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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1958
Page
15
Chicago hog prices eased 25 cents on light receipts while cattle runs reached 10 000 head, with slaughter steers down up to 50 cents and calves steady. Sheep bids rose slightly on some spring slaughter lots. Des Moines receipts tallied about 47 000 Tuesday with generally steady butchers, some declines, and higher sow quotes in heavier weights.
Commodity prices and market notes provided by Lamson Brothers with contact details for Poone EM 2 3141 and A G Hoelzen manager Cedar Rapids office located at 503 Merchants National Bank Building.
Omaha cattle market shows 12,000 calves no change in slaughter steers steady to 25 cents lower with some 56 cent dips. Heifers weaken up to 75 cents. choice 130 pound steers bring 2700. Feeder cattle 1,225 pounds average around 24.50 to 26.23 per hundredweight.
Sioux City Iowa API USDA cattle receipts show slow slaughter of steers and heifers with early sales steady to lower. Bulk choice steers around 25.59 per cwt amid varied demand and market tone.
Cedar Rapids market reports show plant delivered prices for good No. 2 hogs and sows, with higher grades up to 50c over quotations and lower grades up to 50c below. The cattle and sheep sections list prices by weight and grade for prime and good steers, heifers, lambs, and calves, along with poultry and feedstuffs.
New York AP report shows stock market slipping on profit taking after a one day rise. Volume estimated at 3.5 million shares versus 3.44 million prior. DuPont and other leading issues eased fractions to about a point in the Dow Jones averages.
Twenty Negro children seeking entry to white elementary schools in Charlottesville boycotted the achievement tests required for admission. It is the second consecutive day of boycotts by Negro pupils over the testing process.
Two men were hurt in falls in Cedar Rapids Monday afternoon. Richard Noone, 21, of Anamesa, tumbled 20 feet from a light pole at 3917 First Ave SE and suffered a head injury. Wallace Purrington, 34, of route 3, suffered a concussion when he fell from a porch roof at 3000 Sixth St SW. Both were taken to St. Luke’s hospital for treatment.
Wayne Smith, 33, was arrested early Tuesday on an assault and battery charge. Police said he entered the home of his separated wife at 1719 Fourth Ave ISE and beat her. She was treated at St Luke's hospital for a broken nose and facial injuries.
Genevieve Jacoby, 45, of 212 Twelfth Street SE, was arrested Monday afternoon on a larceny charge. The Eagles store manager at 1400 Mount Vernon Road SE accused her of leaving the store with $10.95 worth of unpaid meat and groceries.
In the Arabian Sea the 4350 ton Panamanian freighter Allegra sank. The British liner Carthage rescued 23 of 24 crewmen. The missing sailor is feared drowned.
Specia to Theanette WALKER The Walker band will perform its final park concert on Wednesday evening. An ice cream social sponsored by the Band Boosters will follow in the park.
Chicago grain futures end mixed with wheat and corn lower while soybeans rise. Cash prices show varied demand with No 1 hard wheat around 1.90 and yellow corn trading near 1.35 to 1.45 a bushel.
In Beirut near the airport a U S marine was killed when he failed to answer a sentry’s challenge while laying trip flares at a marine outpost. He died en route to a warship after being hit in the stomach. The incident marks a second American fatality in Lebanon that week.
Washington reports a clear upturn in the economy for the second quarter. Expenditures on goods and services rose by about 2.2 billion dollars from Q1 1958, and gross national product climbed to 428 billion dollars on a seasonally adjusted annual rate from 425.8 billion. The trend had declined since Q3 1957 when GNP peaked at 445 billion.
Chicago market update lists live poultry and egg quotes with USDA price changes. White Rocks fryers and processed cheeses show varied cents per pound. eggs firm to steady with case counts and color grades noted. potatoes arrivals and steady demand observed. regional potato prices cited for California, Texas, Washington, and North Carolina markets.
New York market reports steady to firm egg and related prices. Receipts total 941000 for eggs and 21300 for mixed color eggs, with extras and standard sizes priced accordingly.
DES MOINES Iowa Edward Boyle Clear Lake attorney will be temporary chairman and keynote speaker at the 1958 Republican state judicial convention at Veterans Memorial auditorium Registration begins Thursday and the convention opens Friday at 8 36 am The event aims to nominate GOP candidates for the Iowa supreme court for the November election.
AP report from Ames shows the Iowa Highway Commission authorizing 818,880 in secondary flood road aid for Audubon Guthrie Cass Shelby Montgomery and Dallas counties plus 262,952 from civilian defense for temporary bridges in Potta Wittemic Page and Fremont. The action follows an Audubon County request for 80,000 state aid matched with federal funds.
A 16 year old girl was injured when two bicycles collided in front of 12118 Avenue NW. Judy Kadlee of 343 Twenty-first NW suffered a concussion. another rider Judy Lakmen of 351 Twenty-first St. was involved. Kadlee was taken to Mutey Hospital for treatment.
Radio schedule highlights nonstop music across the day on KCRG AM FM with DJs spinning pop rock and classics. Listeners are invited to tune in for a full slate of songs and requests throughout the hours.
Two Yugoslav reserve soldiers fled to Austria seeking asylum after deserting and crossing the border. They said they were on an eight week refresher course and feared being sent as volunteers to the Middle East. They reported hearing that President Tito agreed to send volunteers during President Nasser's visit.
Police posted around the clock guard outside the hotel suite of Abdul Majid Abbas the United Nations delegate of the overthrown Iraqi government after he said his life was threatened by an Iraqi army officer. Investigators reviewed a threat reported by telephone Monday.
United Auto Workers locals at Deere plants voted overwhelmingly for a strike. The contract covering 13,100 workers expires at midnight July 31 amid limited progress since talks began June 1. Deere operates plants in Des Moines Dubuque Ottumwa Waterloo East Moline and Moline.
The Iowa Electric Light and Power Company's request to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange was approved. Trading is expected to begin on the big board about Aug. The company reported operating revenues for the 12 months ending June 30 of 836,590.3672 with net income of 4,254,568 or 80.31 per common share. Taxes accrued rose to 7,240,123 from 156,818,383.
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis announces a broader program to fight arthritis birth defects nervous-system disorders and polio prevention. Basil O Connor says the organization will fund research in arthritis viral studies and CNS malformations while avoiding duplication of other agencies work. The March of Dimes will fund the expanded program and the foundation will be renamed the National Foundation.
In Seoul a U S Army guard shot and killed a thief during a pump theft incident. Sgt Hager B Blevins of Circleville Ohio on special guard duty fired after twice warning and three shots then two more shots hitting one suspect who died. The other suspect escaped and an investigation by the 7th Division and Korean police is ongoing.
Vice Adm. Charles R. Brown, commanding the U S 6th Fleet in Middle East waters, was chosen as commander in chief of Allied Forces Southern Europe. He will assume duties in January next year, succeeding Adm. Robert P. Briscoe who is retiring.
Martha Herring aged 84 formerly of Belle Plaine died at her son's home in Dubuque on Monday. Services set for Thursday at 10 a.m. at Egelhof Funeral Home with burial at 2 p.m. at Oakhill Cemetery Belle Plaine. Survivors: four sons Er nest Cedar Rapids Glen Chicago Everett Council Bluffs Donald Dubuque. A member of the Pythian Sisters and 59 year Rebekah lodge member. Born Koszta Ia Sept 1 1873.
Special to The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids youths Heig John Peterson 18 fined 30 for failure to have car under control after June 30 fatal crash. Marion Rich 18 died as Peterson’s car plowed through a fence struck an embankment and rolled over on Macbride park road 244 miles west of Solon.
Iowa shows strong six month growth in filings with the secretary of state. By June end 393 incorporations were filed, including 262 non profits and 121 out of state firms, with 77 dissolutions. Secretary Melvin Synhorst credits civic effort and the Iowa Development Commission for the rise and notes anticipated law changes to boost business location.
The article explains ice cream butterfat standards from the USDA and contrasts ice cream ice milk and sherbet by fat content. It then offers two homemade frozen treats: a vanilla ice cream with applesauce and a spiced applesauce puree for serving.
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company posts first half 1958 sales of 269.51 million with earnings of 8.61 million or 1.02 per share on 8.22 million shares. Second quarter sales reach 150 million, up from 148 million the year prior. quarterly earnings after dividends total 6.20 million. Farm equipment demand outpaces last year while heavy electrical equipment holds steady. backlog declines about 10 percent to 203 million at end June, excluding tractor divisions’ commercial orders.
Senator Thomas E. Martin urges extending the reciprocal trade program to keep foreign markets open for American farm output. He says U S agriculture produces more than domestic needs and surplus must be exported as the Senate votes on amendments to the trade extension bill.
President Eisenhower sent greetings to Communist Poland on Liberation Day. His message to President Alexander Zawidzki extended best wishes from the people of the United States to the people of Poland and expressed happiness to greet the Polish leader on the official holiday.
Mrs Irene A Lewis Lary widow of William W Lary dies after a two week illness at Cedar Rapids hospital aged 93 born Oct 25 1897 in Jamison county Iowa married Feb 2 1991 in Iowa City moved to Marion in 1935 joined Marion Presbyterian church American Legion auxiliary Marion and National Postal Transport Association women’s auxiliary Surviving husband two sons two daughters sister and brother Funeral Wednesday at Murdoch chapel Marion burial Cedar Memorial park. tributes to Marion Presbyterian church memorial fund urged.
Mrs. W. C. Young was elected president of the American Legion auxiliary at a Monday meeting. Officers installed include Mrs. H. P. Price as officer, Mrs. Earl Helbig as sergeant at arms, Mrs. Robert Mann as first vice president, Ed McNutt as second vice president, Mrs. Joh M. Howe Jr recording secretary, Mrs. Calvin Moore corresponding secretary, Mrs. Henry Robbins treasurer, Mrs. Quenty Gilds sergeant at arms, Elizabeth Hart chaplain, Mrs. J. A. Clay historian, and Mrs. Richmond Lake retiring president. Executive board members are Mrs. Earl Helbig and Esti Kassler.
The Iowa High Way Commission reported contracts totaling about 784 million dollars for the year ending June 30 1958. At a reorganiz ation meeting Russell Lundy was named chairman and Robert Brice vice chairman. The report notes 1 245 contracts totaling 78 437 609 dollars, a new yearly high, with interstate construction making up about 26 percent of awards. Only the Missouri River bridge approach at Sioux City is open on the interstate network.
NICOSIA AP British paratroops appeared armed in the streets of Amman on Monday night for the first time since their arrival. Reporters from Amman describe arms in public following explosions Sunday night and Monday morning, including a pencil bomb blamed on Syrian terrorists. King Hussein approved a decree imposing the death penalty for conspiracies against the crown or state, expanding the prior maximum of 15 years in prison.
Tokyo officers and customs men raided the Ueno PX area finding six truckloads of American luxury items. Television sets refrigerators washing machines golf clubs cameras watches and 150 cases of U S canned goods valued at about 30000 were confiscated for auction at the customs warehouse.
Vienna radio listeners were stunned when a prank voice urged leaving the city as an alert tomb would be dropped tomorrow. Police said an amateur radio operator likely engineered the gag on standard middlewave lengths and they could not locate the transmitter. Radio Vienna switchboards were jammed with anxious callers.
The theft of two fur coats valued at 421 dollars was reported to police Tuesday by Newman's officials. The coats, mouton short coats, were delivered to the fifth floor on June 30 and were to be moved to the second floor before a store search failed to locate them.
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