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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1955
Page
2
Tuesday salable livestock receipts reached 6 000 cattle 15 000 hogs and 300 sheep as hog prices slid to a new low since 1942 with butchers down 75 cents to 1 25 and sows 75 cents to 1. Steers and heifers varied up to 50 cents. Total salable arrivals were about 32 000, roughly double Monday’s volume, with top hogs at 12 90 for 250 head and 190 to 220 pounders at 12 00 to 12 50.
Hogs receipts 32,000 with 75 to 1.00 lower in spots and some 1.25 down. Cattle receipts 21,000 calves 400. steers and heifers uneven, some gains to 50 cents. Sheep receipts 5,500 with lambs 50 to 75 cents lower. sheep steady. Prime and choice heads fetch 18 to 24 dollars for steers and lambs around 18 to 19 dollars.
Des Moines market report shows Monday receipts around 95 000 head versus 115 000 last week and 71 000 year ago. Prices decline 15 to 75 cents from Saturday with top at 12 25. Barbrouws and gilts by weight ranges listed from 160 to 550 pounds with varying dollars per hundredweight.
Omaha price report shows cattle receipts 25 000 calves 5 500 with early sales steady and buyers resisting higher asks. Prime light weight fed steers 22.00, most steers 18.50 21.50, lightweight 16.50 18.00. choice to prime 1 625 lb steers 17.50. heifers 18.50 20.00, high choice to prime 20.50 21.00. cows 8.25 10.50, canners 6.50 8.00, bulls up to 12.75. Yearling stockers 17.50 19.50, some loads 20.00 21.00, stock steer calves 25.00, good to choice calves 18.50 23.50.
Sioux City AP USDA cattle market notes about 16,000 head bid and traded. Fed steers and heifers opened strong to 25 cents higher, some 50 cents up. cows slow with bulk unsold. bulls steady. Early sales show good to choice stock steer calves around 20.50 to 21.00, choice heifers 18.50 to 20.25, city bulls 11.50 to 12.50, and good to choice stock steer calves 17.50 to 23.00.
Cedar Rapids hog prices fell a quarter with detailed bids by weight class from 180 pounds to 600 pounds. Cattle and calf listings show wide ranges for yearlings cows and bulls, while lambs and sheep, poultry, grain and wool markets are listed with various bid figures.
New York stocks rose toward a record high as trading volume reached about 2.7 million. Industrials led gains with Union Pacific advancing as much as nine points while many issues increased one to three points, signaling continued market recovery.
Water line reports show hogs and butchered weights with mixed figures. Prices range from 160 to 170 pounds at 9.00 dollars and up to 180 pounds at 10.00 dollars with several entries around 9.95 to 11.00 for various weights, reflecting a 25 cent drop for livestock.
More than 30 members of the Iowa State College engineering faculty have resigned to take higher paying jobs over the last 18 months. President James Hilton warns the trend could push the school down in key areas. Some moves exceed $2,000 a year in salary gains and the drain is not limited to Iowa State.
Chicago markets show corn down sharply amid heavy cash grain receipts while other grains drifted lower early. By session end wheat and rye steadied. soybeans and oats declined, with December corn around 1.25 per bushel and soybeans near 2.35. Cash provisions list issued for wheat, corn, and soybeans with various No. yellow and white oat and barley bids.
Chicago Produce notes steady to firm fowl, unsettled turkeys, steady chickens across multiple breeds. Hens, springs, fryers, and ducks priced by weight and breed. turkeys Hens and old hens listed with cap figures. Butter, eggs, and potatoes receipts and prices given with regional track sales and on hand stocks.
AP report from New York notes USDA price data for butter and eggs. Butter across grades AA to C shows small changes with varied cents per pound. Egg market firm with 32,490 daily receipts and mixed color sizing detailing price ranges for extras to dirties.
Tests to detect diabetes are free this week in Linn County for all who want them. Dr. R. M. Chapman, chair of the Diabetes Detection drive by the Linn County Medical Society, announced that testing centers at St. Luke's and Mercy hospitals and local labs will operate 9 am to 5 pm through Saturday. Tests are available at industrial first aid stations. a few minutes suffices. The program aims to identify undiagnosed diabetics to enable treatment and prevent serious complications.
AP reports actress Mamie Van Doren is under treatment for a generally run-down condition at a Santa Monica hospital. Her doctor described her state as not serious and said she would remain under observation for several days.
Western officials report Moscow rejected a four to thirteen package for U N membership including Outer Mongolia as a satellite state. Molotov pressed five Soviet satellites for thirteen free nations, totaling 78 members, in talks with Secretary of State Dulles. Lodge said the United States would abstain on Red China and would not veto the four satellites but no agreement exists among the Big Five on admitting the seventeen.
In Springfield mass a wealthy executive killed his wife and two sons then died of self inflicted wounds amid a theft scandal involving 60000 worth of stolen banknote paper. J Loring Brooks president of Brooks Co Inc said Allison Sanger admitted stealing unprinted paper sold to outside sources. The Sangers described as quiet churchgoers.
Thirteen Cedar Rapids participants competed in two events at the Farm Frolics trials by the Sports Car Club of America on a 1.7 mile field course at the Waconia farm south of Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids placings included Ken Wall first in Small touring, John Wes sale first in Large touring, Horst Schweighofer second in Small sports, Lloyd Sidwell fourth in Large sports, and John Wes sale third in Small touring. Regularity run results name Sturges Ely first in Men's class and Carole Hendrickson first in Ladies class with several runners-up.
The Supreme Court said it cannot decide constitutionality of state bans on interracial marriage and sent a Chinese American’s case back to a Virginia court for retrial. It also left intact a ruling prohibiting Oklahoma officials from listing race on ballots. Other actions included tax questions on stock plans, a Detroit plane parts plant tax, and taxation of housing projects on military bases.
Hospitalized: Lester Sebetka of Norway at Mercy Hospital and Mrs. W O Briar at St Luke's Hospital with visitors prohibited. Woodmen of World camp 34 to meet at the police station courtroom Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Returns Home: Mrs Steve Roosa has returned from Mercy Hospital for the International Relations club at St Catherine's College in St Paul. Bird Club: Cedar Rapids Bird Club meets at Coe College with talks on the Whooping Crane and early ornithology. Various meetings include Ahepa Cedar Rapids chapter and K of C pheasant hunting discussion. Canopus Club luncheon features Ross Young on Don't Sell America Short. Numerous notices of civic and social events, corrections, and incidents follow.
Congressional investigators released a 300 page report dated December 29 1954 faulting Commodity Credit Corporation CCC storage procurement and contracting practices. It cites favoritism and negligence in purchases, notes the government could have saved about 620831 by awarding contracts to low bidders, while praising the majority of department staff as loyal and competent.
The quarter ending last week lists honor students by grade at St Joseph's parish school Wharton. Eighth grade names Tom Dougherty Roger Konzen Kenny Kray. Seventh Martha Wolfe Jerry McEnany Eileen O'Neill. Sixth Jean Konzen Mary Elizabeth Martinsom David Hart Joan Merfeld. Fifth Lori Noah Kathy Lake Linda Maher. Fourth Robert Mooney. Third Carol Klink. Second Diane Donna Konzen Robert Klaus Ann Lane. First Dennis Spain Cathy Curley Kathy Nissen Ann Taylor Kathleen Wolfe.
Mr and Mrs E V Carey of 987 Fourteenth street hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for their daughter Mrs Clif ford O Johnson of Dubuque. Guests included Mr and Mrs A L Dickinson and Mr and Mrs George Thompson with daughter Mary of Gilbert. Also present were Mr G Carey and Mrs E G Carey of Ames.
Harold Scheers entertained the Prairie Union Wildcats Four H club. Jack Baumgartner and Buddy Black ford, new members, were welcomed. Club members will pick up corn Nov. 19 and on Dec. 5 will have their first basketball practice at the Marion rural school. Danny Trimble will entertain the club in December.
Mr and Mrs Fred G Holsinger announce the marriage of their cousin Queen Banks of Pomona California to J H White of Philadelphia. The ceremony was held in Philadelphia on October 29. The couple formerly resided in Nevada Iowa and Mrs White has visited in Marion frequently.
From Japan AOAN James Drenkhahn of the U S S Hornet has arrived in the United States to see his mother Mrs Ray Drenkhahn who has been a patient at St Luke s hospital for three months in Tokyo.
Mrs Nellie Mc Intyre aged 89 mother of Mrs Clarence Martin Alburnett dies at home in Oakland Cal Saturday Survived by daughter Mrs Helen Smith of California Funeral arrangements not listed.
City and Yellow Cab Service announces a new contact number 5-1444 for ride requests and dispatch. The change aims to improve booking efficiency and reduce wait times for customers across the city.
Speaker Reid Lyford of the Soil Conservation Service in Marion will address the vocational education farm class at Lisbon on the topic of conservation. The talk is scheduled for Monday and will cover practical conservation practices for the farm.
Mr and Mrs James Copper of Osage purchase a lot at 3030 Twelfth Avenue with plans to erect a dwelling. Sale completed by Ray J Gallagher of the Thomas E McGowan real estate firm.
Mrs Clara Tilton and her daughter Mrs Eugene Strachen have returned from Fairmont Minnesota where they were summoned due to illness of Mrs Tilton’s daughter in law Mrs Paul Anderson.
Convalescing Mrs Allie Bur Rows Rohrer of Victor rests at the home of her niece Mrs Carl Smith after undergoing surgery. News notes her recovery and current convalescent status with local family details.
The Leisure club will meet Wednesday at 1 30 with Mrs Steven Oakley. A dessert lunch will be served.
Mrs Glenn Hempy suffered a fracture to her left arm last week after slipping on a wet sidewalk. No other injuries or circumstances were reported.
Mr and Mrs Irvin Scott attended the Parents day program on Saturday at Upper Iowa University in Fayette Iowa Their daughter Margaret accompanied them home for the weekend
3 room apartment for rent. Phone 1122 or 845, Marion. Contact details listed for inquiry and viewing.
Mr and Mrs Marshall Dingman and children Mark and Diana spent the weekend in Galesburg Illinois with the Bill Reag ers and their son Tommy.
A 16 year old Oskaloosa sophomore Judy Slay reports Abbott of Abbott and Costello offered to pay expenses for a California visit during Christmas. Judy notes she has not received formal details and will decide based on her boyfriend Airman Bob West's Christmas leave status.
In Chicago 1400 poetry lovers attended a $50 dinner and $20,000 auction aiding Poetry magazine. Robert Frost urged a new era for American poetry while top executives bid on rare manuscripts including a Frost unpublished poem for $600 and Lady Chatterley's Lover for $400. Chicago financier J Patrick Lanna organized the event.
Postmaster Charles D. Burns has returned home after a brief vacation spent in Chicago.
Joseph Novak 59 a Cedar Rapids carpenter died from a shotgun wound to the chest in his living room. Coroner said it was a personal safety related incident. He served in World War I and leaves a wife three sons, five sisters and two brothers. Services set for 1 30 p m Tuesday at Brosh chapel with burial at Czech National Cemetery. Funeral home visites after 6 p.m. Monday.
Enlistment of two men for the army and active duty orders for two navy reservists were issued on Monday in Cedar Rapids. Army enlistees Mervin C. Baumgartner of South Amana and Richard L. Schafbach of Marengo, both 19, are sent to Camp Chaffee Arkansas for basic training. Navy reservists Burdell E. Martin and Ronald B. Smalley, both apprentice seamen, are to report to the San Francisco receiving station by midnight Thursday for a two year service.
Israel stated it is ready at any time to finalize arrangements with Egypt and Syria for the exchange of prisoners, signaling flexibility in regional diplomacy. The Foreign Ministry emphasized preparedness to advance talks and resolve captive issues affecting the Middle East conflict stance.
NEW YORK AP Stock holders of Sears Roebuck and Company approved a three for one stock split at a special meeting. They also approved a par value of 3 dollars per share and a rise in authorized shares from 2714 million to 100 million. Record holders as of Nov 23 will participate.
Mary Woods of Webster City Iowa was named chairman of the organizing committee for Citizens for Stevenson and Humphrey in Rochester Minnesota. The panel will promote forming clubs in Iowa and nearby Midwest states with delegates from Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Illinois in attendance. The group adopted the slogan Stevenson and Humphrey Will Sweep the Country.
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