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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1978

Page

18

Stocks Parade Across NY Markets In Early Trading

United Press International reports broad activity in New York and Amex composite prices at 10 30 a m with dozens of listed issues including Abbott Laboratories Alcoa and Air Products rising modestly while a wide array of others posts gains and losses in a volatile session Dow Jones average also noted in the summary with late morning movements across multiple sectors and companies.

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Standard & Poor's Indexes Show Tuesday Readouts

Standard and Poor's hourly indexes for Tuesday list value tags for industrials utilities finance and others. The data shows Prev. close readings with slight movements across sectors, reflecting minor changes in the market mood.

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Stocks skid after trade deficit told

New York stocks slipped as rising interest rates and a widening trade deficit outweighed slower consumer inflation. The Dow fell about 3.5 points to 881.41 by midafternoon, while the NYSE composite edged lower and volume rose, as traders shifted to higher yielding money instruments after the Fed tightened credit.

New York UPI Federal Reserve Commerce Department New York Stock Exchange NYSE American Stock Exchange

Wheat and grain prices reported for Chicago market notes

Chicago market update lists wheat No. 2 hard red winter at 3.344 a bushel and No. 2 soft red winter at 3.394. Corn No. 2 yellow priced at 2.19 for hopper and 2.16 for box. Oats No. 2 heavy at 1.19. Soybeans No. 1 yellow at 6.57.

Chicago

Markets at a Glance Tuesday Trading Snapshot

US stocks traded lower while bonds eased and international markets mixed with gains in cotton and gold futures. Chicago grain fell overall as cattle sales failed to establish a trend according to United Press International.

London Chicago United Press International

Des Moines Livestock Trade and Egg Market Report

Livestock trade slow to moderate with demand moderate. butchers 50-75, some 1.00 lower, hog weights 200-230 lb to 270-450 lb showing varied declines. Egg market inactive with prices largely unchanged to higher for large and medium Grade A and B eggs, prices per dozen and per pound reported for farms and producers.

Des Moines UPI U.S. West North Central States Federal State Market Federal State Market News Service Undertone Aioe

Cedar Rapids hog and sheep market shifts and grain quotes

The Cedar Rapids hog market fell 50 cents on butchers and held steady on packers. Prices for 200 to 230 pound butchers ranged from 47.50 to 48.00, with varying discounts by weight. Sheep prices rose with spring lambs at 54.00 to 57.00, and grain futures showed small declines in August corn and 1978 crops, while soybeans and oats held near Monday levels.

Cedar Rapids

GSA Shakeup Replaces Washington Region Leader

The General Services Administration shifted its Washington region leadership. John Galuardi, longtime head, was replaced by Walter Kallour, formerly deputy director of the Carter campaign. A GSA spokesman said the move is not due to any alleged crimes under investigation.

Washington General Services Administration John Galuardi GSA Washington Area CSA Jay Solomon Walter Kallour Jimmy Carter Galuardi FBI District of Columbia

Cedar Rapids Theft and Local Ads Clip

A Cedar Rapids brief reports thefts including a 21 inch red lawn mower taken from 1218 First St SW valued at 230 dollars and a public address system stolen from a pickup near 200 West Post Road NW. Multiple small ads run alongside, noting business hours sales events and services.

Jim L. Queisner First St Dean A. Lake West Post Road

Woman injured in two car crash near Cedar Rapids

Julie M. Wilson 21 of Route 2 Cedar Rapids listed in fair condition at St Luke hospital after a two car crash Monday near the Sixth Street Waconia Avenue SW intersection. Wilson faced an improper turn charge while Douglas Gene Johnson 17 Swisher faced a defective tires charge.

Julie M. Wilson Route 2 Cedar Rapids St. Luke's Hospital Sixth Street Waconia Avenue Wilson Douglas Gene Johnson Swisher M. Wilson Johnson

Guilty pleas on reduced charges in Cedar Rapids shooting

A 20 year old Cedar Rapids man, William D. Miller, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to inflict serious injury and unlawful possession of an offensive weapon for shooting Kevin Callies on Fourth Street NW on May 29. A jury had been chosen to hear attempted murder and other felonies. sentencing is set for Sept. 15.

Cedar Rapids William D. Miller Kevin Callies Fourth Street Miller Callies

Three Arrested in Burglary and Meter Theft Case

Police arrested Leslie P. Ray 23 of the YMCA at 9 40 p m Monday on second degree burglary for the Saddle and Leather Shop break in 4816th Ave SW He tripped an alarm and was taken from outside the firm nearby Clarence D Pisarik 31 of 521 Fifth Ave SE was arrested at 430 a m Monday for theft from city parking meters and related damages A 17 year old male juvenile was also detained They allegedly removed about 44 71 from five meters in the 400 block of Seventh Ave SE total damage 150 and theft charges were filed against Pisarik and the youth

Leslie P. Ray YMCA Saddle and 16Th Ave Clarence D. Pisarik Fifth Ave Pisarik Seventh Avenue SE

Three arrested for drunk driving in Linn County

Three people facing drunk driving charges were taken into custody Monday night in Linn County. Jennie L. Prosser 62 of 817 14th St NE was arrested at 9 36 p m behind the 900 block of First Avenue East and charged with speeding an improper muffler and two improper lane changes. Robert J. Repstein 61 of 2190 12th Ave Marion was arrested at 6 p m north of Highway 151 on Highway 13. Kevin F. Bode 27 of 518 Forest Drive SE was arrested at 9 45 p m in the 1600 block of First Avenue East and charged with speeding. ON THIS DATE in 1817 the first abolition newspaper in the United States the Philantrophist was published in Mount Pleasant Ohio.

Linn County Jennie L. Prosser 14Th St First Avenue East Robert J. Repstein 12Th Ave Marion Kevin F. Bode Forest Drive

Competition Medalists and Flight Winners

Medalists listed by flight with pairs. First flight honors Judy Blank and Irene Hoerther. Second credits Geneva Vere with Bea Biiney. Third features Mari Griffin and Velma Miller. Fourth goes to Marge Jacobs and Doris Smith. Special recognition goes to Elsie Beadle and Marlyn Davidson.

Judy Blank Irene Hoerther Geneva Vere Bea Biiney Mari Griffin Velma Miller Marge Jacobs Doris Smith Nadine Merryman Bette Shimek Elsie Beadle Marlyn Davidson

Backgammon Tournament Report From Union Station

Monday night competition drew 18 players at Union Station. Dale Huddleston placed first, Royce McCray second, and Bill Stump third. The next tournament is scheduled for September 11 at Osgood Shepherd's IE Tower.

Union Station 16Th Ave Dale Huddleston Royce McCray Bill Stump Osgood Shepherd's IE Tower

Wilson Foods walkout idle 15 to 20 workers

A night shift walkout at Wilson Foods Corp in the night loading and shipping dept idled 15 to 20 workers after two suspensions sparked sympathy layoffs. Plant manager Forrest Mykleby noted no fighting occurred and talks continue with union Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Local P-3.

Wilson Foods Corp Forrest Mykleby Mykleby Amalgamated Meat Cutters P-3 Dennis Nebendahl

Midwest meat trade reports steady beef demand and mixed pork shifts

Des Moines market notes slow to fair beef demand with steer and heifer beef holding at 80.00 for 600-900 lb steers and 72.75 to 77.75 for 500-700 lb heifers. Pork products show varied moves with loins 14-17 lb 88.75 to 93.00 and 17-20 lb 87.75, certain cuts up to 60.50 and 55.00 ranges, others steady or lower.

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