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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1978

Page

18

New York Stocks End Of Day Composite Prices Report

From United Press International Abbott L Addisor Sales Net P E mee Last Chg. Stocks list shows major movers with AmEx Boston NASD and Pacific markets. notable entries include Air Prod Alu Amtrak Exxon CocaCola DuPont Dow Jones and Goodyear with prices and percent changes. Market close figures show gains and losses across diverse industries.

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Stocks Trend Quietly as Year Ends in Mixed Session

New York stock averages closed the chaotic year with little change as the Dow slipped 0.95 to 805.01, marking a 3.46 point weekly loss and a 3.15 percent annual decline. NYSE volume reached 30.03 million shares on the day and 7.20 billion for the year, surpassing prior records. Des Moines reports also note mixed meat trade data and livestock receipts in the Midwest and Plains.

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Iowa price drop in soybeans and corn at Cedar Rapids market

Soybeans declined 3c on January February and March crops and 1c on new crop. Yellow corn fell 1/2c on January February March and 1c on new crop. White corn and oats held steady. Prices for Cedar Rapids delivery at 2:30 p.m. Friday.

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Poultry Market Report From Des Moines Slows on Week Shortage

The Federal State Market News Service reports light demand and adequate to short supplies in the U S west north central states. Slaughter plants run below full time with moderately heavy bookings for January and prices per pound in the 8 1/2 to 11 cent range at farms. Eggs prices vary by grade with Grade A large or better at 52 56 cents per dozen and lower grades priced accordingly.

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

Livestock Report from Joliet Trade Fair Prices

Livestock Friday in Joliet shows cattle at 300 head with steers 25 higher and cows steady. high choice steers not listed, no heifers. Hogs at 900 head with No. 1-2 200-230 lb. trend undecided, 210-240 lb. at 49.50, 240-250 lb. at 48.50-49.00. Estimated receipts: cattle 4,000, hogs the balance.

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Sioux City Friday Hog Prices Patchy at Market

Sioux City AP reports Friday hog market activity with 4,000 barrows and gilts trading firm to 25 higher. Prices include 200-230 lb at 51.00, 200-240 lb 50.25 to 50.75, 240-280 lb 46.00 to 50.50, 280-350 lb 43.00 to 46.50, with heavy sows at 42.50 to 45.0 per hundred.

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Dollar Falls, Gold Surges As 1978 Ends

The dollar weakened against major European currencies while gold rose up to 5 dollars on the day and over 30 percent for the year. Analysts cite Iran unrest, the U.S. trade deficit, high inflation and Middle East tensions as pressures on the dollar into 1979.

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FBI probes $800000 Brink’s hijack in Boston

Ten years ago FBI agents searched for clues in the $800000 Brink’s Company armored car heist in Boston. The investigation focused on identifying suspects and piecing together the sequence of the bold robbery.

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Chrysler Raises Prices on Main Models But Keeps Subcompacts

Chrysler Corp raised sticker prices on its mid-size and full-size cars by an average 85 dollars or 1.2 percent, following GM and Ford. The Omni and Horizon subcompacts were kept at current prices to stay competitive with fuel-efficient rivals.

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