Hogs Strong To 25 Higher On Midweek Estimates
Chicago AP reports USDA estimates receipts Wednesday: 12,000 cattle 6,000 hogs 1,500 sheep. Hog futures firmer 25c, with butchers at 18.25 to 18.60 per 190-250 lb bands and cattle steady to 25 higher across multiple weight classes. Iowa Des Moines prices show mixed moves with receipts about 75,000 and hogs 15c lower to 15c higher on ranges 180-330 lb.
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Chicago
USDA
Iowa
Des Moines
UPI
Teo Ibs Livehog Prices Mixed In Patchy Upturn
The record shows fluctuating hog prices with bids around 14.25 to 17.65 per 100 pounds. Ranges expand from light weights under 180 pounds to heavy categories near 400 pounds, reflecting a fragmented market with several quoted tiers.
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Ongpy
UPI
Steaay
Oor
Teo
Cedar Rapids hog market prices rise slightly on Tuesday
C R MARKETS reports hog prices up fifteen cents on Tuesday with Monday bids for 200 to 230 pound butchers ranging from 16.85 to 17.75 dollars and some at 17.85, depending on grade. Packing sows under 300 pounds quoted 15.85 to 16.75, with heavier hogs priced lower per weight tier as weight increases. packer price cuts apply in successive weight groups up to 550 pounds.
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Cedar Rapids
Procter & Gamble approves 2 for 1 stock split
Cincinnati AP reports Procter & Gamble stockholders vote to implement a 2 for 1 split changing authorized shares from 25 million par value 2 to 50 million no par. Each outstanding share will be exchanged for two new shares. New certificates mailed on or after April 7.
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Cincinnati
Procter & Gamble
Soybeans Stage Sharp Advance In Market Rally
Soybeans surged in Chicago trading as investors covered short positions and reinvested gains from recent declines. The advance lifted soybeans 24 to 9 percent, with wheat and oats also rising and corn and rye little changed.
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Chicago
Stocks Fall With Irregular Trading In New York
New York AP reports stocks moved irregularly lower as trading slackened late Tuesday afternoon. Lockheed was the notable upside contributor amid an estimated five million share volume.
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New York
Lockheed
Sioux City Livestock Cattle Receipts Report
UPI reports Sioux City stockyards noting 4 500 cattle with calves none sold. Steers high good and choice mostly steady with some 25 cents higher. Heifers pricy with prices around 24 36. Buyers paid around 24.75 to 38.08 for various classes.
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Sioux City Livestock
Sioux City
UPI
Omaha cattle market report shows uneven price shifts
UPI notes Cattle receipts at 10,000 with calves at 100. Slaughter steers weak to barely steady, demand not enough to set a trend. Heifers steady to weak, Monday close not fully echoed. Prime offerings described as high choice to prime with quoted prices around 24.50 to 26.00 and prime products noted.
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Smeer
Omaha
UPI
Tadinden
Chicago cash provisions report
Chicago AP notes trading details for commodities with no wheat or soy sales. Corn No 5 yellow priced at 1.004 with sample grade yellow 41.05%. Oats sample grade extra heavy white 63. Soybean 12% n. Barley making choice 1.10 to 1.20 and feed 93c to $1.00.
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Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Report Signals Mixed Trading
AP dispatch from USDA prices show wholesale buying higher for roasters and AA and other grades, with some steady or unchanged values. Potato arrivals total U S shipments and old supplies moderate, demand moderate, market steady. Idaho Russets around 4.60 to 5.00, Red River Valley round reds 2.30 to 2.70, Florida round reds about 2.30.
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UTRY
USDA
U. S
Idaho
New York Butter and Egg Market Report Summary
AP USDA market update notes ample butter with strong CCC diversion, creamery demand fair to good, fat content scores listed. Eggs show light to adequate on large, increased on mediums, slightly heavy on smalls, with demand improved for large and satisfactory for small. Prices quoted for extras and standards with percentages and cents.
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New York
USDA
C.C.C
5 Star Bill Sent to Kennedy for Eisenhower Rank Restore
The House passed and sent to the White House legislation to restore Eisenhower to five star general rank. One vote against it. no record vote held. The bill does not place him on military payroll but gains a $25,000 annual pension, up to $50,000 for office expenses, staff, and privileges for Ike and Mrs. Eisenhower.
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Washington
The Untouchables sponsor to drop program funding
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. announced it will drop sponsorship of The Untouchables effective this fall. The decision follows a time shift for the ABC television show and protests by Italian descent groups over the number of gangsters with Italian names depicted in the series based on federal agents during Prohibition.
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New York
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
Oelwein School Board Grants Pay Increases
OELWEIN The Oelwein School board on Monday evening approved a 3.05 percent teacher pay raise averaging $150 per year. Officials said the increase brings the pay scale in line with other cities of comparable size.
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Oelwein School Board
Oelwein
Chamber Board Urges Loyalty To Town Stores
The Marion Chamber of Commerce board discussed promoting local shopping to support taxes and employment. Ralph P. Young urged residents to trade in Marion, and a survey committee may be formed. A May event honoring Marion industry is planned, with a bus to Des Moines for an April 21 Iowa Development Commission meeting.
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Marion Chamber of Commerce
Ralph P. Young
Marion
Young
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
George Murdoch
Donald Balster
Robert Stone
John Vernon
Vernon
Iowa Development Commission
Des Moines
Rites Thursday for Elsie Chesrown 78
Elsie Chesrown 78 a long time Marion resident died Monday afternoon in a Cedar Rapids nursing home after a long illness. Born Elsie Metcalf July 12 1882 on a farm north of Marion she lived around Marion most of her life. Surviving Ralph L Marion brother Carl Metcalf Marion sisters Della Glaue Marion and Mrs Fred Frederick Cedar Rapids and one grand son. Services Thursday at 1 30 p m at Murdoch chapel with Rev Herbert G Kohl in charge. Burial Oak Shade. Friends may call after 7 tonight.
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Elsie Chesrown
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Elsie Metcalf
Ralph L
Carl Metcalf
Della Glaue
Fred Frederick
H M S Pinafore at Marion High School Opens March 25
Gilbert and Sullivan operetta H M S Pinafore will be staged by Marion high school vocal music with cast Jerry Preston Don Somerville Bob Hanry Barb Sorg Judy Hansen Sue Gordon Herb Ray Bill Northcott John Stewart directed by Mrs W O Hulin and Mrs L C Dailey and student director Sharon Moore performance at 7 45 p m in the high school gymnasium auditorium.
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Gilbert and Sullivan
Marion High School
Jerry Preston
Don Somerville
Bob Hanry
Barb Sorg
Judy Hansen
Sue Gordon
Herb Ray
Bill Northcott
John Stewart
W. O. Hulin
L. C. Dailey
Sharon Moore
Murdoch Attends Western Funeral Directors Meeting
George Murdoch of Murdoch Funeral Homes attends a meeting of the Order of the Golden in Las Vegas Nevada this week and expects to return Sunday.
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George Murdoch
Murdoch Funeral Homes
Order of the ‘Golden
Las Vegas
Nev
Annual Spring Band Concert Set Friday
The Marion instrumental music department holds its annual spring concert Friday at 7 45 p m in the gymnasium auditorium. Three school bands will perform under directors Paul Wright and Paul Nielsen featuring a 50 piece grade band, a 40 piece junior high, and a 65 piece senior high. The groups recently played at the University of Iowa and Luther college Decorah.
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Paul Wright
Paul Nielsen
Wright
University of Iowa
Luther College
Decorah
Collins Names Edward A Williams Vice President Operations Control
Edward A Williams has been elected vice-president operations control by the Collins Radio Co. board of directors. He will serve as companywide representative for cost control operations analysis contract-pricing policy and related matters. Williams, a CPA in Iowa and California, holds a BS in economics from the University of Connecticut and an MBA from Stanford. He served in the army quartermaster corps in World War II and is a member of the AICPA and NACSA.
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Collins Radio Co
Collins
Cedar Rapids
Williams
Iowa
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San Francisco
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Army Quartermaster Corps
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
National Assn. of Accountants
Operation for Mrs. R. Sargent Shriver
Mrs Sargent Shriver, sister of President Kennedy, faced surgery after an appendectomy and hospital admission. An Oil stock owner asks if nationalization threatens her 200 shares of Standard Oil of New Jersey. Answer: unlikely, keep income, avoid selling now.
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Standard Oil
N.J
Boston
Sargent Shriver
Kennedy
Jay
Chicago
Walton named ham radio net control officer
Denny Walton has been appointed net control officer for the ham radio networks serving Washington and Keokuk counties. This special designation by local authorities centralizes coordination for emergency and routine communications in the two counties.
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Gazette
KEOTA
Denny Walton
Ham” Radio
Washington and
Keokuk
Sedlak Prank Ties Loss to Mourning After Death
The Gazette lists a sorrowful notice for Mrs. Frank J Sedlak and her husband’s death and thanks for kindness from friends and neighbors. Also includes lost and found items and personal notices across the page with addresses and contact numbers.
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Frank J Sedlak
Raf
Watch Repair and Jewelry Ads Sweep Local Listings
A collage of small ads and notices includes watch repair services by Probo Jewelry and Bulova items, with contact details and locations on 3rd Ave, 4th St SE, and Roosevelt Hotel. Additional entries promote rummage sales, dress suits, and upcoming community events, plus a prospective ride offer to Sacramento and a memorial lot listing.
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Erytenen
Probo Jewelry
Lothin
Iestions
4Th St
Howard L. Prossar
J Ave
Wenig Road
Sacramento
Calif
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Passy Mareie
Ion SE
Posawatha Arber
Acacia
Marguerete's
10Th St
Marion
Roosevelt Hotel
Denver Co
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Investors’ Guide
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Keota Youth
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Dead Man
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