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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1973
Page
5
Financial and market notes from New York indicate a sharp retreat with major indices slipping and volume steady. Traders weighed weak data and potential rate moves as the Dow closes down amid broad selling pressure and cautious sentiment.
Market prices for hogs and butchers described by weight grades. Sows weighing 400 lbs and down at 46.25 to 50.25 per hundredweight. Butchers 200 to 240 lbs fetch 39.95 to 40.25. Higher weights incur reductions per added 10 lbs, with specific deductions listed for 440 lbs and above. Packers and heavier categories show further price reductions by weight range.
Chicago and other markets report prices for wheat corn oats and soybeans with quotes across No 2 soft No 2 hard and standard grades. Livestock values for cattle hogs and sheep vary by weight with bids steady to higher in Des Moines Sioux City and Joliet markets.
Boston AP report notes Democratic leaders doubt Senator Kennedy will secure the 1976 nomination due to Chappaquiddick, with a survey showing some view him frontrunner while many doubt he can win the general election. Party officials in several states express trepidation about Kennedy’s path to the presidency.
Washington reports President Nixon signed a 2.7 billion military construction bill while a separate authorization measure was approved. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but officials indicate the actions relate to defense funding and oversight, with references to US installations and agency plans.
Obscure fragmentary notice mentions individuals and addresses with misspellings. Key entities and actions are unclear due to garbled OCR. no coherent event or outcome can be established from the readable text.
A scanned church directory lists Bethel Baptist Seventh Day Adventist and many other houses of worship with noted streets and hours. Entries mention Sunday schools at 10 50, worship times around 8 or 10, and additional gatherings on Saturdays and Fridays across venues on Fifteenth Street Grand Avenue Second Avenue and nearby avenues, naming pastors and congregations such as Lutherans Presbyterians and Methodists.
AP reports President Nixon will spend a rare weekend in Washington. Deputy Press Secretary Gerald Warren says Nixon plans to discuss matters locally and may spend more time nearby, citing fuel savings from staying put and the president’s continued travel when necessary.
Thompson, the 44 year old Alaska native, won Senate confirmation as commissioner of Indian affairs by voice vote. His elevation follows a tumultuous period after the Bruce administration and a 1872 BIA vandalism incident.
Pittsburgh AP report states five steel companies including U S Steel Bethlehem Republic and others plan price hikes on a range of mill products by about 6.5 percent after the Teal carrier week. Some firms exempt tubular products axles and certain items from U S Steel list.
Attorneys for Martin press for a psychiatric evaluation citing mental health issues and request state funding, while Judge Osmundson denies the exam at state expense. The motion argues mental condition may impair deliberation and premeditation in the Oct 28 Cedar Rapids death of James Haynes. Bond reduction sought, noting employment, marriage, four children, and Cedar Rapids residence since 1985.
The Iowa Commerce Commission schedules a public hearing for Amana Service Co on December 19 to review proposed water rate increases and a minor sewer service cost cut. The commission paused any rate changes for three months during the inquiry.
A theft was reported at McDonald’s on 261 Williams Boulevard SW. About 1 567 dollars in cash vanished from the drive thru till late Thursday afternoon. Police are investigating the incident as of 1807 16.
Final three hour Red Cross retraining session to aid instructors in advanced first aid and emergency care. In Cedar Rapids area volunteers from Mahony Montzello Contra Jolly Manchester Mechanicsville Springville and Contur Point trained at Washington flight pool. Agencies involved include Cedar Rapids police and fire departments Civil Defense Veterans Public Safety Area Ambulance Service Marion Monticello fire departments ambulance companies from Central City Mechanicsville and Linn County. Saint Luke's Hospital will host sessions and home community classes for individuals and organizations involved in public safety work.
A Dubuque woman was killed early Saturday after being struck by a car driven by Duane Barkhart of rural Gullenberg. Police said the victim stepped onto a Dubuque street into the path of the vehicle.
Chicago reports describe aquifers as underground reservoirs holding large water and gas amounts. The piece notes their potential to balance seasonal demand by storing natural gas underground for winter use, highlighting geological suitability and wide capacity.
The Java commerce commission suspended the grain warehouse license of Lovensen and Bewley Garwin after inspectors found deteriorated grain infested s, some storage facilities toppled and safety devices needing repair. A hearing is set for December 28 to show cause why the license should not be suspended.
An Ossian resident, identified as Lansing W, was listed in serious condition at Winneshiek County Hospital after a pickup truck failed to stop at a sign on Middle Calinar Road near Highway 52 and crashed into an embankment. The motorist reported the incident to police after finding the vehicle demolished. the sheriff filed a stop sign violation charge.
Tama County sheriff's department investigates theft of 260 pounds of copper wire from a farm south of Trae between 0 and 1 a.m. Wednesday. The wire valued at 187.50 was removed from a yard with buildings re-wired after the theft. remaining wire in poor condition.
Washington AP reports eight national volunteer groups agree to alert up to three million aged, blind and disabled Americans about potential Supplemental Security Income benefits. Weinberger says 200,000 of the estimated several million eligible have applied for first payments.
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