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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1944
Page
2
Chicago reports hogs finishing fully steady with good and choice 180-270 lb at 13.75 top, while cattle and sheep were nominally steady. Sioux City receipts total 278 head with good to choice offerings. feeder loads down, sows higher in places, several price differentials noted across weight classes.
Des Moines reports 24 hour hog receipts totaling 33 600 head, up from last week but below a year ago. Prices vary by weight class with gilts 180 to 270 pounds at 13.10 to 11.00 dollars, 300 to 330 pounds at 12.10, 270 to 330 pounds at 9.80, and sows 360 to 400 pounds at 10.50 to 9.40 dollars.
Cattle bulls steady to 25¢ lower with cutters and canners down. top fed cattle near 38. Steers and heifers weak, average prices down. stockers and feeders show losses. Sheep receipts light at 2,000, prices sharply down. wooled lambs uneven, ewes weaker. Hogs steady to strong with 180–270 lb hogs at 13.75 and under 180 lb higher. overall demand mixed, shippers largely absent.
Market recap reports salable receipts around 152 with total 175 calves. steer, yearling, and heifer prices mostly higher or steady. hogs show clearances and weak to steady grades. lambs and ewes softer with several price markers including California spring lambs at 15.00 to 15.50 and native pin lambs noted.
Disjointed AP data presents a snapshot of commodity prices and market figures. Mixed figures for hogs sows cattle and grains appear with several price points and symbols, reflecting a historic Midwest market summary from Ottumwa and Mason City regions.
Chicago produce and butter receipts listed with tub counts and prices. Mixed notes show steady demand for extras and firsts with various scores and weights. Current receipts and shipper details include California track sales and price ranges from about 3.35 to 4.19 per unit.
Trade in Chicago wheat futures showed persistent liquidation on Saturday, failing to sustain Friday’s levels. Commission house selling appeared widespread as markets prepared for the bumper winter wheat crop, with wheat futures down about 1 percent and oats, rye, and barley also declining.
New York traders pushed prices higher for several industrials amid pressure. Volume fell again with turnover around 500000 shares in the brief session.
Heavy butchers commanded ten cents more on the Cedar Rapids hog market Saturday with top prices at 13.45 for butchers and 10.30 for packers. Call 9158 before delivering hogs.
Grain and produce quotes cover yellow corn at 1.04, soybeans 136, wheat 3 sine, rye 95, oats 66. Straw hay fetches 10 to 16, hay 14 to 16. Poultry prices list various hens, coops, and current receipts at about 28 to 30 cents. Fruits and vegetables show lemons 7, oranges 5.75, potatoes 3.15 per cwt, grapefruit 3.85, tomatoes 5.1. Hides at 12 cents, with notes on glue and bone pricing. overall assortment reflects a general market snippet.
The market operated within extremely narrow bounds as rails drew Supers at slightly better prices while many industrials and utilities held steady. Governments were quiet but fairly stable with limited movement in other sectors.
President Roosevelt named 12 government leaders and economists to represent the United States at the Bretton Woods conference. The delegation is led by Secretary Morgenthau and includes Vinson, Acheson, Crowley, Eccles, Newcomer, Spence, Tobey, Wagner, White, and Wolcott, with bipartisan banking and currency committee representation.
New York AP reports the official German robot bomb is named V 1, standing for vergeltungswaffenum 1 or reprisal weapon number 1. Nazi Deputy Press Chief Zirfemmann announced the name in a Berlin broadcast Friday night.
A Russian freighter sank in the Willamette River on Saturday near Portland. Authorities reported the incident as a maritime disaster with limited details available on casualties or cause.
Washington AP report says the House, by voice vote, ordered an investigation of government farm credit agencies to coordinate their activities. The inquiry will be conducted by a House subcommittee on agriculture.
Des Moines AP Brazil's Dr Apolonio Sales toured Iowa farm scenes to study mechanized farming and hybrid corn. He said he will spend about 400 days in the U S, invited by the secretary of agriculture and the inter-American coordinator, to observe Iowa's advanced agriculture led by Henry Wallace. He seeks higher per capita output through machinery and hybrid seed corn to boost Brazil's quality as well as quantity in world corn production.
DES MOINES UP A former United Press bureau manager in Paris Ralph Heinzen told a Chamber of Commerce luncheon that complete disarmament of Germany, not a Versailles repeat, is the only path to world peace in 25 years. He warned the German people remain morally unchanged since 1918 19 and that air supremacy, manpower, and oil will drive future conflict.
Notice to Marion patrons outlines two weeks vacation for Fred D. Ross Marion Gazette business manager. For route irregularities after 6 p.m. patrons should contact Charles Kurt at 228-W. Small ad notes Fly-tox insecticide, Owen's Cut Rate Drug. Mentions visits by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lenz and Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Grafft of Anamosa. War loan drive update cites Reuben Smith and township captains aiming to finish reports by Monday. Mrs. Edward Corum discharged from Cedar Rapids hospital after recent operation.
Raymond Mann formerly of Marion and now with Wilson and Company in Chicago is transferred to the Cedar Rapids office. He has bought a home at 917 H avenue NW Cedar Rapids but will live with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs E D Jack east of Marion until receiving possession in August.
Frank Jellison of 220 Eighth Street has learned stepson Vernon Melendy 27 is dead after being reported missing in December 1941 in the Philippine Islands. Pfc Marshall Melendy in England sent the June 11 letter confirming the news. Vernon son of the late Marshall Melendy was born in Coggan. His mother died in Marion a number of years ago. A brother Kenneth Melendy was killed in an accident at Davenport in 1938. Lawrence Gordon, visiting his mother, has returned to Chicago. His wife and son David will remain here with his parents. Mothers club will meet Sunday at 5 30 p m at Ellis Park Cedar Rapids for a family picnic. Mrs Mary Hanna returned Friday from Alburnett and is recovering at her home. Mr and Mrs Frank Mason of South Bend Ind are visiting Mrs Mason's brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs George L Erwin. Mr and Mrs Hiram D Boyles of Webster Groves Mo have been called here by the illness of Mr Boyles' aunt Mrs Frank Skinner who underwent an emergency operation this week at St Luke's hospital. Mrs Emma Shimerda of Oxford Junction is spending the weekend with Mrs W E Lutz.
A compact church listing notes multiple Marion congregations with service times and activities. Baptist Rev. Shaw and Christian De noms lead Bible school at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. St. Joseph’s Catholic mass at 8 and 10 a.m. Other churches include Congregational, Free Methodist, Methodist, Presbyterian, St Paul’s Lutheran, Seventh Day Church of God, Prairie Chapel. services range from Bible study at 9:30 to evening services and midweek prayers. reception of new members and a country trip planned.
General Electric in Schenectady New York reports a safety milestone of more than 225 million man hours worked without a fatality. The achievement highlights the plant's stringent safety programs and sustained productive period for employees across operations.
The Bricker campaign disputes Dewey's first ballot nomination claims amid talk of possible convention deadlock. Brown argues against a Dewey majority on first roll call, noting big-state delegations remain undecided. The convention opens June 26 with platform planks under debate.
Dr. Don Kirkham of Washington DC arrived to see his wife and daughter Victoria who are staying with Mrs. Kirkham’s parents Mr. and Mrs. George L. Erwin during an extended visit at their home.
Capt. E. D. Washburn Jr announced a general 50 percent cutback in the Iowa Preflight school training. Half of cadets meeting standards will advance to primary training based on officer aptitude flying skill and academic and physical results. Cadets not selected may withdraw or pursue seven alternatives. V-5 entrants from other services lose withdrawal option.
City briefs note Foresters of America Cedar Court No. 3 members will pallbear for Peter Bachkis at a Sunday 2 p.m. funeral in Brosh chapel. A Trinity Methodist church missions school begins Wednesday at 9 30 a.m. The program For All of Life will be presented under supervision of Effie Houx Lena Hetherington Gertrude Keyes and Otto Hanzlik. W S C S officers will deliver quarterly reports.
R L Whelan state commander of the Disabled American Veterans travels to Des Moines for the DAV state convention spanning Sunday through Tuesday. Delegates from Cedar Rapids chapter No 10 include chapter commander-elect Robert Detrick Bernard Port Ernest Greenwood and H L Walkup, who depart Monday.
Washington AP reports casualties in air combat are one third lower than expected, prompting the Navy to substantially reduce its pilot training program by about 50 percent. Most cadets affected may stay with the aeronautical organization as combat air crew or seamen on new carriers. V-12 alumni can complete training and may be commissioned in non aviation branches. Two year college graduates may train as reserve midshipmen with eventual deck officer commissions or be reduced from service.
Barbara Ann Spiegel fourteen, of Waterloo, dies in Cedar Falls hospital from injuries after a motorcycle auto crash on Highway 218 southeast of Waterloo. She had four fractures of the left leg a smashed kneecap and severe shock after riding with Robert Cook seventeen who was treated and released. Police seek the driver of a 1929 sedan reported to have struck the motorcycle and fled.
Dr. W. G. Murray of Iowa State college told about 100 bank, insurance, real estate and farm representatives in Lincoln that there are more buyers than sellers of farm land now and urged appraisers to show the difference between present values and those of 1940 and the postwar period. He warned against using current crop values for land appraisals and urged a look-listen philosophy to resist overvaluation.
Two masked bandits armed with a shotgun and a sledgehammer robbed the ChicagoMoney Exchange on Friday. They forced cashier Mrs. Alice Iwicki to lie on the floor, smashed the cage, and scooped up cash nearly $15,000, with an additional $5,000 in transit by armored car.
Washington AP reports the Distinguished Service Medal is awarded by the Navy Secretary for General Corlett’s tactical leadership and noted conduct in the Pacific battle near the Kwa in the Marshall Islands group.
Tonight the Army Air Forces big red white and blue revue parades into Memorial Cliseum for a two hour khaki show. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Civil Air Patrol, the Air Wacaravan features 30 former stage film and radio performers with music dance and comedy. Notables include Cpl Alberto Gutierrez Cpl Bobby Stevenson Pfc Dickie Cohen and a 12 piece band under Staff Sgt George Peterson. Doors open 7 30 p m curtain at 8 30 admission free.
Washington is rocked by a House Un-American Activities Committee flare up after Rep. Eberharter threatens resignation over Pegler column based on purported PAC subpoena records. The article alleges telephone links among the CIO Political Action Committee the White House Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt and Vice President Wallace.
CHICAGO AP Dr. R C Radabaugh national chairman of the Stassen for President committee said Friday the name of Lt Cmdr Harold E Stassen would be presented to the Republican national convention for the presidential nomination and that Stassen would not take the vice presidential place under any circumstances
A chaotic notice fragment lists numerous lost items including a black cocker spaniel named Sue with a reward at Knollwood Drive and phones, a green fountain pen, a blue purse with books and rings at Hamburg King, a brown leather billfold with gas coupons, and various other lost items. It also advertises jewelry stores, shoe ads, repairs, insurance, and services with several phone numbers and locations noted.
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