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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1943
Page
2
Armour Market at Huron reports Thursday prices 25-40 cents higher with top lightweight butchers at 14.50 while hogs in Chicago reach 15.25, highest since mid April. Cattle, calves and sheep show mixed shifts with buyers cautious, and regional markets noting lighter demand for some classes as week begins.
Daily price ranges from Huron markets reported to the Evening Huronite include heavy hens over 5 lbs at 20 cents and various weights for hens, roosters, and eggs. Other cities like Chicago New York Mitchell Sioux Falls list butter, eggs, and poultry prices with steady ceilings and firm markets.
Livestock market notes from Sioux Falls Sioux City and St Paul dated Sept 2 show hogs up to 14.75, cattle steady, beef prices mixed with 1320-1299 lb steers at 16.00 to 16.25, hogs 14.50 to 14.75, sows around 14.25 to 14.75, sheep with spring lambs 14.00 to 14.25, and St Paul cattle at 15.50 to 16.15 for select steers with various cow and bull prices noted.
Watertown report lists No 1 grade poultry prices for colored springs Leghorn springs heavy hens and roosters ducks geese and hennery eggs with No 1 No 3 butterfat and hens eggs. Specific weights yield prices such as 24% lbs and over for colored springs and 25 for others.
Chicago reported grains weakened near the close with rye dragging wheat and oats lower as September futures fell. Cash grain deliveries for September contracts were light and traders largely stayed out ahead of Labor Day. Wheat, oats and rye prices declined with December and September contracts showing fresh losses.
New York reports irregular early activity with some gains, as writers note cotton lower due to favorable weather and selling pressure. Chicago wheat declines in sympathy with rye, hogs rise 10 to 20 cents, tops at 15.25 for lightweight hogs, cattle: fed steers and yearlings steady, highs near 316.75 for prime weighted steers.
The report lists cash and futures quotes for wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, and flax from Minneapolis and Chicago. It records bid levels for No. 1 heavy dark, No. 1 dark northern, No. 1 hard Montana, No. 3 yellow corn, No. 3 white oats, and No. 1 flax, with mixed changes and trading basis unchanged. Sunset notes show futures open highs and closes across Wheat Oats and Rye, with September round values and percent changes.
New York stock market eased into a modest advance as war news and dividends supported sentiment yet many leaders wavered. Tax worries and a looming government bond drive restrained activity with fewer buy commitments and deals near 500000 shares.
Closing quotation listings from Associated Press show varied percentage figures for multiple companies and brands such as Boeing Air, Chrysler Ca, GE, Lockheed, Sears Roebuck, Pepsi Cola, Otis Elev, and Us Steel. The data enumerates ticker-like percentages next to each name, reflecting market or pricing figures in a historical ledger style. The compilation includes automakers, airlines, oil, steel, and consumer goods firms, with many entries bearing percent values and occasional extraneous symbols.
London reports Rear Admiral Riiser-Larsen states Germans lost 45 000 men in the 1940 Norwegian invasion. Germany demanded pensions for widows and dependents of killed or wounded troops, Norway agreeing amid contrasts with Hitler’s figure of 4 168. Rockham Grade School to open September 7 with teacher in charge.
Indianapolis officers said the slaying of Maoma J. Ridings 32 a Camp Atterbury WAC remains unsolved after reviewing clues and failing to disclose new developments A 27 year old woman Marie Simpson was released after questioning and a rain note prank was found None of the involved suspects were charged with the murder at this time authorities entertain a theory the crime involved more than one person All items reflect unconfirmed details from the nightly report.
Democrat Clair Engle won California's Second District race with 11,165 votes from 375 of 18 counties. Grace Englebright widow of the late Rep. Englebright trailed with 9,621 votes and State Senator Jesse Mayo had 7,563 votes as the unofficial tally favored Engle.
Otis Dillard twenty pleaded guilty to second degree murder for bludgeoning Louis Kekos proprietor of the Elgin Vater Service. Judge Vince A. Day sentenced Dillard to life with parole eligibility after 30 years and recommended a mental examination at Stillwater prison. Mrs Crowlie of Huron visits and Herbert Hoover speech in Minneapolis noted among other items.
Nervous broadcasts from Axis outlets claim Allied fleets massing for two directional invasions. German and Paris stations assert great flotilla of transport and landing craft assembling in the Mediterranean and Britain. They warn two giant Anglo American armies will clash on the French coast with severe future battles.
Danish refugees report that Eric Scavenius declined an offer from Gen. Hermann Von Hannecken to lead a new cabinet after Germany’s military dictatorship began in Denmark. Resigning with Scavenius, other ministers refused talks. no German patrols appeared in Copenhagen streets as disorders ebb, though sabotage and industrial slowdowns persist under occupation.
The Gripsholm liner sailed from Washington for Mormugao in Portuguese East India to meet a Japanese ship for prisoner exchange. War Department notes cargo includes Army and Navy food and clothing, Red Cross medical supplies, and personal packages from relatives for prisoners held by Japan.
Soviet bulletin reports four to seven mile advances toward Smolensk Bryansk and Stalino amid heavy German reinforcements counterattacks. Russian forces retook about 300 villages and claim destruction of 537 tanks 211 planes and thousands of guns trucks and fuel dumps in a Teaganrog Victory report. The Berlin broadcast hints at potential German withdrawal from the Donets region as Russians push from Voroshilovgrad southwest toward Donetsk.
In Indiana on Sept 2 19, Detective C D Thompson chased Pvt Alex Brown 19 of Camp Breckenridge Ky and the Bronx after Brown allegedly drew a pistol and forced Thompson to drive north. Brown ditched the car and hid in woods as a bloodhound search swept the area. Brown faced a vagrancy charge after the bizarre incident.
J H Kiel a long-time Sioux Falls bailiff who retired Sept 1 after 1911 service entered court duties under seven judges and nine sheriffs. He plans to move to Huron with his two sons and seek hospital treatment for dropsy and heart failure. Prior work included clothier jobs, a claims adjuster post, and service at Sioux Falls Brewing Company.
The Office of Price Administration announces new per pound point values for beef veal lamb and butter with rib steaks and roasts adjusted to 9 11 and 10 points respectively. Dried prunes raisins and currants return to the ration list while canned fruits see mixed changes with apples cranberries peaches and pears all adjusted.
Yankton readies for a Food for Victory rally with a two program dedication at Yankton College Stadium featuring M Townsend and state officials. The event includes national broadcasts, a balloon release by a human fly at 5 p.m., and a fund distribution to farmers. Governor Sharpe and Agriculture Secretary Everson plan to attend from Pierre.
Washington reports the Army Navy football classic will be played this fall. Assistant Secretary of War John J. McCloy said the game is to be played but no decision yet on the venue. He noted no question about the remainder of the West Point schedule and they will play it out.
Rapid City reports the death of J. A. Clemmons 72 found in Tri-State mill flume near Seventh and St Love streets about 16 hours after leaving home to fish. Officers consider a possible heart attack caused the fall. A son C D Clemmons notified Assistant State's Attorney Charles Whiting.
Sept 2 19 German war prisoners who escaped Fort Henry Kingston Ont last Thursday are back in custody. The final three were captured near the northern New York border yesterday by an immigration patrolman. Some ads and notices follow including job seeks rentals and sales listings in the vicinity.
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