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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1971

Page

23

Market Turns Lower as Dow Falls During Slow Trading

Weak stock activity pulls the market down with the Dow Jones 30 Industrial Avg dipping to 856.24, down 2.77. Declines outpace advances on the New York Stock Exchange as oils metals and electronics slide. traders note a seasonal slowdown after a brief rally and bargain buying by investors. Major block trades include Pan American and Fitch Construction & Mining at notable volumes and prices.

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Rise in Corn Fuels Mixed Grain Futures Rally

Chicago price action shows corn futures gaining 24 cents as favorable weather prospects lift nearby grains while soybeans drift and deferreds edge higher. Trade remains active with some coal short covering supporting the session and a mixed showing across oats wheat and soybeans on the close.

Chicago Cora

Markets and Livestock Report From Des Moines to New York

A sweeping bulletin details livestock futures and grain quotes from Des Moines and Waterloo to Chicago and New York. It notes steady to higher hogs, mixed cattle prices, and Friday trading activity, with regional receipts tallied and markets reacting to demand shifts and dealer activity.

C R Markets Cattle and Poultry Prices In Historic Trade List

Market notes show cattle and poultry prices with weight based discounts for items over 250 pounds and weight grade adjustments. Terms include off for each 10 pounds above thresholds, with specific prices listed for choice and prime steers, commercial cows, and heavy poultry, alongside grain delivery notes and bag/bale pricing for grain and feed.

Enolce and Erie Neers Sondurgard Sears Suis Tovertar Peilers

Tur ButteR and Potatoes Market Notes

Tur butter market features quoted deliveries and prices with unclear figures. Potatoes show varied prices and abundant supply in New York area markets. Demand trends noted, with references to Wisconsin and Amalie markets and general price activity.

Japan mulls inviting Nixon to Tokyo official stance

Tokyo said on Friday the Japanese government is considering extending an invitation to President Nixon to visit Japan. Tsutomu Wada, an information director, said any invitation would be handled separately from Nixon’s planned trip to Communist China. He denied reports that Japan did not want Nixon to visit Tokyo before or after Peking. Nixon’s decision to visit China has unsettled Japanese political and economic circles.

Tokyo UPI Nixon Tsutomu Wada Japan Nixo Ty China Wed Peking

Dollar slides to new low against West German mark

West German mark rose to its highest point since May 10 as relentless selling pushed the dollar to a fresh low of 8.3735 marks at one point, far beyond the previous day's 3.3880 mark low, marking the worst showing for 22 years.

London UPI West Germany Harage Inwest

Heroin Hidden In His Stomach Cal News

In San Jose, John Muir, recaptured after an escape from Madera County jail, revealed a stomach full of heroin. Valley Firecenter doctors report two large heroin bags found during surgery, saying he could have died if they dissolved. Tuip, another escapee, remained in hospital in stable condition.

San Jose Call Spolice John Muir Win Hart Valley Firrival Center Muir Tuip Madera Couuty

C R Man Charged As Drunk Driver

William H. Johnson, 30, of 129 Twentyseventh street NE, was arrested by Linn county sheriff's deputies for drunk driving after weaving and erratic driving. He was stopped in the 2800 block of Avenue WE and held in Linn county jail pending arraignment Friday morning.

William H. Johnson Twentyseventh Street Linn County Sheriff's Deputies First Avenue Thirtieth Street Avenue WE

Soap Opera Plans in Mexico City on Nation’s Hero

Plans by a Mexican television film company to produce a soap opera based on the life of national hero Benito Juárez who resisted the French invasion and helped establish the Mexican empire era a century ago.

Mexico City APA Mexican Television Film Company Benito Juarez Maximilian

Irish Calm Amid Refugee Flow Across Ireland

Belfast unrest cools after four days of violence leaving 25 dead and many injured as Catholics flee to the Irish Republic and Protestants seek refuge in Britain. British troops report sporadic shootings while leaders urge governance reforms and an end to the bloodshed.

Belfast Northern Ireland Irish Republican Arty Irish Republic Londonderry Newry Liverpool Irish Sea Marston Tickell MA Jad IRA Bogside Lynch Irish Republican Army Bria Pauliner Southern Ireland Thiblin

Hiawatha approves 1972 budget with 73 percent rise

City council adopts a 792,262 dollar 1972 budget, a 73 percent increase over 1971. Tax levy set at 102,506 dollars. Water board costs, debt service for a new fire station and a track, plus sewer rentals drive the rise. Total town operations and services slated at 141,473 dollars with remaining funds for improvements and bond issues.

Hlawatha Hiawatha

Kennedy calls refugee camps disaster in India visit

Senator Edward Kennedy toured camps in eastern India near Tripura and described the Bengali refugee situation as perhaps the greatest human disaster of our time. He voiced deep distress over malnutrition and wounds among refugees, receiving a warm, crowded welcome at the Delhi airport.

New Delhi Edward Kennedy Massachusetts Democrat Delhi India Kennedy Pakistan Indian Air Force Oll Tripura East Pakistan

Fidel Castro Turns 48 Amid Marxist Regime Milestone

Miami UPI reports Fidel Castro marked his 48th birthday as Cuba's leader. Once among the youngest rulers, he seized power in 1959 at 32 and, after declaring Marxist-Leninist rule in December 1961, has sustained his regime for more than 17 years.

Miami UPI Cybian Fidel Castro Castro

Jordan and Syria Clash Across Border in Middle East Tension

The Associated Press reports Syria and Jordan exchanged tank and artillery fire after Damascus cut relations with King Hussein. Five Jordanian tanks were destroyed, with Syrian air attacks and sporadic clashes continuing near Amman. A joint inquiry proposal was rejected by Syria, and reports hint at Palestinian guerrilla involvement. President Sadat warned of possible punishment for Israel as peace talks face an August deadline.

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Fragmented OCR item on factory goods and chemicals

Fragmentary text references factory materials including starch products, tank cars, dextrin and oils. Mentions Pearl Street starch, standard molstrs, and various initials. Unable to determine a clear event or entities beyond generic commodities.

F.C Cadar Reakds Jawa Carload Cape

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