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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1973
Page
14
The New York market opened with modest gains as investors awaited actions from the Nixon administration to curb inflation. The Dow rose 1.65 to around 9 322, Advancers led decliners 683 to 511 on the NYSE, with Leasco Preferred among the most active issues at a notable uptick.
In London a high court judge awarded Mrs Ann Hawthorne and her husband $150 000 after testimony linked a 1969 car crash to compulsive eating and significant weight gain from 133 to 238 pounds. The husband alleged brain injury left her unsteady unable to judge.
Cedar Rapids hog market prices were steady Monday with Saturday’s bulk delivered butchers 200 to 230 pounds ranging 35.25 to 35.75. Packings sow prices were 32.00 to 32.25 as weight classes shifted downward, and lighter animals fetched 25c less per 10 pounds above 230 pounds. Sheep and poultry figures appear mixed in the fragment, with lambs around 32.00 to 60, and various poultry prices noted in partial lines.
Sioux City market notes show hogs 66 500 head mixed weight 190 to 300 pounds with prices 34.50 to 37.25 per cwt. sows 33.75 to 34.25. 300 to 700 Ibs at 26.50 to 29.00. Slaughter cattle described as fair to strong with steers 41.00 to 43.50 and cows 40.00 to 42.00. Also Chicago cash grain quotes for No 2 wheat and soybeans given amid mild market fluctuations.
In Chicago wholesale market deliveries to retailers held steady per USDA data. Grade A Extra large bricks in cartons delivered 51 to 54 cents per unit, Large 50 to 52, Medium 47 to 49 among reported price ranges.
AP USDA report shows wholesale egg offerings adequate with strong categories. Mediums fair to good demand, whites fancy large 47 lbs minimum, 48 to 51 pounds, fancy sum 41 pounds average 45 to 48. Smalls 34 pounds average. Butter steady. wholesale bulk cartons quoted. Creamery 93 score AA unquoted, 92 score A 6242% cents.
Soviet dissident Vladimir Bukovsky, 30, has been transferred to a labor camp after completing two years in prison. He was sentenced in January 1972 to 12 years for subverting Soviet authority and had previously spent years in labor camps and a psychiatric asylum for political activities.
Sacred Heart Catholic parish in Oelwein sheltered 150 youths and 24 adults stranded by a spring storm. They attended a Diocesan rally in Dubuque and were housed in the convent rectory and gym while 40 mph winds and blocked roads delayed their return across northeast Iowa.
The Federal Reserve Board and two other agencies sent letters to about 750 banks with more than $100 million in deposits. They urged careful ongoing assessments of credit risk and assured banks their capital positions are considered as they monitor commitments totaling around $80 billion outstanding at the end of January.
Two Cedar Rapids members of the Junior Classical League were elected to state offices at the 22nd annual JCL meeting held in Boone. Patrick Guinlanne becomes president and Clyde Guillaume treasurer.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Ohio's largest newspaper, has increased its newsstand price from 10 cents to 15 cents citing rising costs in every area of its publishing operation.
Local classified blurb urges readers to try small want ads as a quick way to get results. It highlights a toll free style number for inquiries and emphasizes the ease of use. The message suggests personal empowerment through simple postings.
Barbara McGee of Iowa City faced a charge of false uttering for writing a $45.50 bad check to the Fabric Center on Oct 24. The municipal court dismissed the charge last week on the state's motion.
Duane Tiegen of 1118 Elmhurst pled guilty in municipal court to an amended charge of larceny in the heat of a break in. He received a six month suspended jail sentence for the incident at Sadler Machine Co. located at 1250 First Street NW on January 27.
A charge of malicious injury to a building against Fred Diers of 343 Seventh Street Marion was dismissed in the interest of justice. He was charged by Diane Diers of 1904 Central Drive SW on December 23, 1971.
A charge of blasphemous language against Kathy Dickerson from a southwest side address was dismissed last week in municipal court. The charge, based on information signed by Gertrude Smith on Aug. 13, 1970, was withdrawn.
Two defendants faced assault and battery charges last week in municipal court. James Koshatka of 4200 Bowling Street SW had his charge dismissed, filed by Linda Koshatka on December 3. Kathy Campbell of 1520 Hillside Drive NW also had her charge dropped at the requesting witness's behest, for an alleged July 1 assault on Deborah Coppess.
Steve Stako pled guilty in municipal court to defrauding a hotel keeper. He was fined $100 and costs for obtaining goods or services from Town House motel on April 6 1972.
Gerald Waddington of 1031 Tenth Avenue SE pled guilty in municipal court to an amended charge of injury to a motor vehicle. He received a 30 day suspended jail sentence. He was linked to larceny of a motor vehicle from a Sept 22 theft of a 1963 car owned by Lester Merk el.
Jacob Studt Jr pled guilty in municipal court to drunk driving. He was fined 300 and costs after arrest on January 18.
Georgina Colyer marked her 10th birthday at the Brighton Old People's home and urged others to stay cheerful and happy as the formula that has sustained her through many years.
MorAmerica Financial Corporation offers registered ten year debentures due November 30 1982 yielding 7 percent per year. Subordinated debentures sold by prospectus to bona fide Iowa residents with semiannual interest on May 31 and November 30. The $1.5 million issue is offered by The Morris Plan Securities Company Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Prospectus based plan for Iowa residents offers 3 year certificates issued in $1000 multiples. Investors gain semi annual interest on June 30 and December 31, with monthly returns of $26.05 starting from a $5000 investment. Easy math for monthly yield is highlighted.
North Syracuse, NY Freddie Bennett, 15 months, does daily pushups hangs from a bar and lifts a 15-pound barbell under his parents guidance. His father started the routine at home after the hospital return, with pediatrician approval. Freddie enjoys the workouts and smiles broadly as he grows strong.
A Cedar Rapids man, Billy D. Baum, 38, of the YMCA, is in Mercy hospital with facial cuts and head injuries after a 6:45 a.m. crash at First Avenue and Fifth Street East. Poor visibility was blamed. the truck driver John A. Fell of Iowa City faced no charges. Further details were unavailable.
Two Monona residents Melinda Sabben 79 and Debby Hoag 16 were hospitalized after a snow slicked stretch of highway 13 north of Marion left their van on its top in the east ditch. Carly Houg 36 drove the northbound van. Linn County deputies reported minor injuries for Chris 14 and Barry 7 Houg who were treated and released.
A bus passenger killed another in a dispute over space on a double seat in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to police. Authorities are investigating the shooting and identifying the involved individuals.
City brief notes a Neurotics Anonymous meeting at Grace Episcopal church is postponed to April 16 at 7 30 pm. Other items mention local services and notices including hospitalizations deaths ads and upcoming tours with various numbers and addresses.
Fragmentary notes mention ambulance FBI fire police and patrols after hours. References to a foundation, medical society, and Criss help appear as stray phrases with no clear events or outcomes.
Five thousand dollars in returns, six thousand in returns, and seven thousand in returns appear in the record. The figures are listed consecutively without further context.
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