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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1946

Page

7

Iowa Steers Top $26 as Livestock Markets Rally

Chicago AP reports USDA estimates of Wednesday salable receipts hogs 9,000 cattle 11,000 sheep 1,000. Live hog prices rose 75 cents to $1 per cwt. cattle traded steady to 50 cents higher. Iowa fed steers topped at $26.00 1,200 lb with most choice at $22.00-$25.00. heifers $22.50. cows up 15-25 cents. veal steady at $19.50. Stock cattle active at $14.50-$16.50. Hog demand increased after slower arrivals. spring lambs $19.50-$20.00. Reports from Chicago and Kansas City markets detail widespread gains across cattle, hogs, and calves with varied weights and grades.

Chicago USDA Fed Iowa Fed Ighers Kansas City Nsas City Omaha Livestock Omaha Shipper Acker Nebraska Idaho Sioux City Pevera Fonds Hans Pa Anya Eavier Yhoog Bennett & Co W. H. Jump Mer Merchants Bank Buidine Adams Express Alaska Juneau Ind Rayon Alleghany Corp Allied Chem Aia Harv Allied Stores Allis Chalmers Manville Pais Loco Jones Laughlin Kennecott Roll Mills Kresger Kroger G & B N Steel Fdys Leonard Oll Libby McNeill Aimnes Sa TelsTel Libbey Owens Ap Pale Veariing Lig & Myers We. Amt Wat Link Beltee Amn Lockheed Annaconda_ Coprite Loews Inc Ark Nat Gas McKesson Barnsdaly Mont Ward Cale Markel Murray Corp Beth Btec Nash-Kelv Blaw Knox Boeing Alp Gann Resience Borg Warner Bridgenorth Bucyrus-Erle Butler Bros Gommon Fair Spring Cal & Hecie Ava Beckard Canada Sean Buck Phillips Pet Certaintech Cessna Airc Ches & Ohio Grigo Gt Wes Erector Gamble Chrysler Keith Iby Coca Sears Roebuck Edison Southern Simmons Co Sinclair Cons Edison Skelly Calif Crucible Steel Curtiss Wr Std Steel S Enton Mfg Tex Corp Thermold Erle Firestone T Timken Fruchauf Timken F. Garwood Goodrich Uu Saee Goodyear Tire Graham Paige Hayes Mig Wenthoure Wis Houd Hershey E White Mtrs Houston Mys Owll Homestake Wison. Co Howe Sound Woolworth Audson Mtrs Youngston Zenith Radio CLOM Admiral He Monroe Chem Actna Bob Penvous Chro* Corp Dodge Mir

Omaha and Sioux City Livestock Headlines Mixed Receipts and Higher Prices

Agricultural market report from Omaha and Sioux City shows strong receipts for hogs, calves, cattle, and sheep with mixed to higher prices. Hog prices rise to around $21.50 to $21.75 for good and choice weights. steer and heifer prices show gains, while bulls and some feeding classes firm or steady. Sheep and lamb values mostly steady to lower, with spring lambs around $19.25 and wooled ewes near $8.50. Overall demand remains active with varied gains across multiple classes.

Waterloo Market Prices Report

Fragmented price notes show butchers and produce figures for Waterloo listings. The readable lines indicate varying prices across meat and goods, with some values around 18 to 20 cents and totals near 19.4 or 20 dollars, though the full context is unclear due to damaged OCR.

Omicago Produce Receipts and Market Highlights

Receipts totaled 8,024 with mixed farm items and prices noted. Poultry and meats show varied figures with hens, turkeys, and meat products mentioned alongside line items for crates and shipments. Market activity described as steady to irregular, with price ranges and product codes all present in the fragmented OCR text.

Stocks Suffer Sudden Drop

New York reports heavy forenoon selling headlined by one of the year’s worst drubbings. Leaders fell to 1 to 6 points as bearish mood, labor concerns, and price control fears driven liquidation. About 1.8 million shares changed hands, with the tape late at times.

New York

Cedar Rapids hog market gains and mixed stock quotes

Hog prices at Cedar Rapids rose 50 cents after a 75 cent advance the day before with top prime hogs at 19.75 and packers 18.75. The day’s market also lists diverse railroad and industrial quotes, cattle and sheep prices, and a broad catalog of commodity and stock figures from major firms and exchanges.

Cedar Rapids

Grain futures fall on government crop estimates in Chicago

In Chicago grain markets Tuesday most futures slipped after government estimates projected record corn and oats crops. Except for July oats, declines appeared across deferred and nearby contracts with corn off over 2 cents at times and oats mixed to lower. Cash wheat and corn quotes posted alongside, showing No 1 red wheat near 1.98 and No 1 yellow corn around 2.08 to 2.04, with oats and barley also recorded in the session.

Chicago

Buyers' Strike Threatens British Bread Rationing

London AP reports a buyers' strike jeopardized Britain's bread rationing as food ministry officials faced potential losses for bakery products unless sales occurred without coupons. West Scotland housewives delayed purchases. some London bakeries sold cakes without coupons. a shop sign claimed bread was wasted. Northern Ireland set up 21 emergency centers amid deliverymen protests over coupon collections.

London Britain Food Ministry Scotland Northern Ireland

Iowa Hog Receipts Across Iowa Minnesota Report

Combined hog receipts at 19 yards and 1 packing plant in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for 24 hours ended Tuesday 23 000, down from last week and year. Moderately active trade with gains 25c to 1.28 higher, loads lighter than prior week. Barrows and gilts 160 240 lbs 10 75 to 21 00. 240 980 lbs 14 50 to 21 00. 270 400 lbs 18 78 to 20 00. Boars good 400 550 lbs 18 60 to 20 00.

Iowa Des Moines INS Minnesota Turaday

Wisconsin Cheese Trade Report From Chicago

A brief market note reports Wisconsin cheese sales in Chicago with a total 3 percent rise, noting price levels around 40 cents per unit and indicating a steady trade for ears and cheddars.

Wisconsin Chicago

Special Congressional Medal for Pershing Approved

The House passed and sent to the White House a bill to award a special Congressional Medal of Honor to General John J. Pershing. The honor, in the name of the People of the United States, cites his fearless leadership in World War I and his gallant service aiding the nation ahead of World War II.

Washington House White House John J. Pershing A.E.F United States of America Pershing

Five-minute Newscast Triggers Couple's Divorce

In Uniontown Pennsylvania Mrs Lilly Carrick 47 of Connellsville sought a divorce claiming their nightly routine began at five minutes till nine as the husband watched the news program. Judge J John Morrow granted the divorce, citing the five minute ritual as the triggering factor.

Uniontown Lilly Carrick Connellsville J. John Morrow

Delayed Ships Threaten Yokohama Beer Supply

United States Eighth Army exchange officer Col. Robert R ase warned Tuesday that delayed shipments threaten a temporary shortage of beer stateside. He noted the supply of Japanese beer remains uncertain and contingent on future logistics.

Yokohama United States Eighth Army Robert Rase

Hidden NYC Oddities From Old Streets To Parkland

A tour of New York quirks includes Milligan Court’s shade trees, Inwood Hill Park glacier clues, and a brick of city lore. Notable notes cover Duane Street’s prison window, Tombs relics, Broadway remnants, and Harlem’s Tree of Hope, plus a 19th century carousel’s enduring run.

Milligan Court Inwood Hill Park Washington Place 7Th Ave Duane St Barren Island B’klyn Tobacco Road Manhattan Music Hall New York Criics Joseph Hansom One Hundred Ninetieth Street Broadway Central Park

Program To Fight Cancer At Stake In Congress

Washington reports that cancer kills about one person every three minutes and that five hundred thousand Americans have cancer with millions more at risk. The article reviews a proposed government program asking for one hundred million dollars to fund research, noting it is vague about recipients and stressing Congress may delay action while urging swift support.

Congress Jamca Marlow Washington Truman House Senate

Tipton Retains Cedar County League Lead in 2-0 Win

Tipton junior baseball team extended its Cedar County league lead by defeating Lowden 2 to 0 on Sunday. Pitcher Koch started for Lowden with Ruprecht catching, while Tipton’s Crock and Phelps paired for the winning battery.

Tipton Tipton American Legion Lowden Crock Phelps Koch Ruprecht

Marion pair wed in Marion by justice of the peace

Velma L. Shew of Olin and George W. Klug of Chicago married Monday evening by Dr Cc E Drummond justice of the peace. Klug, a World War I veteran, is a telephone inspector and they will reside in Chicago.

Velma L. Shew Olin George W. Klug Chicago Cc. E. Drummond Earl F. Kenney Klug

Doctor to be Stationed in Portsmouth After Visit

Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Biddick of Portsmouth plan a family visit with his wife and children before the doctor leaves later this month to join them in Portsmouth where he will be stationed.

James Vernon Bridgeport Conn C. B. Vernon Denver Diane Marion Smouth M. H. Biddick Myers Portsmouth

One Man Unbothered By High Living Cost

STOUGHTON Mass AP Leonard A Whitten 60 a carpenter who estimates yearly expenses at 400 is not concerned about the high cost of living Here is why He built the two room house he lives in He grows vegetables He hunts for meat He lets his hair grow He has no electricity or telephone He cuts his own wood and he takes all summer off.

Stoughton Mass Leonard A. Whitten

Stanley Defeated by Oelwein Elks in Softball Clash

Special to The Gazette reports Stanley's softball squad fell to the Oelwein Elks by a 0 to 4 score on Monday night, outlining a decisive loss in the league matchup.

the Gazette Stanley The Oelwein Elks

Sister Kenny Enroute To Fight Minneapolis Polio

Sister Elizabeth Kenny travels to Minneapolis to aid the polio outbreak that has claimed 16 lives in 22 days. Twin Cities report 129 polio cases since July 1 as hospitals seek more nurses and support staff including hot packers, maids, and orderlies at General Hospital.

Minneapolis Elizabeth Kenny Twin Cities General Hospital St. Paul Hospital Radiogram of Themergency Kenny Hollywood Rosalind Russell Miss Kenny Sister Kenny Marvin Kline The Kenny Infantile Paralysis Foundation San Francisco Australia Kline

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