Runaway cattle market hits historic highs across Midwestern yards
Chicago and other market centers report record meat prices as prime steers bring up to 25 dollars per hundredweight. Packers from Swift & Company and Armour acknowledge higher bids to secure livestock, while efforts to avoid profiteering continue amid post OPA dynamics. Hog prices surge with strong shipments, as packers strive to keep plants running.
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Chicago
OPA
Omaha
Armour
Wilson Company
Seven Marines Captured by Chinese Near Chinwangtao
Maj. Gen. Kelller Rockey, in China, reported seven U. S. Marines were captured July 13 by an unidentified band of Chinese 22 miles southwest of Chinwangtao while on an ice-buying mission. One marine was hidden by friendly Chinese and escaped. The group, aided by Chinese Nationalist troops, searched the area. only their jeep and trailer were found as marine planes participated but were hampered by poor weather.
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Peiping
U. S
Chinwangtao
Kelller
Rockey
China
Great Wall
Memorial Concert Wednesday Night In Washington
Washington Municipal band presents an annual memorial concert on Wednesday July 17 directed by Ralph Young. An all veteran program features West Chester Girls Trio with Ione Barham and Tom Gray, Shirley Brown, and band stars Hayden Hughes Charles Sutton and Richard Bear. Taps by Max Lee close the event with ex service members also performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Municipal Band
Ralph Young
West Chester
Ione Barham
Tom Gray
Shirley Brown
Hayden Hughes
Charles Sutton
Richard Bear
Max Lee
Ekay Burham
Junior Steele
Dave Neiswanger
Bill Arnold
Junior Hennon
Merle Turnipseed
Clayde Garrett
Don Boyer
Stew Bell
Jim Birney
Merle Simpson
Ralph Moothart
Jess Radda
Plan to Continue Sugar Rationing in 1948
Washington July 15 AP Top OPA officials say sugar rationing should run through spring 1948 even without price control. Deputy administrator Geoffrey Baker and sugar rationing chief George Dice cite rising demand, low carryover, uncertain Cuban and Puerto Rican crops, and strong foreign demand as reasons to extend the program beyond March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Geoffrey Baker
George A. Dice
Agriculture Department
Baker and Dice
United States
Combined Food Board
Puerto Rico
William McClintic of Brighton Dies at 14
Brighton July 15 William McClintic a Brighton resident for 1 years died Saturday afternoon at four o'clock He was born June 5 1862 near Wayland and spent most of his early life there He married Bell Goewin about 50 years ago and had one son killed at 19 in a railroad accident His wife died May 20 1943 and since then he was cared for by Mrs Martha Kasowski He is survived by brother John McClintic and sisters Mrs Marian Reel Mrs Nellie VanSant and Mrs Wenger Funeral services planned for two this afternoon at the Methodist church in Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
William McClintic
F. A. Hopkins
Mr. McClintie
Wayland
Bell Goewin
Washington County
McClintic
Martha Kasowski
John McClintic
Marian Reel
Nellie VanSant
Wenger
Winfield
Brigh
Former Wayland Resident Fred Fiery Dies
Former Wayland resident Fred Fiery died Sunday in the county home at Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services are set for 2:00 PM tomorrow at Sugar Creek church with Rev. Simon Conger Geman presiding. Burial at Sugar Creek follows, with pallbearers C. E. Rhum Will Kaufman Ahren Wyse Omer Bushart Ben Kiecher Chris Herti. Fiery, born April 1863 in Switzerland, is survived by nieces and nephews aside from one brother in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Fred Fiery
Mt. Pleasai
Sugar Creek
Zehr
Simon Conger Geman
A. R. Meyer
Edward Witting
C. E. Rhum
Will Kauftman
Ahren Wyse
Omer Bushart
Ben Kiecher
Chris Herti
Fred Fietz
Switzerland
Missouri
Install Legion Officers Tuesday at Washington County Camp
Leon Beatty post holds semi monthly meeting Tuesday at Washington country camp. Chicken supper at 7 o'clock for ticket holders. business session at 8 o'clock presided by Commander Alvin Rommel. Delegates to the Des Moines state Legion convention will be elected. Newly elected post officers will be installed by First district Commander Maynard L. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Beatty Post
Washington Country
Alvin Rommel
State Legion
Des Moines
First District
Maynard L. Brown
Execute Nine for Jewish Killings
Warsaw report states Viktor Grosz announced nine people convicted for participation in the Kielce pogrom were executed by firing squad inside Kielce prison, instead of a planned public ceremony. He said no reason was given for the change. Four Kielce security police and militia leaders have been arrested for failing to prevent violence. A separate report says bands attacked a train near Mad on July 11, killing three Red Army soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Viktor Grosz
Kielce
Grosz
Keilee Citizens’ Militia
Maid
Red Army
Funeral Planned for Rev. E. E. Voss at Brighton Cemetery
Burial will be in Brighton cemetery with graveside services conducted by the Masons. Rev. E. E. Voss is in charge of arrangements.
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Ton
E. E. Voss
Brighton
The
Masons
Elmer G Mason Funeral Tuesday in Washington
Elmer G Mason dies Sunday and funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 PM at L A Jones funeral home in Washington. Dr F W Saed of New London will preside with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Mason, born February 29 1868, was a longtime farmer and former business partner in the dray and feed yard trades. He leaves Lena Jugenheimer Mason, a daughter Margaret, a son Clyle, and two sisters Mrs Isabelle Mayer and Mrs Florence Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A Jones Funeral Home
Elmer G. Mason
Washington
F. W. Aeed
New London
Elm Grove
Mason
Land
Arthur
Carson Plumbing
Fred Burger
North
Marion Avenue
Presbyterian Church
Ie World
la Salle County
F George
Sarah A
Kenison) Mason
Norway
Ill
Washington Academy
Lena Jugenheimer
Keith Appointed Training Officer for Wiesbaden USAFE
Major Elmer L. Keith, husband of Mrs. Ireta Keith of Washington Iowa, is named training officer for the Wiesbaden Headquarters of the United States Air Forces in Europe. A former Wapello Public Schools teacher and coach, he entered the army in August 1941 and served as executive officer at a San Antonio training center before arriving in the European theater in May 1946.
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Wiesbaden
Germany
Elmer L. Keith
Ireta Keith
Washington
Iowa
United States Air Forces
Europe
Keith
Wapello
Army
the Military Training Center
San Antonio
Texas
Iowa Wator
USAFE
Dat
Heirens Seeks Life Sentence Deal For Confessions
William Heirens a 17 year old University of Chicago student seeks to confess to the Suzanne Degnan kidnapping murder plus two other killings to obtain a life term rather than the electric chair. He would also admit to burglaries. Sources say admissions were oral not yet written. The report cites possible details of the Degnan case and related murders.
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Chicago
William Heirens
Suzanne Deenan
United Press
Heirens
Degnan
Lipsick
Frances Brown
Josephine Ross
Willinn
Wing
Child
Kenmore Ave
University of Chicago
Suzanne
Deny “Deal
Salvation Army Drive Opens in Washington County
The Salvation Army launches its marching forward financial drive at the YMCA with John Owen named county chairman and a committee of eight workers led by John Lee and Bob McFarlane. The campaign aims to raise 3000 dollars in Washington County within about two weeks, marking the first coordinated fund drive in years.
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Salvation Army
Y.M.C.A
John Owen
John Lee
Bob McFarlane
Larry Malley
Sam McCleery
Joe Falk
Harold Wehr
Dick Pratt
al Terrell
Washington County
Friends of the Organization
Iowa Half Dollars Authorized for Centennial Entry
The House approved a resolution to authorize coinage of 50 cent pieces to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Iowa joining the union. The action marks a national acknowledgment of Iowa's statehood centennial with new commemorative coinage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Iowa
Policing the American Zone of Occupied Germany
A report describes patrols and air surveillance by American forces over the occupied zone in Germany. It notes missions to monitor borders, deter contraband, and support ground forces with reconnaissance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Occupied
Germany
God of Fire Theme Highlighted in Central Park Sermon
Rev Walter A Smith preached on God as a consuming fire at union evening services in Central Park He described fires as purifying yet urged burning out materialism and liquor traffic from national life Other ministers included Rev Alfred Trenerry and Rev Milo Phillips Helen Stone sang a vocal solo Dr George Kerr to preach next Sunday at United Presbyterian church services start 7 30 in Baptist church if rain.
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Union
Central Park
Walter A. Smith
Smth
Alfred Trenerry
Milo Phillips
Herbert Osineup
Helen Stone
George Kerr
United Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Mills Marks Fifth Anniversary of Auto Service in Town
Gilbert Mills, owner of Mills Auto Service at 1816 North Second Ave, observes his fifth anniversary in business. He started repairs July 15, 1941, and reports completion of a 1,800 square foot garage expansion bringing total space to 4,100 square feet. A new paved drive fronts the shop for the Sinclair service station he also operates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Mills
Mills Auto Service
North Second Ave
Millls
Mills
Washington
Sinclair
Mrs. Alexander Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Jennie Alexander, about 90, died this morning after a period of failing healing. Services set for two o clock Friday at Sherman’s home. A long-time Crawfordsville resident, she belonged to the Presbyterian church and the Journal’s Three-Quarter Century club. She had lived much of her life in Crawfordsville and Washington, and she was the widow of George Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Alexander
Sherman
Alexander
Ahead Presbyterian Church
Journal
Crawfordsville
Washington
Staunton
Virginia
George Alexander
President Signs The British Loan
President Truman signed the $5.75 billion British loan to aid Britain’s war-torn economy and expand world trade. He said the plan seeks open trade for all United Nations and is not directed at any nation. The House approved the loan 219 to 153 after defeating amendments. the British Parliament had already approved the agreement.
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Washington
Truman
Britain
Russia
United States
Great Britain
United Nations
House
Senate
U. S
School Coal Contract Awarded to Robert Wead
Robert Wead wins the Washington public school coal contract by submitting the lowest bid. He will supply about 400 tons of stoker coal and 10 tons of egg size for local school buildings for the next year, thanking customers for their patronage.
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Robert
Washington Public School
Protests Mount Over Rising Food Prices Across Cities
Labor unions planned walkouts and buyers' strikes nationwide to protest price hikes with actions in Chicago Minneapolis Springfield Hartford and Philadelphia. Cattle prices at Chicago hit new highs while livestock markets showed reduced cattle receipts and hog numbers.
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United Press
CIO
Philadelphia
Chicago
Farm Implement Factory Strikes Threatened Across Industry
CIO Farm Equipment Workers threaten a nationwide strike at all major plants if J I Case and Allis-Chalmers do not settle demands. Executive board at Steves Hotel plans to seek a convention mandate to call a strike by July 31 if unresolved. Telegrams sent to Truman Schwellenbach Wallace and Steelman note potential action affecting International Harvester John Deere and Oliver plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
CIO Farm Equipment Workers Union
J. I. Case Co
Allis-Chalmers
Steves
Truman
Lewis B Schwellenbach
Commerce
Henry A. Wallace
John K. Steelaman
Case
Allis Companies
Farm Equipment Union
Lnternational Harvester Co
John Deere Co
Oliver Corporation
School Heating Plant Budget Plan Adopted by Board
The board of education adopted the proposed budget for the coming year and it will be published this week. A public hearing is scheduled for August 1 to discuss the plan and related allocations.
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Board of Education
Western Boundary Debate Ties to Mississippi River
A concise note states the western boundary of the early United States tracked the course of the Mississippi River, shaping territorial lines and regional claims in the era of nation formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mississippi River
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Chicago—Hogs
Denver
Neb
South St. Paul
St. Louis
Swift & Company
Grocer
John Stedelia
Centralia
Stedelin
International Soundphoto
Cape
Walter Storms
Mal Coghlan
Tleiens
James S. Byrnes
Pales
Byrnes
Robert Wead
Walter P. Reuther
United Automobile Workers
Reuther
UAW
Minneapolis
AFL
Springfield
John B. Marchiando
Independent
Progressive Mine Workers of America
Hartford
Conn
CTO
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