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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1944
Page
16
Hog quotations held steady on Saturday in Armour Stockyards Huron with hogs at 270 lb and lighter near 14.25 top. Cattle and sheep showed mixed movement with hogs, cattle and sheep prices edging up to midweek highs in St Paul Sioux City and Chicago markets.
Siou x Falls livestock market reports July 22 show Pi Hogs steady at top 1435 with bulk 13.60 to 14.35 and butchers 12.00 to 14.35. Cattle 100 steady with choice fed steers and yearlings 15.00 to 17.00 and good to choice heavy stock in 15.00 to 26.90. Medium to good fed cows 8.50 to 12.00, veal calves 0 to 4.00, feeding calves and yearlings 6.00 to 12.50, and various feeders 7.00 to 13.00, reflecting a mixed market.
The Huron produce market reports price ranges and daily telephones to the Evening Huronite between 10:00 a.m. and noon. Listings include heavy hens over 4 1/4 pounds, heavy breed springs, Leghorn springs, butterfat grades, and Hennery eggs in extra and medium sizes.
Minneapolis cash grain prices show spring wheat with protein down and mixed bids. Quotes include No 1 heavy dark northern at 1.56 and No 1 hard Montana around 1.54 to 1.60 with various No 2 and No 3 grades. Rye No 2 at about 1.10 to 1.19, corn No 3 yellow around 1.097 to 1.117, barley 1.09 to 2.38, flax No 1 at 3.05 and oats white 0.70 to 0.74.
Flow in 2eF peu cotton sacks stands cited as patent figures 4.46 and 3.30 for flour middlings dog and second clears. The note records a timeline from Minneapolis dated July 22 highlighting standard prices and material grade references.
Pierre July 22 Comptroller John C Pennegard reports shortages totaling 188 dollars found in Gregory County treasurer's office from an audit dated Oct 31 1943 The audit charges 153.46 to the present treasurer Mrs Annette Fobair and former treasurer David J Moll The shortages blamed on bookkeeping errors with a possible exception for a missing 132 tax payment Attorney General George T Mickelson says a treasurer is responsible for shortages even if a deputy caused them. The audit also notes overpayments of salaries to incumbents during their terms including Kenneth H Wallette David J Moll Charles Auerswald Gladys Umberger Armette Fobair and Harold as former state's attorney. The attorney general says both overpaid officials and county commissioners are liable for excess salaries.
European markets send grain futures lower amid fears of German internal strife and a heavy undertone. Rye hits two week lows while wheat and oats soften on hedging and prospects of a large Canadian crop. July oats show shorts covering as cash oats remain tight. Prices near day end: wheat at around 1.55, oats around 1.14 to 1.15, rye fluctuating near 1.07.
New York July 22 The stock market opened weak and failed to sustain an early rally as selling returned across most groups. Declines ranged from fractions to about 2 points with total volume around 706000 shares amid scattered late-session recoveries. Major company quotes included Allied Signal, Johns-Manville, Chrysler, General Motors, IBM, and J.C. Penney among others.
Redfield woman Sally Norbeck helps organize a doughnut club for the Red Cross on active duty with the Fifth Army in Italy. Charter members, all wearing the doughnut insignia, include Sally Norbeck of Redfield South Dakota and other overseas workers who have served at least 19 months.
Chinese high command reports the Burma Road from Lungling to Mangshih blocked and the Lungling Japanese garrison cut off from east north and south. Relief columns from a Japanese cavalry withdrew into Mangshih after heavy losses while remaining forces mop up isolated enemy groups in the Pingka Mengini area.
Rhinelander Wisconsin July 22 The ad seeking a wife from a Minnesota bachelor with means drew a flood of responses from spinster widows and other women with means The News office became a hearts and powers bureau with letters and even a telephone number offered for a sealed note to the man and other offers of help from across the country.
Archbishop Spellman of New York arrived in Rome and will be received by Pope Pius XI after celebrating mass at Saint Peter's. He plans to visit Malian war fronts and medical facilities, attend American cemeteries at Salerno Cassino and Anzio, and then proceed with hospital admittances and dismissals listed in local notices.
German radio announced prayers will be held in all Protestant and Catholic churches in Germany tomorrow in thanks for Hitler's escape from death. The event marks a coordinated religious observance across churches across the country.
Reports from Berlin describe mass arrests as SS troops patrol streets in armored cars while broadcasts claim suppression of a revolt. The Frankfurt radio and Goebbels cite ringleaders including Count Claus von Stauffenberg as central to the plot.
Pierre July 22 The state pardon board recommended reducing Robert Bruce Van der Walker 25 year sentence for choking stabbing and manslaughter of a 1 year old Aberdeen girl in August 1942 to 1 year The move would make the 23 year old former pilot eligible for immediate parole and discharge in about one and a half years Also recommended were commutations for Donlin K Thompson Jonas C Wood and Vander Walker was jailed in Aberdeen for killing Dorothy Blair outside a night club Thompson would be discharged from a five year sentence for grand larceny Wood would have his May 17 1943 five year grand larceny sentence shortened to two and a half years The board said the actions were among three recommended commutations.
The northwestern South Dakota sheep clip fell short due to a heavy winter that blanketed ranges for two months. Deliveries to local warehouses total about 3.5 million pounds, over 2 million below recent years, with Hafner in Newell handling over 2 million and total deliveries about 0.5 million below last year’s 3 million. Wools average two pounds lighter, with many finer clips still fetching around 50 cents. Snow covered ranges two to three feet, forcing home feeding as grazing declined and losses rose, though no heavy individual losses were reported.
James A. Farley, former Democratic National chairman, announced at the close of the Democratic national convention that he will support Franklin D. Roosevelt for reelection. He noted continued opposition to third and fourth terms but hinted his backing would be in November, a stance he previously held in 1940 through supporting Senator Harry F. Byrd.
RAF Coastal Command reports Beaufighters attacked an enemy convoy of about 40 vessels off Belgoland. Four merchant ships were hit, two left sinking, five escort ships set afire, and others damaged.
In Alaska a salvage expedition boat overturned on a Valdez Arm trip. Four to seven soldiers reportedly drowned as the craft capsized. The wreck has been located but no bodies recovered. Names of the deceased were not released.
Allied dispatches report two to three miles of pursuit from Seni nalia near the Misa River mouth after encountering retreating German forces. Prison reports indicate two Nazi divisions, originally assigned to the Russian front, were diverted to Italy and broken up to reinforce shattered German 10th and 11th armies, expanding total Allied captures since the Al Hed offensive began May 11.
Moscow dispatch reports Izvestia quoting Budrey de that the Hitler assassination attempt was not isolated but part of a vast military plot by German generals and officers. Russians note captured commanders speak of German discontent with Hitler's strategy and reluctance to act.
In Caen France July 22 a newly captured German corporal Werner 19 Munster says generals want Hitler out and a quick end to the war. He cites fear of the Gestapo and claims Himmler is a butcher despite Himmler taking control of home armies.
The va newspaper La Suisse said today that Field Marshal Albert Kesselring, German commander in Italy and rival of Erwin Rommel, was rumored to be arrested for complicity in the plot against Hitler, along with two generals and two colonels. He reportedly attended a meeting between Hitler and Mussolini.
In Los Angeles on July 22 an 14th at De Lloyd P Tanner reported that Lawrence Schone, a machinist with persistent hiccups, received two six volt electric shocks as a last hope therapy. The shocks induced sleep and three hours relief. heavier shocks were planned and hypnosis had been tried previously.
The NAACP criticizes both major party platforms on Negroes calling the Democratic plank a splinter and the result a mouse of evasion. They fault Southern bigots and Northern machines for dictating policy and say neither party's stance is satisfactory to intelligent Negroes.
A London broadcast cited by the Associated Press said Kiel and Stettin naval units reportedly rebelled with provincial commanders offering support. The report described the situation as thoroughly confused and noted broad belief in the unrest among German forces.
Moscow broadcast cites Radio Atlantic claiming a new German imperial government has been formed. Radio Atlantic is a clandestine German language station with a history of anti-Nazi propaganda and undisclosed connections.
Gen Kuniaki Kaise, former Korea governor general and expansionist advocate, named premier as Yonai becomes navy minister. The new cabinet, first since Pearl Harbor attack, includes Koixo as foreign minister and other ministers in fields from war to finance. Yonai previously led the navy and once served as navy minister, with Nomura named another top naval figure.
In San Diego July 2247 the missing Marine Ma Gregory Boyington returns with his sheep squadron. Commander Bailey of Newport VI says Midnite the black ram mascot is with the unit and the fliers are well trained for combat. No serious accidents have occurred since Midnite joined at Santa Barbara during training.
The Missouri candidate pressed a bid for the senate while appealing the party’s labor and general elements. Truman, rising from a decade as a county judge, backed by the Kansas City faction, urged continued war leadership and Roosevelt’s peace. He then announced plans to resign as committee chair and seek the senate seat until inauguration. Other Democrats like Hatch of New Mexico and Mead of New York were discussed as potential inquiry committee chairs.
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