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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1967

Page

20

Market climbs with Johnson tax impact as traders eye year high

On Friday the New York stock market trimmed gains but remained positioned for a new yearly high as volume reached 8.24 million in four hours. Leaders rose as analysts digested President Johnsons tax proposal with Gulf-Western and Sperry Rand leading advances while GM slipped and Polaroid fell about five points.

New York Wall Street Johnson Gulf-Western Industries Sperry Rand Allis - Chalmers Montgomery Ward Parke Davis Standard Oil New Jersey General Motors Ford Chrysler

Card flip decides town election in Dublin New Hampshire

In Dublin New Hampshire a tie in town meeting votes led to a card flip determining the selectman elect. John J. McKenna won the seat after a third count, with both McKenna and opponent Ed Auman receiving 114 votes before the final decision by the Secretary of State.

Iowa Hog Prices Edge Down as Butchers Slip Slightly

Des Moines reports fairly active demand with slight decreases for butchers by 25 cents while l oxes hold steady. Estimated receipts 45 000 last Thursday 59 000 with week ago 43 000 and year ago 38 000. Prices vary by weight and grade across US 1 and sow categories with 200 to 550 pound ranges shown.

Iowa U.S

DRESSED MEATS DES MOINES MARKET REPORT

Market notes from Des Moines show steady trade on Thursday for Micarlot meet items with beef limited. Steer beef 600 800 Ibs fetches 42.00 to 42.50 per hundredweight. other weights around 40.25 to 40.50. Cow utility and canner/cutter prices listed at 23.00.

DES Moines USDA Sesson

Omaha Livestock Market Report Summary

Omaha stockyard report shows Castle 1000 calves and steer calves under 600 pounds mostly steady with some prices improving. Canner and cutter cattle offered at 15.25 per hundredweight for 1700 head with lighter loads and ongoing demand in local commerce.

Omaha Livestock OMAHA UPI Castle Ibs

Cedar Rapids Hog Market Steady to Weak Prices

Friday market activity showed steady to weak bid levels for Cedar Rapids hogs with Thursday prices for 200 to 230 lb butchers at 21.00 to 21.50. Sows 300 lb and down ranged 19.00 to 19.25, with weight-based deductions for heavier classes. Also listed: cattle corn 1.13, oats 0.68, soybeans 2.62, and various prices for sheep poultry wool.

Chicago USDA Ibs Sons Cedar Rapids Ag Hyune Se Rony Breee

Food and Printing Lead San Francisco Economy

Feeding people, not watching topless dancers or hippies, is the major San Francisco industry, with printing as No. 2. California printing totals about $1 billion, exporting over $400 million to other states, as the city ranks seventh nationally by printing dollars.

San Francisco UPI California

Corn Irregular Wheat Declines On Market Zigzag

Chicago AP reports soybeans and grains fluctuated with gains and losses as traders discounted a private forecast of record corn and soybean crops. After an initial drop prices recovered on commission houses and local traders, but late session gains faded with wheat and other grains ending mixed and the market reel.

Chicago

Grain prices and soybeans from Chicago market report

AP market update lists Chicago cash grain bids with values for hard red, yellow, mixed and white corn grades and soybeans. Prices shown include No 2 hard red at 1.54 7/8, No 2 yellow 1 1/2, No 1 yellow 2.80 4, and soybeans at 4.35 8. The report notes various corn and soybean classes with associated bid figures.

Chicago

Sioux City Livestock Market Report Nonstandard Test

A terse UPI filed note from Sioux City Livestock mentions Cattie 800 not on offer to adequately test, leaving market action unclear and awaiting fuller results.

Sioux City Livestock Sioux City UPI Cattie

New York Produce Prices Amid Light Demand

AP notes light demand in New York with varied fruit and vegetable quotes. Prices show per hundredweight ranges for whites and creams with several quality grades and scores indicated in the market listings.

New York

Market Briefs: eggs potatoes and meat trends noted

Readable fragments show egg grades and prices, milk product notes, and potato arrivals with on track and shipments figures. Reports indicate light supplies, improving demand for long whites, firmer round red track sales, and price ranges for whites.

Texas

Senate Unit Studies U.S. Air War in Vietnam

Senate defense subcommittee announced a thorough investigation into the conduct and effectiveness of the air war in North Vietnam. Chairman John Stennis said Adm. Ulysses S. Grant Sharp and top air force and Navy officers in Vietnam will testify behind closed doors.

Washington North Vietnam Senate Defense Subcommittee John Stennis Dmiss Adm Ulysses S. Grant Sharp U. S Pacific Air Force Navy Vietnam

Governor's Son Makes Request in Frankfort

In Frankfort Kentuckys governor Edward Breathitt hosted a Citizen day inviting visits and conversations at the state office Ned Breathitt attended. He asked the governor for two dimes to use in downstairs candy and soft drink machines.

Frankfort Edward Breathitt Ned

Burlington Weighs Cutting Two Trains Between Chicago and St Paul

Burlington president William Quinn said the railway post office cars and enroute sorting would be discontinued early next month on four Chicago to St Paul Minneapolis passenger trains. The expected loss of mail revenue may force eliminating at least two of the trains.

Chicago Burlington Railroad St. Paul- Minneapolis William Quinn Burlington Post Office Department

Grassless Spots That Need No Reseeding

EAST LANSING Michigan A lawn bald spot guide from MSU soil scientist Paul Rieke says spots under four inches will fill in naturally as grass spreads, while larger areas require reseeding or sodding to restore the lawn.

East Lansing Mich UPI Paul Rieke Michigan State University Rieke

Fire destroys Carey’s Market in Fredonia

A basement origin blaze gutted Carey’s Market at Fredonia in a one story frame building. Fire was spotted by a passerby around 11 30 p m Thursday evening and the flames engulfed the structure.

Columbus Junction Carey Fredonia

Want Ad Says Dial 369-1234 For Help Wanted

A compact want ad invites readers to call 369-1234 for job opportunities. The terse notice emphasizes a single contact number and immediate inquiry.

Dial

65 Areas Flunk Clean Air Test

The government released a first of its kind ranking of 65 major metropolitan areas by air pollution. New York topped the list as dirtiest, with Chicago and Philadelphia close behind. High Point-Greensboro led the cleaner end, while no Iowa area appeared among the 65.

Washington API New York Chicago Philadelphia Los Angeles High Point Greensboro N.C Wichita Kan Miami Air Pollution Center Gary-Hammond-East Chicago Indianapolis Washington, D.C Milwaukee Kansas City, Mo Minneapolis-St. Paul Iowa Area

Age Limit for U.S. Senate Eligibility

The rule states a person must be at least 30 years old to be eligible for the U.S. Senate. It defines the age requirement as a constitutional prerequisite for candidacy and service.

U.S. Senate

Malaysian PM says he would surrender if China attacked

Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman told reporters in Kuala Lumpur that he would capitulate to a larger nation if Communist China attacked Malaysia. He argued fighting China would be madness and emphasized reliance on Britain for post withdrawal support only if Malaysia were attacked by a major power.

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tunkur Abdul Rahman China London Singapore Britain

Johnson Champion Beef Sells for 786 at Fair Auction

The champion Angus baby beef exhibited by Vicki Riggan from rural Iowa City sold at 85 cents a pound Friday morning at the county 4-H fair stock auction. The 925 pound animal fetched 786.25 dollars. It was sold to Kalona Savings Bank and English Rivers Pellet Co. of Kalona.

Iowa City Vicki Riggan Kalona

College All Star Football Game Challenge

Seniors face the Green Bay Packers in Chicago on Friday at 8 30 PM televised on KCRG TV Channel 9.

Green Bay Packers Chicago Kcrg-Tv

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