Hogs End Up Slightly, Cattle Market Mixed in Chicago Trade
Early hog prices rose 10 to 15 cents then faded, finishing barely higher across weights with top hogs at 14.55. Cattle and sheep activity stayed varied as eastern shippers bought, fed steers and yearlings steady, western bulls strong, and lamb bids weak with little trading observed across the Chicago consignments and other yards.
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Chicago
U. 5S
Dept. Agriculture
Omaha
Sioux City
UPI
IU 5
Idaho Spring
Des Moines
Finsi
U 8
Dept Agriculture
Iowa
Minnesota
West
Cedar Rapids
Chicago Produce Market Sees Stable Receipts Across Poultry
Chicago market reports mixed receipts for poultry and live cattle with prices holding steady. Brokers note unchanged carloads of broilers and turkeys while dairy and cheese values shift in response to market demand and regulatory pricing, as buyers show persistent activity in several categories.
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Chicago
Rwt Ds
California
OU. S
Louisiana Bliss
Local Hog Prices Down Five Cents
Market notes show hog prices easing by five cents with quotes across grades and weights. Lambs and ewes listed with varied values. quality mentioned for pricing.
Cedar Rapids Market Report Hikes Prices Across Produce and Livestock
Grain and feed items show No 2 and No 3 yellow corn at 945c and 116c respectively with assorted soybeans and rye prices. Produce lists Florida celery 6.00 per crate, lemons 7.45, naval oranges 5.75, lettuce 6.99, onions 2.84, sweet potatoes 15.10, apples Winesaps 4.25, cobbler potatoes 3.15 cwt. Hides calves horses kip prices vary, ponies and glue priced. Poultry values include broilers 7c, fryers 27c, hens 19-22c, ducks 20c, pigeons 1.00 per dozen.
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Qats
California Naval
Texas
Rye Leads Grain Market Then Pulls Back on Profit Taking
Chicago price action shows rye leading, July contracts hitting new high then slipping 11 to 14 cents on profit taking. Wheat fell near session lows, oats steady, corn unchanged. cash grain notes list No 2 soft prices and mixed grain values in Chicago trading.
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Chicago
Wisconsin Cheese Week Prices Report
Plymouth Wisconsin AP reports weekly cheese prices for May 31 to June 5 listing twins and cheddars at 34 cents per pound and noting market conditions for the dairy trade.
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Wisconsin
Plymouth
Wis
Cedar Rapids Construction Co renews articles of incorporation
The Cedar Rapids Construction company has renewed its articles of incorporation for 20 years with capital stock of 30000. Officers and directors through January 1944 are Emilie B. Tapper president Olga A. Tapper vice president and Inga B. Tapper secretary and treasurer. Herbert A. Sherman of Center Point, 29, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of desertion and abandonment of his wife and three minor children and is jailed in Linn County.
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Cedar Rapids Construction Company
Emilie B. Tapper
Olga A. Tapper
Inga B. Tapper
Herbert A. Sherman
Center Point
P. J. Whittemore
Sherman
Linn County
City Slickers Crime Nets $100 Penny Game Fraud
Earl Crawford of Sterling Illinois told police Sunday night he was swindled out of $100 by two men at a bus station who lured him with a penny matching game on a nearby street.
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Chicago
Earl Crawford
Sterling
Coal Walkout Rumors Move Markets Amid Peace Stocks Watch
In New York on Tuesday buyers favored peace stocks while fears of a fuel shortage from coal labor walkouts kept steels and rails subdued. Trading broadened with around 1.2 million shares moved as bond makers noted modest activity in railroad and utility issues before the close.
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New York
NEW York Bond Review
NEW York API
Abitibi Power and Paper 5
Burlington
Rock Island Loans
Adams Resigns as OPA Administrator in Des Moines
Robert B. Adams the OPA district administrator in Des Moines filed his resignation with regional head Raymond S. McKeough in Chicago effective June 5. He operates Odebolt’s largest farm and is to be replaced by Rae E. Walters of Harlan who may also serve without compensation if elected.
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Des Moines
Robert B. Adams
OPA
Raymond S. McKeough
Chicago
Adams
Odebolt
Rae E. Walters
Harlan
Walters
Ree
Vojacek Reelected Supreme Director at Catholic Workmen
The Rt. Rev. Msgr August A Vojacek of St Wenceslaus church was reelected supreme spiritual director of the Catholic Workmen at the national convention in Omaha Nebraska. He will serve for four years. Cedar Rapids delegates Frank Treka Frank J Dvorak from St George Branch 45 and Joseph F Mateju from St Josephs Branch 137 attended the convention.
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August A. Vojacek
St. Wenceslaus Church
Omaha
Neb
Cedar Rapids
Frank Treka
Frank J. Dvorak
St. George
Joseph F. Mateju
St. Joseph’s
Alexandria Vessels Ready in Six Months
Naval experts said nine French warships interned at Alexandria since France fell in 1940 can be combat ready within six months. After hull scraping, gun breech blocks restoration, new devices, and crew training, the battleship four cruisers three destroyers and a submarine will join Admiral Sir Andrew Browne Cunningham’s Allied fleet in North Africa.
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Cairo
Alexandria
France
North Africa
Andrew Browne Cunningham
Guadalcanal memories from Major Gill’s frontline account
The Major recalls Guadalcanal combat under threat from distant ships, frequent bombings, and the soldiers’ grit in foxholes. He shares lessons on morale, encounters with Japanese foes, hospital heroism, and the harsh climate, plus Midway reflections and Red Cross support for troops.
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Guadalcanal
Evening city briefs mix meetings and notices
Local organizations announce events including a ham supper at First Evangelical on Wednesday and a Flag day program by Winter Temple No 78 Pythian Sisters at K P hall. Cedar Rapids and Rock Falls notes report meetings, incidents, and a recent city council action on beverage permits.
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Winter Temple No
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Marines Arrive to Aid Orphaned Boys in Need
The article recounts Major Gill's report of marines landing to assist children with no parents or families to provide gifts, describing the situation as under control. It highlights military aid bringing relief and organization to the affected boys.
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Guadalcanal
Gill
USC Girls Dance Recruitment at Cornell College
The USO committee in Cedar Rapids seeks 175 junior hostesses for a dance at Cornell College Mt Vernon hosted by the naval flight preparatory school. Registered hostesses must call USO HQ to confirm attendance. transportation will be provided from the USO center on Second Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids. Volunteers with cars should report to USO immediately. phone 3 1251.
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USO Committee
Cedar Rapids
Naval Flight Preparatory School
Cornell
Four 17-Year-Olds Enlist in Navy Report
Cedar Rapids navy recruiting station reported enlistments of four 17-year-olds on Tuesday. Names listed include Robert D. Van Antwerp from 625 First Street SW, Francis J. Kelley and Harold A. Donahue of Oxford, and Frederick C. Van de Walle of Tama.
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Navy
Cedar Rapids
Robert D. van Antwerp
First Street
Francis J. Kelley
Harold A. Donahue
Oxford
Frederick C. van de Walle
Tama
Butter Subsidy Extended to Small Processors
The Office of Price Administration expands its butter subsidy to include small processors under 1,000 pounds monthly who band together and sell through one outlet on a cooperative basis, enabling them to receive the five-cent subsidy.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Marion schedules scrap drive for June 8 at Farmers Elevator
Marion township sets June 8 for a scrap drive led by Mayor Mullin with 8 a.m. collection at the Farmers Elevator. The Marion Chamber of Commerce will close business houses until noon or later. Irvin L. Ford named co chair. rain postpones to June 10. Also notes enlistment forms with Rex Conn and social items from the community.
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John C. Mullin
Marion Township
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Irvin L. Ford
Cochairman
Rex Conn
L. A
Vincents Jewelry
John Hensch
Ave
California
Claxton Pharmacy
Fisher Drug
K_& M Pharmacy
Sands Printing CO
2Nd St
Jtem
1St St
Griffith Feather Mattress Co
A. Vogel
MI. K
Central Park Church
Children's Club
2Nd Ave
Deadline Postponed On 48 Hour Steel Industry Rule
War Manpower Chief McNutt postponed the 48 hour work week for the steel industry from July 1 to August 1. The move aims to free workers and extend hours to add the equivalent of 50,000 workers by the new date, with regional directives detailing exemptions.
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Washington
Paul V. McNutt
War Manpower Commission
McNutt
Navy lowers eye and height standards for service men
The Navy and Marine Corps have eased physical requirements. Vision minimums drop to 6/20 in one eye and 10/20 in the other, height minimum from 62 to 60 inches, maximum 76 inches unchanged, teeth rules align with the Army, and corrected defects accepted. Recruitment officials in Cedar Rapids urge inquiries for eligible 17 year olds and older workers with trade skills.
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U. S. Navy
Cedar Rapids
Tuesay
Navy
Marine Corps
Sergt
Lionel Taylor
Sergt. Taylor
Marine Recruiting Station
Delano Relative Matilda Delano Dies After Illness
Mrs. Matilda P. Delano 75 aunt of President Roosevelt and wife of Col. Frederic A. Delano chairman of the national resources planning commission died Monday after a long illness in Newburgh New York AP report notes her family ties and public service background.
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Newburgh N. Y
Matilda P. Delano
Roosevelt
Frederic A. Delano
National Resources Planning Commission
Marion notices and greetings fill Marion news page
Mercy hospital welcomes Mae Widger of Cedar Rapids as son Robert Widger from Orlando is called by illness. Various church and club meetings announced plus residents and visitors, hospital updates, travel plans, and local ads list. Public invited events include breakfasts and charitable gatherings.
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Mae Widger
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Robert Widger
Orlando, Fla
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