk steer lots and higher grading heifers amid steady demand.

Omaha Livestock Omaha USDA

Wilson and Company Hog and Cattle Market Update

C R Markets Wilson and Company operates a limited call hog and cattle market with livestock delivery by calling the hog buying or cattle buying departments. Wilson is temporarily out of the market for lambs and veal calves. Monday hog prices were 25 cents higher and butchers 200-220 lbs paid $11.85 to $12.25, adjusted by grade and plant delivery. Prices drop for heavier weights beyond 220 lbs. Egg and feed prices listed include large eggs at 219 to 23 cents, medium 17 to 19 cents, and other items such as dirties, checks, leghorns, wool grades, and corn/soybeans prices.

Wilson and Company Wilson

Swift to Move Offices from Chicago Yards

Swift & Co. will relocate its headquarters after 74 years at the Union Stock Yards to downtown Chicago. The company has leased eight floors of the LaSalle- Jackson building, a $16 million, 24 story structure ready for occupancy in 1961, to provide modern central facilities for its general offices.

Chicago Union Stock Yards Swift & Co LaSalle- Jackson Swift

Stock Market Drops Amid Broad Late-Day Slide

New York stocks closed lower after a broad selling wave Monday with about 3 million shares traded. Major names and many issues tumbled, showing losses across several sectors as investors weighed mixed economic signals and corporate results.

New York

Chrysler Output May Be Crippled

The United Auto Workers announced a strike vote by 1300 Local 550 members to authorize a walkout at two Chrysler American Foundry plants. No strike deadline set. negotiations continue on about 100 grievances including job assignments seniority and general working conditions.

Chrysler American Foundry Co Plymouth

News Desk Update On Graig Tenney Reports

Graig Tenney presents the night desk update with current interest and headlines aired on Television 9 during the 10:05 segment on weeknights.

Graig Tenney Television

Scolaro Sworn In as Linn County Supervisor

Anthony R. Scolaro was sworn in Monday by Municipal Judge L M Hullinger Jr as the new Linn County Board of Supervisors member for a three year term. The attorney won the Democratic ticket in November 1958 and will start duties January 1, succeeding First District Supervisor Martin Wiley. Holdovers are Miles Sutera and Dudley Henderson.

Anthony R. Scolaro Linn County Board of Supervisors L. M. Hullinger, Jr Scolaro Martin Wiley Miles Sutera Dudley Henderson

Personal Injury Suit On Trial Before Jury

A jury was chosen in Judge Charles Pennington's court for a $20,000 personal injury suit filed by Evelyn Smith against Cedar Rapids City Lines Inc Paul Janda and Douglas Welbourne. She alleges back injuries from Jan 2 1958 when a bus driven by Janda was rear ended by Welbourne's car on Second Ave at First St SW.

Charles Penning Roth Cedar Rapids City Lines, Inc Paul Janda Douglas Welbourne Evelyn Smith Janda Welbourne Second Ave First St Marvin Nedrow Leo W. Salat Ada E. Benischek William H. Green Everett Spear Fern A. Klopp Randall F. Woodhouse Clyde A. Basham Charles Panek Harley Bruce Carroll M. Luckey Kenneth Busch

Prices Mixed in Grain and Suits Over Assessments

Prices in grain and soybeans showed a mixed day with hints of a late rally in transportation. The report notes wheat, corn, oats, rye, and soybeans with various price moves alongside two suits filed to appeal assessments in Indian Creek Hills Cedar Rapids. Wills and estate notices list heirs executors and administrators for several decedents.

Chicago Indian Creek Hills City of Cedar Rapids David G Helen B. Bleakley Indian Hills Leone Burgert

Chicago Produce Market Mixed as Receipts Steady

AP report from Chicago and New York markets shows butter receipts at 256,000 wholesale prices unchanged, eggs steadier with steady to higher wholesale buying, 13,200 pounds live poultry receipts with mixed price moves, potatoes arrivals totaling 246 with demand good and prices firm, Idaho russets and Red River Valley Potatoes listed. Eggs and butter show varied offerings, with butter up to 60 cents, eggs around 29 to 50 cents per dozen depending on grade.

Chicago U. S Idaho Red River Valley Pontiacs Wisconsin York NEW One USDA

Investors Guide: Start Now to Build Retirement Capital

In 1960 you have a limited window to acquire investments for retirement by 1972. Waiting for a risk free market will yield no stock ownership. Use judgment, seek a good broker, and begin now to plan your program.

Sam Shulsky Wall Street

State Auditor Akers Seeks Twelfth Term

C B Akers 71 of Ottumwa Republican announced he will seek re election as State Auditor next year. He would complete his 12th term after 22 years in office, the longest tenure of any Iowa official. Akers a Frederic native and Ottumwa Commercial College alumnus spent 35 years in construction, served in World War I in France, and holds memberships in the American Legion VFW and Masons.

Des Moines C. B. Akers Ottumwa Akers Iowa Frederic France American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars

Mr Business Man sales in Gazette Want Ads

Saeed executives market services through Gazette Want Ads in a brisk classified listing. A local ad highlights business opportunities, emphasizing visibility and affordable rates for small enterprises seeking outreach.

Gazette

Community notices and brief items from the Shorewood area

City Briefs list local speaking events Kiwanis Club meetings and officer installations. Convalesces update Mrs Lula Miller has returned home from St Luke's hospital. Army Basic notes enlistees to Fort Ord. Theft report of $15 in dimes taken from a kiddie ride. Death notice for Mrs Fred R Prusha. Local ads for meats and grocery specials from Gibsons Marion.

Lula Miller Fourth St. SW St. Luke's Hospital Maurice Bucksbaum

Detroit Hit by Food Poisonings Deadly Detroit Outbreak

DETROIT AP Two women died and 25 people including 8 children fell ill from food poisoning in Detroit on Sunday. The deceased were Anna Kahanak, 61, and Isabella Tait, 79, who died soon after hospital admission. Nineteen were hospitalized, six treated and released. Detective Sgt. Dave Harris said there is no general alarm and no link between cases, all linked to spoiled or improperly prepared food. Only one victim had eaten at a restaurant.

Detroit Anna Kahanak Isabella Tait Dave Harris Homicide Bureau

Actress Berner Faces Endangering Child Charge

Los Angeles AP reports radio TV actress Sara Berner faces a misdemeanor trial January 25 for endangering her daughter's life. Pending the case the child is in custody of her former husband. Police recount distraught Christmas day calls and a cluttered home as officers arrived. Berner was belligerent during questioning.

Los Angeles Sara Bernier Miss Berner Jack Benny Miss Berner J

Nixon plans low profile bid to avoid early campaigning

Vice President Nixon weighs a revised strategy to delay major campaign activity until after the July convention. Following Nelson Rockefeller’s withdrawal, Nixon may postpone his formal candidacy announcement until late spring while continuing planned Florida engagements. He aims to minimize controversy by selecting speech dates and keeping talk limited, while maintaining support for Eisenhower’s peace efforts.

Washington Richard Nixon Nelson Rockefeller Nixon Florida Rockefeller Eisenhower

Divorcee Hired To Aid Gettys New Enterprise

London AP report says oilman Paul Getty hired Penelope Kitson as codirector of his Sutton mansion enterprise near London. The 36 year old will lead interior decorating while Getty, 67, converts the house into a corporation to cut hotel and tax costs. the 200 acre estate includes a pool, tennis court, and cottages.

Getty London Paul Getty Penelope Kitson Sutton, Place Duke of Sutherland Mrs. Kitson Paul

Christmas Toll Falls Short Of Past Christmases

The three day Christmas weekend toll dropped about 15 percent from 1955 and 1953 figures. The National Safety Council noted roughly 500 fatalities for the period from Thursday evening to Sunday night, with 71 million cars on the road, about a quarter more than 1953 and 12 percent more than 1955.

Associated Press National Safety Council

2 Men Rob Farm Couple Near New London

Two men posing as police officers gained entry to a farm house of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred W. Strandenberg in Sun day night. They flashed a badge and tied the couple with shredded bed sheets after pistol threats. Strandenberg, noting a heart condition, freed himself and fired at the intruders as they fled with an electric blanket, $17 in cash, $100 in checks, and a shotgun.

Alfred W. Strandenberg Strandenberg Henry County Russ van Tuyl

Burglars Loot Pastor's Home in Cedar Rapids

Detectives investigated a Saturday night break-in at the Cedar Rapids home of Rev. Earl Osnes, pastor of the Church of God. thieves entered through a side door at 1338 Sixth Street NW, rifled a bedroom dresser, and took $3 in change and a set of gold cuff links. The house showed signs of a full rummage.

Cedar Rapids Earl Osnes Church of God Lave Sixth St

Kyl Certified as Congress Winner

The Iowa State Board of Canvassers certified Bloomfield Republican John Kyl as the Fourth District congressman after a special election to fill the late Rep. Steven V. Carter’s seat. Kyl defeated Democrat C. Edwin Gilmour of Grinnell by 28 326 to 25 809, a margin over 2 500 votes.

Des Moines State Board of Canvassers Iowa Executive Council Bloomfield John Kyl Kyl Edwin Gilmour Grinnell Steven V. Cartier Leon

New Non surgical Treatment Shrinks Piles Relieves Itch

New healing substance Bio-Dyne offers relief from hemorrhoids without surgery. It reduces swelling and pain while easing itching, with reported long term improvement across various cases. Preparation H suppositories and ointment are sold nationwide with satisfaction guaranteed.

New York, N. Y Ody U.S

Crescent City Gasoline Tug Blast Sparks Harbor Evacuation

In Crescent City California a tug exploded beside a barge carrying 800000 gallons of high octane gasoline. One man missing feared dead another burned four others tossed into the bay. The town of 2750 residents evacuated as crews battled fires and the tug sank offshore. Gordon McCullum 23 of Seattle missing from the tug Celilo deck hand. Lawrence Hanson 31 of Coos Bay treated for facial burns.

Crescent City Brookings Ore Gordon McCullum Seattle Celilo Upper Columbia River Towing Co Portland San Francisco McCullum Lawrence Hanson Coos Bay Hanson Coast Guard Gary Rolfness The Humboldt Times Eureka Calif Rolfness

Maynard Woman Injured in Crash

Mrs. George Betz, 33, of Maynard was in fair condition at Oelwein Hospital after a daytime auto crash on highway 150 four miles north of here. Authorities said her car went out of control causing punctured lung rib fractures and cuts.

Oelwein George Betz OeOelwein

Going someplace Buy a good car from the want ads

A compact note promoting car listings in the want ads invites readers to browse available vehicles. It emphasizes practical options for local buyers and highlights the convenience of checking classified pages for deals.

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