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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1956

Page

16

Hogs Rise With Monday Receipts Mixed In Chicago Market

Chicago livestock market reports hogs gaining 25 to 50 cents as receipts near five week lows. Prime steers steady to 24 cents higher while heifers hold. Cattle receipts about 22,100. calves 400. hogs and sows show gains, with No 1-3 steers at varying prices and stockers steady. Sheep and lambs active, slaughter lambs up about 50 cents, lambs around 110 pounds down 20 dollars.

Chicago USDA U. S Qomatia Omatia Sapcurdai Starker Fender Rholte Dow-Jones Ballegat Barton Jugmenader DES Moines INS Aiondax Aled Faery Baber Ld Jonas Manville Hices Ant Fens Lee U.S Libbey Owens Aveo Mig Morenull Batts & Ohio Benedtett S.1a Melasia Monsanto Armour Roeper Pat Wall Maeruneelle Aosta Pity Angben Iiment Harley Panimal Iuad Ca Vera de Pasco Pauhandin Ghance Vo ClirskOhlo Paris Benue Rigala J. Waalo Valer Corp Catra Mediuna Radio Cori Rockwell Wey Tob Laltdaho Fussets Bakers neiGes Martang Russete Chen Hrands Fiurhia Astman Kedak Paton Gil Fairchild Firestone Gair Gen Motors Gillette Co Gilden Co Fes Gays Cedar Rapids Wright Cina J . TL Geo Indus Ingal Googyeae Eire Hubber Steel Phigg Steppin Gond Warner Bros Gool Butchers Nod Greyhound idMeWes Union Jet Maud Wershey West Ghost Wilson & Ca Huon Corp Woolworth Raven Aenith Redlo Minwest Maiser Mat Tin Steel Mig Menasco Ics Gandehagen Saummatil Posimon Alt Eas Red China Iaasnese Hone Kone Choice Wethert Aii An Dana Qaom Peipine Mao Bomedium Ghee. Co DPR

Shares Show Late Losses in a Sliding Market

New York prices fell modestly in the late afternoon as the stock market retreated after five straight advances. Volume neared 2.8 million shares with notable declines around two points at the outside, while the broader index eased about a point.

New York

New Crop Wheat Quotation Rally Amid Dusty Weekend Winds

Chicago market notes show new crop wheat futures rising as high winds and dust unsettled parts of the South West. The report includes mixed futures data, cash prices, and commodity quotations across grains, livestock, and energy sectors with references to U S D exchange figures and several trading components.

Chicago

Attempt on Mao Reporter Crashes Plane Near Peiong Fea

Hong Kong INS reports a central plane carrying Mon Tse-tune crashed near Peiong fea hours before a scheduled flight. The pro-Nationalist paper claims sand in the engines caused by a deliberate plot to kill the Red Chinese chairman.

Hong Kong INS Mon Tse-tune Peiong Fea Red Chinese

Seven-Man Gang Held as Slayers

The item mentions two clients prepared to pay up to 12000 cash for elder homes. It notes real estate contact Kulish Real Estate at 126W Marion and an Adv. Mrs. Della Giaue patient at St. Luke's Hospital. It also covers a Marion barber, Frank D. Foughty, 77, who died after a career as a barber and seed seller, with funeral arrangements and survivors listed.

Kulish Real Estate Marion Della Giaue Seventh Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital

Anti-Trust Probe Stirs Charge of Political Motive

Washington insiders report the House judiciary committee opened a probe into airlines railroads television and shipping amid allegations the inquiry serves political ends Keating accuses Chairman Celler of acting cavalierly and without GOP input the move is framed as a broad review extending across administrations from Truman to Eisenhower with potential election implications

Washington INS House Judiciary Committee Rep. Keating N. Y Celler D-N. Y G.O.P Keating White House Hon Truman Roosevelt Eisenhower

Plat of Property Needed for 50th Street Expansion

City Engineer Frank Young filed a plat and survey for widening Fiftieth Street and Old Marion Road NE to a 124 foot right of way between First Avenue and WCF&N tracks west of Center Point Road. It covers 15 Cedar Rapids landowners and four in Linn County north of the route, with county property included. A parallel plat west of the 120 acre north side park is anticipated. The material was referred to the council as a step toward acquiring the needed right of way.

Fiftieth Street Old Marion Road Frank Young First Avenue Wcf&n Center Point Road Young Cedar Rapids Linn County Board of Supervisors

Oxford Woman Dies of Exposure at 72

Iowa City reports Minnie May Walker, 72, found unconscious on a farm near Oxford last Thursday. She died Saturday night at a local hospital from exposure as no heat was in her home. Services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at Beckman’s funeral chapel with burial in Oxford cemetery.

Iowa City Minnie May Walker Oxford

Erbe Says Countryman Will Not Run Again

City briefs report that Countryman will not seek another term. Planned Parenthood opens a clinic at St Luke's hospital Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Cub Pack 24 Garfield school hosts Blue and Gold dinner, drawing 180 families. Civic Chorus rehearsals set for Tuesday 7 PM at Coe College Marshall Hall. Cedar Rapids Junior Chamber Safety Committee meets Wednesday at 5 PM at the Auto Club office 417 Fourth Avenue SE.

City Briefiy Planned Parenthood St. Luke's Hospital Pam Gub Garfield School Civic Chorus Marshall Hall al Coe College The Cedar Rapids

Wife of Tavern Owner Arrested On City Charge

The wife of a tavern owner was charged with violating a city ordinance banning dancing after 11:45 p.m. on Saturday night. Mrs. John Rife posted a $58 bond as about 10 people danced at the Sky Way Inn on Iowa City road SW when authorities entered at 1:07 a.m. Sunday.

John Rife Route 2 Skyway Inn Iowa City Road Canopus Harry Stover Sul- City Inn Linn County Cedar Rapids Mondysday Montrose Hotel Hampton's Mt. Vernon Read

Farmers Spend More on Machinery in 1955 Constriction

A partial OCR shows a dated report indicating farmers increased spending on machinery and new construction in 1955. It notes rising costs and potential shifts in farm operations, reflecting broader agricultural investment trends of the era.

New York INS Radio Corporation of America RCA

End of Europe Cold Wave Foreseen Amid Violent Weather

London dispatch reports Europe's four week Arctic siege easing as meteorologists predict an end to the freeze. Violent rainstorms and landslides rage in Italy. The crisis has caused 919 fires and about two billion dollars in crop and property damage nationwide.

London APJ Europe Italy

Collins Radio Chorus Sings for Jaycees Event

Collins Radio chorus under Terence Carlson joins Wednesday’s Chamber of Commerce program for Jaycees selections. A Ladies night film “Spanish Main Adventure” by John Craig will be shown. Dinner reservations at 6 15 p m should be made by calling the Chamber of Commerce at 5435.

Collins Radio Jaycees Chamber of Commerce Terrence Carlson John Craig Hhe Chamber of Commerce

Realistic election bill eyed in Senate push

AP report from Washington notes a new selections bill would let senatorial candidates and backers spend between 100000 and 1910000 in campaigns. Senator Johnson of Texas said broad bipartisan support is expected and enforcement machinery will be included. He and Senator Knowland of California lead the effort.

Jack Bell Washington Senate Johnson Texas Congress House Knowland Calif G.O.P

Women Marines Recruiter to Visit Cedar Rapids

A woman Marine recruiter T Sgt Margaret L Weat will visit the Cedar Rapids recruiting station in the post office building from 9 am to 2 pm Wednesday to interview prospects. The lifting of paid training restrictions for enlisted air force reservists was announced by the 408th air reserve squadron in Cedar Rapids. Applications from airmen first class or higher are now accepted, with more details from squadron headquarters at 1213 Second Street SE.

Cedar Rapids Air Force Des Moines Margaret L. Weat Air Reserve Second Street

Bowman 83 Dies at Central City in Iowa Hospital

Central City Nebraska and Iowa City report Jesse Bowman 83 died Monday after a heart attack at University Hospitals Iowa City. Bowman resided in a nursing home in Central City and was a member of the Christian church and Knights of Pythias. Services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Pass Ye funeral home.

the Gazette Central City Jesse Bowman Ine University Hospitals Iowa City Mir. Bowman Geneva Neb Santa Monica INS Douglas Hadi Aircraft Company Center Point The Christian Church Knights of Pythian Mre de Uatc Srother Lauig Bowman I. Powell Hartford Donald Douglas Marshall Bing-more

Twelve-year-old cyclist bitten as dog attack prompts rezoning protests

A 13 year old cyclist treated at Mercy hospital after a dog bite sparked local concern. Neighbors opposed Herbert Meyer’s rezoning bid to convert 1735 B avenue NW into a tavern. Roosevelt High PFA joined opponents citing prior grocery store and beauty shop occupants. Dr James A Smith sought a medical office at Fourteenth avenue and First street SW requiring a special permit in a residential zone. Edward Broderick sought R2 to R4 zoning on Thirtieth Street Drive SE to build a four unit dwelling. City Plan Commission to study all protests permits and petitions before council decision.

Mercy Hospital Dennis G. ©. Boyd Rapids Herbert G. Meyer Williamsburg Roosevelt High School PFA Grocery Store By & S Beauty Shop James A. Smiha Fourteenth Avenue First Street Edward D. Broderick Thirtieth Street Indian Creek Bridge Broderick Councy City Plan Commission

Cedar Rapids School Board Filing Deadline Nears

With less than four days to file nominations for two three year Cedar Rapids board seats the March 12 election deadline looms. By Monday noon only Sutherland Conk had filed. Incumbents David Lehti and Carl Kesler face uncertain plans as petitions require 19 district voters and are available at the Board of Education office.

Cedar Rapids Sutherland Conk David W. Lehti Carl C. Kesler Lehti Kesler Latithe Business Board of Education

Two Men Arrested on Highway Fined 165 Dollars

In municipal court, John McKee and Robert Larimer were fined a total of 165 dollars on three charges after highway patrol arrest on Highway 149 ten miles south of Cedar Rapids. McKee paid 100 dollars for charging while license suspended. car belonged to Larimer, who paid 50 dollars for permitting an unauthorized driver, and 15 dollars on an investigation charge. Arrest occurred Monday around 9 am.

Cedar Rapids John McKee K Street Robert Larimer Larimer

Railroad set to end bankruptcy after 24 years

Missouri Pacific Railroad, once crippled in the Depression era receivership, is expected to emerge from bankruptcy Thursday. The long, painful chapter ends nearly 24 years of financial turmoil for the system once central to St Louis freight and passenger service.

Cy &T. Louis Missouri

Halstead Visits Mrs Ora McDonald at Waterloo Sunday

BE Halstead called on his sister in law Mrs Ora McDonald and her family at Waterloo Sunday, sharing time with relatives and friends in a brief social call.

Texas Wirs. K. J. Barkwilll Jimmy Joanne Wichita Falls Be, C. Halstead Law Ora McDonald Waterloo Sundaay

Diplomat Dies in Five Story Fall in Singapore

SINGAPORE AMERICAN vice consul Robert Stevens was killed Sunday when he fell from the fifth floor of the Cathay hotel. A Boston native, Stevens had been assigned to the Singapore consulate last year. Police said they would investigate the death, reportedly after a sendoff party for a colleague.

Singapore INS Robert Stevens Cathay Hotel Stevens Boston

Life-for-Sale Marcher Nabbed in Tokyo

Hideo Maeda was arrested Sunday in Tokyo's Sinza district for parading with a placard offering his life for care. A former gas futures salesman, Maeda has been unemployed for a year and a half. police confiscated the sign and released him.

Tokyo Hideo Maeda Sinza Maeda

Tests To Stress Defensive Arms In Pacific Nuclear Tests

Chairman Lewis Strauss of the Atomic Energy Commission said Pacific tests this spring will emphasize defensive nuclear weapons designed to blunt an attack. He spoke Sunday night outlining a focus on weapons intended to deter or repel aggressors rather than offensive strikes.

Washington API Lewis Strauss Atomic Energy Commission Pacific

Des Moines Council Approves Bus Fare Increase

DES MOINES INS The Des Moines city council unanimously approved raising Des Moines Transit Company fares to five tokens for 94 cents effective March 1. Councilman Frank We Gowan proposed the motion. Mayor Ray Mills was absent. The vote was 4-0. Action on eliminating the 2.5 percent franchise tax for 1986 was delayed pending April board action. Current fare is six tokens per dollar or a 20-cent cash fare, with the cash option to continue.

DES Moines INS Des Moines Transit Company Frank We Gowan Ray Mills Ouicome

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APT —Vedai Lamson Brothers Fhone Ada ML Gretten Merchants Ceder Rapids Sioux City C. R. Markets Nnerig. Oo Slayers Wharton Frank GB. Foughty BE. E. Godwin Panora Frank D. Foughty Marion School Board Eleventh Street Barber Upl C. B. Vernon Cedar Hapids Seneca County Ohio E Barber Yoy Gertrude Pearl William M. Hamilton Blain Hampton Fifth Avenue Helst Luke's Hospital Ona Griffith Albert Lea Minn Springville Fougnty Marion Christian Church Harry Genevieve) Heins Riceville Blaine San Diego Gerald Indio Gerald Foughty Fort Dodge W. E Merle) Ternegan Durbank Virgil Thomas Foughty Eldora Murdock Chapel Roy LP. Fields, Jr Louis Jack Ratliff Louis Jack Ratliff, Jr Second Avenue Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Cedar l Rapids Howardstown Pierce T Lydia Hat- Wit Ruth Sidlinger Marian Ratliff U. S. Acimy France Marian Methodist Church Marion Post No American Legion Richard Dorothy Jean) Schnell Louis J. Hatshitt, Jr Air Corps Little Rock Ark Charles B. Ratliff Terre Haute Ind Cal (Bell) Underwood Conesville Murdoch Chapel Jean P. Munter Cedar Memorial Cemetery Bny Dot Uptown Club Bay Farm Birs Albert Etzel Route 3 Independence Etzels Michael Jerry Curtis Steven Lions Club Paul Wright Marion High School C. FR. Ness E. R. Towne Jonn Moeller Newhall Claude Campbell Martinsburg W. E. McCuen Sigourney James H Stanaway Jim Evan Wink Ernest Wink Greats Lakes Naval Training Station Prairie Chapel Community Club Prairie Chapel Church Robert Mead Jesup Bobby Pfc Donald Mead Fort Knox, Ky Mr. Mead W. E. Doan Amy Doan 50Th Street New York State Federal District Court Erbe Cedrr! ‘S Hard of Hearing Society Second Avenue SE Orce Building Pierson's Florists Louis Dayton Countryman McDonough All Saints Aquor Catholic Center Xavier Norman E. Cabrini Arbe Smale Skeff Vnz Hass Robert R.ass Mallory Street Story County University of Iowa Don Jose Donald Tomash Taunicipel Pojfice Tomash Fedar Rapids Ambra Nancy Freeberg Mary Elizabeth Hees Karen Anderson Liz Hines Nell Behr Patsy Wathan Marsha Pirie Diane Tharmas Barbara Rischel Shearnn Barry Mary Hyland Jayne Bridtenham Jean Harris Ed Fitzgerald Dan Wilson West Des Moines Speakers Bureau Jn Hospital Darlene Oakley Thelig Oakleys St ‘Hapids Seoul Republic Korea Biis Neersweep Rok Henry First Presbyterian Gerdes Brooklyn Fang Pr. HL Lloyd Miller Lmurelor Kim Changien M Med Yang Heling Couples Club St. James Huh Tae Yang Cal Kim Channel Mone Iday Trinton Joe Marines C. R Tre Gillette Company Monoway Netwies Bankruy Marcher D. M. Council Irene Merchants Bank
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