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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1971
Page
14
New York AP report notes mixed market with oilers and special-situation responses. several firms including Consolidated Copper showed volatility after quarterly earnings and losses. Investments hint at modest gains despite sharp declines in some sectors, with overall market activity uneven.
AP reports mixed but mostly lower trade after a late rally as corn and wheat prices edge up briefly before erasing losses. Cattle and hog markets show modest activity with varied results. New York and Chicago price quotes reflect broader market volatility across grains and livestock.
C R Markets Prices report cattle prices with steer and heifer lots at differing bids including prime and high grade cattle. It lists hogs, commercial cows, and heifers with price ranges and notes weekly Tuesday figures, along with eggs and potatoes showing market shifts and retailer delivery terms.
A state senate house committee reached agreement on a criminal trespass bill. The measure defines trespass as knowingly entering another’s property and sets fines up to 300 dollars or up to 20 days in jail for violations. The bill’s language narrows the act to four specified trespass acts and adds injury or property damage thresholds. The committee report was prepared by Sen. Mawry and several senators and clergy members.
Bethlehem Steel Corp reports first quarter 1971 net income of $43.1 million, 7 cents per share, up 17 percent from prior year. Board Chairman Stewart Court notes return on investment at 9.0 percent, below manufacturing industry average, and cites rising costs and capacity issues as factors.
Applicants filed for incorporation of Adventure Lands of America Inc in Des Moines. Authorized capital stock listed at six million dollars. Officers include John Kratte as president and John D. Weber as vice president. Other listed officers and roles appear with several names and titles.
Northwest Town high school students join Upper Town college peers to stage a model United Nations Assembly at UIG. Groups simulate UN counties, discuss issues, and vote as Dr Georgine Prokopov leads the program with Dr James Jonah delivering remarks on Saturday. Public invited all day Friday and Saturday to observe sessions and hear the address.
The senate passed a bill by 99 to 8 to require three year automobile license plates with annual updates via a fixed sticker. Governor Robert Ray recently endorsed the plan, hoping the sticker cannot be removed or destroyed. The measure now moves to the house.
A fragmented market note shows pork belly pricing at 4.90 per unit with buyers and sellers noting limited availability. The brief hints at a price shift and market tension without formal quotes or full details.
The article reports posthumous honors for H. E. Birky, including the Purple Heart and Gold Star, awarded at a ceremony by TL Cir. Barry B. Pahisledl. It lists Birky’s service in the Air, his combat mission death, and mentions other service members entering Marine Corps delayed programs and sailors en route for training, with multiple names and hometowns cited.
Ford reported first quarter profit of 100 million dollars, rising 87 percent from a year earlier. Chairman Henry Ford and President Lee Iacocca commented that results would have been stronger without a 65 day strike against Ford of Britain, which reduced US sales.
A fragmented note reports Calerine Ste Hes singing alongside Tom Binge in an 180 related scene. Details are sparse with unreadable portions, but the core action appears to reference a musical offering within an event. Further context is unclear due to damaged text.
The district court of Iowa Linn County issues notice that on April 15 the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate of Oc wast oy va anges iatreseed deceased. Creditors are notified to present claims within the law. Addresses and further details provided by the district court for payment and claim filing.
Notice compiles various legal items including petitions for custody, probate of wills, executors and administrators appointments, notices to creditors, and state board financial reports. Names such as Chester Mok, William O Gray, and Richard Free appear amid cases in Linn and Cedar Rapids, with dates in 1904 and 1971 referenced across filings.
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