Stocks Drop Volume Slump Clouds Market Day
New York stocks fell as Friday trading dropped to under 10 million shares, the lowest since March 29. The AP 60 average slid over 2 percent, the Dow Jones 30 fell about seven points, with 9.86 million shares exchanged versus 14.38 million the prior day. Steel shares slipped amid price battle concerns. Amex showed generally lower prices.
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New York
Associated Press
Washington
American Stock Exchange
Monday Estimates From Chicago Livestock Market
Official Monday receipts forecast 9 000 cattle 5 000 hogs with no sheep estimate. Cattle prices span steers and heifers from prime to utility with ranges for weights from 800 to 1 400 pounds. Cows and bulls listed with multiple dressing and price bands. Hogs show varied classes with weight brackets and prices from 15.25 to 21.75. Sheep and lambs present for spring slaughter with price ranges and cull ewe values.
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Chicago
USDA
Midwest meat market quotes amid mixed beef and pork steadiness
Des Moines area markets show steer beef around 50 cents steady while heifer and cow beef move slightly up and down. Pork cuts in the 8 to 14 pound range hold steady with skinned hams also steady. loin and other cuts narrow in price as buyers watch demand.
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Des Moines
USDA
Midwest
Lowa
Livestock Auctions in Iowa See Mixed Slaughter Gains and Steady Feeder Cattle
Federal-State Market News Service reports three Iowa auctions with slaughter cows strong to 1.00 higher, feeders steady to strong, and lots showing choice 500-850 pounds at 27.50 to 34.85. Hogs and lambs limited, feeder pigs steady, US 40 10.75. Overall activity moderate with demand fair to good.
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Iowa
Thrifty Want Ads Promote Affordable Classifieds
A terse notice encourages readers to place low cost want ads and provides the phone number 369-1234 for submissions. The item implies savings and easy placement for readers seeking affordable classified notices.
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Dial
ISU Racism Debate Sparks Student Withdrawals
Iowa State faced a racial crisis as seven students including football players Willie Muldrew and Don Graves withdrew. Rep. A June Franklin urged action against campus racism, criticizing delays in hiring a Black coach and calling for an ultimatum to end racism across Iowa schools. A bomb incident at Beyer Hall and leadership changes at North Carolina A&T added to the tensions.
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Iowa State
Fred Schlunz
Willie Muldrew
Don Graves
Schlunz
Muldrew
Graves
Iowa State Athletic Council
June Franklin
Des Moines
Athletic Council
Board of Regents
Franklin
Ames
Cyclone
Howard and Clafflin
North Carolina A&t
Culver Urges Passage of Scenic River Bill in Iowa
Congressman John Culver urged quick passage of the Scenic Rivers bill during a stop in Decorah. He cited the Upper Town river among 28 named rivers and warned delay risks loss of areas to development while stressing the bill would protect and open rivers for public use. He urged House leaders to clear the bill before adjournment, noting a five year moratorium on dam construction and a later recommendation to Congress on inclusion.
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Decorah
John Culver
Congress
Upper Town
Culver
House ‘Interior and Rules Committees
Upper
Iowa River
Bluffton
Iowa
Mace May Cause Short Term Eye Damage: Iowa Study
Iowa City researchers report preliminary tests show chemical Mace may injure the eye's cornea in the short term. Experiments on rabbits and monkeys indicate damage lasts three to four days, with plans to explore possible long term effects.
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Iowa City
UPI
University of Iowa
F. C. Bloch
University Hospitals
Cedar Rapids hog and cattle market prices and grain rates
Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market Saturday were steady to weak with bulk butchers 19.25 to 19.75, sows 17.50 to 17.75, and various weight-scale deductions for both buyers and packers. Cattle and lamb values listed include choice lambs at 23.50 to 24.00, goods around 21.50, older stock low, poultry and grain prices noted for corn 96, soybeans 2.57 38, oats 60, and mixed grain deliveries with price bands for quality grades.
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Cedar Rapids
500 Men One Woman at Iowa Political Stag
About 500 men attended the Governor's days stag party in CLEAR LAKE with one woman, State Rep. Minnette Doderer, present among Iowa political figures. Attendees included Gov. Harold Hughes, Lt. Gov. Robert Fulton, GOP senatorial hopefuls Bramwell and Countryman, GOP gubernatorial hopefuls Ray Johnson Beck, and Treasurer Paul Franzenburg, while women joined a governor's wife dinner and theater event.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Minnette Doderer
Iowa City
Harold Hughes
Robert Fulton
U.S
James Bramwell
Dayton Countryman
Robert Ray
Don Johnson
Robert Beck
Paul Franzenburg
Briefs Asked In Drug Case In Iowa City Court
A preliminary hearing was held for Stephen J. Mc Curdy 18 and Joseph C. Casey 20 as two of three charged with possession of drugs after a raid on an Iowa City home Judge Marion Neely ordered briefs from counsel to decide if evidence warrants a trial The third defendant Janet A Russell 19 had her case transferred to Justice Carl Goetz after a requested change of venue
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Iowa City
Marion Neely
Stephen J. McCurdy
Joseph C. Casey
Janet A. Russell
Court of Justice
Carl Goetz
Turner Warns Of Fraudulent Furnace Checks
DES MOINES Iowa attorney general Richard Turner warned Iowans about con artists posing as furnace inspectors. He described schemes where strangers enter homes under the guise of free or low cost checks, tear down equipment, claim dangerous leaks, and pressure replacement with overpriced furnaces. Homeowners should know no legitimate city state or utility sends voluntary furnace inspectors.
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Des Moines
UPI
Richard Turner
Turner
Minor drinking crackdown nets eight charged in county
Eight minors were charged with illegal possession of beer after two nights of liquor checks by the state liquor commission, sheriff, and highway patrol in Quasqueton and Lamont. Numerous motor vehicle tickets were issued as part of the operation following reports of underage drinking.
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Gazette Independence
State Liquor Commission
Sheriff's Office
Highway Patrol
Quasqueton
Lamont
Marion students safe in Mexico City quake tour
A Marion high school Spanish class tour led by Mrs. Charles Fenwick was in Mexico City when Friday's earthquake struck. Eleven people including 24 students and Mrs Fenwick reported safe with no injuries. Parents heard from several students via hotel calls, noting the hotel rocked and plaster fell but no one was hurt. The trip, funded as a private project, began last Tuesday and will last two weeks with sightseeing of the quake damage.
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Marion High School
Mexico
Mexico City
Charles Fenwick
Arthur A. Bezdek
Marion Boulevard
Susan Bezdek
Bezdeks
Richard Fords
Keyes Court
Susan
Douglas Horner
E! Avenue
Carolyn
Florida
Glenn B. Lacock
Thirteenth Street
Juanita
Gerald W. Hopkins
Fourth Avenue
Gerry Hopkins
Don Ketelsens
Eighth Avenue
Kim Ketelsen
Lowell Morgan
Fenwick
Rise in Cedar Rapids Commercial Debits Signals Activity
Commercial debits in Cedar Rapids rose year to date to 157,850,605 as a sign of business activity. The 1968 year to date reached 1,753,732,080, up from 1,595,881,475 in 1967. July 1968 debits totaled 273,210,187, up from 231,280,868 in July 1967. Time and savings debits year to date reached 23,932,340, above 18,599,647 in 1967. Bank clearings for the week ended Aug 2 were 12,382,088, below 12,477,049 a year earlier.
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Cedar Rapids
Clearing House
Barn Burns on George Parsons Farm Near Here
A barn on the George Parsons farm burned Thursday afternoon destroying hay and some livestock. Firefighters battled the blaze as flames gutted the structure and caused substantial loss to the farm near town.
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George Parsons
Here
Marion Youth Hurt In Illinois Crash
Bradley Dukek nineteen son of Donald and Mrs Dukek route two Marion remained in critical condition Saturday in a Rochelle hospital from injuries after he fell asleep at the wheel of a sports car in Ashton. He missed a turn the car went over a four foot embankment snapped off utility poles and rested at a railroad embankment. He suffered a skull fracture missing teeth and several broken ribs. Rev David Watters director of the Division of Social Ministries of the Cedar Rapids Marion Area Council of Churches spoke Sunday at the Marion Christian church at 930 worship service his topic The Shrewd Operator.
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Bradley Dukek
Donald Dukek
Marion
Rochelle
Ill
Ashton
Dukek
Area Ten Community College
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
David Watters
Division of Social Ministries
Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
Churches Schedule in Marion Area Worship and Class Times
The list details Sunday school and worship times for Marion churches including Bethel Baptist First Baptist Grace Baptist St Josephs Catholic Christian Ascension Lutheran Lutheran Church of the Resurrection St Pauls Luthrean Free Methodist First United Methodist Prairie Chapel United Methodist First Presbyterian Reformed Presbyterian Church of God Seventh Day United Seventh Day Brethren with pastors and service times for mornings afternoons and Saturdays where noted.
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Christian Reformed
7Th Ave
John Piersma
Ascension Lutheran
Grand Ave
Roger W. Peterson
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
18Th Ave
Landis O. Gross
St. Paul’s Luthrean
Missouri Synod
10Th Ave
John D. Huber, Jr
Free Methodist
7Th St
Ronald W. Miers
First United Methodist
8Th Ave
Lloyd C. Kellams
Larry Suggs
Prairie Chapel United
Methodist
Clyde C. Scott
First Presbyterian
Jean P. Hayter
Reformed Presbyterian
S. 15Th St
Robert B. McCraken
Dave Armstrong
Church of God
9Th Ave
W. J. Kuryluk
United Seventh Day Brethren
2Nd Ave
W. Allen Bond
Flowers Indicted Rival of Wallace Faces Federal Charges
Richmond Flowers former Alabama attorney general and foe of George Wallace was indicted by a federal grand jury on extortion conspiracy and related counts. Co-defendants include Joe Breck Gantt Birmingham banker Oscar Hyde and James Kelley Laurel Miss. Penalties up to 20 years and 10,000 dollars per count.
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Birmingham
UPI
Richmond Flowers
Alabama
George Wallace
Flowers
Hyde
Mr. Flowers
U.S
Macon Weaver
Paramount Life Insurance Co
Century Discount Corp
Purple Neon leads Saturday double feature on KCRG TV
Colorful peril unfolds as Purple Neon opens a suspenseful double feature airing at 9 30 PM on KCRG TV Channel 9. The thriller promises vivid visuals and high tension for late night viewers.
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Kcrg-Tv
Channel 9
Probate and Executor Named in Chariton Iowa Estate
Probate No. 34362 in Iowa district court appoints Leonard T. Walrath as executor for Leonard Crate’s estate. Creditors must file claims within six months of the second publication. actions to set aside the will must be within one year. Also housing board seeks private builders for Turnkey apartments in Chariton with HUD support. contact City Manager at 774-5991.
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Housing Board of
Chariton
Iowa
Charrton
Chairton
Housing Assistance Office
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Notice of Probate Will and Creditors in Swisher Iowa
Notice to interested parties that Mary Mihal deceased had her last will admitted to probate in Swisher Iowa June 1 1967. Hermen named executor. Creditors must file claims within one year from second publication dated August 3 1968. Executrix Mary Swisher, with attorney Eldon L. Colton Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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APO Ee
Mary Mihal
Mary Michal
Pat Fman
Mary
Swisher
Iowa
Eldon L. Colton
Cedar ‘Rapids
Clara M. Rager Estate Probate Notice
The will of Clara M. Rager deceased was admitted to probate. Bernard L. Anderson was named executor. Any action to set aside must be filed within one year from the second publication. Creditors must present claims within six months after notice. Cedar Rapids Iowa. Dated July 30, 1968. James T. Holmes, attorney for executor.
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Clara M. Rager
Bernard L. Anderson
District Court
Ottee
Cedar Rapids
Iown
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Jerry M. Breicha
Obert J. Breicha
North Liberty
Linnequin
D. J
J. Wenn
Duncan J. Wasson
D. J. Wasson
Sther Wasson
Bistrict Court
Stala
Linn Coun
Julius G. Krumm
DeWayne Krumm
Astate
Iawa Dumbaush & Gutz
Probate Notice in Linn County Iowa Estate of Jerry Breicha
Probate in Linn County Iowa for the estate of Jerry M Breicha deceased. Hearing date July 15 1950 noted. Robert J Breicha appointed executor. Creditors and claimants must present claims by the clerk. Dated July 30 1968. North Liberty Iowa Richard Holden shown as attorney.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Linn County
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railway
First Avenue East
Artans
Stewart Shank
Attes Harald G. Schaefer City Broughed
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports on August 3 note of Harald G. Schaefer connected to a city matter. Details indicate a local issue in Cedar Rapids centered on municipal concerns and recent developments. Further context remains limited in the provided fragment.
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Attes
Harald G. Schaefer
Cedar Rapids
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