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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1967
Page
5
U S stocks slipped Friday with the Dow dropping to 887.25 as light volume 10.7 million shares lapsed after a rebound in midweek trading. The market showed mixed action with blue chips dragging the averages while a wide range of secondaries held strength amid tax loss selling and reinvestment activity.
C R Markets reported Cedar Rapids hog prices Saturday steady to 25 cents lower with Friday delivery quotes for 200 to 220 pound butchers at 17.25 to 17.75. Packers and heavier weights faced scale reductions, with schedules listed for 300 plus pound sows and overweight hogs. Grain and dressed meats quotations from Des Moines noted, including corn at 1.04 and soybeans at 2.51, alongside Midwest carlot beef prices and cow/beef ranges for various weights.
In Minneapolis, Vice President Humphrey challenged McCarthy and other critics to present clear policy alternatives. He urged fellow Democrats to articulate dissenting views with concrete plans, citing leadership under the Johnson-Humphrey administration. He noted cabinet members like Freeman, Wirtz, Rusk, Fowler, and O'Brien face criticisms over policy, strikes, hearings, and unity efforts.
McCarthy urged administration spokesmen to end deceptive unity talk and proposed a national referendum on the war issue. He addressed a 2,000 strong youth crowd and warned politics use a war metaphor may turn against youth.
In Pittsburgh Armco and Kaiser Steel reversed recent price increases on hot rolled steel sheets citing competitive pressures leaving Jones & Laughlin as the sole producer maintaining a hike. Armco had raised $5 a ton and Kaiser $4 a ton, while Armco kept a $5 a ton rise on cold rolled and galvanized sheets aligned with other majors.
Federal State Market News Service reports three Iowa auctions. Cattle volumes reach 6,750 with varied feeder and slaughter pricing across steer and heifer lots. Slaughter cows and bulls show broader price ranges. hogs and feeder pigs trade moderately with active demand and a sizable U.S. feeder pig supply.
Keokuk AP Lee County Deputy Treasurer Robert Laubersheimer resigns after a $13 000 shortage in the treasurer's branch office is found in a state audit. Treasurer Loretta Freitag of Fort Madison says resignation was due to poor judgment in not reporting the shortage earlier. Laubersheimer, 45, says he bears no one else responsible and that his conscience is clear. Also tonight IRON HORSE features Jack Kelly and Lee Meriwether in COLOR on KCRG TV Channel 9 at 8:30.
University of Town Student Body President John Pelton called Tuesday’s campus disorders unfortunate and unnecessary noting wrongful acts by students and police. City Manager Frank Smiley said the turmoil cost over 1000 dollars with 320 police hours plus mace and meals for officers.
The Viet Cong denied a report they sought to send two representatives to the United Nations calling it sheer fabrication. U S Ambassador Arthur Goldberg had noted the NLF had asked to send two reps, but the Viet Cong rejected the claim as propaganda and a new lie.
An armada of pleasure craft greeted the Queen Mary as she sailed along the Southern California coast from San Clemente to Malibu Beach. Long Beach plans to convert the ship into a floating hotel and maritime museum after its 1-year sea life ends.
A list of area churches with service times and sermon topics for Sunday services. Bethel Baptist, First Baptist, Grace Baptist, St Joseph’s Catholic, Christian, Christian Reformed, Ascension Lutheran, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, St Paul’s Lutheran, Free Methodist, First Methodist, Prairie Chapel, First Presbyterian, Reformed Presbyterian, Church of God Seventh Day, United Seventh Day Brethren all publish worship times and sermon titles including Why Christmas and The Wise Men See a Star.
Marion police investigate thefts from Towns Edge Auto Sales and a local residence, a smashed pickup windshield, and a warehouse shed theft. report includes carburetor system theft, antifreeze, Christmas lights, and a broken windshield. notes a wrestler at Marion High and local ads.
In Cape Town on Saturday Dr. T O Donovan said tiny rejection indicators in Louis Washkansky's transplanted heart vanished after a modest increase in immunological treatment. Washkansky's overall condition continued to improve as the transplant team led by Dr Christian Barnard monitored the case.
Iowa district court in Linn County notices probate of Antonia Popelka's will dated January 7 1965 with executor Mrs Joe E Muse appointed. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication and any actions to contest must be brought within one year. Dated December 7 1967 Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Congress moves to bar members from employing relatives on their official payrolls as part of a postal rate bill. The measure would apply to executive and judicial branches but not military posts, with notable opposition from leadership and limited floor attendance aiding its passage.
Legal notices announce the appointment of administrators for multiple estates in Cedar Rapids Iowa and the need for creditors to file claims with the district court. Also includes ordinance final passage notice and city actions related to Cedar Rapids zoning and governance.
In Linn County the estate of William Betzer deceased is noted. The will dated February 7 1956 was admitted to probate on November 29 1947. Viola Oldridge and Willis I Belzer aka Willis Betzer were appointed executors. Creditors must file claims with the district court for allowance or risk being barred. Dated November 7 1967. Walker Iowa Anamosa Iowa Remlev Heiserman Attorneys for Executor. Sid day of Bee 1987.
Former U S Senator Guy M Gillette age 88 remains seriously ill in Cherokee after a heart attack. A Sioux Valley hospital spokesman says he is responding to treatment with poor recovery prospects, following a prior stroke in November 1966. Gillette served as a Democrat in the Senate 1936–45 and 1951–55, with noted roles on UN charter drafting and other policy acts.
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