Political Pot Simmering In Iowa Race To Name GOP Chairman
A long view look at looming political moves in Iowa ahead of the 1944 election. Key issues include choosing a new Republican state chairman, Democratic state central committee meeting, possible gubernatorial fights, Turner return, and a new public safety commissioner appointment. Gil bert will resign to join the highway commission. York and White contend for the chair, with Knutson and Wyland also noted. Democratic hopes hinge on possible comeback bids by Herring or Mitchell as Blue and Burma organize for a looming gubernatorial race.
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Frank Nyl
Democratic State Central Committee
Dan W. Turner
Iowa
Gop
Statehouse
Fred B Gilbert
State Center
State Highway Commission
E. A. Birmingham
Towa
Gilbert
Willis York
Madrid
R. E
White
Ottumwa
York
Vera L. Moss
Centerville
Moss
G. C
Jack) Wyland
Avoca
Clarence Knutson
Clear Lake
Knutson
Democratic Central Committee
Clyde L. Herring
Senate
Guy M. Gillette
John K. Valentine
Supreme Court
Richard F. Mitchell
Robert D. Blue
Eagle Grove
Henry W. Burma
Allison
Guv
Turner
Ben F. Jensen
Extra
Jensen-Turner
Karl W. Fischer
Fischer
R. B
Rusty) Laird
Sidney
Highway Commission
Postwar marvels eyed for cars and plastics
The article surveys expected postwar advances from plastics and glass to lighter alloys and redesigned autos. It highlights faster production capacity, lighter postwar steels, four-wheel drive jeeps, new glassless sightlines, and plastics in nanostructures, with timelines ranging from a few years to decades. It notes radios, radar, and home electronics evolving for civilian use.
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Jeep
Local Hog Prices Rise Five Cents on Week
Iowa market reports show hog receipts 31 000 across 24 hours, with mixed demand. Prices for barrows and gilts range from 13.10 to 14.40 per 100 pounds, depending on weight, while sows and heavier categories hover near 13.00 to 14.25. Cattle and calf values rise unevenly, vealers at 15.50, steers up to 16.75, cows 8.50 to 13.00. Sheep demand modest with feeding lambs around 14.25 to 15.75.
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Iowa
Des Moines
INS
U. B. Denki and Culture
Minnesota
Chicago
National
Central States
Elee Co
Central States Klee Co
Elec. Co
Cherry-Burrell Co
Honeymonad Products Co
Town Electon Co
Py Town Southern Utilities Co
Abov
Southern Utilities Co
Down Co
Lee Sike
Bs Wee Sae Link-Belt Co
Penick & Ford Ltd
Quaker Oats Co
Quaker Oats
Fe Ibe
Ater Tath Packing Co
Eommon
T & Ys
United St. & Ys
United St. & Rs
Iba
United Lh
Ds Rys. Co
Pd Co
Bo Wilson Ee Wilson
Wilson & Co
Western Union
Associated Press
Mason C
Waterloo
Ottumwa
Livestock Receipts and Prices From Sioux City Market
Receipts total 125 cattle and 200 sheep for the week with liberal supply and steady to higher bids. Fed steers and yearlings show early weakness but overall demand remains, with various grades quoted from 8.50 to 16.50 per cwt for cattle. fat cattle, cows, and stockers range in price. Sheep see fat lambs steady with top bids around 15.50 to 16.25, and feeder lambs slightly higher, wool and pelts noted with mixed lots and market strength remaining.
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Rioux City
Sioux City
Bond market slips as many rails steady gains noted
New York bond review reports a slower Saturday trading session with rail issues showing continued movement. Missouri Pacific bonds attract strong demand with some gains over a point, while several convertibles and 4s from Baltimore and Ohio Denver and Rio Grande Chicago and Alton Central Railroad of New Jersey and Burlington show fractions improving.
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NEW York Bond Review
New York
Indutre
Utility News
Missouri Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio
Denver and Rio
Chicago and Alton
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Burlington
Sears Employees Share in Firm Profits in Cedar Rapids
Eleven Sears, Roebuck and Company employees in Cedar Rapids own 135 shares worth 9450 dollars as of April 1. The Cedar Rapids store manager, M Be Feiden, announced the 1942 profit sharing pension fund statements showing Sears' nationwide fund totals and stockholdings.
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Sears, Roebuck and Company
Cedar Rapids
Mbe. Feiden
Sears, Roebuck
Feiden
Sears
Middlewest
Sears Fund
Chicago produce market notes with prices and supplies
Chicago and New York market items show receipts, prices, and supplies for produce dairy and poultry. Butter eggs cheese and potatoes list fresh and old stock with U S and state sources, prices, and market conditions. The report notes firm markets and strong live poultry wholesale pricing across several varieties.
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Chicago
U. S
Ceilines
Alabama
Biss
Louisiana
Bliss
California
Florida
Stock Market Reaches Three Year High on War News
New York reports market gains as extending coal price relief and Churchill’s congress speech toward unconditional surrender of the Axis push stocks to multi year highs. Trading patterns show light Monday session and stronger activity after the announcements with favorable industrial indicators and dividend news.
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New York
Churchill
Congress
American ‘Telephone
Union Pacific
Marketwise Notes on Bond and Rail Indices
Dow Jones readings show varied activity with bonds and several rail indices moving. First and second grade rails rise modestly while utilities and industrial segments show slight gains or stability in early trading.
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DOW Jones
Aviragis
Real Estate And Mortgage Reports In Linn County May 14 20
Conveyances and mortgages recorded in Linn County for May 14 to May 20 are 31 conveyances and 49 mortgages. The weekly report compares totals with the same period last year, showing a4 conveyances and 710 in mortgages aggregate.
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Linn County
Linn County Abstract Company
Cedar Rapids Grain and Market Report Summary
Grain and market notes list oat, wheat, soybeans and corn prices by grade. Livestock and poultry prices include broilers, hens, ducks, poultry lines, and calves. Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices feature Florida celery, lemons, naval oranges, lettuce, onions, sweet potatoes, apples, and potatoes. Hide and leather prices show variations by grade. Shipping and farm produce are included with current receipts and cwt figures.
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Florida
California Naval
Rye and Wheat Up Oats Are Strong
Chicago grain traders saw rye surge on reports of winter fall from the northwest and rising use of rye. Wheat rose as short covering and buy interest lifted prices while oats held firm near the top. Flood damage and light receipts kept trading cautious as authorities awaited rules on spreading deliveries.
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Chicago
INS
Board of Trade
Northwest
Winnipeg
Bank Clearings Rise in Cedar Rapids Week
Bank clearings in Cedar Rapids last week beat both the prior year period and the immediately preceding week. The May 22 total surpassed the May 15 figure of 1,759 44049 and the May 24 value of 4ed ba. The reader notes a tank tin used with solder parts and a claim about manufacturing 10,000 tin cans.
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Cedar Rapids
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Pers
Howard W. Blakesleet
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Europe
America
Charlies F. Kettering
General Motors
American Chemical Society
Columbia University
B. F. Goodrich Company
University of California
Alexander Silverman
University of Pittsburgh
David Sarnoff
R C.A
Sarnoff
Charles M A. Stine
du Pont
London
Omaha
ICGB
NEW York Produce
le Rithnate
Real Estate and Mortgage Reports
Fio
Lamson Brothers and Company
FH. R. Mowrey
Merchants National Bank
Eenseee Ae
Pioneer Life Insurance Company
Rockford, Ilinois
Pioneer Life Insurance CO
Rockford, Ill
City & State
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