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Newspaper
Des Moines Tribune
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1945
Page
18
Grain traders in Chicago and the Midwest saw prices trend higher as rye and corn led gains amid market uncertainty. Reports from the Chicago board and cash prices show continued strength, with parity discussions shaping expectations for the next week.
Lincoln lawmakers consider enabling legislation for Omaha area to form a power district to take over the Nebraska Power Grid. Governor appoints officials and fills vacancies, with amendments altering board appointment rules and district status.
Disjointed figures show a surge in bank assets and deposits across the nation. The report highlights notable gains in capital and total deposits, with total assets rising as financial institutions expand holdings amid market activity.
Fragmented and garbled text outlines international conflict themes, mentioning Germany, Japan, the Pacific, and naval activity. It references political figures, military plans, and economic notices, though specifics are obscured by OCR errors and scattered phrases.
Market report from Chicago and Des Moines shows livestock prices steady with purchases turning active. Beef cattle and vealers sold above ceiling prices while western lambs held firm, weights over 160 pounds affected overall trends.
Canada announces a five pound reduction in the sugar ration for the balance of 195. The September and November ration will remain, with changes effective for home use only. The announcement notes rates and eligibility for October, November, and December adjustments.
The report notes Allied victory celebrations after the European war and the transition toward peacetime production. It mentions bond issues and wartime materials, with references to December 1944 and early 1945, and discusses market activity and exchange reopenings with tentative peacetime expectations.
Fragmented report shows obstruction and debate over awarding the Congressional Medal to a national figure. Officials cite procedural issues and political objections, while supporters push for recognition of extraordinary service and wartime contributions amid uncertainty.
The supreme court in West Virginia upheld the federal law requiring miners to be paid for travel time between mine opening and working place, a ruling in the Bituminous coal miners case. The decision confirmed that workers are owed wages for time spent traveling to and from the mine, a point central to the 1947 pact and related agreements.
Wilkes Barre reports 72 000 anthracite miners refuse government work orders as agitation spreads. Leadership from United Mine Workers vows solidarity while talks on a new contract stall in New York. Union officials and operators study next steps as mine shutdowns continue.
A Missouri Valley bill faced rejection as lawmakers debated funding for irrigation and navigation projects. The committee moved to revisit the proposal, while plans to set up a regional water project board and shovel-ready river restoration work were discussed despite opposition.
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