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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1946

Page

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Harris Named Yankees Manager in Interim Rebuild

The Yankees name Stanley Bucky Harris to lead a rebuilding effort after charting plans to retain Joe DiMaggio while Ted Williams is not under consideration. MacPhail and owner Taft (Toma) Dickinson discuss the shift as Harris, a former player turned executive, takes a two year term amid talks of possible player sales or trades.

NEW York New York Yankees Stanley Bucky) Harris MacPhail Joe DiMaggio Yankees Ted Williams Toma Boston Larry Harris Yankee

Steers Rise 50 Cents as Market Opens

Chicago bulls and heifers climbed 50 cents to an early top of 32 dollars with some lots nudging higher. Hogs were steady in a slow trade with dressers at 23 dollars. slaughter lambs showed strength as buyers pressed curbside prices.

Chicago

Chicago market report on hogs calves cattle and sheep

AP reports mixed livestock activity with hog receipts around 11 000 and total 18 506 as prices vary by weight. sows steady to higher, good and choice hogs 23 23 25, popular sows around 33.00, calves and yearlings steady to firm, steers up to 29.00 with bulk 20.00 27.00, heiferettes to 19.00, cows and bulls 25 45c higher, beef bulls to 17.00, stock cattle slow, lambs strong with good and choice grades 23.00 and higher.

Chicago USDA Totel Montana

Sioux City Cattle and Hogs Market Report

Sabie receipts show 2 500 cattle with calves salable and slaughter steers and heifers active. Prices range from 13. market notes indicate various grades and loads with medium to high quality and feeder activity. Hog receipts 4 500 with barrows and gilts 75c higher and bulk good to choice around 180 pounds. Sows and boars steady to higher with top bids near 25.00. Early lamb sales noted but details limited.

Sioux City Cabie Ise Ib

Livestock Market Report from Omaha Sees Mixed Gains

The market shows hogs at 23.75 to 23.50 for choice sows with reports of good and choice weights. Cattle receipts around 6 000 with fed steers and heifers up to 25 cents higher. stocker classes mostly steady to weak. Calves and heifer prices vary with light weight steers near 27.00 and calves around 16.00 to 14.00 for heifers, while sheep receipts reach about 4 000 with lambs above 22.25 and ewes around 7.50 to 7.28, some trading activity noted for replacement stock.

Omaha USDA Erely Suneer Odeis Wyoming

Debs Movies In Iowa And Minnesota Packing Totals

Combined receipts at 19 concentration yards and 11 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota to Wednesday were 36, vs 62,000 a week ago and 36,100 a year ago. Activity steady to higher with barrows and gilts steady. weights around 160 to 200 pounds. Prices shown include sow ranges from 19.50 to 22.90 for 400 to 580 pounds.

Iowa Minnese

Cedar Rapids Hog and Cattle Market Prices Steady

Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market held steady Wednesday with top prime butchers at 22.00 and packers at 20.00. Cattle values ranged from 12.00 to 24.00 per hundredweight across steers, yearlings, cows, and bulls, with assorted weights and grades listed.

Cedar Rapids

Stocks Sell On Election After GOP Landslide

New York stocks fell after a brief rally as investors pushed prices lower on abundant offerings. Major movers included United States Steel Bethlehem Republic Steel American Telephone Santa Fe and several others as traders sold on the good news following the Republican victory.

New York United States Steel Bethlehem Republic Steel American Telephone Santa Fe Southern Railway Chrysler General Motors United States Rubber Goodrich Montgomery Ward International Harvester Phelps Dodge Air Reduction Eastman Kodak du Pont Anaconda American Smelting Standard Oil N. J Commonwealth and Southern Electric Power

Chicago Produce Market Report Highlights Live Poultry and Dairy

Irregular receipts and truck arrivals at the wholesale market. Prices show duck and young duck varieties at 28 cents per pound, butter around 3 dollars and 4 cents per pound. Cheese brings various Swiss and Bors selections, with Idaho russet and Nebraska potatoes listed among arrivals and track sales.

Senate Gorre Idahoes Idaho Russe Burdens Neo Nebraska

Creamery Prices and Cheese Quality Scores Listed

Prices on bulk cartons and creamery products noted with quality marks AA 60 and C 88 for tubs. Receipts show totals and percentages for mixed collars and Swiss tablets, with min specs around 80 percent and 48 percent. Domestic cheese and whole milk styles are referenced along with premium marks and varying scores.

War Era Farmer Boosts Output Through Longer Hours

The American farmer increased production by nearly one third during the war, despite shortages of machinery and labor. He achieved this by working longer hours and adopting improved farming techniques.

Wheat Off Limit And Others Lose

Wheat prices fell sharply in Chicago as much as the daily limit of five cents amid broad liquidation. All wheat contracts closed lower with January at 2.04 and declines also hit cotton and securities, with corn and oats sliding as well.

Chicago

Bitty trial beans and soybeans listed with prices

The fragment lists prices for soybeans and other commodities with figures such as 130 and 3.24, suggesting market notes or commodity quotations. Names and full context are unclear due to damaged OCR text, but it references beans and pricing details.

Kansas City Livestock Market Report Summary

Kansas City livestock receipts reached about 6 000 with prices steady for most cows and steady to weak for stocker and feeder steers. Top medium cows around 11.50, feeder steers near 19.00, yearlings and light feeders 15.90 to 16.90, with some good and choice lots advertised.

Kansas City USDA LZ Oak Co Neahy

Musical Pillows Newest Invention in Harmony

New York reports a new device the musical pillow. A pillow speaker the size of a silent butler plugs into a bedside radio and slips into a pillow case without notice. Telex, makers of hearing aids, sell it for 12 60. It is shockproof though programs may vary. The pillow has seen use in army hospitals and on airline trials planning passenger diffusion of music.

New York INS Telex

Big Train Wishes 59th Birthday Amid Illness

Walter Johnson former AL strikeout king remained in critical condition at Georgetown hospital on the eve of his 59th birthday. The Washington Senators great whispered the wish to Clark Griffith, his former manager during 21 seasons, while battling a brain tumor that has kept him hospitalized since April 15.

Washington Walter Johnson Georgetown Clark Griffith Washington Senators Johnson

Classroom Assignments No Worry for Nebraska

Lincoln Nebraska AP reports all Nebraska varsity football players have cleared the six week eligibility hurdle for the new school year. With an open date this week the Huskers are on a two day layoff and resume practice tomorrow.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Huskers

Toy Cars Used to Explain Traffic Accidents in Court

In Louisville, a city police judge shows toy cars and city maps in traffic cases to illustrate accident scenes. Defendants place the models on maps to demonstrate circumstances, and the judge says the visual method speeds up proceedings.

Louisville, Ky

Prisoner Artist Creates Gruesome Jail Scene

GALENA Ill. UP prisoner artist Merle Sankey painted a jail cell from floor to ceiling for anti teetotalers. The vivid scene, part of a county fair display, won first prize at Warren County fair.

Galena, Ill Merle Sankey

Pin Up Photos Barred at Tucson Vet Hospital

At the Tucson veterans hospital Dr. Justin E. Gaines said a Veterans Administration directive requires removing pin up girl posters from walls to prevent defacing government property. An ex-soldier, Don Cross, criticized the VA as unjustful in enforcing the rule.

Tucson Ariz Darlin G.i.’S Tucson Veterans’ Hospital Justin E. Gaines Veterans Administration Army Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard Don Cross Cross

Bed-Ridden 74-Year-Old Runs House From Bed in Riverside

Mrs. Elizabeth Doyle of Riverside Rhode Island, though partly paralyzed and bed-ridden at 74, manages housework and cooking from her bed using strings to doors, latches, and a powered stove. She keeps supplies beside her and cooks in the morning, then sews or crochets in the afternoon. A nurse assists every other day to dust and straighten the home.

Odd Australian occupations in census fill ins

In Perth a man claimed to be a shark fin classifier with two fins valued differently by weight. Other quirky replies included mutton bird catcher and wizard. A harsher entry read simply that a house head “sits in her chair and smokes all day” for his mother-in-law.

Sydney Australia Perth Western Australia

Flowers with Wings Solve Vet's Job Worry

Eugene veteran Ed Rowley created a new business by shipping Oregon field flowers across the United States in a special container aboard commercial airlines. The Flowers with Wings venture delivers 10 to 20 arrangements at a time and Rowley believes he can expand production to meet growing demand.

Eugene Ore Ed Rowley Rowley Oregon U. S Pany Row

Boy in Iron Lung Edits Zoology Bulletin

Lon Ellis, 16, edits the monthly bulletin of the American Vertebrata Zoologists from a third floor room in Bryn Mawr hospital where he is treated for polio. He has been editing the paper for a year in an iron lung, guiding amateur naturalists with his scientific writings.

Bryn Mawr Lon Ellis Bryn Mawr Hospital Ion

Marion women aid drive funds for Christmas events

The women's auxiliary of the program on Iowa spots donated five dollars to the Community House for Christmas parties for children and five dollars for charitable work in Marion. Plans were made for a Christmas party at the G. A. Hutchison location.

Iowa Marion G. A. Hutchison

Marion OBS chapter to honor past matrons and patrons

The Marion chapter of OBS will honor past matrons and patrons at a dinner in the Masonic temple on November 14. Dinner reservations are via Mrs. T. Arthur Newman, phone 523-W, by Monday. Initiatory work starts at 8 p.m. with past officers presiding. EN: other local notes mention several Marion residents visiting relatives, travel to California, Mayo Clinic visit, illness, and social events.

Marion OBS Masonic Temple T. Arthur Newman

Christmas Gift Pattern 4586 Apron Ad

Advertisement for a Christmas gift apron pattern 4586, slim waist no shoulders, can be made from a feed bag, economy and prettiness, tested for fit with complete illustrated instructions. Pattern 4588 in sizes small to large. Medium size requires 1% yards. Send 25 cents to The Cedar Ga.

Nebraska Labor Mobilizes Against Closed Shop Amendment

Nebraska voters approved a state constitutional amendment outlawing the closed shop. Labor officials say the governor will proclaim the law within 10 days of canvassing certification. The AFL and NSBMA face legal challenges over signatures and procedure, with appeals planned to the state supreme court.

Omaha Labor John Guenther Ae of Guenther United Press Florida Arkansas M. E. Goss J. Tom Watson AFL State Supreme Court

Cieslak Drafted by St Paul in Minor League Draft

Ted Cieslak third baseman for Atlanta’s Southern Association champions was drafted by St Paul of the American Association as the minor league draft opened. Columbus, Amer. Assoc., landed George Copeland and John Crimian from Delaware, Ted Wendt from Tulsa, Roger McKee from Utica. Hollywood claimed three pitchers Roman Brunswick Fritz Romple and Claire Strommen from various leagues.

Durham N. C Ted Cieslak Atlanta St. Paul Columbus Ohio George Copeland John Crimian Fromington Ted Wendt Tulsa Roger McKee Utica N. Y Hollywood Roman Brunswick Houston Fritz Romple Wilkes Barre Claire Strommen Decatur

Obituaries from Iowa towns list several local deaths

Obituary notices from Iowa record David Garretson of Toledo 72 died Monday after years of ill health. born October 9 1874 they note his wife Myrtle Hulitt son William in Toledo daughter Edna State Center and five grandchildren. West Union reports Mrs Fred Trafelet 58 died suddenly born October 28 1888 in Switzerland married in 1910 later farmed near West Union and left husband son Fred Jr granddaughter sister and five brothers. Decorah records Olavus I Tollefson 66 died Sunday with services at Decorah Lutheran church burial in Lutheran cemetery born March 9 1880 married 1912 to Josie Nelson surviving wife and children Bernard Raymond Gladys a brother and two sisters. Irregular lies for Christine of Cedar Falls.

Toledo David Garretson Myrtle Hulitt William Edna State Center West Union Fred Trafelet Switzerland Biel America Fred, Jr Decorah Olavus I. Tollefson Decorah Lutheran Church Josie Nelson Bernard Raymond Gladys Christine Cedar Falls

Confused Store Ad Lists Chromium Plated Suits

Ad fragment shows mixed text about chromium plated suits and tweed outfits. Mentions Young Men suits and adjustable cup components. The text is garbled with partial product terms and lacks clear event details or entities.

Mectorel Ioltin Maye Slenlenanian Sae Sant Rajanatl

Lost and Found Items Include Jewelry and Personal Belongings

Fragmented classified notes show a lost wallet with contents, a lost wrist watch, keys, a small female dog named Semhound, and a list of sale items and services. Advertisements include jewelry stores, layaway offers, rummage sales, and local business promotions with contact numbers and addresses.

Ave Gene Ted Semhound Pear Bertram Hoseie Hoagiard Martin Eraneer

Iowa Marriages and Engagements Across Counties

Multiple marriage notices across Iowa list couples from Earlville Clermont West Union Calmar and other towns. Names include Kaiser Fisher Olson Rothmeyer Zwiebohmer Tegeler Overman Crowe and Dahmen with partners from Peiping Shanghai Detroit Ossian Chicago and local areas. Engagements include Irene Pape and John Moen.

West Union Clifford D. Mercer Margaret Teh Fu Yu Peiping China Ohio Attai University of California American Red Cross Detroit Calmar Dorothy Rothmeyer Florian Rothmeyer Elias Zwiebohmier Clem Zwiebohmer St. Aloysius Church Earlville Lucille Tegeler Irvin Overman St. Joseph's Church Elmer Pape Irene John Moen Henry Moen Ossian Clermont Anna Mary Crowe E. L. Crowe Daniel J. Dahmen Chicago St. Peter’s Catholic Church Homestead Florence Gunzenoman

Louis to Box in Honolulu Exhibition Bout

Joe Louis world heavyweight champion will fly to Honolulu for an exhibition match against Cleo Everett, who departed Los Angeles Wednesday by Pan American Airways.

Los Angeles INS Joe Louis Honolulu Cleo Everett Pan-American Airways

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Financial and Market NewsHarris Lamson Brothers Cedar Merchants National Bank Jan T Marameter Anne Jan Saou Arew Ins Chicago Livestock Sioux City Livestock Omaha Livestock C. R. Markets HOG Market Call Market Tly Choice Sis Matrarien Gestetty Choice Wool Lambs Choice Wool Lambs Fair Wool Pee Oery Rte Hide Markets Eee Market Ee SaaSeer Jonathan A. & No. 1 Grimes Golden CT. S Dow-Jones i Cei Close Npy McNeill Libbey Owens Lig Myers Lank Bell Lockheed Loews Inc Martin Parry Thiesonime Mpls Mont Wesor Motor Whee Murray Corp Nash-Kelv Cashane Dairy Amn Perpouess Pac Gas der Bros Ate Packard Ad Pac Penna Raterpillar Pepsi-Cola Silipe Pet Cerro de Pasco Axle Firestone I Pruchauf Fox Film Union Carbide Taclee Ass Baio Ec Goi Air Lines Gen Motors Sigeesk Graham Paice Warner Bros Loud Hersher Wes Uni Ouston Oil i Westahouse Amd Edson Mtrs Wilson Admiral of Aetna BB Chee Corp I Eran Shenae U.S Ssr Zellow Towa Des Moines Packing Point Hos Waterloo Mason C. Ft Austin Kansas City Livestock Mississippi River Hastings McGregor Vet Hospital Marion News C.E.S. Dinner Mrs. Z. N. Lundy Davenport Mrs. Lundy Inlaw Mrs H. P. Comfort Harold H. Howe Alva Barber Anamosa West Coast States Old Mexico J. A. Noah Ninth Avenue Byron Stewart John M. Howe Redwood City Calif Lewayne Howe Smitty Adv Fred M. Blakeslee Seventeenth Street LaRue Prior C. O. Ingersoll W. K. Lothian John M. Howe, Jr Rochester John M. Howe, Sr Mayo Clinic Marion Cleaners Kenneth D. Rolf Minneapolis Charles A L. B. Lacock Mercy Hospital Storm’s.—Adv Raymond Kent Charles David Carey Philip DeWees Jerry Walker Jerry Brown Earl Mathews Jack Tenth Street Waterloo John Boeer J. H. Hethershaw George A. Hutchison R. B. Watters Atalissa Georges la Clanche Br Anne Adams S.M.L NSBMA Dwight Griswold Cieslak Cee Forde Igf Aos Jewelry Department Teaie B Motors. Inc Incent’s 3Rd Ave Claxton College Pharmacy St. SW Probasco Jewelry Ind Ave Eae Sonia Bod Abe Buftoias Nadies Sie Co W. A. Kendall Leeds Tae Eulbe J. J. Seuth Iecensed Wa Kenwood Transfers Home Service unn Gwenn _GWENN STUDIOS Dial Ronson Prastea Jewelers Sunshine Mission aoercen sticen_eeion Auxiliary Nee. Caces Artruda Hayes Saturda New Say Yi St. SE ANGEL Uae Oxford Let Street E Post Office Winen Gazette CE Mar Acres C.S.P.S. Hall Sih Kenny Hofer Adwn Theater Earl Fulton Bowie Syers Isioe Iva Melody Lane 18Th St Donald Bradshay Cedar Rapids Music Supply Ee Mbsa Seaview Bowith Gray's Cena Fein St. NW Cc. L Ebaul Ea Ratu Sassaat Ser A&h Cz Brera A Ness Tor Jack Force 10Th ST Anita Kaiser Joe Kaiser Arnold Fisher Leonard Fisher St. Joseph's, Church Bertha Jane Olson Olivia Olson Franklin Olson Louis Olson West Clermont Lutheran Church Louis
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