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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1971
Page
3
Prices paid Saturday for market hogs and bulls ranged with 200 to 230 lb butchers at 21.00 to 21.60 dollars, sows under 200 pounds 17.00 to 17.50, and lighter or heavier lots showing small adjustments by weight. Packers' deductions applied across weight grades, with regional price notes from Postville and Paratville listings.
New York shares closed higher after an early gain fade as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.41 to 873.00. The market cited profit taking after two days of solid gains while the Group of Ten ministers opened a monetary meeting in Washington. Abacus Fund Inc halted trading pending information mailing. Paine Webber to absorb Abacus and list on the Fig Board. Waterloo butchers and sows posted higher and steady prices in USDA market notes with mixed meat values across the region.
Cub Scouts Pack 88 awarded honors at Madison school Thursday night naming Darrell Trill Dale Dice Tamla Jonas Steve Childs Dick Sebulle Mike Cook Yomimy Slane Brett Ibsen Jeffery Palmur Eddie Klavins Danny Dielkmant Larry Pilcher Ben VanBuskirk Huk Karh Billy McDaniel Darryl Schade Ron Hoffman David Conk and George Patterson plus Pack 96 members. At St Patrick’s school Thursday night David McGuire Dan Goodell Mike Rodenkirk Mike Curdis Dan Malloy Lingh Reif Matt Woodward Chris Davis Randy Rodena Todd Neis Jeff Kavara Ralph Selzer Mike Malik Joe Pettit Tony Mulloy Geff Garrell Gia Garrell Mark Armstrong Jerry Rodentkirk Mark Woodward Dob BraWner Bob Kramer Mark Mosmastur Craig Morrow Raven Kloster man Dan Bruening.
Kathleen Guess, 18, of 1312 D Avenue, NJ, was held in the Lin County jail Saturday on charges of breaking and entering and forgery. She was linked to a breakin reported December 11 by Shirley Woods on Central Point Road NE, with clothing valued at $225 taken. Sa was arrested on a warrant for forgery.
Washington AP Rep Colter says GAO audit finds up to 95 million of a 24 million Apollo program contract used for shuttle engine research and design. NASA denies recharge and notes no competitive advantage. Rocketdyne involved, Pratt & Whitney protested the award. Canoga Park plant referenced.
Allan Clark and Delis Wedcum, both of West Des Moines, died in a Saturday traffic crash on Interstate 80 about five miles northwest of here. Clark was driving a passing car that struck the left front of John Gieger’s vehicle from Wisconsin. the impact sent Clark’s car out of control into a guardrail.
Two men were arrested Friday night by Hiawatha police on drunk driving charges. Jerry W. Mutinex, 21, Walker, was stopped north of Hiawatha on Highway 1 after reports of erratic driving. Carl F. Hemphill, 25, Alburneil, was charged with drunken driving. Both were held in the local jail Saturday.
In Essen Germany the 2.1 million ransom paid for Theo Albrecht ends a high profile case. He was abducted November 29 by gunmen at a warehouse and released unharmed after the deal. Earlier record was 600000 for Bobby Greenlease in Kansas City in 1953, whose killers were later executed. Police say abductors pursued.
London AP reports a Cuban defector says Havana arranged to use Chile as the main base for an insurgent front. He names ten Cuban embassy officials in Santiago disavowed, and cites Allende's approval for the setup. Supposed front leaders may meet in Santiago late 1972 with Tupamaros and other groups represented.
Lacey i 18 of 1501 Dave lite NE arrested Sunday night for larceny in a case involving a theft of 35 dollars in cash and five rings from Joyce Morarte of 116 Thirty third street NE. Ie Dec. Held in the city jail pending arraignment. Earlier arrest was Robert Exaulice 19 of Midd Wirst avenue Ni Me held in Linn county jail.
Mrs. Frances T. Desmond of Des Moines is appointed to two six year terms on the Iowa State Law Library Board, succeeding Geraldine Dun Navn as acting librarian effective December 31. Desmond has served with the state law library since 1960, and the board announced the appointment Saturday.
In Kuala Lumpur area floods leave one person dead and missing, with about 28000 temporarily homeless across West Malaysia. Local authorities coordinate relief and shelter efforts as communities recover from the disaster.
Wednesday at Wilkins School the Cub Scoures awarded Jon Stenzel Brian Rudish Joe Blackwell Mitel Pickering Brentang tom Davis Scott Novotty Greg Carter Craig Mangrave Danny Whittied Todd Ramsey Jeff Carter Mike Anderson Jeff Langhoff Harley Johnson Rick Callahan Richard Moenk and Dennis Harrington. Rose’s Candle Niche offered prizes and candy. Separate drive seeks Betty Crocker coupons for a dialysis machine fund at St Paul’s Lutheran Church with gifts from 2 to 6 pm. Also two Christmas programs planned at Asven Slug Lutheran and First Baptist Church with a folk cantata An Appalachian Nativity. Youth fundraiser ad and children’s party by Marion American Legion set for Sunday afternoon.
A compiled church notice lists Sunday services for multiple congregations in Marion including Bethel Baptist Grace Baptist First Baptist Robing Forth Baptist and others with service times ranging from morning to evening. Also reports a fatal traffic accident near Albany Iowa where 26 year old Fred Rowse jr of Clinton was killed while directing traffic at an earlier crash site.
Federal grants totaling 205384 dollars for instructional equipment at 17 colleges and universities were recommended by the Higher Education Facilities Commission. Norman W. Kladstrup said 30 applications were received for grants to finance laboratory and special equipment such as microscopes projectors tape recorders and filmstrips. Cedar Rapids designated colleges Kirkwood Community College will receive 21341 dollars and Mt Morey College will receive a portion.
In Cedar Rapids two victims in a murder suit resided at the same apartment house at 120 Eighteenth Street Nid. The Gazelle mislisted address for Gayle Leath as 140% Fighteenth sleet NW in Friday edition, causing a correction.
Washington AP A congressional committee urged the transportation department to reconsider mandating air bags in 1971 cars and to continue seat belt requirements until safety systems prove reliable. The report criticizes the belief air bags alone solve occupant restraint and notes unresolved safety questions. It also urges safer school bus interiors and pads to reduce injuries.
A nine year dispute between union workers and Florida East Coast Railway ends as Judge Charles R. Scott preliminarily approves an out of court settlement. The plan includes $1.5 million in damages, wage increases totaling 31 percent from 1971 to 1974 with retroactive effects, and selective reemployment rules for long-ago strikers.
Paradise police report a burglary suspect was arrested after a high speed chase through the city. Officers pursued the suspect, who discarded stolen items before being apprehended. The incident involved patrol units and Santa Claus as a humorous coverage note.
Washington AP reports Seare Fea Sheets Theory of Health Education and Welfare Filiol Richardson says he will fight the White House order to trim 10000 employees next year. He and nine fellow deputies vow resistance as a 12 percent reduction targeted amid a series of department cuts and agency savings efforts.
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