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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1944

Page

19

Hogs Rally as Cattle Markets Firm on Midweek Trade

Chicago and Omaha livestock markets rise with hogs gaining 10 to 25 cents as cattle and calves advance. Buyers show strength across weights with top hogs near 14.35, cattle leading gains with steers and yearlings up to 25 cents, lambs scarce but bids higher on strong fed western lambs. Iowa and Sioux City numbers reflect active demand with mixed results across weights and fat cattle.

Chicago Venters Sioux City Livestock Sioux City UPI WFAI

Iowa Hog Prices Show Range Across Packing Points

Des Moines AP reports packed hog quotations with Good butchers data across Mason City Waterloo Ottumwa and Austin. Prices span 160 to 500 pounds with varied shippable values and sow rates. Chicago grain quotations follow, supplied by Lamson Brothers with city office contact.

Iowa Des Moines Mason C Waterloo Ottumwa Austin

Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Report

Chicago market update shows mixed receipts across poultry cheese butter and eggs with firm prices in several lines. Dressed poultry demand and prices steady while turkey and fowl categories list wide ranges and varying weights.

Chicago Idaho Burbanks Uss Colorado Red McClures Nebraska Bliss Minnesota North Dakota Florida Bliss Triumphs New York Sand York Rive Poultry I? c

Grains Advance as Rye Leads in Chicago Trade

In Chicago trading, rye futures rose as much as a cent late, aided by speculation on broader rye use in alcohol production. Wheat and oats gained slightly in sympathy, with May wheat at 171 1 2 cents, July 168, rye at 129 1 2 cents, and barley up about 1 2 cent. Cash wheat unavailable, corn No 5 yellow at 108, barley around 125 3 4 to 144 3 4, field seed prices for timothy and clover listed.

Chicago Timothy

Cedar Rapids Hog and Cattle Market Prices Rise

Cedar Rapids market reports show hog prices up 10 cents with top hogs at 13.55 for 200-300 lb and packers generally higher across weight classes. Cattle and sheep values also firm with choice to prime cattle near 14.00 and lambs around 14.00 to 15.25, reflecting a broad price uptick.

Iowa Des Moines Minnesota Cedar Rapids Cpeeceeseee

Cedar Rapids Market Prices for Grain and Produce

Reported prices list oats and wheat by grade, corn and rye, shelled corn at 1.04, hay and straw values, poultry delivered at 26 cents for Springs, various egg prices, wholesale fruits and vegetables with crate and cwt rates, and animal hides and livestock values. Includes notes on cane and miscellaneous items like milde market details.

Florida California Naval Texas

Wisconsin Cheese Prices and Mississippi River Stage Reports

For the week of March 13 18 Wisconsin cheese prices share a 23% gain for twins and cheddars. Mississippi River stages show Des Moines La Crosse 5.8 rising Dubuque 12.3 rising Le Claire 9.6 rising Clinton 11.1 rising Davenport 9.3 rising Keokuk 8.8 rising.

Wisconsin Plymouth Wis Des Moines la Crosse Ris Dubuque le Claire Clinton Davenport Keokuk

Kearby Missing After Mission As 21 Japanese Planes Credited

Col. Neal E. Kearby of San Antonio one of the AAF’s top Southwest Pacific aces with at least 21 enemy planes to his credit is missing in action. His wife and three sons live in San Antonio. His brother Maj. John G. Kearby was killed in a Wright-Patterson Dayton crash last August.

Dallas Texas Neal E. Kearby San Antonio Army Air Forces Southwest Pacific J. G. Kearby War Department Kearby Fifth Air Force Douglas MacArthur Maj John G. Kearby Wrightfield Dayton Ohio

Nazis Complain of Their Commanders Near Anzio

Disgruntled Nazi prisoners from the Lehr regiment say their leaders boasted unmatched skill yet drove them into costly offensives near Anzio. The captives, trained in Prussia in modern warfare, were captured after Germany failed twice to break the Allied beach-head.

Naples INS Anzio Lehr Prussia

Stocks Gain Near Finish on Wall Street Rally

Stocks edged higher near the close in New York as Bethlehem Steel led gains amid brisk activity. The market showed late strength with many low priced specialties advancing and turnover topping a million shares. Late risers included International Telephone Katy and Missouri Pacific bonds.

New York Bethlehem Steel NEW York Bond Review International Telephone 53 Katy Missouri Pacific

Outlook for Rail Construction in 1944

Robert L. Groover of the Office of Defense Transportation said 1943 government-approved railroad contracts totaled 134,968,171 dollars and that 1944 should see at least as much material available. He noted 37,891,628 dollars were spent on yards and tracks while 24,259,835 dollars funded signaling and centralized traffic control.

Chicago Robert L. Groover Office of Defense Transportation Groover American Railway Engineering Association

Staying Not Linked To De Angelo Case

Police ruled Karl Braband 39 an insurance collector found dead in a forest preserve was killed by robbers. Initially linked to James de Angelo associate Onofrio Vitale 50 missing since Feb 25, Vitale’s car trunk discovery remains unresolved. Braband identified by brothers with two bullets, watch and overcoat missing along with about $100 in insurance proceeds.

Chicago Karl Braband Onofrio Vitale James de Angelo Vitale Braband

Legislative funds trimmed as appropriations panel acts

The House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday proposed $46,176,321 for legislative branch operations for the next fiscal year, down $202,889 from last year and $1,005,847 under budget estimates. It also approved a $13,746,769 judiciary fund, up $481,679 from last year but $705,150 below budget estimates.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Legislative Branch Judiciary Burget

Canes and Wheelchairs Sought for Wounded at Schick

At Hanford post of the American Legion Tuesday night a campaign was announced to collect canes crutches and wheelchairs for use at Schick General Hospital Clinton for World War II wounded. Attendees included Bill Hofer C C Slapnicka and Fritz McPartland with junior baseball teams. 1943 World Series reels and Aircrew band entertained. post membership reached 1 168 paid up for 1944.

Schick General Hospital Clinton Hanford Post American Legion Bill Hofer Baltimore Orioles C. C. Slapnicka Cleveland Indians

Littell Versus Lagomarcino Grape Co Appealed to Iowa Supreme Court

The Littell case seeks workers compensation for the death of Kenneth Littell 18 alleged fatal injury in August 1942 while employed by Lagomarcino Grape Co The industrial commissioner awarded weekly benefits totaling 690.10 plus 898 weekly for 300 weeks and medical and funeral expenses The company appealed to district court August 3 1943 and now to the Iowa Supreme Court February 19 as per Judge G P Linville’s affirmation of the earlier decision June 30 1943

Dale Littell Lagomarcino Grape Company Supreme Court of Iowa G P. Linville John F.clarkson Littell Kenneth

Farm Tenants Sue For 930 In Breach Of Lease

Herman Scheer E C Scheer and Vivian Scheer sue D E Miller Ina C Miller in district court seeking 930 dollars for breach of oral contract. The Scheers rented a farm from the Millers and claim agreement to plant 15 acres in oats instead of corn. The Millers renewed the lease for 1944 45 but allegedly failed to honor the oral contract. The Scheers say the change caused their loss.

Herman Scheer E. C. Scheer Vivian Scheer D. E. Miller Ina C. Miller Scheers

Youths Plead Time in Car Theft Case in Iowa

William Allen 16 of Beloit and Leonard Reichert 17 of Milwaukee were arraigned in Judge J E Heisers court for larceny of a motor vehicle and given until 9 am March 22 to plead. bond set at 2000 each. They allegedly took a car owned by Letitia Beranek from Mt Vernon parking. They were captured by Ames police and returned to Linn county authorities. Eugene Ellison 52 of Waterloo waived to grand jury on desertion of minor children. bond 500. He was returned to Linn county custody after arrest aided by Black Hawk county sheriff. State highway funds debate could affect Linn county 70000 share for secondary roads. County awarded 400 engineering fee to Howard R Green Co for well pump project at county home. Lala drops suit against Bowers over 489.77 car damage. Derflinger estate administratrix named Gladys Derflinger after Clyde Derflinger death. gas and electric suit against Commonwealth Apartments dismissed with prejudice for 2580.98.

William Allen Beloit Wis Leonard Reichert Eugene Dejewski Milwaukee J. E. Heiserman Letitia Beranek Johnson County Eugene Ellison Waterloo H. R. Churchill Linn County Ellison P. J. Whittemore Black Hawk County

Deaths and notices from Cedar Rapids area

Obituaries and memorial notices list Frank Henry Mann and others with service details, survivors, and burial plans. Also included are lost-and-found notices, a Hollywood marriage report, and various funeral arrangements for local residents and out-of-town connections.

Local Classifieds Offer Jewelry Loans and Services

Classified ads list Katz Jewelry and Loan at 112 1st St SE offering loans on valuables from rifles to radios, plus other shops advertising watches repairs, jewelry sales, alterations, bicycle sales, tax services, and tailor notices. Miscellaneous notices include job services, tax advice, and personal wants. several entries mention Florida travel and debt disclaimers.

E. Katz Jewelry & Loan 1St St TOPCO+T Jack’s Probasco Jeweler 2Nd Ave Palace Theater Singer Sewing Center 1St Ave Chiverton's 10Th ST Florida Hamilton St Elekar American Medical Association Good Housekeeping Claxton Pharmacy MACY Vincent's Jewelry Store 3Rd St H. K. Schaefer Kresge Schaefer Richard Leonard Terpkosh Cedar Rapids Smithsonian Richards Lab NSA K. E. Gardner St. SE P. O Mr. Platner St. NE

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