Hogs and cattle mix. prices rise in midweek market
Chicago hogs closed mostly 25 cents higher with 19 000 receipts and varied loads. cattle and yearlings showed mixed changes with steers up to 50 cents, cows steady to lower, and vealers pushing toward 34 35 dollars. Sheep were steady to 50 cents higher amid 2 500 receipts. Lambs topped at 30 75 with strong demand for high quality lots. Lamson Brothers provided price data and Cedar Rapids office notes.
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Chicago
USDA
Tully
Sioux City cattle receipts and price ranges report
Cattle table shows 2,200 calves, 200 slaughter steers and heifers active, cows slow. Full decline for stockers and feeders, bulk dressed steers 30.50 to 31.00, weights 900 to 1,050 pounds. Loads good to choice 1,300 to 1,400 pounds average about 32.00 to 32.25, medium short fed salable about 27.50, heifers limited with mixed weights around 30.75, cann ers and cutters 17.00 to 22.50, milder market for medium to good steers 27.00 to 30.50, 550-pound loads around 31.75.
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Omaha
Sioux City
Ec Usda
Mologna
Anterior Anc Ueht Weicht
Oice
Cacerteses
California
Starking Delicious
Washington
Idaho
Cobblers
U S
Cattle Receipts and Hogs Prices Across Iowa and Minnesota Plants
Des Moines reports a weekly receipts tally totaling about 65 000, with 71 000 for the week and 62 000 year to date, versus 73 000 on Tuesday. Cattle and hog prices show mixed gains with steers and sows higher, weights from 160 to 550 pounds priced across multiple ranges.
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DES Moines
INS
Minnesota
Owa
Cattle Receipts and Prices Reported in Kansas City Market
Cattle receipts total 1.58 with calves 490. Slaughter steers held steady to 25 cents higher for good steers under 1100 pounds. Heifers mostly steady. one load high good around 1075 pounds fed steers and another load good to choice weight. Nebraska fed heifers around 892.50. medium and feedlot steers 27.00 to 31.59. Small lots medium heifers 26.09 to 29.50. Mixed steers and heifers at 1,035 pounds.
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Kansas City
Nebraska
Cedar Rapids Hog Market Slips and Rises on Wednesday Prices
Cedar Rapids hog prices moved with a dime advance on Wednesday and a quarter added to base quotations for good hogs at the Cedar Rapids plant. The report lists ranges for steers, yearlings, cows, bulls, calves, sheep, hay and wholesale fruit in a dense catalog of commodity quotes and market notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Stocks Reach Fresh Peak on Strong Demand
New York investors pushed prices to a 20 year high as demand lifted stocks. Final figures showed gains up to about $2 a share with turnover around 2.7 million shares.
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New York
OtTumwa Hog Prices and Weights Listed
The note lists hog pricing by weight ranges and numbers, showing prices from $13.00 to $35.28 across various carcass or live weights such as 180 lbs to 550 lbs. The figures appear as fragmented market quotes likely from a farm or livestock page.
Hogs rise in Waterloo cuts by weight class
Hogs in Waterloo show modest price gains with top quoted at 16.75. Market lists varied prices across weight ranges from 160 pounds up to 550 pounds and indicates different values for sows and larger carcass weights.
Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Report
Chicago market news shows receipts and prices across commodities. Meats and eggs hold steady with minor downticks. dairy items mostly steady to higher. potatoes on track with limited demand and modest U S supplies.
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Chicago
INS
U. S
Colorado Sati
U.S
Senmoceta North
Cheeselike chatter on cheese prices in New York market
In New York, a baffling market note lists odd prices and words about Cheddar varieties with scattered figures like 63 and 89, while other lines indicate unchanged levels and mixed descriptions. The garbled text resembles a price or product listing with no clear narrative or complete items.
Cold Turkey Crop Largest on Record in Early Reports
Private estimate from Morris Kats cites USDA data showing the current crop as the largest on record while prices run slightly below the 1949 level. The note frames the market as strong in volume with modest price gains not yet matching postwar highs.
Small Changes Rule in Grains in Chicago Markets
In Chicago trade on Wednesday grains showed minor price moves with wheat firmer and corn easing. Wheat closed about 4% higher for December at 2.28 1/2, corn marginally lower, oats mixed, rye down, soybeans steady to slightly lower, and lard varied near 15.47 for December.
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Chicago
Chicago cash grain prices and market notes
AP reports Chicago cash grain prices with No. 4 corn at $1.60 to $1.62 and No. 2 and No. 3 positions around $1.50. Soybeans No. 1 yellow listed near $2.92, oats and feed values shown, with minor variations and origin track notes for Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Waa
Chiefs of British Nations To Meet In January
Prime Minister Attlee announced that heads of the British Commonwealth nations will meet in London behind closed doors in January to discuss the international crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Attlee
Local City Briefs Highlight Services and Losses
Public notices report medical update on John M. Winn at Mercy hospital and a police discharge of Patrolman Harold Cerveny returning to duty. Other items note Temple degree meeting, Thanksgiving dinner ad, chess club postponement, a barber shop move, a Korea death notice for Clarence Hannen, a Polar Grip demo, and a trombone theft near a parking lot.
Embezzler Revelation Stuns Town in Mississippi
Terrell Collins O Neal a 43 year old bank cashier at Merchants and Planters in CREW Mississippi admitted to embezzling about 100000 dollars over 11 years from his small town bank. FBI Memphis chief D S Hostetter said the 25 year employee lived quietly in a town of 3000 with no hint of extra income before his Tuesday arrest. O Neal posted 15000 dollar bond and faces grand jury in March.
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FBI
Terrell Collins O'Neal
Merchants and Planters Bank
D. S. Hostetter
Memphis
O'Neal
Chamber of Commerce
Nance McIintosh
O’neal
Fred Grittman
Waterloo Deere Strikers To Get Turkey Dinners
The CIO UAW local 838 at Waterloo John Deere Works will ensure holiday dinners for strikers and families in the 12th week of a wage dispute. Deere plant manager A G Slade denies rumors of resignation as talks resume in Moline. district court injunctions target picketing at Waterloo and Des Moines plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News
CIO United Auto Workers Union
Waterloo
John Deere
Des Moines
A. G. Slade
Deere
Cio-Uaw
Seven Deere
Iowa
Illinois
Moline
Frederic Miller
Half Arms Funds Going into Planes
Defense department reports that over half of the $8.092 billion obligated for new supplies in the last four months goes to aircraft. It cites $4.357 billion for aircraft without breaking down by service. The period coincides with U N involvement in Korea.
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Washington
Defense Department
Navy
Air Force
Korea
Sheriff Denies Track Winnings in Louisiana Hearing
Sheriff John J. Grosch told the Louisiana racing commission that he never claimed winning $50,000 on fixed races. The commission convened to verify the remark and, after the hearing, Chairman A. S. Drew said the issue is cleared.
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New Orleans
John J. Grosch
Louisiana Racing Commission
Grosch
A. S. Drew
See World and Curb Inflation Board Advises
New York AP report explains the European Travel Commission aims to curb inflation by encouraging American travel abroad. It cites reduced U S spending on durable goods and expects a shift to tourism spending in Europe, with 18 EC countries seeking to attract visitors next year.
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New York
U. S
European Travel Commission
U.S
Commerce Department
Federal Reserve Board
Europe
ETC
Commission
Economic Cooperation
Panther seen near Des Moines sparks wide hunt
In central Iowa a rumored shiny black panther with a long tail is blamed for chasing a cow on the Ed Lockner farm. Orville Ansley fired at the creature, which escaped unharmed, as deputies plan air and ground searches with dozens of hunters amid precautionary school warnings.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Orville Ansley
Ed Lockner
S. Burke Dies At Independence Age 55
Thomas Stanley Burke a 55 year old associate member of the United Protective Car Company died Tuesday night in Independence. He directed Buchanan county census taking and chaired wartime rationing. He served in American Legion VFW Lions Elks and other groups and is survived by his wife and three brothers. Services set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St John’s Catholic Church. Funeral home handling arrangements.
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Robert
Leo J
Hazleton
Harry Burke
Independence
St. John’s Catholic Church
Swan Funeral Home
Susan Hayward Leads Gift Lift for U N Troops in Korea
Hollywood’s Susan Hayward campaigns to ship Christmas gifts to 100000 U N troops in Korea, aiming for 80000 more donations. Local juniors coordinate deliveries to naval and marine armories, prioritizing cigars lighters toothbrushes soap with nonfrills aid and a suitable holiday show of support.
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Hollywood
Susan Hayward
Korea
U.N
Santa Susan
Chamber of Commerce
Miss Hayward
Naval and Marine Armory
R. B. Pember
Fletcher Bowron
Broadway
Pember
Height Mark Set By Navy Viking Rocket
A Navy Viking single stage rocket reached 107 miles altitude at White Sands proving grounds New Mexico setting an American-built record. It weighed five and a half tons, over 50 feet long, and exceeded the prior Viking by one mile while far below the 250 mile two stage V-2 guided record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
White Sands
N. M
Proving Grounds
Naval Research Laboratory
Norton Sound
mid-Pacific
Writ Request Delays Return of Stephenson
Former Ku Klux Klan leader David C. Stephenson awaited a habeas corpus hearing to decide if he must return to Indiana for parole violation charges. He delayed extradition by filing the writ after Minnesota Gov Luther Youngdahl signed the extradition warrant. Judge Frank E. Reed set the hearing for December 15, with lawyers signaling an extended court battle likely to reach the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
David C. Stephenson
Penick and Ford Declare Dividend and Christmas Bonus
J. W. Markey announced in Cedar Rapids that Penick and Ford will pay a $1.90 per share common stock dividend with a record date December 1 1950 and a December 14 payment. Directors also approved a Christmas bonus for employees as additional compensation.
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Penick and
Ford
J. W. Markey
Cedar Rapids
New York
Markey
Shrimp Caught From Maine to Alaska Extends Northward
Report notes shrimp catch extends to Maine in the east and Alaska in the west, indicating broader geographic range for harvest. Observers cite expanding fishing grounds and ongoing efforts to monitor stock levels amid shifts in marine ecosystems.
Marion Mayor Court Hears Traffic Cases This Week
Mayor M H Biddick presided over traffic cases in Marion with defendants from Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Fines ranged from 2.50 to 100 dollars plus costs, including speeding illegal parking reckless driving stop sign violations and a school sign offense.
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M. H. Biddick
Gene E. Fries
Cedar Rapids
Lawrence E.christenson
Alonzo Brown
Marion
Jerome Serbousek
Harold Glass
Graff
Harry Earl Jarard
Palo
Ervin J. Price
Coggan
Milton Benson
June Geigle
Santa Claus to Arrive at Coast to Coast at 1 30 Saturday
Santa Claus will arrive at 1 30 p m at the Coast to Coast store this Saturday and every mother bringing children will receive a gift. The Marion Community Chest board met at the Chamber of Commerce and reported a shortfall of 1615 dollars, with 4385 dollars cash turned in.
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Santa Claus
Marion Community Chest
Chamber of Commerce
Marion
Building Permits Issued By City Clerk Titus
Dr H N Strader 246 Seventh avenue garage 1000 James J Gate wood 537 Eighth avenue remodel and reside dwelling 800 N F Sorg 1204 Washington drive addition to dwelling 3000
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Mildred A. Titus
H. N. Strader
Seventh Avenue
James J. Gatewood
Eighth Avenue
N. F.sorg
Washington,drive
Turkey and all the trimmings ee day. Cira's Snack P.- A
Fragmentary note describes a turkey meal with trimmings and a snack shop event. No clear dates, locations, or named organizations are readable. Limited details suggest a local celebration or shop promotion.
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Cira
Washington guests list at Mrs Carpenter home
From Washington Mrs E G Cook and her twin daughters Nancy and Sally are guests of Mrs Cook's mother Mrs C C Carpenter. Other guests Thursday include Mr and Mrs Edward Hines of Sioux City the Francis L Kelly family of Dubuque and Mr and Mrs Ralph Carpenter of Marion.
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Washington
E. G. Cook
Washington, D. C
Nancy
Sally
Thanksgiving Week Local Notices and Family News
Edison Pharmacy opens 9 to 11 a m on Thanksgiving Day. Dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs George Barber at the Roosevelt Hotel for son Earl and his fiancée Virginia Emmons with 18 bridesmaids. Birth notice for a son born Nov 21 to Mr and Mrs Jerry Kusler of Hinsdale Ill former Marion residents. Mrs Lorna Kusler travels from Marion to Hinsdale. Robins hosts Thanksgiving weekend visitors Mr and Mrs Joe Sobek from Hammond Ind. Thanksgiving Day guests include Mr and Mrs Chester Cornelius of Sioux City and sister Leta Marchant. Roy Lagerquist of Sawyer Mich visits family in Marion. Councilman L A Franke travels to Humboldt for Thanksgiving with son Wayne. Three year old Keith Schooley undergoes tonsil operation in Cedar Rapids. D D Liebe couple vacationing in Florida. Charles Burch gravely ill in University hospital Iowa City receiving transfusions.
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George Barber
Sixth Street
Roosevelt Hotel
Earl Barber
Virginia Emmons
Jerry Kusler
Hinsdale
Ill
Kuslers
Marion
Kusler
Lorna Kusler
Chester Cornelius
Sioux City
Frank B. Cornelius
Leta Marchant
Rites planned in Traer for Miss Agnes Law
Traer mourns Miss Agnes Law 91 longtime resident and former head of the Northwestern University school of oratory who taught in rural schools as a young woman. Her parents were Andrew and Mrs Law of Wisconsin origin. She died Tuesday and services are set for Friday in Traer.
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Traer
Agnes Law
Miss Law
Wisconsin
Andrew Law
School of Oratory
Northwestern University
Local Woman Dies. Rites Planned at States Funeral Home
Surviving is a sister, Miss Ainslee Law, with whom she made her home. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the States funeral home. Burial will be in West Union cemetery.
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Ainslee Law
States Funeral Home
West Union Cemetery
Cars faces parts shortages hit 1950 output surge
Detroit AP reports the auto industry passed 6,000,000 passenger cars in 1950 with new models from a dozen firms. Dealers crowding under credit limits hold nearly 500,000 cars in stock or en route, while retailer margins stay slim. Parts shortages loom and civilian output may contract before arms work expands, yet engineering research remains active. General Motors works on a mixed automatic transmission approach awaiting full deployment.
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Detroit
National Automobile Dealers’ Association
General Motors
Mrs. James Prather Dies at Martinsburg
Mrs. James Prather aged 75 died at Martinsburg on Tuesday. She leaves her husband and three daughters Dor y Whalen Doris Markham and Gertrude Watson all of Cedar Rapids. Also four brothers Everett Randall Martinsburg Vannie Randall Riverside California Gilbert Randall Pomona California and Lonnie Randall Sigourney and two sisters Daisy Adams Sigourney Emmet Morrow Hedrick. Services set for Saturday at 2 pm at the Christian church with burial in Pennington Cemetery. The note about the Rose Bowl is unrelated to the obituary.
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Sigourney
James Prather
Martinsburg
Dorothy Whalen
Doris Markham
Gertrude Watson
Cedar Rapids
Everett Randall
Vannie Randall
Riverside Calif
Gilbert Randall
Pomona
Calif
Lonnie
Daisy Adams
Emmet Morrow
Hedrick
Christian Church
Pennington Cemetery
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H. R. Mowrey
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Aeee Ee
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C. R. Markets
Poultr
Grole
Mississippi River
Dow-Jones
James E. Bennett & Co
Merchants National Bank Buiding
W H. Jump
Am Curst
Harv Adams Xpress
Intl
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Admiral
Anil Allechany Corp
Lied Cherm
Intl Paper
Allied Stores
Sai Ta
Kroger G & Sara
Owens ‘Jos Amn
Myers Am
Fays
Tei & el
Lockheed Amn Tobacco Si Loews
Ann Woolen
McKesson & R
Anaconda
Marshall Fida
Armco Steel Armour
Nati Cash
Borden Co
Bore Warner
Nau Dairy
Brideeport B
Nati Tirs Briges Mfe
Central
Nau Gypsum
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Packard
Case
Paramount Caterpillar
Penick & Rent
Radio
Keith
Edison
Oml
Rexall
Cons Edison
Con
Vultee
Schentes
Sears Roebuck
Shell Union
Motors
Simmons Co Conti
Sinclair of Corn Products
Socgny Vac Crane Co
Pac RR
Crucible Steel
Low Railway
Curtiss
Swift & Co
Swift Inti
Texas Corp
Tn Fruit
Goebel Brew
Goodrich
Tnde Goodyear Tire
Algorem Paiste
Nor Ry
Walereen
Reyhound
Walworth
Warner Bros
Houd Hershey
Houst
E! Homestake
White Wire
Howe Sound
Willys Owlda
Hudson Mtrs
Wilson. Co
Huppcorp
Woolworth _ Wounesten Central
Zenith Radio
Ark Nat
Carr Biscuit
Nat Beilas
Waterloo Hogs
Shames
Turkey
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Morris Kats
City Cab
Dial
Adv
Krebs
Temple
Apollo Commandery No
K. T
Masonic Hall
Order of Temple
Kreb
Chess Club
Willis G. Vanderburg
Newman's Barber Shop
First Avenue
St. Patrick’s Church
Clarence Hannen
George Cervenka
F Avenue NW
James Hannen
Hannens
Belle Plaine
Rapids Chevrolet Company
First Avenue Southeast
Otto Slapnicka
Seventeenth Street
Slapnicka
Waterloo Deere
Sno Man
Radher
Panther
Joe Woods
Max van Rees
van Rees
T. S. Burke
Susan
G.i.'s
Virginia MacPherson
Stephenson
Penick and Ford
Maine
Alaska
Marion News
Edison Pharmacy
Sorg Drug
Joe Sobek
Hammond, Ind
Mrs. Sobek
Elmer Stamps
Robins
Roy Lagerquist
Sawyer, Mich
E. A. Lagerquist
L. A. Franke
Humboldt
Wayne Franke
Marion Water Department
The
City
Keith Schooley
Ralph Schooleys
Mrs. D. D. Liebe
Florida
Charles Burch
University Hospital
Iowa City
David J. Wilkie
Missouri Valley
H. W. Spires
West Erie St
Baker
Baker’s
Baker's
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