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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1979
Page
9
United Press data shows hundreds of shares with last prices and changes at 10 30 a m across Abbot labs to Zurn Ind. The table lists many firms with bid and last sale figures, percentages of change, and notes on market sectors and dividend indicators.
United Press International provides the latest index snapshot with figures for the Dow Jones stock average and related industrials utilities and net gains or losses. The data shows the current level and changes, reflecting market activity and trading sentiment for the period.
The Cedar Rapids market was steady for hogs and cattle with 200 to 230 lb butchers and packers priced $35.50 to $36.00, sows $26.00 to $28.00 over 550 lb, and various weight-based discounts for heavier hogs. Friday’s steer tops ranged $57.50 for 1,000 to 1,200 lb cattle, with Helfers at $56.00, while the sheep market held steady with spring lambs $55.00 to $57.00. Grain quotes show soybeans and corn down vs Friday, with No.2 corn August $2.42, White corn $2.89, and soybeans around $6.79 for August.
The U S dollar eased against major currencies while European gold prices were mixed. Gold in Zurich traded at 287 125 dollars an ounce, down from a July peak, with London pricing also lower. Major European exchange rates showed small declines as the British pound rose to 2 273 dollars and Tokyo's dollar/yen rate slipped slightly.
New York market mood weighs inflation and economy prospects as the Dow slips to 843.42, down 2.72 points mid afternoon. The NYSE index drops 0.15 to 59.19 while volume runs about 15.19 million shares in three hours, with declines outweighing advances 714 to 551 among 1,734 issues.
Iowa hog prices move higher with butchers up to 50 cents, sows firm to 50 cents higher. Quotes reflect No 1-2 200-230 lb at 35.50 to 36.50, No 1-3 230-250 lb at 34.75 to 36.50, 250-370 lb at 33.25 to 35.50, 270-300 lb at 31.00 to 34.50, and No 1-3 300-600 lb sows at 27.00 to 29.00. Estimated receipts around 100,000.
The United Auto Workers push for federal help for Chrysler and propose public board representation as a condition. UAW leader Fraser warns against abandoning Chrysler and signals possible easing of contract terms if rivals Ford and GM set the industry pattern. He cites emission and mileage redesign costs and notes Chrysler may need federal aid to avoid layoffs.
U S west north central states report steady egg prices at farms with grades A large or better 44 to 45 cents per dozen and other grades in the 14 to 41 cent range. Wheat and corn futures in Chicago show No 2 hard red winter around 3.98 to 4.02 and corn about 2.76 to 2.78 per bushel with oats and soybeans also listed.
Washington notes the Department of Transportation urged a federal task force to consider a subsidy of about 500 million dollars a year to help Chrysler Corp produce energy efficient cars and remain afloat. Brock Adams said on Meet the Press that two proposals were offered: buy part of Chrysler inventory for car pooling and a consumer subsidy tied to fuel efficient car output to fund retooling for stricter standards in 1982 84.
NARFE will meet Wednesday at the Long branch with lunch at 12 30 p m followed by a business meeting all retired federal employees and spouses are welcome. Other short items note local ads and community notices across Cedar Rapids.
Venezuela’s crude oil production through July 30 averaged 2,341,659 barrels per day, per the Ministry of Energy and Mines weekly newsletter. The figure marks a 12.46 percent increase, or 259,469 barrels daily, from a year earlier.
Competition results show North-south winners Mel Verne Smoker and Royce McCray, first, with Mrs. L.B. Beers and James Peterson second. East-west winners Viola Schenken and Mrs. William Howard, first, and Dr. J.C. Rooney with Dr. RR. Voetberg second. Grand National Pair qualification set for next Sunday at 5:30 P.M.
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