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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1968

Page

18

Market Dips as Volume Slumps on Friday Trading

New York stocks eased with mixed early strength fading as bids dried up. Major movers included Standard Oil off one and Celanese down one with large share blocks. IBM and Western Union slipped while Chrysler gained and several steels posted small moves.

New York Standard Rollsman Schenley Celanese Global Marine Western Union Harvey Aluminum General, Electric United Air Lines

Hogs Steady to 25 Cents Higher in Chicago Trade

Chicago market reports show butchers steady to 25 cents higher with hogs largely in the 210 to 290 pound ranges. Cattle and sheep trade next, with farm receipts and regional quotes noted, including Des Moines and Omaha futures activity.

Chicago

Half Inch Rain Paralyzes London Airport Traffic

London’s Heathrow, Europe’s largest airport, faced chaos as more than half an inch of rain flooded the area in one hour. Police closed the inbound tunnel and fire crews pumped water while a two mile traffic jam clogged the approach and flights were delayed up to an hour.

London Europe

Midwest meat market reports steady beef and higher pork prices

Des Moines AP USDA notes steer and heifer beef steady while pork gains 1.00 with bellies up to 16 pounds and seedless cuts. Prices listed include choice 600-700 pound beef around 44.00, 700-800 pound beef near 44.00, utility boning cow beef at 37, and pork loins 48-49.

DES Moines USDA Bis Biotec Matos

Livestock Auctions Report From Two August 7 Evening Sales

Federal State Market News Service covers two auctions on August 7 with cattle hogs and lambs. Cattle supply adequate. most sales near steady with feeder cattle and calves carrying flesh. Feeder steers and heifers show mixed bids. hogs and feeder pigs strong to higher, demand good. lambs and lamb feeders limited with sparse consignments.

Federal State Market News Service U.S Kalona Lot Choice Eerth

Cedar Rapids market steady with hog and grain quotes

Friday hog prices held steady with Thursday’s bulk of country and plant delivered butchers 19.25 to 19.60, sows 17.50 to 17.75. weight-based deductions apply. Corn 93c, soybeans 2.56. Sheep and eggs prices listed, plus entertainment note: Porter Wagoner on KCRG-TV 9 Saturdays at 5 30 p.m.

Des Moines UPI U.S Cedar Rapids Leach Porter ‘Wagoner Kcrg-Tv

Corn and Rye Hit Seasonal Lows in Chicago Trade

Chicago traders pushed corn and rye to seasonal lows as nerves grew over an upcoming USDA crop report. Wheat edged lower while oats and rye dipped, soybeans rose modestly amid a mixed, dull market session and cautious positioning.

Chicago U.S. Department of Agriculture

Chicago Produce Price And Stock Report

Summary of Chicago market items including egg grades whites mediums and checks with figures, potato arrivals on track and total shipments, and carrot sale prices by region. Price ranges cover California Washington Idaho Oregon Texas Minnesota Nebraska and Nebraska round reds with varying per bushel costs.

Chicago U.S California Washington

New York Produce Market Egg Offerings and Rates

Wholesale egg offerings are moderate in New York with demand slow to fall. Standards 32 34, checks 18 19V2. Whites: Fancy large 37 38, fancy medium 29 12 29 2, fancy smalls 20 2 23. Lutter offerings ample. Creamery 93 score 674 672 cents, 92 score 674 4714, 90 score unquoted.

NEW York Produce New York USDA

Negro Republican Shocked by Agnew Choice

Chester Gillespie the only Negro in Ohio's GOP delegation says convention moderates were shocked by Gov Spiro Agnew's selection as Nixon's running mate. He fears Agnew will offend minorities and recalls a Maryland meeting where Agnew rebuked Negro leaders who walked out. Gillespie urges Negroes to stay with the Republican party.

Cleveland Chester K. Gillespie Ohio Spiro Agnew Richard Nixon Gillespie Florida Agnew Maryland Republican Party

Site of Demo Convention Is Gradually Shaping Up

The International Amphitheater in Chicago is becoming a political convention hall ahead of the Democratic national convention opening August 26. Crews install steel partitions, plaster walls, and broadcasting studios while TV cables are in place. A union spokesman notes progress as work adapts to shifted headquarters and a three month IBEW strike.

Chicago International Amphitheater Francis Cunningham International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Agnew Son Receives News Amid Vietnam Duty

James Randy Agnew, a 21 year old Navy Seabee in Vietnam, learns his father Spiro Agnew is nominated for vice president. He plans a wire home and aims to help the campaign, expecting a leave after October. He notes support and family political views while continuing bridge repairs in Hue.

Gia LE Combat Base Vietnam James Randy” Agnew Navy Spiro Agnew Hue Mobile Construction Battalion 8 Young Agnew Maryland Randy Armed Forces Illinois Telephone Co IBEW Ann Michelle Ann Annapolis Agnew University of Maryland Fleet Phu Bai Saigon Seabee Nixon

Look For White Quartz Pebbles Amid Growth

A fragment notes white quartz pebbles among which a growth appears. It mentions African Sent and a descriptive scene with items that resemble natural stones. No clear event or人物.

Italy to Sign Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty by Aug 29

Italy will sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty before August 29 after a cabinet report by Foreign Minister Giuseppe Medici. The decision follows approval of the treaty by both houses of Parliament.

Rome Italy Giuseppe Medici

Useful items sell quickly with a low cost want ad

A small notice urges quick sales through a low cost want ad service. The ad provides a contact number 369 1234 for readers seeking inexpensive items and fast turnover. The snippet reads like a classifieds pitch common to local papers.

Dial

Dismissal of Suit Over Promissory Notes Involving Local Firms

Judge Edward J. McManus dismissed a Rushmore State bank case seeking 16,924 dollars from Craftbuilt Systems Inc. Rapid City, Craftbuilt Components, Ward A Cheney, James C Cooper, Merle Pierce, and Craftbuilt System Co Cedar Rapids for notes dated 1965. The ruling cited lack of federal diversity jurisdiction due to parties from the same state.

Edward J. McManus Rushmore State Bank of Rapid City 5.D Cedar Rapids Craftbuilt Systems Inc Craftbuilt Components Ward A. Cheney James C. Cooper Indiandale Road L. Merle Pierce First Avenue NE Craftbuilt System Co Cheney

Hubert Humphrey Seeks Rockefeller Backers in Minnesota

Hubert Humphrey moves to win Republican and independent support from Rockefeller backers in Minnesota. Aides report telegrams and ads inviting former Rockefeller supporters to volunteer while a group of Minnesota students expresses disillusionment but urges faith in the American political system.

Minneapolis Hubert Humphrey Nelson Rockefeller Humphrey Rockefeller Minnesota New York Richard Nixon G.O.P Miami Beach Young Rockefeller

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