Milton S Hoke enters 450 birds in poultry show
Des Moines Iowa Aug 19 Milton S Hoke Spring Grove Ill today had entered 450 birds in the poultry show for one of the largest single entries in the state fair Hokes exhibit includes all types of chickens geese bantams and ducks Fair secretary L B Cunningham said this years poultry show the first since before the war will total more than 1809 birds with cash prizes totaling more than 8000
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L. B. Cunningham
Army Generals to Be Reassigned
An informant says the Army Air Forces will announce a major shake-up this week involving more than 15 generals in overseas and domestic posts. Names and commands are not disclosed but the move is described as one of the largest mass reassignments in recent years. Overseas changes are being cleared with the State Department.
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Early impressions shape child and youth behavior long-term
The article notes that over 25 years of studies, early experiences form a stable "set" in children affecting body, mind, or character into adulthood, and adds a remark on using an infra-red heat lamp to thaw frozen pipes.
Farm freezer on back porch urged as best cold room
discussion suggests the back porch could serve as the most practical site for a farm freezer and cold storage room. The idea prioritizes accessibility and space efficiency for preserving perishables.
Farm Death Toll Highlights Fatal Farm Accidents
A summary notes farm accidents kill about 18 000 people annually and injure two to three million, underscoring ongoing dangers in agricultural work.
Livestock Markets Show Mixed Gains Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Chicago livestock market report details hogs up to 50 cents higher with top at 27.75 and varied weights showing strongest gains in over 270 pounds. Cattle and calves mostly steady with good weight steers and yearlings active. beef cows mostly 13.50 to 17. Mixed sheep market with spring lambs at 24.00 to 24.35 and ewes weaker.
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Poultry and Eggs Report from Chicago Market
Chicago reported mixed poultry and egg figures with one car of poultry and 33 trucks showing steady to unsettled prices. Fryers 31 to 34 cents, colored springs 26, white rock springs 30, Plymouth Rock springs 20. Eggs totaled 8,926 with varied receipts and price ranges among extras and standards.
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Chicago Cash Grain Prices Dated August 19
Chicago cash grain sales report shows Wheat prices declined by one to one and a half cents with No 3 red at 245 and No 3 mixed around 241 1 4 to 241 3 4. Corn prices fell three to five cents with No 1 yellow about 244 4 to 246. Oats slipped one to two cents with No 1 mixed heavy near 108 1 2 to 110 1 2.
Grain Range Report From Chicago Market Open
Chicago grain table shows open high low and close figures for wheat corn and oats across Sept Dec Mar May and July contracts. Notable levels include wheat Sept 241 close 241 percent, corn Sept 236 close 236 percent, oats Sept 105 close 105 percent with various contract values listed.
WANTS BETTER DEAL FROM CAFETERIA
Miss Jane Bintner secretary to Representative Tom Martin leads a group urging a better deal from the House office building cafeteria. She and other veteran Capitol Hill secretaries say the cafeteria food is often inedible while the government operated eatery earns substantial profit unlike other government cafeterias operated at a loss.
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IDPA
Iowa
New House
Jane Bintner
Tom Martin
Capitol Hill
Daylight Bank Robberies Rise Shocking 100 Percent
Washington August 19 The FBI moves to stop a postwar surge in daylight bank robberies which have more than doubled in two years FBI Chief J Edgar Hoover pledged all techniques will be used There are about 19 900 banks under FBI jurisdiction In the year ending June 30 six daylight holdups occurred compared with 57 in 1946 and 42 in 1945 The total loot in the past three years reached 1 237 153 Hoover notes calendar year figures for 1928 1952 are referenced but not fully provided.
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Iowan Chairman Leads Farm Program Hearings
Charles R. Hoeven of Iowa chairs the House agriculture subcommittee shaping a long range national program. Other members include Granger Utah Cotton New Hampshire Pace Georgia and Goff Idaho. Hearings set in Spokane Salt Lake City Kansas City Madison Jackson Lancaster Fresno Fort Collins Temple Rocky Mount Durham with one Sioux City session already held.
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Crime trends show robberies rise after FBI authority
The record lists 606 robberies in 1984, 515 in 1985, and 417 in 1986. After Congress granted the FBI authority to investigate such crimes, robberies fell to 22 in 1943 before rising to 37 in 1944.
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