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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1946

Page

13

Livestock Prices Hold Steady Across Markets Friday

Trading with weekend declines shows nominal price stability for hogs cattle and sheep in Chicago Sioux City and Omaha markets. Receipts in several reports range from several hundred to over a thousand head with ceiling prices noted for hogs and varied steady to steady down trends for cattle and lambs. Kansas City and Des Moines activity also described with mixed levels of offerings and prices.

Chicago Chicago Livestock UPI USDA Sioux City Kansas City Livestock Kansas City

Cedar Rapids hog and cattle market prices steady at new ceiling

Market reports show prime butchers at 16.70 and packers at 15.70, with varied hog calf lamb and sheep quotes. cattle classes range from utility to choice with prices from about 9.80 to 18.50, plus hides poultry fruit and grain quotes and Mississippi River stage figures.

Iowa Des Moines Minnesota Bami Cedar Rapids Eneecesennae Eeemeseennes Sheen Market Leese Rao Bilde

Wallaces Resignation News Triggers Stock Rally

New York AP reports stocks moved sharply after news that Secretary Wallace's resignation had been requested by President Truman. The market rallied in late morning and again in the final half hour with many issues near session highs. total shares traded around 2.8 million as rails steadied late and industrials gained about 1 to 8 points.

New York Wallace Truman NEW York Bond Review Gans

Grinnell College Opens Second Century With Convocation

Grinnell College began its second century with a special convocation. Representative Karl LeCompte spoke as the main speaker. Barbara Macourbrey of St Paul Minnesota received the King Christian Medal of Liberation on behalf of the student body. President Stevens also received the Danish silver medal from King Christian.

Grinnell College Grinnell Karl LeCompte Samuel N. Stevens Barbara Macourbrey St. Paul, Minn Stevens Christian

Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Mixed Across Goods

Market report shows receipts and price ranges for butter eggs cheese live poultry and potatoes in Chicago. Notable items include butter and egg receipts with varied cents per pound or dozen, cheese quoted at multiple prices, poultry with hens broilers and turkeys, and potato listings with Idaho Washington and Wisconsin varieties and washed and unwashed options.

Chicago Cobblers U. S Chippewas U North Dakota Red River Valley Bliss Triumphs U. S Pontiacs U Cobblers

Soviet Army Red Army Renaming Declared by Russian Admin

The Russian military administration advised the American Military Government that the Red army is renamed the Soviet army and the Red navy the Soviet navy. The Red army has been the official name since Lenin formed forces in 1917 after the Bolshevik revolution.

Soviet Army Red Army Berlin Red Navy Lenin

Grains See Strong Upturn on Increased Trading Volume

Strong upturn develops in all grain futures as renewed buying enters pits near the close. Wheat gains 11 4-2 cents with January at 199, corn up 11 4 23, January 1 375 14, oats up 4 2 percent, September 2014 at 434, barley up 14 2 percent at 1 47, CHICAGO CASH PROVISIONS list various grade prices for wheat corn oats and barley with nominal figures.

Chicago

Captive Japanese General Ends Life in Russian War Crimes Cell

Lt Gen Tatsumi Kusaba a former Kwangtung army commander died after drinking poison in the cell where he was held under guard in Tokyo He had been listed as a leading witness for Russia at the international war crimes trial A Russian spokesman said Kusaba wore the captured uniform and noted his notebook cited failures in Manchuria duties as the reason for his act

Tokyo Tatsumi Kusaba Russia Japan Kwangtung Army Kusada Manchuria

Grocer Reports Sugar Stamp Theft at City Store

N. J. Baba proprietor of a grocery at 331 HE avenue NW told police Thursday that sugar stamps were stolen from a cigar box under a counter. He discovered the loss Thursday afternoon.

N. J. Baba HE Avenue NW Baba

Maine Lodge and church notices draw city brief items

Maine Lodge I C C F will confer the first and second degrees at 7 30 Friday at 838 First avenue NE. The 15th biennial United Church in America convention is set for Oct 5 12 in Cleveland with J L Berger on the reference and counsel committee. Thelma Wilkinson reports a burglary at her apartment with a watch stolen. Fried chicken dinners are served daily 3 PM to closing at 2901 1st Ave SE.

Maine Lodge I.C.C.F First Avenue J. L. Berger Sixth Street SE United States Lutheran Church In America Cleveland Franklin Clark Fry Ist Ave. SE Kreb Adv

Deadline Monday for Assessments Payments

City Treasurer Walter Miller announced the deadline to pay assessments for street oiling weed cutting snow removal and sidewalk repair is Monday. Residents can mail checks with their assessment cards or pay at the treasurer's office on the fifth floor City Hall. If a card is lost replacements can be issued. Office hours include Saturday 8 am to noon and Monday 8 am to 5 pm.

Walter Miller Miller

Four-Cent Gas Tax Goes Before High Court Again

Iowa Supreme Court hears bid to reconsider its July ruling that the 1945 Legislature validly enacted a one cent gas tax. Ed O Connor argues the act conflicts with federal rulings while H J Ries for the state defends the measure. The added revenue was to total about five million dollars yearly, with funds split to counties for roads and cities for street work.

Des Moines Supreme Court Ed O'Connor L. V

Ten Regional Fire Schools Planned in Iowa

Iowa State College officials announce ten regional fire schools over the next two weeks. Fire prevention engineer Robert Byrus notes rising losses make training vital and says new chiefs and assistants class will train Iowa fire company leaders. Schools convene in Marshalltown, West Union, and Cedar Rapids from Sept. 26 to Oct. 1.

Ames INS Iowa Reginal Robert Lbyrus Iowa State College Engineering Extension Service Byrus Byrns Iowa Marshalltown West Uniion Cedar Rapids

Ronnenberg Fined for Disturbing the Peace

Leonard Ronnenberg of 1123 Second Street SE was fined 25 dollars and costs in police court Friday for disturbing the peace. He was arrested around 8 30 p m after his wife complained he had threatened her with violence, by Patrolmen Frank O Neill and Jack King.

Leonard Ronnenberg Second Street Ronnenberg Frank O'Neill Jack King

Condon and Cliff Given Offices by Iowa Police

Joseph E. Young was re-elected president of the Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police at the convention in Sioux City. T. J. Condon was re-elected first vice president and Jesse Clift was named a trustee for three years.

Sioux City Joseph E. Young Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police T. J. Condon Cedar Rapids Jesse Clift

City Hall Notes and License Grants Highlight Local Actions

City Council granted Hanford post No 5 American Legion permission to sponsor a carnival June 3 to 15. Permits issued for a John G. Delaney beer license and a party at 102 Third Avenue SW with others surrendering a similar permit. Harold E. Barger restored to pre-military status in police department effective Oct 1. Building site at 833 A Avenue NE approved two 500 gallon solvent tanks. Building permit refund approved for 1806 Ninth Street SW. Easement accepted from Reynolds for Westland Second Addition sewer extensions. Notice of appointment of executrix Bertha H Warren of Daniel W Warren estate in Linn County Iowa dated Sep 13 1948.

Harold E. Barger Police A Avenue NE State of Jowa Linn County Daniel W Warren Iate Iowa Bertha H Warren Executrix Larcent Spangler and Hines

Local worker sustains back injury after fall at LaPlant-Choate

James Cippera of Marion fell at LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Friday morning and was taken to St. Luke's hospital. Rev. W. W. Nelson of Pacific Palisades California visits Cedar Rapids for six weeks with son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs W C Meyer. He will speak at Ellis Park Church of God at 9:45 AM Sunday on Christian or Un-Christian.

James Cippera Marion LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Company St. Luke's Hospital W. W. Nelson Pacific Palisades Los Angeles Calif Cedar Rapids W. C. Meyer Fourth Avenue Nelson Ellis Park Church of God

Carson divorce suit filed by Kay St. Germain

Los Angeles based Kay St. Germain former radio singer sued film and radio comic Jack Carson for divorce alleging cruel treatment and grievous mental suffering and anguish caused by him.

Los Angeles Jack Carson Kay St. Germain

No Way To Talk To The Superior Judge In Police Court

In a stormy session Judge Harry Johnson faced Lumir Pfeiffer 1829 L Street SW charged with drunkenness and disturbing the peace Pfeiffer pled not guilty and argued about confinement The judge initially ordered 30 days in jail but later reduced the time to 10 days and promised to revisit the plea the next day Pfeiffer was arrested Thursday afternoon by Patrolmen Ray Ales and Pete Funcke after an angered dispute at work near Second Avenue and Eighth Street SE Remembered details show a tense courtroom exchange and arrest narrative

Harry §. Johnson Lumir Pfeiffer L Street Pfeiffer Ray Ales Pete Funcke Second Avenue Eighth Street

Charles City Naturalist Begins Indeterminate Prison Term

Charles City, Iowa. Howard Clark Brown, 48, a naturalist and youth organization author, began an indeterminate three year sentence at Fort Madison penitentiary after pleading guilty to lascivious acts with children. He was arrested Wednesday by Iowa BCI Special Agent Dwight Bender and Deputy Sheriff R. C. McCartney.

Charles City Howard Clark Brown Fort Madison Brown Dwight Bender Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation R. c McCartney

Marion News Briefs Highlight Social Moves and Campus News

Local residents attend gatherings as Marion residents visit relatives and attend events. Freshmen enroll at the University of Iowa and Cornell College Mt. Vernon while others travel to Iowa City Ames and St Luke's Hospital for studies or treatment.

Earl Helbig Donna Iowa City Miss Helbig The University of Iowa Joe Marie Peck Harold Peck Beverly Walker Joseph Walker Cornell College Mt. Vernon Geraldine Smith DeWitt Smith Iowa State College Ames Louise

Bereavement thanks and lost items notices flood page

Sincere thanks extended to Townsend clubs Town-Iil Gas Co and others for kindness after a death. Notices list lost items a hat heifer pen billfold and jewelry with rewards and contact details, plus personals and a sewing class ad. Found billfold and rewards offered in multiple obituaries and classifieds.

Townsend Clubs Leonard E. de Vore Bertha Payton Hello Plaine Iowa Doug Ross Marion SSS Floyd Knapp Dial 1St Ave Mt. Vernon Rd 14Th St. SE Gazette McLellans Tri-State Nass Eels Dia

Straighten and Duco Your Fenders

Auto body services advertise dent straightening refinishing and complete paint jobs at Rapids Chevrolet Co 601 Ist Ave East. Also minor ads seek financing for a young man starting a drug sundry housewares business and various goods for sale.

Rapids Chevrolet Co Ist Ave. East Gazette Probasco Jewelry Ave

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