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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1978

Page

22

New York Stocks End Of Day Composite Prices Report

United Press International reports late evening stock quotes with Abbott and Exxon among listed names. The document lists high, low, and last prices across numerous corporations, including Alcan, Dow Jones components, Texaco, PepsiCo, Ford, General Electric, and units of industry. The data reflect transmission gaps and market index context for the period.

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Cedar Rapids Emergency Numbers Listed in Public Notice

Public notice lists cedar rapids emergency numbers 366 7654 398 5343 plus medical society foundation numbers 362 2174 and 377 1585 for community health services and responder contacts.

Cedar Rapids Medical Society Foundation I

Stock trade slows as Dow edges down slightly

New York AP report notes the Dow Jones average dipping 0.35 to 814.19 at noon after a week of rallies. Declines outpaced advances 6-5 on the NYSE as the Big Board registers a busy week yet sees subdued activity amid credit-tightening concerns. Rollins Inc leads volume with a 248,000-share block traded at 16 34.

New York New York Stock Exchange Federal Reserve Wall NYSE American Stock Exchange

Midwest and Chicago farm market report highlights

Des Moines markets show slow beef trade with steady steer and heifer prices and moderate pork demand. Prices listed for 550-700 lb steers at 82.50 and 500-700 lb heifers at 81.25. Webster City notes hogs 800 head with softer prices and various weight brackets. Eggs and dairy prices move modestly with steady undertone and butter unchanged in Chicago bulk selling prices.

Des Moines Midwest Federal State Market News

Livestock prices mixed as hog trade slows in Des Moines

UPI reports Friday livestock trade in Des Moines with demand moderate and prices mostly steady to lower. No 1-3 hogs 200-230 lb bring 44.50 to 46.00, larger weights down to 40.00. Sows 38.50 to 41.50 for 270-550 lb, receipts around 70,000 with varied weekly totals.

Des Moines UPI

No settlement in Cryovac strike at Cedar Rapids plant

No settlement reported in a week-old strike at Cryovac division of W R Grace in Cedar Rapids. Plant manager Bob McKenzie would only say no agreement has been reached as about 280 Teamsters workers rejected the latest offer. Negotiations paused after a Wednesday meeting with unclear progress. Cryovac makes plastic wrapping materials.

Cryovac W.R. Grace and Co Cedar Rapids Bob McKenzie Teamsters Union Teamsters

Livestock futures report from Omaha shows mixed hog and cattle quotes

Hogs 1 3 200 240 lb range 45.75 to 46.25, 240 260 lb 45.25 to 45.75, sows mainly 42.50 to 43.50. Cattle and calves: few steers and heifers, utilities 37.50 to 40.00, cutters 36.00 to 38.00. Monday receipts: cattle and calves 6,500 hogs 5,000.

Purexc Puriotr Quakro Rohr Indust RovyoiCrow Rovid Tandy Corp Teldyne Tenneco Texaco Texeco Trinityind Trwin Omaha (Ap USDA U.S First Mid-America Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange

PLO frees 22 dogs in Fairbanks pound break in

In Fairbanks Alaska the Puppy Liberation Organization claimed responsibility after 22 dogs were freed from the city dog pound in a nighttime break in. A note left at the scene warned the group would strike again. Also noted is a historical 80 day coal strike ban linked to John L Lewis sympathizers.

Fairbanks, Alaska PLO Fairbanks Puppy Liberation Organization Fairbanks Borough John L. Lewis

Credit unions rise as fastest growing financial institution

The Credit Union National Association notes rapid growth since 1970 with assets up 201 percent to 54.1 billion and a growing share of consumer lending. The sector expands into credit cards and 30 year mortgages, drawing criticism from bankers over tax exemptions and competition.

New York Carter Texas Mutual Savings Savings and Loan Associations Credit Union National Association Connecticut Alaska Terrence H. Klasky Independent Bankers Association of America New England Jerome I. Baron Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith American Bankers Asssociation National Credit Union Administration ABA Independent Bankers Group Alaska U.S.A Denver James K. Brinker Lawrence Connell Connecticut Banking Department

Iowa Illinois Gas Declares 48 Cents Dividend At Annual Meeting

The board of Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co declared a quarterly dividend of 48 cents per common share payable June 1 to holders of record April 28. The same dividend was paid last quarter. Preferred dividends payable Aug 1 to holders of record July 14. Officers re-elected: Whitmore chairman, Stichnoth president, Colbert VP admin, Daniel VP districts, Miller VP operation, OBrien VP controller, Shaw VP finance, Decker secretary treasurer, Hartman general counsel.

Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co Davenport Charles H. Whitmore Rock Island Dean R. Stichnoth Bettendorf James Colbert John J. Daniel Iowa City Richard B. Miller Barry C. O’brien Donald H. Shaw John C. Decker All of Edward J. Hartman

Farm accident injures 59 year old in Strawberry Point

Farmer Benja min Skibbe, 59, of rural Strawberry Point sustained a crushed right forearm when his arm was caught in a power takeoff Thursday around 3 p.m. He was listed in good condition today at St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Strawberry Point Benjamin Skibbe Skibbe St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids

Driver charged in Independence drunken driving arrest

Independence police arrested Richard Dichtel Miller 40 of Delaware on a drunk driving charge after an alleged erratic drive on Third Avenue SE at 3 59 a m He was taken to Buchanan County Jail and scheduled to appear in Magistrate's Court today.

Independence Richard Dichtelmiller Delaware Third Avenue Buchanan County

Bridge Winners at YWCA and Kenwood Park Church

Mitchell movement winners at the YWCA include Pat Benz with Pat Smith first and George Alberts with Gary Haddy second for north south while War ren Houghkirk and Ova Jenkins with Ioah Water place first and second for east west The next YWCA game is Wednesday at 7 30 p m Howell movement at Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church crowned Lydia Leipold and Vi Schenken first Laura Wilfong and Frank Zeman second Lou Harrington and Ruth Helm third The Thursday noon game will be at the church

Mitchell Movement YWCA Pat Benz Pat Smith George Alberts Gary Haddy Warren Houghkirk Ova Jenkins Ioah Water Howell Movement Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Lydia Leipold Vi Schenken Laura Wilfong Frank Zeman Lou Harrington Ruth Helm

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