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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1944
Page
7
The hog market opens the new year with the heaviest arrivals in ten years by Chicago, as 54 000 head unload. Cattle stay steady while lamb sales are scarce. Prices fall 15 to 40 cents under 200 pounds, heavy hogs and sows down 25 cents, 200 to 300 pounds steady around 13.75 dollars. Holdovers number about 17 000 with 18 000 hogs sold on direct consignments.
The Omaha market shows slow steady livestock demand with calves, steers, heifers and cows trading across multiple weight classes. Hogs and sheep posted generally steady to slightly lower bids, with notable activity in 200-300 lb hogs and 14.50 to 16.80 range for select lambs and sheep.
Iowa hog price quotes across packing points list ranges 160 to 500 pounds with examples for Waterloo Ottumwa and Austin. Prices show good butchers bids in several weight brackets with figures for multiple cities and varying yields.
Hogs receipts 20 000 total 21 100 with mostly steady butchers and some weakness under 200 lbs. top and bulk 200 300 lbs at 13.45, 309 350 lbs 12 50 13 00. sows 11 65 11 75. feeders 11 00 12 50. Slaughter steers and yearlings slow with limited bids. stockers steady. calves 12 00 12 75. Sheep receipts 9 000. lambs mostly steady up to 14 50 with good and choice fed lambs. ewes slow, few bids. mixed lots and feeders noted.
A terse Wisconsin AP entry lists river stages and weather notes for January 3 to 6. It records measurements for Sippi River levels and related conditions, noting a mix of rising and falling readings and several typographical errors in place names.
Chicago produce market reports steady receipts and mixed quality across dairy eggs and poultry. Butter and eggs show varied standards and prices while live poultry and turkeys trend steady with light supplies and moderate demand in Chicago.
Overall market notes show New York egg receipts at 252 099 nominal with various wholesale price ranges for sizes from pullets to extra large. The document lists per pound prices and notes the current occupation of wholesale fees, with references to OPA bulk delivered pricing and standard grade distinctions.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Travers Harris said Berlin destruction was only 50 percent complete. A CBS London correspondent predicted the city could cease to exist by March 1.
Cedar Rapids market prices were steady on Monday with top quality hogs estimated at 200 to 300 pounds. Buyers observed steady demand as comparisons to prior sessions suggested stable values for good to choice hogs.
Grain and produce prices listed for oats wheat rye and corn with No 2 and No 3 grades. Soybeans hay and straw values shown plus poultry eggs and dairy items. Fruits vegetables and hides pricing provided for prevailing local market conditions.
In Chicago the grain market posted a weaker undertone Monday with moderate declines. Traders were disappointed by no ceilings on hard wheat despite mill buying support, causing some selling while May futures fell for wheat and oats and rye edged higher.
Chicago market notes show oats No 2 white at 831 per unit, barley making 1.44.5 and feed 1.15 per unit, field seed Timothy 65.5, red top 14.00 to 15.00, timothy hay 31.50, sweet clover 10.80 per unit.
Courthouse selection in Cedar Rapids chose C. L. Beeson as chairman of the Linn county board of supervisors for 1944 at the first meeting of the year on Monday morning. He succeeds Elmer Seevell of Marion.
William Joseph Boots, 43, of 2321 Blakely Boulevard SE, pled guilty in Judge G P Linville's court to breaking and entering a vacant Otis Road SE property. He received a $25 fine plus costs and a suspended one year jail sentence. Detectives Stusak and Simon arrested him Sunday. owner E M Rodman reported $25 of wallpapering tools stolen. Boots signed a confession and is married with six children.
Allied forces in New Guinea retake the Lagop rubber plantation area near Saidor. The Lagop tract spans about 200 to 300 acres and marks the first rubber plantation regained in the ongoing offensive against Japanese forces.
New York began 1944 with a sluggish opening as the market drifted, favorites rising briefly then retreating, with most declines avoided but several soft spots noted. Around 500000 shares changed hands as dealings meandered through a cloudy session.
In New York, changes were small and trends were cloudy as Monday's bond trading began. Rails showed some progress while weekend orders led to an active opening, then activity faded into a routine, with most issues trading within fractions of last Friday's close.
Allied headquarters announced that Britain awarded Vice Admiral Henry K. Hewitt, commander of U S naval forces in the Med, the title of knight commander of the Bath for his inspiring leadership and undaunted duty during the Mediterranean campaigns.
Joe Splichal of 1020 Seventeenth Street NE suffered cuts on his left forehead after a collision between his car and a vehicle driven by Henry Jensen of 1224 K Street SW at B Avenue and Seventeenth Street NE. Jensen charged with failure to control and Splichal with failure to yield, each fined $2 plus costs. A second crash caused over 35 dollars in damage between W W Sutliff of Palo and Lee Wagner of 328 Fourth Avenue SW at Third Avenue and Eighth Street SW.
Washington reports 129 additional casualties across the navy marines and coast guard bringing total deaths and injuries since Pearl Harbor to 33 432. Among the Iowa entries is Pte Edward L Holecek USMCR listed as wounded with his mother Mrs Betty S H Parks of Cedar Rapids identified as next of kin.
A wartime appeal urges readers to invest in Victory War Bonds to build personal savings while supporting national efforts. Citizens are encouraged to purchase bonds now to secure a future and aid the war. The campaign stresses steady, responsible investing and patriotism.
The Truman committee will not investigate a Washington claim that threats of steel and railroad strikes delayed victory in Europe. Truman said the matter is outside the committee’s jurisdiction, though lawmakers may pursue it in other legislative panels. Presidential Secretary Stephen Early noted Roosevelt's possible alignment with the high official’s view. A union chief called the unnamed official’s statement cowardly and vowed to pursue its source.
A Brazilian air force contingent flies out from Rio de Janeiro in transport planes. The unit includes fighter pilots and ground troops headed for an unspecified war front as Brazil prepares its first overseas deployment.
Sgt. Joseph C. Petrak son of Mr and Mrs Charles Petrak route 3 has been awarded the Good Conduct medal for exemplary behavior efficiency and fidelity His fighter group now dive bombing the Germans in Italy served through the desert campaign with the British Eighth army covered the invasion of Sicily and continues the campaign in Italy
City Plan commission to meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the oaban courtroom. V F W auxiliary police to resume regular meetings at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the police station. Bonnie Hampton returns to the University of Iowa after holidays with her mother. Karl Edwards of the Davenport War action board to meet at the Chamber Tuesday 9 30 a m to 2 p m for priorities consultation. Norman Lewis Pollock enlists in the navy. Cedar Rapids Stamp Club meets at Montrose hotel at 7 45 p m. Miss Mary Eleanor Ryan sails to California visiting her brother Pfc W L Ryan. Kasner couple to Ames then Seattle for civil service work.
A Rotary club luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel featured a captured enemy film showing Nazi defense construction. The program included short talks by new members Harold W. Harmon Frank Y. Orr Hubert A. Schimberg Tudor W. Wilder James H. Yuill Frank E. Young and Edward Soboda Jr.
City Treasurer Walter Miller notes 1944 dog tax sales to date exceed 1943 by 124 units after a December reminder to dog owners. Tax is two dollars for spayed or male dogs and three dollars for females. penalties begin April 1. Miller urges owners who haven’t paid to settle to avoid penalties and the “Doghouse.”
The court held 38 to 1 that a draft registrant may not challenge a board's classification until he reports for induction. Nick Falbo of Jehovah's Witnesses argued for full ministerial exemption but was ordered to report for civilian work in New York. He was later sentenced to five years for failure to report. The decision underscores that report orders are an early, non binding step in rapid mobilization.
An Allied diary from a captured former Hitler Youth storm trooper reveals a drastic shift after a year of fighting. Entries from 1943 show initial excitement, then growing revulsion, ending with hatred for German army brutality and resolve to resist Nazi rule.
Sunny Ainsworth, 19, once seventh wife of Tommy Manville, said she was frozen with fright when three gunmen robbed her of a $750 watch and a $400 ring Sunday in a Chicago hotel.
Allied forces led by Canadian infantry push north along the Adriatic highway amid freezing rain and heavy German resistance. American Fifth Army troops hold mountain positions near Rome while snowdrifts halt patrols. Bombers grounded as Marauders attack transport targets behind lines. Reports recount 100+ German trains and trucks destroyed or damaged amid fierce winter combat.
Blanche Conn Shields 74 died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Monday after a brief illness. Born Blairstown Jan. 11, 1876 she lived in Cedar Rapids and Marion with her daughter Mrs. C. A. Bailey. Survived by Mrs. Bailey another daughter Mrs. Robert C. Byrnes of Cleveland two sons J. T. Shields and Frank Conn of Hartley Ia and four grandchildren Services Wednesday at 2 p.m. Turner chapel Cedar Rapids friends may call.
Capt. Arthur R. Osborne and Mrs. Osborne will arrive Tuesday from Pawpaw Michigan with sons Roger and Robert to visit Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Osborne. Capt. Osborne recently returned to the States after 20 months in Africa and Italy.
Mrs. Maurice Penne formerly Alta Webb has word from her husband Chief Petty Officer Penne stationed at Guadalcanal for 14 months that he has returned to the States. He is expected to reach Marion in about two weeks to see twin sons John and George born May 7.
Senator Millikin reported War Department approval to extend furloughs for listed men by travel time. Soldiers traveling long distances would gain extra days, effectively increasing the 15 day furlough by the time spent on trains and buses when the military situation allowed.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks as of December 31, 1943. The Federal Reserve Board and FDIC issued calls on state banks in the system and insured nonmember banks respectively.
A Des Moines dispatch notes a call for the condition of all state departments and services to be reviewed, seeking a unified report on efficiency and readiness. The item emphasizes oversight and coordinated evaluation across agencies.
Gen Sir Bernard Montgomery arrived in London from Italy on Monday and was named to lead British ground forces as supreme invasion commander, with Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower coordinating Allied plans.
Members and friends of the Presbyterian church are invited to a potluck supper in the church parlors Wednesday at 7. Attendees should bring their own table service. The meat and coffee will be furnished. After supper the annual congregational meeting will be held.
Funeral services for R. P. McLain were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church in South English, conducted by Rev. R. L. Brown. Burial followed in the local cemetery.
Mrs. Philip Shoup age 81 died Saturday in a Tulsa Oklahoma hospital. Funeral plans call for burial in Lincoln Nebraska. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Phyllis Norris and Helen Shoup and two granddaughters. Mrs. Shoup left Marion about ten years ago after her husband, a Milwaukee railroad trainman, was killed at work.
Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Yocom chapel for Mrs. Mary Ann Fitzgerald who died December 28 in Seattle. Burial is at Shiloh cemetery with Rev. George Stauffacher and Rev. C V R DeJong officiating. Emer son Fitzgerald and son Albert Fitzgerald travel from Seattle and Laurens. Local notables host luncheon and sewing circle meets.
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