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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1973
Page
16
Financial markets show mixed moves with commodities fluctuating and stocks slipping. The Dow edged down around 2, while gains in some sectors were offset by declines in others. grains and futures had uneven results as traders weigh inflation and supply concerns.
A fragment indicates a person known in the town died from multiple injuries after a fatal incident. The brief text references a notable local figure and their passing, with scant details about the event or date.
New York prices fluctuated with cattle futures showing mixed moves as hogs and grain markets also drifted. Reports from Chicago and Omaha noted tighter supplies and variable demand, with weights and grades affecting bids and discounts across meat cuts and packing margins.
New York AP reports Texas forest product firm Temple Industries gains Time stock through a merger. About 6.2 million Temple common shares will exchange for Time common stock, giving Temple roughly 11 percent of Time. Public hearings on plans set for September. bids to be sought by the board, with merger expanding Temple interests in forest products including paperboard.
The council approved a resolution of necessity for a Thomas Park asphalt project. Planned works include road paving in the park area, the Legion Memorial swimming pool area, and a routeway stop. The project also signals an intersection improvement at Nort View Drive and Twenty Fourth Ave.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe cattle and livestock sales in a city market. Mentions include prices around 58.99 and 3.90, with references to pantens and aram choles. The readable bits show vendor listings and possible auction actions but lack clear dates or full details.
Ozark Airlines Thursday reported a three month loss of 100251 amid a mechanics strike that cut operations for weeks. The carrier received more than 6 million in aid from an airline mutual aid fund. first half 1973 shows a 506009 loss versus 1 084646 profit in 1972.
Marion has earned its third consecutive American Automobile Association safety award for decades without pedestrian fatalities in a three year period. Mayor Chester Hullis and Police Chief Leighton Mord received the plaque from Bob Birr of AAA. Other notices include a garage sale at 1475 Country Sub Delve and a property sale on Raule 4 Solon with possession Aug 5. An open house at Wilson Beauty Shop showcases the set oven nuance and a $3.5 million bond vote on Thursday in the Marion Independent district.
A notification details Peytted Maria Peeler at 2921 Town Avenue SE has earned a master's degree in education and secondary counseling from Alliance University of Northern Jawa. A veterans gathering will take place at Glors Park in Alburnett on Sunday at 2 40 for potluele.
Police report details theft of a $227 check and two television sets from Thomas Yan at 40 Third Avenue East. Nearby business hours note Cedar Rapids Paint and Dee Sign Studio closing at 12:30 on Saturdays. Event calendar lists Swiss steak meal for movie members and guests with price 2 dollars for adults and 1 for children.
In Tama County District Court Judge John T. Hyland postponed the trial of Ralph Jacobs, 85, Tama, due to his hospitalization. Jacobs is among five men indicted by the grand jury for assault with intent to commit great bodily harm in a January incident. The case was moved to August 22 to allow his appearance.
A pedestrian, 89, was struck and killed five miles north of Webster City on US 13. Arlene Well, 61, of Bellevue, was driving the car. Authorities said the victim was walking and had been taking medication.
With repeated assaults over the region, allied air operations reported twenty planes engaged in four costly attempts to break the stalemate. Laws of engagement and high losses prompted commands to reassess the air campaign.
The YMCA schedule outlines a Saturday sethvnly program at the Merion branch with a swim session for the whole school and family activities. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Glens Blackwood and family of College Place Washington visit, with Mrs Elmer Cherry hosting at 275 Mownheeath trek. The Blackwoods are noted as visible in Merion land Winlow areas.
In Hue and surrounding regions in Hue area, Communist forces conducted probing raids and mortar exchanges against South Vietnamese defenses. Government units reported heavy fighting near the former imperial capital and along several fronts as Cambodian activity declined, with government forces pursuing offensive actions to strengthen positions.
Decorah marks a milestone with the first woman admitted to the local bar, Conrade Ries-Services for bagan lie practice tee Mortday Anna Conrad. The service includes an associate judge, Jan Jénra day, and takes place Saturday at Jol Strand and Anderson Chapel of Memories. Miss Sherry Ridweny, 25, of ay the Hev Glen W Lamb officiates. Funeral rites by Cedar Memorial with burial at Mall of the University of Minnesota jock chapel in Marlon on Fri law school continuation.
Delano Calif AP Cesar Chavez urges United Farm Workers to end picketing after the first fatality in the grape labor dispute with growers and Teamsters. He said workers should stay nonviolent and called on government protection. A 60 year old worker was shot during a picket at Arvin. Witnesses reported license plates and arrests followed. The conflict pits UFW against Teamsters after farm labor tensions escalated since July 29 over contract renewals.
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