Hogs Steady as Market Charts Corn Gains
Butcher hogs were steady to 25 cents higher on Friday while slaughter steers rose modestly and the sheep run was too light for a test. New York Stock Exchange trading closed with a modest gain as volume neared 12.48 million shares. Prices showed gains in several large issues and mixed activity across steel, motors, and electronics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bermec Corp
del E. Webb Corp
Canteen Corp
Benguet
Madison Square Garden
Heralis
American Stock Exchange
Cedar Rapids Hog and Livestock Prices Report Friday
Cedar Rapids markets held steady to 25 cents lower on hogs with prices for butchers and packers adjusted by weight. Cattle prices show mixed levels across prime, choice and standard grades, while sheep and poultry rates and grain values are listed. The report notes weight based deductions for hogs and cattle and provides various grade quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Brboerr
Menior
Fruav
Conrac Reports Earnings Gain for First Quarter 1968
Conrac Corp reports net income of 684,909 or 44 cents per share for the quarter ended March 1968, with 524,215 or 40 cents per share adjusted for the federal surtax. Sales rose to 12,859,012 from 12,875,961, Conrac is parent of The Timer Co of Cedar Rapids. Also in Chicago grain, corn futures rose over three cents while wheat and oats advanced modestly and soybeans showed mixed moves amid a bullish government report.
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Chicago
USDA
Carle Gli
Culves
Shan
New York
Brunia
Fiat Ag
Silsrae
Geneon
Ganeeinn
Town Hogs
DES Moines
UPI
Srade Betyg Shenley
Ds Kehering
DOW Jones
Enering
Denll Dela Ty
Sesie Sca
Ila
API
Hauliburt
Harris
Houst LP
Sool Howmel
Duutt.co
Ingeland
Sta Kolieman
Sao
Sgoniny
AlRegin
Alan Atu Lip
Finures
SNH
Alcos
Verona
Teledyne
Fenrugey
Aim
Hinie
Bet Kavserte
Textron
Kennecott
Thiokol
Ainnaloas Koppert
Ampex Corp
Lanisore Bros
Armeg
Sting
Armour
Ma Fitton
Union Paci
Unicoyal
Dunaire
AirRich
Aiboews
Atlas
Aliag Corp
MackeCo
Boston Bulls
Babek
Macy
Beech
Helfer Bent
el Bell
Marcon
Varian
Bendix
Ipias
Benetein
Boston
Rams
Becera
Gokaoa
Mategto
Hapa
Merck
Homaless BrishNw
ABS Eronguk Ag
BueyEr
Inigsout AB
Budd Co
Vee Whitaker
Mn Bulvac Cab
Mainching
nDie
Ramo AP
Monsen
Burroughs Wi
MeruxCecho
Ota Monsen
Cal Finan Et Molen
Thce Associated Press
Eatrierce
Ito Asa
Cessnesech
Chris Graf
E Hewitt
NSU
Lus Loracol
Eoliviaa
ORIGE
EuntCan
Amisido Ouibed Marj
Perfex-lowa, Inc
Vinton
Davis
Pawdhon
Wis
St Bullman
Onutstanbase Ind
Renning Co
Ibseol
Renunsi
Lamson Brothers Evans
Nbrey Lade
Vavaetava
Lasterina Naetane
Vahs Rss Lehane
Tan
Tata
Marenol
Conrac’ Corp
Conrae
Timer Co
Cedar Rapids
Essay Contest Winners Named
Contest results list winners named from Sioux City Livestock and surrounding areas. Judges praised clarity of expression and adherence to theme. Prizes included scholarships and publication opportunities for top entrants.
Brotherhood essay contest winners announced at public library
The Cedar Rapids chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews honored essay winners at the public library. Elaine Elam, Michael Has, Judy Minor, Brain Mykleby, Jim Roman, and Sarah Morgan won awards from fourth to ninth grade, each receiving a $3 prize and a certificate. Schools received a new human relations volume. All participants will be recognized later with certificates.
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Omaha Livestock
Omaha
UPN
Acesan Chaice
Cedar Cae Ea Rapids
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Elaine Elam
Michael Has
Judy Minor
Brain Mykleby
Jim Roman
Sarah Morgan
Haight-Ashbury Slaying Suspect Held in Triple Death
San Francisco detectives booked 35 year old Robert Jahmelik after an execution style killing of two 19 year old girls and a 24 year old man in a Haight Ashbury apartment. Victims were identified as Cinda Taylor Margaret Foehman and William Oswald. Police described the scene as grim with drug involvement noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Robert Jahmelik
Lio
Henry ‘Durkel
Robert McKiarnan
Haight-Ashbury
Life Investors reports 90 percent income rise in 1969 Q1
Life Investors Inc of Cedar Rapids, a 10 year old firm, announced a 90 percent income increase for the first quarter of 1969. President Ronald L Jensen cited net income of 370,736 versus 199,121 year earlier, with earnings per share of 14 cents versus 8, and insurance in force topping 700 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Investors Inc
Cedar Rapids
Ronald’l. Densen
Jensen
Prospects Dim For Settlement Of Building Pacts
Four major building trades contracts face possible strikes as agreements with carpenters sheetmetal workers roofers and plumbers expire. Union leaders warn a walkout could halt most construction projects while talks resume Sunday and Monday for various groups and a new offer votes Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Edwards
Unian
Edwards
Asia
Eastern Iowa law officers meet at Cedar Rapids city hall
Twenty law enforcement officials from Linn, Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Cedar, Washington and Jones counties attended a Cedar Rapids meeting called by City Safety Commissioner John Oberthien. The session sought to name an advisory board for Area 10 of 16 regions to qualify Cedar Rapids for federal funds under the Safe Streets Act of 1968. Attendees represented Cedar Rapids, Toledo, Tipton, Benswell, Olin, Monticello and Anamosa.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
John Oberthien
Governor's Crime Commission
Linn
Benton
Johnson
Cedar
Washington
Jones Counties
Towa
City
Tipton
Benswell
Olin
Monticello
Anamosa
Auction at Pratoling Villa Brings $727000 in Italy
A day auction of furnishings from the Italian villa of Prince Paul of Yugoslavia drew bids in Pratoling and totaled $727216. The sale featured items from the prince and highlighted the high demand for aristocratic decor. Auctioneer reports indicate strong international interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratoling
Italy
Prince Paul of
Yugoslavia
Sirhan Hearing Delayed a Week
In Los Angeles the hearing on a motion for a new trial for Sirhan Sirhan was postponed Friday to May 21. Chief defense counsel Grant Cooper sought the delay due to a required appearance in another court on the prior date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Sirhan Sirhan
Grant Cooper
Six Freight Cars Derail at Walker
Six Rock Island freight cars derailed north of Walker late Thursday night. several cars, some loaded with corn, remained off the tracks as crews worked to clear the line by Friday night. railroad officials cited a broken track as the probable cause.
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Walker
Rock Island
Pacific Routes To 4 Airlines
The Civil Aeronautics Board granted four airlines authority to begin new transpacific routes effective May 20. Trans World Airlines received a California to Hong Kong route. Northwest Airlines won San Francisco and Los Angeles to Hawaii, Okinawa, and Japan. Pan American World Airways secured a direct New York to Japan route. The Flying Tiger Line was approved for an all cargo Pacific run.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
Trans World Airlines
California
Hong Kong
Northwest Airlines
San Francisco
Losangeles
Hawaii
Northwest
Seattle
Portland
Ore
Okinawa
Japan
Pan American World Airways
New York
Flying Tiger Line
Pacific
Bond Reduction Denied in Cedar Rapids Shooting Case
Dennis Hansen 22 of 389 Thirtieth Street Drive SE faced assault with intent to murder charges after a April 18 shooting that left Barbara Hansen 21 in fair condition at Mercy hospital. The municipal court denied lowering his $5,000 bond to 10 percent and he remains jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Vtapids
Dennis Hansen
Clinton FS. Shaeffer
Hansen
Barbara Hansen
Fourth Avenue
School Head at Iowa City Resigns
The Iowa City superintendent Buford Garner resigned citing incompatibility with the board of education. Garner, in charge for 17 years, said the resignation is effective next October and that his future plans include a new challenge in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Iowa City
Unclear Commodities List Drafted for Shipment
A fragmentary inventory shows items like 4 inch corn syrup in tank cars, 3.10 pearl starch with standard Mais duce in paper bags, AAS hextered starch with standard moisture, thin boiling starch, papers bags, and crude corn oil in tank cars. Prices appear as isolated figures such as 12.50 for crude corn oil and 0.5 for .5. 90 Dextrin and other labeled items.
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Hengerson Ang
Wasi
Beattice Foods
Dico
Eisher
Intersil
Akepta
Manca Ald Wis
Weica City
Nissen Kighie-G
Taave
Quaker Ears
Jain the Syalex
Wilson and Co
CLR. Markets
Conrac
Sioum
Aspai
Idaho Russet Burbanks
Perfex Corp
Life Investors
Eastern Iowa Law Officers
C.R
Morris Plan Leasing
Town
Sirhan
Penick & Ford
Lowe
Bohemian Savings & Loan Association
Third Street
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