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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1965
Page
17
Financial notes show a sharp stock market loss with late trading trimming declines. Wheat and soybeans quotes appear alongside Chicago livestock figures and USDA estimates for cattle hogs and sheep, reflecting a volatile agricultural and financial backdrop.
Chicago reports soybeans and corn futures hitting seasonal highs on North Vietnam air raid news, while cattle prices show mixed moves. Slaughter steers and heifers hold steady to mixed. profits trim gains for some grains as cash prices vary and prognoses shift.
Special to The Gazete Anamosa two Anamosa area residents were treated in Anamosa hospital after a Sunday morning two car collision on old Cass road a mile north of town. Drivers were Jacob Dietiker 19 and Lawrence Yanda 44. Dietiker unhurt. Hospitalized were Mrs John Albany route 1 Anamosa and John Yanda 13 with lacerations. Treated and released were Robert Yanda 11 Rose Ann Albany 30 and Willene Albany 8 all in the Yanda car returning from church.
Omaha and Sioux City livestock receipts shown with slow trade. Cattle receipts around 15 000 in Omaha and 9 500 in Sioux City. Steers and heifers mostly steady to weak with high interest in 1 000 to 1 200 lb steers at 22 75 to 23 00 per cwt and high two load offerings quoted.
Market prices Monday for bulk 200 to 230 lb butchers ranged 16.25 to 16.50 with packing sows 300 lb and under at 14.00 to 14.50. Weights affect deductions: butchers 25c under 300, packers 25c for 300-400, 50c for 400-500, 75c beyond 500.
Philadelphia reports a tentative settlement ending the East and Gulf coast longshoremen's strike after days of nationwide disruption. Federal mediator John Murray and Assistant Labor Secretary James Reynolds announced the agreement involving Local 1291 and related associations. Extra notes cover market prices for cattle and poultry and a separate incident at a Laundromat.
Two Olin youths were hospitalized after a four vehicle accident on highway 28 near Cedar Rapids. Charles Heirsius, 17, suffered internal injuries and was listed in poor condition at St. Luke's hospital. Dona England, 15, listed in fair condition, was also at St. Luke's hospital.
Four members of the Boy Scouts earned God and Country awards at the First Methodist church Ron Renfer Alan Moorhead Mark Gates and Claude Canady received the honors Rev Lloyd C Kellams presented the awards Marion fremen were evacuated Monday to fight a barn fire on Witwer farm southeast of the city Firemen said the blaze started from spontaneous combustion Damage confined to the ensilage Several Marion fire units and a tanker fought the fire and a highway patrolman reported a collision involving multiple vehicles during the effort at the scene
The page blends community notices with stock market chatter and local events. It mentions Mercy hospital patient Mrs Joseph S Jakubcik, a Wall Canopus Club meeting, General Aniline stock offering details, and a vast opium seizure in Hong Kong tied to drug trafficking.
A compilation of probate notices and hearings for several wills and estates in Linn County Iowa. References include Audubon Transport, Frank Studer, John Kriz, Anna Swatosh, Ames McCurley, Tennie Gillin, and Cox Springer. Proceedings outline hearings dates, executors, and required creditor filings.
London reports the government has banned cigarette advertising on television citing rising lung cancer deaths in Britain. The move targets reducing smoking uptake and protecting public health.
ACCRA Ghana AP two former Ghana cabinet ministers and three other persons were convicted on treason charges and sentenced to death in a Monday trial officials said. The defendants faced charges linked to attempts to overthrow the government and seize state power.
Johnson County supervisors impose a four ton road limit on county roads. Attorney Jonathan B Richards described embargo details and potential delays while state officials consider broader road program implications.
Argentina railway workers began a 24 hour nationwide strike at midnight demanding higher pay. It marked the fourth such action this year and disrupted service nationwide.
Bruce and Robert Boyson of Boyson Jewelry Co in Cedar Rapids completed a two week retail jewelry store management and merchandising course at New York University. Bruce is vice president and lives on Red Fox Road SE. Robert is secretary and lives on Indialo Road SE.
Judy Pyte, Korean born widow of Sp. 5 Jesse A. Pyle, says she is proud he protected others during a surprise Viet Cong attack on Pleiku in South Vietnam. The Army says Pyle opened fire on shadows at the perimeter, delaying explosives and saving lives as eight attackers died and 100+ were injured.
Tass reports a nine volume Sinclair Lewis collection sold out in the Soviet Union with 360000 readers subscribing. The American Nobel Prize winner is among the most popular translated foreign writers there.
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