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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1979
Page
20
The Federal Reserve reports March industrial production up 0.8 percent from February, driven by autos steel and coal gains. January was flat and overall activity shows a strong rebound after winter weather. Officials fear overheating could complicate inflation control.
Des Moines reports Friday hog trade moderate with good demand and steady butchers and sows. Prices for various weight ranges fall within 41.50 to 45.75 per hundredweight. Egg prices show mixed gains as demand remains strong and inventories clear. U.S. west north central eggs quoted at 52-54c for Grade A large. Market News notes light supplies and unsettled poultry prices with few bids and limited sales.
Cedar Rapids markets report No.2 corn April $2.33 May $2.35 June $2.36 new crop $2.29 white corn $2.78 new crop $2.89 yellow soybeans April $7.02 May $7.02 June $7.14 new crop $6.62 oats old crop $1.60. Pro Farmer Grain provides quotes. Chicago butter eggs unchanged. Joliet cattle hogs mixed with receipts around 2,000 cattle and 1,000 hogs.
The New York and American Stock Exchanges along with most markets are closed today for Good Friday. Regular Gazette market coverage will resume in Monday editions.
Samantha Heiserman, 9, of Independence, was listed in good condition at People's Memorial Hospital after being struck on Second Street SE Thursday night. Authorities say she apparently ran in front of a car driven by Wendy Wilbur, 23, of Independence around 8 p.m.
City briefs note a student from Monmouth College in Monmouth Indiana initiated into the Blue Key National Honor Fraternity. Other items list business openings and events including bowling alleys opening for Easter, occupational therapy lectures, and local shop promotions.
Three people Neal S. Dauber Melvin L. Stanley and Betty J. Carter were arrested on gambling law violations after Cedar Rapids police and a BCI agent found them selling raffle tickets for a Las Vegas trip without a license at Neal's Place on Bowling Street Southwest. They were not detained. A separate arrest involved Thomas F. Kenney charged with assault with intent to inflict injury at his home after Mary E. Kindell reported a severe beating and police observed facial swelling and a cut lip.
About 30 members of Southeast Side Citizens for Community Improvement met with Ed Winter to press for an enforceable housing code with periodic rental inspections. They asked Winter to notify property owners about repairs and to boost animal control and trash patrols. The group plans petitions and has a next meeting set for April 25 at St Pauls United Methodist Church.
Hook reports 30 miles of cable and 50 miles of strand installed so far in Marmaduke. Total cable in city expected to reach about 350 miles with a three year completion goal. Some local fences near Town and Country Shopping Center damaged but resolved. Hook says they aim to avoid enemies and fix issues promptly.
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