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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1969
Page
9
Prices paid on Saturday for Cedar Rapids hogs were steady with Friday’s bids for country and plant delivered butchers at 200 to 230 pounds around 25.25 to 25.65, sows 23.00 to 23.25, and lighter weights and weight grades discounted. Chicago quotes show mixed hog classes from 24.75 to 27.25 for various weights, cattle ranges 26 to 33, and sheep lambs 27 to 30.50.
Des Moines market update shows live cattle steady to higher with steers heifers and cows trading up. Skinned hams quoted around 48.50 per 600 to 800 pound range. Heifer plates 45.50, cow utility 41.00, canner and cutter 43.50. Pork cutlets quoted around 51.50 to 52.50, skinned hams 50, seed stock bellies 14 final quotations.
Scientists at Lick Observatory report locating the Apollo 11 lunar reflector after 12 days of hard focus. A 120-inch telescope bounced 500 red light pulses back in 2.5 seconds, confirming sighting and paving the way for lunar physics experiments over the next decade. Continued work will involve McDonald Observatory in West Texas for exact positioning and ongoing Earth Moon distance measurements.
Officials say a mid August start for U S Soviet talks on limiting strategic arms is unlikely unless the Russians respond quickly to President Nixon's proposal. Nixon favored discussions to begin between July 31 and August 15. Arrangements will take time once the date and place are set.
Timothy Stecklein seven, son of Mr and Mrs Roland Stecklein, was listed in critical condition at a Dubuque hospital after being struck by a car. The boy and twin Tom were visiting uncle Edwin Kramer in Epworth and walking to a store when hit by 16 year old driver Charles Hoefer of Epworth. He suffered head injuries.
CLEAR LAKE AP Meeting here Friday the Iowa Republican Central committee gave its chairman Jack Warren a unanimous vote of confidence. The resolution praised his long service to the party and fellow citizens amid calls for his resignation and the hiring of a full-time state chairman. Warren, co owner of Warren Transport Inc of Waterloo, has had trouble with the state highway commission over oversize load permits. He credited his leadership with the party's resurgence since 1967 after Gov. Ray’s resignation. He said he was pleased with the committee's decision.
The Rev James J McBride associate pastor at St Josephs Marion will become pastor of St Michaels Garber and Sacred Heart Littleport on Aug 12 after six years in Marion. A reception for him is set for Sunday Aug 10 at 2 30 PM at St Josephs School. public invited.
The notice lists worship times and sermons for Marion churches including Bethel Baptist First Baptist Grace Baptist St Josephs Catholic and Christian and Christian Reformed. It notes pastors Rev William C Larson Rev Lawrence B Sprankle Rev Don R Martin Rev Justin A Kane Rev James J McBride Rev Bernard Grady Rev Peter M Morgan and service times from 9 30 to 11 30 am and evening services with sermon titles Managers for God He Laid Down His Life for Us Communion and other schedule details.
Mount Mercy College at 1330 Elmhurst Drive NE Cedar Rapids Iowa files an application with the Federal Communications Commission for a construction permit to build a noncommercial educational FM station of 10 watts on channel 206 869 megacycles. The studio transmitter and antenna will be on campus with a 1350 height. A copy of the application and related material is available for public inspection in Warde Hall College Development Office.
In Linn County Iowa Peoples Bank and Trust Company appointed executor for the estate of Clara E Weaver deceased. Notice is given that the last will and testament was admitted to probate on April 29, 1949 and that actions to set aside the will must be filed within one year from second publication. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk within six months from second publication. Date of second publication August 1969.
An assortment of classified ads lists Remodeling Additions by B A Westbrook Const Inc bonded builders, general carpentry roofing siding and painting. Other entries include Black Dirt SOD and grading services, lawn mower sharpening in Newhall, welding and mower service, college student painting work, light hauling and moving, in-home babysitting and child care, sewing alterations, typing from home, ironing, and multiple job-seeking notices such as dental assistant, industrial analyst, machinist, and electronics service positions.
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