Scattered stock gains in indecisive New York session
The Dow Jones average rose 0.41 to 948.30 as gainers led losers 7 to 5 on the NYSE by mid afternoon. Trading slowed with volume at 13.79 million shares amid cautious mood following a year long Dow decline. InExco Oil jumped to 17% on strong fourth quarter earnings as the NYSE composite gained 0.08 and the American exchange index rose 0.40.
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Stocks Edge Higher In Early Trading On NYSE Listings
New York prices show data for many companies with mixed gains and declines. Notable names include Air Prod Airco Jelline Akorno Alcan Alcoa and Lockheed among others, reflecting broad participation across sectors.
Cedar Rapids hog market mixed as weights shift declines edge in later ranges
Monday’s market shows hogs steady to lower with lighter demand and price drops for heavier weights beyond 230 pounds. Sows steady to lower. cattle and sheep with varied moves across Des Moines Sioux City Omaha Joliet listings and regional USDA quotes.
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Beans Drop Corn Gains Amid Mixed Commodities Trading
Chicago market reports soybeans closed mostly lower after mid session strength with profit taking. Wheat eased slightly while March contracts fluctuated. Corn barely moved and oats posted small gains. Livestock futures listed by First Mid-America show February pork bellies at 56.25 to 56.60 with other months near prior levels.
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Plane Destroyed In Des Moines Mishap Despite Pilot Escape
Des Moines reports an single engine plane owned by John Jeffries of Wichita Kansas struck a chain link fence and smashed a plate glass window at the Elliott Flying Service. The pilot and a female passenger escaped injury as Jeffries attempted to stop the plane after it failed to start near the municipal airport. The craft became a total loss.
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Gazette Telephone Numbers and Advertising Contacts
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Midwest Livestock Prices Drag on Steel and Meat Markets
Iowa hogs and cattle trade show mixed to moderate demand with lighter cattle and hog runs. No. 1-3 200-230 lb hogs around 38.50 to 40.00, while 450-550 lb hogs fetch 30.00 to 32.75. Webster City reports steers 50 lower, heifers 25 lower, hogs 1,000 head with 40.00-40.75 for 200-240 lb, and 36.75-38.25 for 280-300 lb hogs. Midwest carlot beef and pork prices vary, with cow beef at 56.00-59.50 for 600-900 lb select steers and pork loins around 74.25-86.00. Gold and silver quotes close with minor shifts. commodity markets show limited movement.
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Gray Elected To Board of Iowa Electric
Cedar Rapids attorney William O. Gray was elected to the board of directors of Iowa Electric Light and Power. Gray, 509 Knollwood SE, long served as FBI agent, led state highway work, and held roles with the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce and Coe College trustees. He is a graduate of Coe and the University of Iowa College of Law.
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Merger Proposal for Cedar Rapids and Linn County Credit Unions
Petitions circulate to merge the Cedar Rapids city employees and Linn County credit unions totaling about 1,300 members. The consolidation, named Metco Credit Union, requires 51 percent approval from each membership and aims to reduce operating costs by year end. The plan has backing from the National Credit Union Association and local boards with tentative state banking approval.
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Carter Team Eyes Breeder Reactor Funds Increase
Administration energy officials tentatively favor raising development funds for the liquid metal fast breeder reactor, despite President Carter's call to reduce spending. James Schlesinger supports the move, with FY 1978 requests above 686 million but below Ford's 855 million. Environmental groups note the clash with Carter's campaign pledges.
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Cedar Rapids News Briefs Highlight Deans List and Local Ads
Cedar Rapids briefs note Dean's List honorees Richard Andrews and Cynthia Rossey from Arizona State University Tempe. a health center planning committee meeting was postponed. Also listed are local ads for services, shops, tools theft report, and public notices including Army Pvt. Poorman assignment and surrounding classifieds.
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Scoutmaster Dies Amid Georgia Mountain Hike
Scoutmaster Marvin Charlie Sue 37 from Decatur died during a one day hike on Blood Mountain in Georgia. Rescue crews found his body near the Appalachian trail after searches by aid of Troop 110 members and leaders who became separated from the rest. Two Scouts, Dwayn McFarland 13 and Wade Long 12, were left waiting as Sue lagged behind and the group spent the night in a cabin before help arrived.
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UI Cited for Doctoral Program in Speech Communication
A study of 43 institutions ranks the University of Iowa first overall in speech communication doctoral programs. UI leads in mass and speech communication, with strong scores in empirical and historical scholarship and second in other categories. Auburn University researchers conducted the study for the Association of Communication Administrators.
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