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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1970
Page
5
New York stock prices closed modestly higher following reports of a Middle East cease-fire agreement. The Dow rose 2.88 to 725.70 amid a moderate trading session. Volume reached 937 million shares, with Thursday turnover at 7.56 million. Analysts noted the market had waited for positive news to lift sentiment after a week of drift.
Official estimates from USDA show Monday receipts totaling 7,000 cattle with no published sheep estimates. The Chicago AP report notes cattle volumes and highlights the absence of sheep projections for the period.
AP reports Chicago Stockyards cattle price ranges by weight and grade. Prime slaughter steers 1,150 to 1,375 pounds at 32.50. high choice and prime 1,150 to 1,400 pounds 31.25 to 32.25. choice 950 to 1,400 pounds 30.50 to 31.75. mixed good and choice 900 to 1,350 pounds 29.50 to 30.75. good 27.50 to 30.00. Heifers 900 to 1,050 pounds 29.50 to 30.75. 850 to 1,050 pounds 28.50 to 30.25. mixed good and choice 750 to 950 pounds 28.00 to 29.25. Cows utility and commercial 20.00 to 21.50, high dressing types 21.75 to 22.00. bulls 25.00 to 27.00.
USDA Midwest carlot trade reports for Des Moines markets show steer and heifer beef steady while pork moves slow. Loins stay steady to 1.00 higher. skinned hams and bellies push gains. ranges for 800-900 lb steer beef around 47.50. heifers 48.00-48.50. pork cuts and weights field varied with small gains.
Prices paid on the Cedar Rapids hog market were steady with Friday’s values for 210 to 230 lb butchers at 22.00 to 22.25, packer sows 300 lb down at 18.50 to 18.75, and reductions for heavier weight grades. Cattle offerations show varied pricing from 18.00 to 30.00 for steers and cows, with lambs at 26.00 to 27.00 and poultry, eggs, and grain prices also listed for delivered Friday figures.
An express train returning workers from Germany collided with a freight train in northwest Yugoslavia. Seven railway workers were killed and about twenty workers and five passengers were injured. The crash disrupted service in the region.
Representative William J. Scherle of Iowa said he may push a congressional investigation into top HEW career staffers he accuses of trying to embarrass President Nixon. He pledged to name those responsible on the House floor next week and suggested possible further action. He blamed entrenched staff from the prior administration who remain loyal to Nixon.
Byron E Bell 57 of 648 Nil sen road NE was arrested Friday night for larceny after Cedar Rapids police and a county attorney investigator executed a search warrant on his home. He posted $1,000 bond and was released. Recovered items from the Masonic Library and Museum included books postcards papers money and two guns.
Betty Durdan of Des Moines, chair of the governor's commission on the status of women, said the Iowa civil rights commission is neglecting its duty by not probing sex discrimination complaints. Alvin Hayes Jr, executive director, said complaints are referred to the federal civil rights commission due to staffing and funding limits.
Detroit AP report from Automotive News shows this week’s auto production by makes and the year to date 1970 totals compared with the previous year. The data outlines weekly output across manufacturers and notes shifts in production volumes.
Denise M. Ditter, 20, of Norway, injured in a one car crash on wet Highway 30 east of Tama. She escaped serious injury, treated at Tama Clinic then transferred to Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids. damage estimated at 700 dollars. Vehicle rolled over repeatedly striking a windmill, farm gear, and gas barrels before resting on its top.
Linn County American Red Cross chapter will accept voluntary contributions to aid hurricane victims. The chapter aims for a 5732 local share of a 6 million national goal after the storm near Corpus Christi. Shelters, field kitchens, and clothing and housing support are organized by Red Cross staff and volunteers.
The staff of the Federal Power Commission is granted until September 2 to file an exception to the presiding examiner's ruling approving the consolidation of Iowa- Illinois Gas and Electric Co. and Iowa Power and Light Co. of Des Moines. The staff had sought an extension from August 3, the original 30 day period, to September 14. On July 29 the utility companies filed objections to any extension.
Think of want ads first as a practical tip for fast results. The phrase urges readers to use classified listings to find services, jobs, or items efficiently and promptly.
Betty Gender of the Landis Co. has been elected president of the Cedar Rapids Consumer Credit Assn. Other officers are Duane Staebler vice president Beth Gaines treasurer William L. Fluegel secretary. Directors include Bruce Farris Joe Hubbard Harriett Johnson.
In New York Cmdr Lloyd Bucher skipper of the USS Pueblo during its 1968 seizure denies charges of heavy onboard drinking. Former exec Ed Murphy testified of parties before sailing and missed explosives. Bucher says drinking was limited to medicinal use and two occasions. He recounts a search for explosives and notes gambling occurred but normal aboard ships. Bucher promotes My Story while Murphy prepares a competing memoir for next year.
The Career Opportunities Program will hold a two day summer workshop for teacher aides teachers and administrators Monday and Tuesday in the Kirkwood Community College transition campus lecture hall. Keynote Dr Milan Dady dean of instruction at South Side Virginia Community College will address participants. Over 100 attendees expected.
London sources report former Foreign Secretary George Brown received a life peerage in Harold Wilson's honors list, following his June loss of a 25 year House of Commons seat.
Marion police reported three crashes injuring six people treated at Mercy hospital. A three car wreck at Marion Boulevard and Keyes Court sent two to Mercy. Schone and Goldsmith released after treatment. A second two car crash at Blairs Ferry and Lindale left three treated and released. A single car crash on Seventh Avenue left Joe Bennett injured. Clark faces drunk driving and no parking sign damage.
The list details Sunday services and worship times for churches including Marion Churches Bethel Baptist First Baptist Grace Baptist St. Josephs Catholic Christian Ascension Lutheran Lutheran Church of the Resurrection St. Pauls Lutheran First United Methodist Prairie Chapel United Methodist First Presbyterian Reformed Presbyterian Church of God Seventh Day United Seventh Day Brethren and others with times ranging from morning to evening and guest speakers noted where applicable. The entries name church locations addresses and pastor names alongside service times and sermon topics where listed.
Hong Kong report says Bishop James Walsh aged 79 of Cumberland Maryland is freed after 12 years in Communist China and will depart for home later this month according to a Maryknoll hospital spokesman.
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