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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1955
Page
30
Hog prices hit the lowest since 1950s lows with butcher hogs down up to 50 cents in parts of Chicago and Des Moines receipts solid while demand remains slow. Cattle and sheep show limited movement as slaughter figures stay tight alongside weak wholesale bids.
A major late selling wave hit the New York market sending prices down after London stocks fell. The day had opened with gains in steels aircrafts and radio visions before the late decline.
DES MOINES Iowa lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 18 by a vote of 86 to 17 in the Iowa House. The measure advances to a second consecutive legislature and a general election for final approval with backers led by Einer Vermeer. Opponents warned of military implications and questioned readiness of the electorate.
The Iowa House discussed a state tort claims act allowing in-court settlements under 1000 dollars, and passed a measure guiding land around new lakes to conservation districts. Other items include driver education mandates, tax bill expansions, and school funding debates.
A 54 year old Searsboro farmer Ray Miller died in Grinnell hospital after a tractor overturned in a roadside ditch. The incident occurred during a state recreation association dinner where about 50 legislators were guests. Authorities cite run-down conditions as a factor in the tractor overturn.
The second annual sweetheart ball at Marion high school gym selects king and queen candidates from the senior class girls Doris Eckhart Sherry Hopple Bobby Lepham with attendants Hilda Schneider Larry Brooks Jo Ellen Becker John Edison Je Ann Fernan and Buzzy Clark. The crowning remains secret until coronation. Also notes Mrs J Albaugh 72 dies in Cedar Rapids hospital with services set at Murdock chapel Marion.
Cedar Rapids recruiters report eleven locals enlisting, nine to the army with the Tenth Division. others join the air force, navy, and specific training centers. Names include Gordon W. Bartlett Marion, James A. McQuown Marion, and Lone Tree youths. basic training at Camp Chaffee and Fort Riley.
A fragmented list names Austria Brazil Australia Japan France Mexico United Kingdom Spain Italy Canada West Germany Belgium India and more. The text appears as an international roster or index of nations without a surrounding narrative.
In Omaha receipts, cattle trade shows moderate activity with cows at steady prices and limited supplies for testing. Calves in Sioux City at 23 to 26 dollars, steers around 26 dollars, with weights noted. overall market uneven across classes and regions.
In Chicago and New York markets butter and eggs show mixed but steady trends. Butter weakens in New York with creamery at 58-64 cents and 92 score near 73 cents, while Chicago reports varied reductions and firm readings on strains of dairy. Eggs remain about steady with steady receipts and modest pricing across color varieties, and live poultry shows mixed movement with slightly higher checks and steady wholesale quotes. New stock supplies and on track shipments influence overall market tone.
Dr Harold Stiles 71, former physics professor at Iowa State College, died at his son's home in Fresno California after moving there in 1953 He earned a BA 1896 Kenyon MA 1904 Harvard PhD 1909 Northwestern joined Iowa State staff 1914 became associate professor 1915 member of American Physical Society Sigma Xi and Iowa Academy of Science obituary notes Palm Sunday ashes and local ties.
Bud Washbond of East Hartford Connecticut and Pat Martin of Masena New York won the two man bobsled tryouts in Lake Placid New York to represent the United States at the 1956 Winter Olympics.
Fort Madison officials note the State Conservation Commission uses 475 000 yearly for 88 parks and preserves. Association members describe dirty beaches scarce parking outdated shelters and deteriorating picnic grounds. John Wymore outlined the 183.7 million capital improvements program awaiting legislative appropriation.
Governor Hoegh praised Waverly residents for welcoming Negro air force captain Virgil Daniels and his family to a government housing unit after a prior pressure from tenants against colored residents. The Waverly Chamber of Commerce backed by 16 of 24 tenants welcomed Daniels and his family as he received the apartment keys, expressing gratitude and renewed faith in the community.
Justice Wennerstrom will address the Hawkeye Area Council Scouters Recognition Dinner Monday at 6 32 pm in the Armory ballroom. Awards include Silver Beaver to Dr. OBrien and training honors to Dr. Sills. guest speakers include Chief Justice Wens terstrum.
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