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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1963
Page
6
Des Moines UPI reports the Iowa agriculture department raised its Aug 1 1962 corn forecast to a record 812 986 000 bushels with a yield of 77 bushels per acre. If realized 1963 output would exceed the 1959 record of 789 035 000 by about 24 million bushels, surpassing the prior 76 bushels per acre yield.
Markets Chicago UPI livestock note shows hogs 4 500 steady to strong with some 25 higher bids. Cattle 4 000 with slaughter steers under 1350 pounds up to 25 higher, larger steers mostly steady and heifers at similar gains. Prime and choice grades list with weights and ranges. sheep small supply with lambs and E. O. prices noted.
UPI reports a volatile grain market with Wheat Sep around 181, Corn Sep near 121, and Oats Sep around 63 as contracts show small daily moves and occasional closings off. Rye and other grains display varied support and losses, reflecting cautious demand and harvest timing.
Local notices announce Aug 10 public auctions for a Wayland farm and various households and estate sales in Richland and nearby towns. Listings include starting times, addresses, executors, and multiple livestock auctions weekly at Smylie’s, Washington Livestock, Kalona, Wayland, Ollie, and Wapello.
Iowa residents paid 568.5 million in federal taxes in the first seven months, up 30 million from a year earlier, with refunds of 66.7 million. Personal income withholding led with 243.8 million, July taxes at 61.1 million, and refunds at 4.28 million.
Waterloo was ordered by a district court judge to stop dumping raw and incompletely treated sewage into the Cedar River. The injunction, sought by Attorney General Evan L. Hultman, bars bypassing the plant and overflows while mandating full treatment and periodic progress reports. a permanent injunction may follow if improvements are not made promptly.
President Kennedy consoled wife Jacqueline after the death of their two day old son in a Boston hospital. He then visited Squaw Island with Caroline and John Jr., returning to Otis Air Force Base to support his family during their recovery from Caesarean surgery.
Britain faces the aftermath of the great train robbery as Scotland Yard and post office security teams seal the country. Officials tally losses at about 7,005,600 dollars with potential final totals up to 8.4 million, most in cash untraceable and diamonds en route to the London market.
Local listings note a 10:00 PM theatre slot at Roaring 20 with a 4:00 start for Stevie and a 18:29 entry time. Details appear fragmented but indicate a schedule for the venue and performer lineup.
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