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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1977
Page
19
The Associated Press reports NYSE listings show notable gains and losses by percent, excluding securities under $2. Readouts include reference prices, daily highs and lows, and various company names across sectors. The data list highlights price movement without volume considerations, reflecting market volatility.
The Dow Jones average rose 0.17 to 947.93 as trading remained quiet on Monday. Losers outweighed gainers about 7 to 5 on the NYSE with 12.07 million shares traded as investors awaited President Carter's energy program. The index slipped slightly on the composite and AMEX measures, while last week’s rally cooled.
US Department of Agriculture bulk selling prices and prices paid to delivery remained steady. Retail prices for Grade A potatoes in cartons delivered include extra large 60-67 cents, large 59-44 cents, and mediums 51-56 cents. Major markets list No 1A 100 lb sacks with Washington russets at 6.00, Colorado russets 5.75, Colorado red McClures 5.50, Wisconsin round whites 5.00-5.25, and Red River Valley round reds from Minnesota and North Dakota.
Monday's Cedar Rapids hog market shows butchers 25c lower while sows hold steady. Prices for 200-230 lb delivered butchers $35.50-$36.00, 300 lb sows $31.50-$32.00, and heavier weight ranges see incremental discounts. Also notes on steer and heifer quotes and mixed cattle movement.
Livestock trade generally moderate with slow demand in some areas. Prices listed for No 1-3 and sow categories across weight ranges, estimated receipts 85,000. Dressed meats show slow beef and pork trade with limited sales and price levels given for various cuts. Futures trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange noted.
Three male juveniles escaped Linn county detention center Sunday night and were taken into custody. One turned himself in at Squaw Creek park, the other two were captured Monday morning at a Cedar Rapids apartment. The escape involved locking a dorm room, grabbing staff, and fleeing through a courtyard and barbed wire. Police helicopter aided the search. Two juveniles await trial. one was arrested for a separate break-in.
Cedar Rapids safety commissioner Colton speaks on accounting for law enforcement at the Montrose hotel while the Temple Judah hosts weekly games. A roster of thefts includes stereo, a gun, checks, and cash across several addresses, with UM UNI Torch and Tassel honorees noted and travel ads and local sales listed.
Oswald and James Jacoby offer bridge tips in the Cedar Rapids Gazette feature pages. The column appears weekly with helpful hints for players at all levels.
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