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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1979

Page

19

New York Stock Prices Across Markets Reported by UPI

Selected composite prices as of 10 30 a m from United Press International show Goodyear and Shell on Cp among leaders. The table lists numerous companies with last sale prices and percent changes across markets including NYSE Amex NASD and Pacific exchanges.

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Amex Stocks Nationwide Composite Prices Reported

Amex stocks nationwide composite prices as of 11 20 a.m. NYT from United Press International list multiple equities with last prices and changes across Adobe Oil sector firms and major names. The data includes company codes, last, and percent changes amid a broad market snapshot.

United Press International

Dow Jones Stock Averages Summary

The Dow Jones closing figures show a minor drop as trading ends. Data from United Press International notes a slight decline across sectors, with notable shifts in transport and utility stocks.

Chicago Butter and Ego Prices Reported by USDA

UPI reports USDA bulk selling prices for Chicago on Friday. Butter prices paid delivery to Chicago hold at 121.80 for 93 and 92 scores. Ego prices paid to delivery weaken for retailers with Grade A cartons: extra large 67-70, large 66-68, medium 59-61.

Chicago UPI USDA

Carson News Pushes RCA Stock Down

Wall Street slid as entertainer Carson seeks off NBCs Tonight Show after 17 years and RCA shares fell 3/8 to 26 7/8 amid talk of tighter credit policies from Federal Reserve Chairman Miller. Dow dipped 1.12 points to 854.12 with 781 declines against 469 advances on the NYSE.

New York UPI Johnny Carson G. William Miller Wall Street Carson NBC RCA Miller Federal Reserve New York Stock Exchange

Des Moines Egg Market Sees Little Change In Prices

Federal State Market News Service reports eggs priced mostly unchanged with light demand and shorter plant schedules. Grade A large 49 to 51 cents per dozen to producers, Grade A medium 40 to 42 cents, other farm eggs mixed from 20 to 40 cents, Grade B largely 14 to 30 cents.

Des Moines Federal U.S. West North Central States

Iowa Hog Prices Dip Amid Slow Friday Trade

Livestock notes show hog trade slow with moderate demand. No. 1-2 200-230 lb butchers 43.50 to 45.50, 270-300 lb 40.50 to 43.00, sows 39.50 to 41.00 for 300-600 lb. Estimated receipts 60,000. Thursday 110,000. year ago 74,000.

Des Moines UPI

Midwest Beef and Pork Trade Report Slows with Light Demand

Des Moines reports slow beef trade with no steer beef sales. 400-500 lb choice heifers trade at 103.50, down 2.00. Pork markets show light to fair demand with varied steady to lower prices across loins, clear channel, export, and other cuts, including 14-17 lb loins at 92.50-96.50 and 75-1.50 lower for 17-20 lb ranges.

Des Moines UPI Midwest Clear Channel

Cedar Rapids hog and cattle market report shows mixed adjustments

The Cedar Rapids market Friday posted steady hogs with butchers to 230 lbs and packers up to 550 lbs. Sows ranged from 39 to 40.50 dollars per hundredweight and lighter butchers faced weight-based deductions. Cattle trade saw top steers at 77 and heifers at 75, with lambs at 70 to 71, while Des Moines noted unsettled undertone and irregular offerings with little price change.

Cedar Rapids

Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric reorganizes and elects leaders

A Davenport annual meeting announced a reorganization of two operating groups at Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co. One group handles customer service and distribution across Cedar Rapids Fort Dodge Iowa City and Ottumwa while the other covers engineering energy planning and energy supply. Dean R. Stichnoth of Bettendorf was elected president and chairman of the board replacing Charles H. Whitmore who will stay on the executive committee. New directors include William C. Fletcher Charles G. Dore Leonard L. Woodruff Whitmore Robert W. Weeks Mel Foster Jr Richard B. Miller Donald H. Shaw and Stichnoth.

Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co Davenport Cedar Rapids Fort Dodge Iowa City Ottumwa Dean R. Stichnoth Bettendorf Charles H. Whitmore Rock Island Whitmore William C. Fletcher Charles G. Dore Leonard L. Woodruff Robert W. Weeks Mel Foster, Jr Richard

Rubber union chief spurns White House meeting

In Washington a possible strike deadline looms as President Carter’s inflation guidelines prompt a White House session with industry leaders and union officials. URW president Peter Bommarito refuses to attend, saying the talks should focus on Uniroyal’s contract disputes and members’ needs rather than the guidelines.

Washington Carter White House Peter Bommarito United Rubber Workers Union UAW Akron Ohio Bommarito URW Big Four Rubber Company Goodrich Uniroyal Firestone Goodyear

Four arrested in Linn County drunk driving charges

Four persons were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County on Thursday and today. Bradford C. Mason, 27, was arrested on Sixth Street SW. Jesus S. Saldivar, 30, was arrested on Seventh Street SW and charged with reckless driving. Connie S. Henry, 22, was arrested on First Avenue East and charged with speeding. Gary W. Kennedy, 21, was arrested at Sixth Street and 70th Avenue SW.

Linn County Bradford C. Mason 26Th Ave Sixth Street Jesus S. Saldivar Seventh Ave Seventh Street Connie S. Henry First Ave First Avenue East Gary W. Kennedy F Ave 70Th Avenue SW

Sioux City Hog Sale Finds Mixed Week For Weights

Sioux City live stock report shows hogs at 5 000 head with barrows and gilts easing to 25 lower while weights 260 to 350 pounds stay mostly steady. U S 1 grades range 200 to 235 pounds at 46.00, 1-2 at 45.50 to 45.75, 1-3 240-280 at 44.00 to 45.50, 2-3 280-350 at 42.50 to 44.00. Sows drop about 25 with 1-3 350-650 at 41.50-42.00 and 500-650 at 42.00.

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Bricklayers meeting and local business notices on 3A

Briefs list upcoming events and local services including a bricklayers meeting at Teamsters Hall 5000 J St SW at 7 30 pm Monday. New lunch hours at Flamingo Pizza Palace 1211 Ellis Blvd NW. Medical practice closures and openings announced for Abbo and Van Slyke. Local ads cover lessons, auctions, luncheons, contests, sales and businesses with contact numbers.

Teamsters Hall J St. SW Flamingo Pizza Palace Ellis Boulevard Adv

Cedar Rapids awaits final urban revitalization bill details

Cedar Rapids officials welcomed a state urban revitalization measure passed by the Iowa House but remain unsure of precise provisions. Mayor Donald Canney notes a 115 percent tax exemption for improvements in designated revitalization areas and questions apply to cost or value. He says final bill text is needed before comment and highlights shifts from prior versions.

Cedar Rapids Iowa House Senate Donald Canney Canney

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