14 Sep 1959
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1959
Page
1
Chicago market data show hog prices falling 25 to 50 cents with 9,500 head traded. Estimated Tuesday receipts include 6,000 cattle, 8,000 hogs, and 2,000 sheep as supplies hit near record Monday levels. Prices across weight classes varied, with top hogs at their lowest peak since March 20, 1956, while cattle and lambs showed mixed to higher activity and solid demand from shippers.
DES MOINES UP I estimated receipts Monday 0 000 week ago holiday year ago 80 000 actuals Saturday 37 000. Hog prices show mostly 15 to 40 lower. Butcher hog ranges: 180 200 lbs 12.00 13.25, 200 220 lbs 13.80 13.50, 220 240 lbs 12.80 13.50, 240 270 lbs 12.50 13.20, 270 300 lbs 12.00 12.85. Sows 270 300 lbs 11.60 13.15, 330 400 lbs 10.85 12.65, 400 500 lbs 9.38 11.65.
Fragmentary price list and weights mention Waterloo hogs and pigs with varied figures in pounds and dollars. Several numeric entries mix prices such as 12.00 12.50 and weights from 160 to 400 pounds, with references to UPI and fluctuating values. The text is unclear but centers on livestock pricing.
Omaha livestock market report shows cattle totals around 2900 head with 700 calves and fed steers and heifers moving slowly. Prime fed steers about 1250 pounds quoted near 28.25, majority choice 21.00 to 27.00, choice heifers around 26.00 to 27.00, with some figures variant in the day’s USDA AP bulletin.
Sioux City market receipts reach 21 500 head as slaughter steers and heifers move slowly with declines of about 25 cents. Bulk choice steer prices around 26.75 to 27.50 while choice heifers run near 25.50 to 26.25 in AP USDA cattle report.
Cedar Rapids markets show lower quotations for good No 2 hogs and sows with plant delivered prices. Prime steers and heifers vary, with several beef, calf, and sheep figures listed. grain and wool prices noted as factors along with an advertisement for a daytime program.
New York stocks closed at or near the day’s lows as trading dampened amid broad weakness. The Dow Jones Industrial Average drifted toward session lows, with many blue chips retreating and volume estimated around 214 million shares as traders priced in cautious sentiment.
Mrs. A C Long 52 wife of Rev A C Long Methodist minister Tipton died Sunday in St Luke s hospital Cedar Rapids Survivors include husband son Robert of Tipton and her parents Rev Mr and Mrs James Davies of Dows Services Wednesday 10 30 at Methodist church Burial Thursday 2 Grandview cemetery Larchwood
Maurice King of Oelwein was charged with reckless driving after his car hit a telephone pole Saturday night. Police noted a week earlier his car struck a pole in a separate incident causing minor injuries.
John Gunther hosts a Monday program titled High Road to Russia airing at 7 30 on Television 9. The feature presents Gunther exploring stories tied to Russian affairs, with insights and narration. Viewers are invited to tune in for analysis and context from the journalist.
Chicago AP reports all new crop corn contracts hit season lows as soybeans and September corn led declines. Wheat was steady to modestly higher, oats and rye mostly flat, soybeans down about 11 to 24 cents.
In Cedar Rapids a federal suit by Grace Potter Miller of Ackley, guardian Ben Jaspers, seeks 86 100 against George Blomgren Dewey for fraud. Defendants include attorney James Laughlin and Ida Elrod. Trial before Judge Richard E. Robinson delays testimony to 1 p.m. Dewey, already imprisoned, faces charges tied to a 118 500 alleged fraud with Miller. The court holds 20 000 cash, 6 500 bonds, and a diamond ring as part of the disputed assets.
The eighty fourth annual competitive examination for Coast Guard Academy appointments will be on February 23 and 24 in 120 cities. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates, 17 to 21 next July 1, and 64 to 78 inches tall with proportionate weight and uncorrected 20/20 vision in both eyes. Information booklets and applications are available from Commandant PTP-2, U.S. Coast Guard, Washington 25, D.C. Deadline to file is January 10.
Chicago cash provisions show no wheat oats or soybeans sold. Corn futures No 1 yellow and No 1 white local priced at 1.19, No 2 white local 1.19. Soybean oil nine cents. Barley prices ranged from 1.15 to 1.20 for maltine, feed 0.88 to 1.05.
Chicago market notes show cheese at various processed and grade prices, butter steady with scores cited, eggs firm at 81 000 cases across sizes, and potatoes with arrivals totaling 423 Friday and 238 Saturday. Idaho Oregon russets priced around 4.00, Wisconsin round reds near 1.90 to 2.43, and Red River Valley round reds about 2.60.
Lost items include a gold wedding ring near 2nd Ave and 3rd St E with reward and contact Ray Maddock at Craemer's. Another ad offers a Lady's Bulova watch with a black band and Omega pocket watch with initials A on back and $25 reward. Various ads list repairs, rentals, services, and job notices with Em numbers and locations across the Gazette.
Men and women with cars are needed to deliver telephone books in Cedar Rapids and Marion. Delivery starts soon, full or part time. Do not call the telephone company. The Child Labor law prohibits anyone under 18 from helping or riding in a vehicle during work. Send name, address, telephone, age and hours available to Director Dist. Associates c/o Box U-3520 Gazette. Rapids Chevrolet Co. Needs
Multiple small ads seek workers in Cedar Rapids area including body and fender shop staff at Rapids Chevrolet and a progressive construction firm hiring an assistant manager with estimating planning and drafting sales and cost control. Also openings for a relief cook a truck driver an HVAC or TV repair helper and a route sales position with benefits and guaranteed pay. Apply by mail or visit local offices.
Army recruiters reported one enlistment today. Carl ton Root, 21, of Vinton enlisted unassigned and was sent to Fort Carson, Colorado, for training. Navy recruiters said their office will be closed Tuesday for a conference and reopen Wednesday morning, then close that afternoon. Air force recruiters report unlimited openings for college graduates in officer training school, replacing a prior monthly limit.
New York dairy market shows butter adequate with demand fair. Receipts 1,010,000 over two days. Creamery butter quotings 64½ to 64¾ cents for AA and 63¼ to 64¾ for AA and other grades. Eggs in short supply for large size. offerings adequate for other sizes. Wholesale egg color grades and price ranges noted with mixed colors and various pack sizes.
Mediator Douglas Brown reports progress in Wilson Talks between Wilson and Co and United Packinghouse Workers union as deadlines press. Major issue centers on union shops amid second extension after five days without a contract. Other packers Swift, Morrell, and Cudahy show varied status with Morrell securing six thousand workers covered by an agreement in six plants.
A teacher reception is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Urbana school. Sponsored by the Christian Methodist Prairie Creek Christian and Catholic churches, the event welcomes teachers to an evening of fellowship.
An advertisement invites employed salespeople 25 to 50 to join a top national sales team offering a high income, retirement and life insurance benefits, and independent business status. It notes confidential inquiries and outlines favorable terms, training, and a Roosevelt Hotel meeting with R. Macnamara on Sept 14 15.
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