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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1979
Page
17
Selected composite prices from United Press International show Bucyrus Digital Equipment Gulf Oil and many others across markets. The report lists stocks with last prices and percent changes, includes a Dow Jones like composite and notes on market indices and dividends.
Dividends on soybeans increase by 2 cents for February and March and 1 cent for April and new crop on Cedar Rapids market. Yellow corn gains 0.5 to 0.75 cents for February through new crop versus Thursday. white corn and pats steady. No. 2 corn delivery quotes set at Cedar Rapids 10:00 a.m. Friday. futures in Des Moines area show undertone steady to firm with demand strong and supplies tight. Chicago quotes list No. 2 red winter wheat at 3.34 3/4 to 3.4 1/4, No. 2 soft red winter at 3.78 1/4 to 4. No. 2 yellow corn at 2.34 1/4 to 2.29 1/4. soybeans No. 1 yellow at 6.96 1/4.
UPI notes slow hog trade with moderate to good demand and steady to higher butcher prices. Sows steady with varied weights. receipts estimated at 15 000. Egg futures and farm eggs unchanged with weak undertone and building supplies. prices per dozen vary by grade and size. Webster City hogs up to 55.25 for 200-240 lb, while 300-700 lb sows fetch around 47.75.
Rockwell International officials say its Iran operations centered on electronics were to grow, but political turmoil makes the outlook wholly uncertain. The firm holds contracts in Iran but employs only a small number of people there and will not disclose contract or employee figures.
The Cedar Rapids hog market closed higher for butchers and steady for packers to 550 lbs and sows over 550 lbs. Prices for 200 to 230 lb butchers were 52.50 to 53.00, sows up to 550 lb 45.00 to 45.50, and over 550 lb 45.00. Weight-based discounts apply for heavier hogs and packers. The Cedar Rapids sheep market fell $1 with lambs priced 70 to 73 dollars for shorn and 66 to 70 dollars for wool lambs, with lambs over 105 lb discounted.
Rice memorial funds will finance the John C. Rice Outpatient Surgical Facility at St. Luke's Health Care Foundation. John C. Rice, who died Jan 26, led Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co. and served on St. Luke's Hospital board.
UAL Inc parent of United Airlines Western International Hotels and GAB Business Services announces record consolidated net earnings of 302.255 million dollars for 1978 11.93 per share. Airline earnings reach 284.301 million with higher revenues despite lower per passenger fare. Hotel earnings rise 52 percent to 48.218 million. Business services post 3.486 million. Restatements reflect lease capitalization and prior-year adjustments.
Eighteen persons in Linn County were judged in the First Avenue division. Names include James W. Buress Dennis E. Lathrop Steven R. Peyton Dorothy Edgeton Marilyn Blackcloud Dennis J. Hess Ronald A. Ronnenberg Michael A. Untrauer and others with varied outcomes. Several received suspended sentences probation or jail time for drunk driving and related charges. Nine defendants were placed on probation after deferred sentences. Judy R. Edwards had a January 25 drunk driving charge dismissed.
The dollar closed at 202.25 yen in Tokyo, dipping from 202.35 as European rates mixed. Gold rose in Zurich to 230.63 while London prices eased to 229.90, amid firmer Zurich quotes and penny changes in eurocurrency rates.
Midwest meat trade notes slow beef sales with steady steer prices and higher canner and cutter cow beef. Pork markets mostly firm with several cuts up to 2 per cent, including fresh loins and picnics while seedless bellies stay steady.
American Airlines announced a discount fares program for February and March on 58 domestic routes. Children under 12 fly free with a full coach or discount fare passenger, and a 50 percent round trip discount applies to the accompanying traveler. The plan starts February 13.
Winners Thursday were Lou Harrington and Clyde Nowlin first, Lydia Leipold and Elin Stepanek second place pair, with Tait Cummins and Richard Golembliewski tied for second. Next game is a charity match Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Notice of incorporation under the Iowa Business Corporation Act. Iowa-Nebraska Partners Real Estate, Inc. began May 1, 1978 with perpetual existence and aims to engage in lawful corporate activities. Authorized capital stock is 1,000 shares of Class A common stock. Initial registered office at Cedar River Tower Apartments Cedar Rapids Iowa and registered agent S Lange. Initial directors listed Richard Gange Fred Lipson and James Buga with provided addresses.
Notice to interested persons that on January 25, 1999 the lost will of Carl E. Ashley Sr. was admitted to probate in district court. Anne Mae Ashley appointed executrix. Claims must be filed within six months from second publication or be barred. Executor is Anne Mae Ashley with attorneys for the estate.
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