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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1944
Page
24
Chicago and Omaha livestock desks report a 10 cent drop in hog prices with mixed bids across 190-270 lb animals at 14.00 to 14.15 dollars, while cattle and sheep show uneven demand. Iowa and Sioux City yards note steady to lower bids with some top values cited and strong supplies moving slowly into next week. Grain quotations from Chicago seed corn and wheat futures round out the day.
Chicago futures show limited moves as grain prices drift in a tight range. Wheat ends unchanged to 0.33 higher at near 1.63, corn up 0.438 to 5.? Dec, oats mixed, rye and barley modestly higher amid sparse cash market notes for No. 3 yellow, No. 2 yellow soybeans and field seeds.
New York wholesale prices show mixed egg and pecan quotes with firm receipts and varied freshness. Chicago reports arrivals of potatoes, butter, eggs, cheese, and live poultry with mixed demand and firm to weak prices across items.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 788 will run its annual Buddy Poppy sale Saturday on the Streets of Cedar Rapids. Proceeds aid veterans welfare and the VFW National Home for orphans of veterans. Each American should wear a Buddy Poppy to honor fallen heroes and support veterans.
New York stocks showed continued swings with many leaders slipping from intraday highs as activity cooled. Near the close fractional losses dominated while transfers hovered around 700 000 shares. a market tone of cautious interest prevailed with buys fading.
Local Friday figures show prime butchers rising to a top of 13.85 with packers at 13.40 as hogs shift through light to medium weights. Cattle and sheep sections list diverse prices across steers, heifers, dairy cows, calves, and lambs with mixed quality categories and weight ranges.
Mrs W A Montgomery announces an art exhibit at Granby building on November 17. Richard Hutchins of 1118 B Avenue NW enlisted into the naval reserve via Cedar Rapids recruiting office. Cedar Rapids Bottling Works closes for a week for vacation, reopening Monday November 6. Har Mon Beverages advertisement. Mr and Mrs Paul Bell of 1242 Sixth Street SW returned from Cheyenne Wyoming after attending funeral of Frank Bell formerly from Dysart Bever Park Stables move to 30th St Drive SE. First avenue La Plants turnoff noted. Rollie Long owner contact 3 2584 advertisement. Rev Lyle K Anderson to speak on Consecration at 9:30 a.m. United Brethren church Shueville with church school 10:30 a.m. Christian Endeavor 8 p.m. official board meeting 9 p.m. Rev Harold K Cornish to conduct services at Four Square Gospel Tabernacle 609 First Avenue SW tonight at 7:45 with Children’s Church at 2 p.m. Saturday led by Mr Cornish and Jerry Van Dam song director.
A capacity crowd was anticipated at Olympia stadium as Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis returned home for a three round exhibition with Johnny Denson of Indianapolis, while the main event featured a rematch between Jake La Motta and George Kochan, with light gloves to be raised.
Grain and feed prices include Old No. a yellow $1.0432 for corn, soybeans at new 4, oats, wheats, and ryes with various No. 1 and No. 2 grades. Hay prices range from $10 to $16 per bale. Livestock shows heavy and Leghorn hens at 20 and 17 cents, ducks at 11, geese 15, and current receipts for eggs. Wholesale fruits and vegetables list Michigan celery at $1.40 per bunch, lemons $7.84, Valencia oranges $6.41, lettuce $5.25, and several others. Hides, calves, horses, and kip prices are included with mixed grade notes for meat products and glue.
Wisconsin cheese exchange reports two car lots with no bids on some cheddars and twins amid a weak market. Davenport river stages show minor rises and falls with Keokuk and Dubuque carrying small changes as Prairie du Chien and other towns show mixed readings.
General Douglas MacArthur in the Philippines escaped a fatal strike when a Japanese plane fired a .50 caliber bullet into the wall near his head. Col. Lloyd Lehrbas rushed in and MacArthur replied with the remark Well, not yet.
With U. S. Third Army in France General Patton's shelter was hit when a German shell struck 30 yards away. A military policeman outside was injured and windows were shattered while Patton remained unharmed.
President Roosevelt at a news conference disputes Rep Judds claim that General Stilwell served as a White House agent and pressed Chiang Kai shek for command, and denies Hull resignation rumors while noting last minute accusations may arise. He also commented on Vice President Wallace potentially succeeding Hull after the election.
More than 18,000 Mechanics Educational Society of America members walked out in 23 Detroit war plants in solidarity with Toledo Auto-Lite workers. Production halted or reduced as 9 am walkout proceeded despite appeals from military procurement agencies. 1,500 MESA at Eureka Vacuum stayed on job. dispute centers CIO UAW membership clause and War Labor Board action. Six MESA members reportedly discharged by Auto-Lite. Thirteen Toledo plants idle with 15 others curtailed.
Obituary notices for Pvt Paul R Boots 19 died Oct 5 from wounds in France. Also Faud Sami 19 of Barranquilla Colombia died after a three year illness in Davenport Iowa. Jessie Yount 69 died in Glendale California. Pfc James Craft died during maneuvers Central Pacific Aug 30. Charles Blackmer Kent Cedar Rapids resident 55 years dies at home. Gustava Norman 79 Cedar Rapids woman dies after long illness. Services scheduled at multiple churches with relatives named and burial plans noted.
A jumble of classified items includes lost purses and pets with rewards, a long list of local ads for jewelry, watches, and beauty services, plus help wanted and job postings. Also mentions a funeral service note and a church connection with needlecraft.
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