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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1969

Page

13

Financial market and cattle futures mixed amid low volume

New York and Chicago desks report stock activity subdued amid devaluation news with volume at New York Stock Exchange near 6.68 million shares, while cattle futures and hogs show varied movement. Cattle slaughter totals and price ranges appear with grain and livestock quotes from Chicago and Des Moines dispatches, noting limited trading and cautious investor behavior.

NEW York Stock Exchange Jowest

Cedar Rapids market steady on hog prices

Prices paid in Cedar Rapids Monday for bulk country and plant delivered butchers weighing 2000 to 230 pounds ranged from 26.00 to 26.50 dollars per hundredweight, with packing sows around 300 pounds. Tuesday estimates from Chicago show daily hog receipts near 140 thousand head with a similar price outlook.

Des Moines UPI U.S Lewy Cedar Rapids

Wheat Higher as Corn Declines in Market Report

Chicago AP notes devaluation of the French franc and USDA crops report influence on grains. Hog futures steady to weak. cattle and sheep described with varying prices and weights. prices cited for steer, heifer, bull, and lamb categories amid overall mixed livestock movements.

Chicago Department of Agriculture Spasda

Cycle Hits Tail East Dubuque Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Daniel Slaght a 22 year old from Dubuque was killed early Monday when his motorcycle lost control and struck a guard rail on Highway 35 near East Dubuque. Police reported no other injuries. The crash remains under investigation by local authorities.

East Dubuque, NJ Daniel Slaght Dubuque Highway 35 East Dubuque

Chicago cash grain summary and dairy prices report

Chicago cash grain prices show No 2 hard winter wheat and No 2 yellow corn with varied bids. Prices for butter and eggs reflect wholesale changes, while potatoes show moderate demand and slight weakening. New York dairy quotes indicate adequate supply and stable creamery butter levels.

Chicago Cash Grain Chicago Alban

Collision Sparks Expulsion Over Spy Case in Vientiane

In Vientiane a collision involving North Vietnamese diplomat Neuyen Son Hai led to police scrutiny of defense plans for TES and Lantian operations centers. Hai and five companions are expelled on spying charges.

Vientiane Gang AVY Neuyen Son Hai TES Lantian Lans Hai

Israeli Jets Hit Sites in Lebanon After Attacks

Tel Aviv reports Israeli jets pounded guerrilla concentrations in Lebanon’s Mount Hermon foothills. The Monday attack followed 21 sabotage incidents linked to guerrillas. seven camps believed to belong to guerrilla groups were struck, according to army spokesmen.

Tel Aviv Isreliy Twothills Mount Heyman Lebanon

Soviet Moonship Heads for Earth

Jodrell Bank Observatory in England reports the Soviet Union’s unmanned Zond 7 moon probe swinging around the back of the Moon and headed earthward. Sir Bernard Lovell notes it copies Zond 5 and 6 but carries more sophisticated gear and stronger signals. The craft flew a free trajectory with no retrorockets and could signal future lunar sample returns.

Jodrell Bank England Soviet Union Earth Jodrell Bank ‘Observatory Bernard Lovell Observatory Moon Zond 7

Czechs Flocking To Switzerland Amid Influx

Swiss embassy in Vienna issues visas to Czechoslovaks at about 200 per day with peaks over 700. Anticipates more asylum requests as the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia approaches its first anniversary. About 11,500 Czechoslovaks remain. 40,400 have sought asylum. New Soviet pressure is reported to curb disturbances near August 21 anniversary.

Bern Vienna Switzerland Czechoslovakia

Timely Quotes From Senators on National Policy

Senator Everett Dirksen notes four paths including a ship at sea and an eagle on rock while Senator Mike Mansfield argues for strengthening the President’s hand and increasing the Senate’s role in national affairs. The remarks reflect party leaders framing executive power and congressional influence.

Sen Everett McKinley Dirksen Mike Manslieh Senate

Monsanto and Fisher Gov. Tie Merger in St Louis

Officials announced a merger between Monsanto Chemicals and the Fisher company of Marshalltown with final phases expected this week. The merged entity will join Monsanto's electronic products and control division, indicating a strategic link between the firms. Robert Lehman, a 77 year old banker and art collector, died Saturday in New York.

AT. Louis Flipty Monsanto Chemicals C St. Lois Themimpany Misher Gevarport Co Marshalltown Snd Fisher Company Monsanto Electronic Products and Control Lehman New York Robert Lehman Jand

Four Dead in Ohio Storm Strikes Cincinnati Suburbs

Governor Rhodes pledged federal disaster aid after a Sunday tour of Cincinnati suburbs hit by a deadly storm. Four killed and 264 injured with $15 million in damage across Hartwell, Madeira, Deer Park, Amberley Village, Arlington Heights, and surrounding communities as the twister carved a zigzag path. Local officials warned of ongoing rescue and relief needs amid widespread debris.

Cincinnate James A. Rhodes Cincinnati Sarbade Richard Krabacll Norman Taylor Caralyn DeBorde Delbert Rodney Hartwell Victor W. Miler Renal Horth-central Qelwein Tas pCullpork Blarkwell Reading Silverton Deer Park Amberiey Village Arlington Heights Madeira

Armed Forces A. Rowan Gets Flying Cross in Vietnam

Winthrop native Major John Hunt is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by the Air Force for service in Vietnam. He also earns the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters after more than 19 years in the Air Force with postings including Iwo Jima, South Africa, Germany, Vietnam. Dennis Wallhart of Independence receives the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam. Captain Daniel K. Woolstehill of Walford, a 1960 Prairie High School graduate, completes flight training.

Winthrop John 2. Hunt Jol L. Hunt Air Force

Military promotions and Vietnam assignments listed for local personnel

The notice records Stephan Engelhardt and Mace Baker among promoted service members and several others assigned to Vietnam, detailing ranks, family ties, and home addresses. It notes travel statuses, en route times, and military bases, reflecting a community roll of defense service actions.

Stephan M. Engelhardt S. Magivot Eagellardt Abi Wortieth Street Marine Caps San Diego Sur Mace Baker Ernest C. Baker Avenue Waes al Fl. Dovens Mass

Dr Sam Is Mat Winner In Cancer Benefit Bout

In WAVERLY Ohio Dr Samuel Sheppard says his medical training helped him win a Cancer Society benefit wrestling match against Wild Six Scholl Saturday night. The 195 pound physician used a jaw nerve applying hold the hook drawing controversy from Scholl who weighed 285 pounds claiming illegality. Sheppard has a history linked to his first wife’s murder case and described training from prison era practice in suburban Columbus.

Waverly Ohio Samuel Sheppard Cancer Society Sheppard Wild Six Scholl Scholl Columbus

Copter Crash At Wreck Site

Officials say it may take days to recover bodies from a helicopter wreck near Lone Pine California. The craft carried 35 aboard and crashed in a mountain dawn draft while surveying debris from a vanished plane in Nevada. One investigator was hospitalized and treatment was reported as ongoing.

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Air Controller Penalties Proposed In June Slowdown

Washington AP reports the FAA proposed five day suspensions for 22 of 477 air traffic controllers who called in sick during a June slowdown, three day suspensions for 60, one oral reprimand, and 11 cleared for absence or legitimate reasons. Processing of 279 cases continues.

Washington Federal Aviation Administration

Postville Man Hurt In Crash Near Highway 2

Warren, Ohio resident Howard Daud, 72, lost control of his car 24 miles northwest of Postville on highway 2 Sunday afternoon. The vehicle struck a viaduct girder and Daud was injured, transferred from Postville hospital to a St ant hospital for treatment.

Warren Ohio Postville St. Ant Pastville Highway 2 Howard Daud

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