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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1966
Page
3
New York traders faced a brutal session as volume reached about 10.5 million shares. Glamour stocks led losses with Polaroid IBM Xerox and others dropping several points, while fears of tight money and ongoing selling climaxes fueled the broad decline across the market.
USDA estimates Tuesday receipts include 2,000 cattle, 4,000 hogs, 300 sheep. Butcher hogs 25 to 50 lower. slaughter steers steady to 25 lower. lambs mostly steady. Hog prices ranged 25.00 to 25.50 for 200-230 lb butchers, with other weights quoted. cattle saw varied cuts and cows at 17.50 to 24.00. sheep lambs around 26.00 for spring types and 24.25-25.75 for 80-100 lb shorn lambs.
The TV guide notes CHANNEL 9 presents the film Attack at 9 00 highlighting corrupt and cowardly officers in a war drama. KCRG TV schedules the Monday night feature as part of its evening lineup.
In Des Moines prices show uneven demand with sows mostly steady, some declines of 25 to 50 cents. Reported receipts match prior week and year. U.S. 1-3 butcher hogs and sows across weight classes list bids from 17.50 to 24.50 per cwt, reflecting varied demand.
Sioux City market report notes cattle 10 500 and calves 2 000 with slow early sales. Steers and heifers mostly steady to 25 lower. most choice steers 950 1300 lb fetch 25 50 26 50 while choice 850 1050 lb heifers bring 24 00.
C R Markets lists prices Monday down 25 cents for Cedar Rapids hogs with bulk 200 to 230 pound butchers at 24.00 to 24.25. packing sows 300 pounds and down bid 20.75 to 21.25. Cattle quotes cover Prime steers to utility cows with varied ranges, and lambs and sheep priced accordingly. grain oats soybeans and wool also listed with delivered prices.
Surgical patient Frank Krejer of 1357 O Avenue NF is at Mercy Hospital. A burglary attempt at Airport Shell on Bowling Street was spotted by police. State Rep candidate John D. Randall Jr. seeks support in the Republican primary September 6. Craig Cerney named to the Dean’s List at Columbia University. Money stolen: $36 from Wiley Franklin of Waterloo. Dog obedience classes start September 13. Sertoma breakfast Tuesday at Jim Brady home. board meeting at Elks club. Correction: City Cab Co drivers helped police nab a 14‑year‑old suspect in a stolen car, not Century Cab Co employee. Pamela Fritz, 13, injured riding a skateboard near home. treated and released. Wally’s Rug Cleaning ad and Hiawatha Barber Shop hours. Seven‑year‑old William Keister injured at Van Vechten park. treated and released. 14‑year‑old Cedar Rapids girl arrested for shoplifting at Robinson Co. eyler eyelash curler valued 87 cents. turned over to parents.
The 81 000 ton Queen Mary completed a four day three hour crossing from New York to Britain, averaging 29.68 knots, nine hours ahead of schedule. Captain Trea sure Jones praised the ship after the hull cleaning test as a technical exercise.
Chicago AP reports futures selling in grains after earlier gains with soybeans the weakest, down over three cents a bushel. Corn pared gains while wheat eased slightly from session highs as selling continued into the afternoon.
Chicago prices for wheat oats corn and soybeans edged variously. Wheat eased about 1 to 2 cents per bushel with September at roughly 1.87 and soybeans quoted around 2 dollars plus. Oats and corn moved modestly, while soybean oil traded near 14.05 cents.
UPI notes slow trade on steers and heifers with cattle 14 000 and calves 500. Early sales steady as buyers respond to prices. Cho 1 000-1 300 lb steers 25.50-26.25 with a load at 26.50, Choice heifers 24.25-25.25 and a load at 25.50 with a moderate prime end.
Wholesale prices for live poultry held steady to up slightly with roasters quoted 2.42 to 2.61, special fed white rock fryers 2.01 to 2.22. Butter shows uneven wholesale bids with various grades listed, eggs steady to firm with Grade A whites 0.43 to 0.39, potatoes arriving 102 with russets and reds showing mixed movements and regional price ranges such as Washington russets 3.65 to 3.75 and Minnesota round reds 2.60 to 2.65.
Eggs light to adequate with improved demand and varied standards and sizes. Whites ranged from extra fancy heavy weight at 47 to 49 cents and fancy heavy at 44 to 46 cents. smaller sizes 26 to 27 cents. Butter offerings were adequate and demand spotty with wholesale bulk car ton prices cited alongside quality scores.
A revolver wielding bandit attempted a Saturday night hold up of the Festina tavern and grocery operated by Mrs. William Schneberger. He fled the scene without loot after he suspected others might be in the back room.
A man threatened Mrs. Schneberger with a gun inside the store and ordered her husband to fetch money and Clarence. The bandit fled with the Saturday receipts after the wife called for help. Mrs. Schneberger is described as a widow.
In Linn County Iowa on August 25 1966 Marion T Har ene was appointed administrator of Elizabeth Smith deceased. Creditors must file claims with the clerk within six months from the second publication or be barred. Dated August 25 1966. Attorneys White Stone and Horn Marion Iowa.
In Linn County Iowa the estate of Milford D Randall deceased was admitted to probate on August 25 1966 with Fern E Randall named executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication and actions to set aside the will must be brought within one year. Cedar Rapids Iowa attorneys Shea Mitchell and Jackson represent the executor. Second publication date September 5 1966.
United Parcel Service of St Charles Illinois has applied to the Iowa State Commerce Commission for a motor carrier certificate to operate in Iowa with line restrictions. A public hearing is set for October 11 1966 at Des Moines with later hearings to follow for protestants.
The Cedar Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing at 9 00 A M on September 14 1966 in City Hall Council Chambers to consider Bert O Braytons request to vacate an alley north of 900 Third Avenue Southwest adjoining Northwestern Railway Tracks. The parcel to be conveyed to Brayton is valued at 1004 00. Public observers may attend and be heard. The notice was dated August 17 1966 and published August 22 and August 29 1966.
Probate No 32735 states the will of W R Adams a k a W Randis Adams deceased was admitted to probate on March 13 1956. Robert W Adams is named executor. The notice dated August 25 1966 in Cedar Rapids Iowa lists Warren C Ackley as attorney for the executor. September 1946
The Iowa State Commerce Commission notices a petition by Williams Brothers Pipe Line Company to construct and operate a 6 inch petroleum pipeline across Linn County with a two point five mile route, including a possible 160 rod deviation, and the right to eminent domain if voluntary land access is not obtained. A hearing is set for September 20 in Des Moines at 10 am, with objections due five days prior.
Public notice details the September 6 1966 primary election in Linn County Iowa with polling places across 65 precincts. It lists required nominations for state and county offices and provides polling hours 8am to 8pm except Cedar Rapids and Marion which open 7am. County Auditor Charles T Werner signs.
A public hearing is announced to vacate a portion of Cedar Avenue NE and an alley between lots in Original Town. The conveyance to Iowa Milling Company values at 308 dollars, with dates August 17 and hearings on August 22 and 29, 1966, under judge Schaefer.
Linn County Zoning Commission will hear requests September 19 1966 at Cedar Rapids for permits to locate a fertilizer blending plant salvage yards and related operations on specified parcels. Owners Harold A Thomas Betty J Thomas Custom Farm Services John Bascom Ira Merritt Don McConnell seek approvals. Administrative Officer W G Harrington signs notice.
City council passage of Ordinance 91-66 on August 24 1966 rezones property on Mt Vernon Road SE and 36th Street SE from R-2 to B-1 with conditions. Setback of 25 feet screen planting six feet high and six foot wide, no Mount Vernon Road SE access, pavement cost share for 34th Street SE, and signatures binding successors. Agreement dated August 25 1946 signed by multiple property owners.
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