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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1947
Page
7
Chicago area hotel fires killing at least 200 in six months spur state lawmakers to consider a wave of safety bills. Proposals range from criminalizing failure to report fires to mandating alarms, fire escapes, and fireproofing, with varied enforcement and gaps in current laws.
Philadelphia safety experts told the National Fire Protection Association they are drafting a single overarching proposal for state legislatures. The plan would require at least two safety exits and semi annual inspections.
King George II swore in a new Greek cabinet led by Demetros Maximos a 74 year old Populist financier. Maximos asked parliament to adjourn to prepare a new government program and former premier Constantin Tsaldaris remained in the cabinet as foreign minister.
Three teenage youths from Milwaukee were arrested in Dubuque and held for the FBI. Deputy Sheriff Frank Spielman said the boys stole a car in Milwaukee, chased a chain of ste alquiler thefts through Oconomowoc and Keiler, then abandoned a vehicle before their arrest. Two are 15, one is 16.
A $50,000 negligence suit was filed in district court in Dubuque against Phillips Petroleum Company by James Urbain after his son Dennis was killed in a Metcalf filling station explosion and fire on December 30 1945.
Paramount shows Undercurrent at 1 40 4 25 7 05 9 50 and short sub at 1 10 3 50 6 30 9 10 State presents Two Smart People at 12 15 3 40 7 10 10 05 Dangerous Business at 2 40 6 10 9 05 Palace offers Getting Gerties Garter 1 4 7 10 and Crack Up 2 25 5 25 8 35 and midnight 11 15 Rialto presents This Gun for Hire 2 5 20 8 35 and Guns Man's Code 3 25 6 40 9 55 Times shows He Hired at 1 50 5 10 8 30 Smoky at 3 10 6 30 9 50 Strand lists Whispering Skull 1 45 4 11 6 35 9 and Swing Out Sister 2 56 5 22 7 48 10 14 Marion presents Three Wise Fools 1 55 4 49 7 31 10 18 Cuban Pete 3 47 6 29 9 16.
Livestock prices held steady at Monday quotes with cattle showing sharp markdowns noted earlier in the week. Sheep and other categories remained nominal at stockyards as traders wrapped up the period.
Market notes show mixed cattle and hog prices with limited demand and scarcity. Slaughter steers around 18 to 21 dollars per cwt, lambs and yearlings vary with quality, and sheep prices near 8 to 9 dollars per cwt reflecting tightening supplies and weaker buyer interest.
In Iowa and Missouri market notes, fed steers show top around 34.00 with various weight categories down about 1.00 to 1.50. Cows, vealers, and calves faltered, with slaughter lambs 25 to 50 cents lower and yearlings scarce. Oklahoma reports general declines across classes.
Sioux City notes Friday week ago livestock results with barrows and gilts up 7Se, top price $24.25, sows steady. Cattle and canners shown varied, with canners and cut meat listings and stockers noted. Included are placement and market trends, reflecting USDA market activity.
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Cedar Rapids hog market reports prices on butchers up a quarter with packers steady. Prime butchers top at 23.75 while steer and cow ranges are listed. grain and wholesale produce prices follow in the same market sheet.
A shaky grain market report shows a slight downturn with independent strength noted in cargo trade. Prices slipped modestly on March bids as traders assessed supply and demand factors, with no sharp reversal in overall demand.
An AP brief reports on Chicago cash grain values with wheat No 1 hard red spring and No 1 white prices shown as nominal and slight fluctuations noted in the market update. The report lists prices around 17.98 to 18.00 per unit with quoted futures references.
In New York the steel market traced a mostly uneven session with one of the smallest turnover totals in three months as traders weighed supply and demand factors.
Mississippi river stages report highlights water levels and conditions along the river lines. Climatic variations and flood warnings affect navigation and local commerce.
Davenport AP Ralph Keller manager of Chicago selling operations of George A Hormel and Company spoke at a sales clinic saying the business man who thinks the seller's market will continue is living in a fool's paradise A buyer's market today in many lines and will be a buyers market in all lines sooner than many business men realize He added that selling and not production is key to continued prosperity with further speakers elaborating on this view.
A traveler returning to Peiping reports the death of five newborn boys and their Chinese mother in Wulin Henan. The births occurred a week before their deaths on January 14, with the mother dying the same day as her last child. The father is named as a Chinese army corps officer.
Marion residents Mr and Mrs Jim Bear of 600 were shown by the Mines group this week along with S A Fontaine Oscar French Celan Rollins and W E Smith in a local social round up.
Mrs. Winifred J. Hambrecht 73 died in Galesburg Illinois and services were set for 3 p.m. Tuesday at Beckmans Funeral Home Iowa City. Born in Marion she had lived in Iowa City the past 40 years.
Local church notices list services and leaders: Marion Baptist led by Rev Charles Moore with Bible school 9 45 morning service 10 45 Young People 6 30 evening 7 30 midweek prayer 8 Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 30. St Joseph Catholic mass 8 and 10 am. Christian Bible school 9 45 morning worship 10 45 Rev F M W of Chicago Heights will preach. Congregational interim pastor Rev E J Wykle morning worship 11. Free Methodist Rev Carl M Cunningham Sunday school 9 45 preaching 10 45 and 7 30 pm.
The notice promotes a crochet jacket and cap with straight single and double crochet stitches. It mentions patent number 991 and a Laura Wheeler Flo improved pattern with charts and photos. Readers are invited to send 20 cents for this infant garment pattern.
Classifieds show lost patent leather pocketbook with keys and money. Personal notices list a center address and contact numbers. Including a church sale and a Kenwood Trumper's Home Service Department item. continuation on next page.
Multiple churches post weekly schedules. Presbyterian led by Rev C V R De Jong features Sunday school at 9 45 am and morning service at 10 55 am. St Pauls Lutheran under Rev Cerl T Wuerffel offers 9 30 am Sunday school and two worships 8 30 and 10 30. Prairie Chapel led by Rev A B Curran has 10 am Sunday school and 11 am worship with Ep worth league at 7 30 pm. Seventh Day Church of God on Sixth Street at Ninth Avenue holds Sabbath school at 10 30 am and preaching services. Additional study groups and fellowship activities listed.
Sen. McCarthy moves to outlaw the closed shop unless two thirds of affected workers approve by secret ballot and to guarantee employers free speech on union matters. The measure, referred to the labor committee, proposes reforms to curb Wagner Act powers and avert strikes.
Washington AP reports the Senate delayed action on the National Housing Administration chair nomination led by Myer for housing authority. The delay lasts at least until Monday at the request of Sen. Capehart who gave no clear reason for opposition to confirmation.
Long years of service done and honored as friends gather to pay tribute to Edgar A. Guest The Poet of the People in a gathering recalling his era with wab agent days noted.
Betty Hutton resumes work Feb 1 on The Sainted Sisters a comic caper about two confidence girls who move to a small town to fleece residents and are reformed. George Kaufman may write for The Senator Was Indiscreet while Janet will soon debut as Van A from New York and Chicago radio. Elizabeth Taylor and Claude Jarman moved from schools to star in National Velvet and The Yearling respectively. Rex Harrison co stars in The Ghost and Mrs Muir with Gene Tierney.
Frank Kimbrough, who resigned last month as Baylor head football coach, signed a one year contract Friday to coach football at West Texas State College. President J. H. Hill announced the hiring.
Court records in Linn County show a dispute over rights in property tied to the Pie’s Block 12 addition. The suit lists multiple claimants and grantees seeking to establish or protect their interests in the site as of filing, with unknown parties also named.
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