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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1978
Page
19
In Los Angeles AP reports the first day of a supermarket clerks walkout affecting 10 million Southern California shoppers ended with four chains breaking ranks and signing interim agreements.
The dollar strengthened across currencies after the Fed raised the discount rate from 7% to 7%. Traders remained cautious awaiting further moves from the Carter administration as gold declined from recent highs.
In Cedar Rapids trading, No 2 corn August crop fell to 2.06 while new crop 1978 stood at 1.90. white corn old and new crops steadied near Fridays close. soybeans August 6.40 and new crop 6.02. oats old 1.31 and new around 1.3. Pro Farmer Grain provided quotes. eleven other firms cut hours to cover demand.
The City Council of Cedar Rapids Iowa adopts Ordinance No 76 78 rezoning Block 2 Sampson Heights Addition to R 4 and sets site development rules. It requires erosion control six month occupancy drive construction and street layout with parking and fencing standards, with plan approval and enforcement by the City.
Notice arrises that Consolidated Recycling, Inc. of Cedar Rapids Iowa files corporate details and seeks zoning action for property in Linn County. The document lists formation date, principal office, and aims to rezone blocks and implement development conditions. It notes ordinance adoption dates and city actions affecting property.
The Cedar Rapids hog market was steady to down up to 1, prices for 200 to 230 lb butchers 47.50 to 48.00. 300 lb sows 40.00 to 41.50. lighter and heavier ranges and weight breaks noted. Cedar Rapids sheep market steady with spring lambs 53.00 to 56.00. lambs over 100 lb discounted. Also notices of estate of James J. Ye7R%9 and public hearing on Linn County public improvement plans with specifications and contract form, with agent listings and deadlines.
Competition winners in Mitchell Movement played Sunday at the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club include North-south first Jon Uhler and Alan Stout, second Barbara Skogmen and Phil Arnell. East-west first Mrs George Jenkins and Florence Henrikson, second LeAnne Smittkamp and Joan McGoffie. Next game 5 30 p.m. Sunday at the Woman's Club.
Red Elam and George Geble won the best bell followed by Roger Schlotfelt Frank Ellison Wayne Campbell Duncan Campbell Arnie Riess Asa Miller and Dave Feltes Gordon Ribble. Dick Hockaday was closest to both Nos. 4 and 7. Blind Partner's tournament medalist Bette Shimek and Doris Terrace 87 first flight Lois Cline Hazel Humphrey second flight Geneva Wear Tend Jean Stewart.
Coralville Ski Club results show Don Nelson first in jump and tricks and second in slalom in the Men division. Billy Lewis took first in junior boys slalom and second in jump and tricks. Evan Mengler won the Novice Men tricks. Don Sherman first and Jim O Neill third in Novice Men tricks. Doug Lewis second in Boys jump. Tammi Sebastian and Joanne Sebastian top junior and B women's events.
Dick McCoy won two Buccaneer races at Lake Macbride on Sunday. Dave Bunce won a race and earned a second and a third. Doug Horton and John Burke each took a second place. Butch Butterfield and Jim Kleeman finished third. All sailors are from Cedar Rapids.
An assortment of contractors offers gutter and roof repairs, drainage fixes, foundation crack repair, drain tile installation, tree trimming, hauling, painting, plastering, carpentry, electrical work, insulation, and infrared home scanning. Numerous phone numbers listed for services including roofing, wiring, cement work, lighting, and yard work.
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