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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1947

Page

7

Senate probe heats over Hughes war contracts and Brewster clash

The Senate war investigating subcommittee plans to hear Hughes on 40.6 million in war contracts as Brewster debates immunity. Hughes arrives at national airport at 7 14 A M EDT and may cross examine Brewster after a deferred duel. Meyer testimony centers on $551.42 expense claims for Hall tied to air service photos.

Senate National Airport Tom Slack Subcommittee Homer E. Ferguson R. Mich Ferguson Hughes Brewster Hughes Owen Brewster Brewster Trans-World Airlines Pan American Airways Hall Meyer Elliott Roosevelt Roosevelt New York el Morrocco Copacabana Savoy Plaza Madison Hotel

Community and Farm Auctions Scheduled in Iowa

Weekly sale at Whittaker sale barn and Wednesday livestock sales at Midway Sales Co Colum bus Junction Iowa. August 12 closing out sale of household goods Wayland starts 1 09 pm Mrs LenoreWenger August 18 eighty acre farm public auction to settle the estate Kalona Washington highway 1 starts 2 pm Clara TeBockhorst Matilda TeBockhorst heirs August 19 public auction of seventy dairy cows and other livestock Jay Brewer August 19 spotted Poland China bred sow at farm 214 miles south of Winfield starts 1 pm Earl Kellogg Sons

Whittaker Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa West Main Street Wayland Lenore Wenger Matilda TeBockhorst Kalona Washington Highway 1 Clara TeBockhorst Jay Brewer Poland Winfield Earl Kellogg & Sons

Senator Denies Hughes Charges in New York Weekend

Senate investigators questioned Howard Hughes associates as Meyer testified about more than 600 dollars in entertainment for army officers in Hughes air craft circle. Hughes flew to Washington in his converted bomber for the inquiries.

Hughes Washington Senate Howard Hughes John W. Meyer Hughes Aircraft Co Meyer del James G. Hall Air Force

New Uses for Soybeans Drive Laboratory Research

The Sleeping Beauty of the food world the soybean awaits a chemist's breakthrough to prevent beany flavors. U S Department of Agriculture Northern Regional Lab Peoria and major processors push for advances in edible soybean oil soy flour and protein use. margarine markets and federal licensing affect expansion.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Peoria National Association of Margarine Manufacturers University of Pittsburgh Herbert E. Longenecker American Oil Chemists’ Society National Soybean Processors Association Department of Agriculture Germany University of Arkansas Norelac

Chicago market roundup shows all-time August high for choice steers

Livestock and cattle prices inch up with hogs 25-75 cents higher as weights shift. Top hogs reach 82.25 while 170-240 pound groups trade around 27.50-28.00. Cattle gains include choice steers and yearlings at 30.50-33.25 with three loads at 33.50, marking an August high. Sheep and lambs ease slightly with most spring lambs at 24.00 and common grades 15.00-19.50.

Chicago USDA

Good to choice 9.00-9.50 deck medium ewes

The note references a selection range 9.00 to 9.50 for deck medium ewes. It appears to be a livestock or auction shorthand indicating pricing or lot quality. No further context or entities beyond the price range and animal type are identifiable.

Acting Iowa state veterinarian steps in after resignation

Des Moines reports Dr. Frank Wilson of Guthrie Center is serving as acting state veterinarian after Dr. C. C. Frank resigns from the six year post. The $4,500 a year position has not yet named a successor and Dr. Franks has no announced plans.

Des Moines Auge Frank Wilson Guthrie Center C. C. Frank Franks

Chicago Produce Markets Edge Slightly Higher On Mixed Rates

Chicago produce and poultry futures show 27 trucks unsettled with fryer prices 29 to 34 and broilers 30 to 36. Eggs tally 8 941 cases unsettled with current receipts at 38 to 38 percent and dirties at 35 to 41 percent.

Chicago White Rock Springs Plymouth Rock Springs

Maya use of zero predates Columbus discovery

The text states that zero was used by Maya groups in northern Guatemala and Yucatan before Columbus's era and before any other culture understood it. It emphasizes the ancient origin of the concept in Mesoamerica.

Guatemala Yucatan America

Chicago Cash Grain Prices Steady to Mixed Across Commodities

Wheat barely moves with No 1 YM and No 2 red autour around 235 to 237 cents. Corn lifts one to three cents with multiple yellow grades ranging from 211 to 252 cents. Oats hold steady to up one cent with various No 1 and White grades quoted from 97 to 109 cents.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Table Shows Sept Wheat Near Two Month Low

The Chicago grain table lists Sept Wheat at 235 with a 232 percent close, Dec and Mar prices around 229 and 224, and May futures at 225 to 227. Corn ranges from Sept 221 to Dec 205 with several near-term quotes, while Oats show Sept near 99 and Dec around 97 as بازار values fluctuate.

Grieatal Plant Ramie Used For Coronation Robes

Ramie is a fiber plant native to the Orient valued for textile use. Ancient rulers reportedly used it to craft coronation robes for kings.

Orient

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