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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1948

Page

5

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Markets show firm hog prices and lighter cattle demand

Chicago livestock market June 10 reports 8,000 hogs traded with gains up to 1.00 on heavy weights and tops at 25.00. Cattle and calves total 6,109 with generally weaker demand. yearlings and light steers steady to 0.50 lower, cows $20.50-$24.00, vealers up to 30.00. Sheep 2,000 with lambs 27-28 dollars and slaughter ewes steady near 11.50.

KBIZ Boyd Besco MGR Chicago Livestock Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Report June 10 Chicago UP

Poultry shipments show 23 trucks with overall weak chicken demand. Hens stay steady while fryers and broilers mostly firm with varying price ranges. Eyes prices mix browns and whites. market described as steady with current receipts and checks noted.

Plymouth Rock White Rock

Norman Thomas to Speak at Grinnell Conference

Norman Thomas socialist presidential candidate will address Grinnell College opening of a four day conference on the prevention of world war II. Sponsors include the citizens committee for united nations reform and W O MAN with Ely Culbertson and Dorothy Thompson as speakers.

Grinnell Norman Thomas Grinnell College Citizens Committee For United Nations Reform World Organization of Mothers of All Nations W.O.M.A.N Ely Culbertson Dorothy Thompson

Need for More Soil Conservation in U S

A farm equipment institute spokesman warns that without stronger soil and farm conservation, the United States must farm 50 million extra acres by 1973 to feed a growing population. J H Oppenheim president urges mechanization science and conservation to work together for food supply.

Chicago J. H. Oppenheim The Farm Equipment Institute

Michigan State Symbols Recorded

Michigan's motto is If You Seek a Pleasant Peninsula Look Around You The apple blossom is the state flower and the robin the official bird is designated official symbols in an informational note.

Michigan

Schwellenbach Dies at 53 in Walter Reed Hospital

Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach died at Walter Reed Army Hospital at 2:40 AM CST after health declined since 1946. The former lawyer, judge and U.S. senator from Washington state was 53, wife Anne Duffy at bedside, and President Truman was apprised earlier by phone. Funeral plans were not yet set. He pushed through postwar labor disputes and proposed price and wage control bills for Congress without result.

Washington Lewis B. Schwellenbach Walter Reed Army Hospital Labor Department U. S Washington State Army Hospital Anne Duffy Truman Schwellenbach Superior Wis Congress Ile Congressional

Rainfall Boosts Wheat Crops Across Regions

Cargill Crop bulletin says winter and spring wheat in good condition overall, with rains aiding Panhandle Kansas Nebraska and boosting eastern centers. Texas harvest delayed by late moisture, May driest since 1934 in northwest spring wheat area. Oats good except southern plains, barley generally strong as U.S. seeks higher wheat use amid global food concerns.

Minneapolis Cargill Crop Bulletin Texas Oklahoma Panhandle Kansas Nebraska Bulltin Minnesota Dakota Montan Pacific Northwest Centra Spring Wheat Area Bulletin Plains The Millers and Baker U. S

Australian Axeman Sets Underhand Chop Record

George Park established a world underhand chop record at the Royal Sydney show by splitting a 15 inch diameter black butt log in 45 seconds. The event requires the axeman to stand on the log while chopping. Chopping times in Australian hardwoods cannot be compared with American soft woods.

George Park America

Tibetan Tea Blend Chronicle

The chief hot drink of Tibet combines tea and sour milk with rancid butter, small cheese curds, and roasted barley, creating a distinctive regional beverage noted for its sharp flavor.

Tibet

Telephone Rates To Be Increased In Iowa

Northwestern Bell will raise long distance rates within Iowa starting June 21 by about 17 percent. The increase covers initial period calls, day and night rates, and adds a uniform three minute initial period for all calls, due to higher costs and plant expenditures. Calling rates will align with other states served by the company.

Des Moines Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Iowa J. H. Wilson Wilson

Community Sale Promotes Stock, Calves and Housewares

Community sale notes a successful week with strong turnout. Readers are urged to bring items for sale including real calves and shores. The listing mentions hedge line posts anchors eighteen foot pipe a one ton chain hoist dining room set ice boxes and various furniture items.

European crops rebound toward normal after big gains

The report notes Europe will see much larger crops this year than last and asserts it is only a matter of time before harvests return to normal levels.

Martin’s Cleaners Europe

Gamblers Slaying Linked With Other Underworld Murders

Adelyn Weiner, 21, girlfriend of Norton Polsky, 27, a gambler slain by gangsters, told police Polsky was a friend of Harry Krotsh, 28, Leo Friedman, 33, and George Stathatos, 27, all gamblers shot to death, linking the Polsky murder to three other recent underworld killings.

Chicago Norton Polsky Adelyn Weiner Polsky Harry Krotsh Leo “Little Sneeze’ Friedman George Bulldog” Stathatos Miss Weiner

Ambiguous Quote From Affected Gambler Reveals Fear

A gambler described long fear about a potential event, saying she was afraid for a long time that this would happen. Her remark underscores anxiety surrounding the incident and its anticipated impact on the community.

Aluminum Pans Brighten with Acidic Foods

Aluminum pans darken when used to cook acidic foods like tomatoes rhubarb or apples, causing a brightened or altered appearance after cooking.

Nighttime hailstorms are rare between dusk and dawn

A weather note states hailstorms occur infrequently after sunset and before sunrise, highlighting their rarity during nighttime hours and the typical daytime pattern of such events.

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