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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1971

Page

18

Trading Volume Soars on New York Stock Exchange

New York AP reports late Monday trading volume on the New York Stock Exchange reached a record pace with a large block trade of 3,248,000 shares of Allis Chalmers valued at $58,464,000. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.67 to 79.24 while broad advances outnumbered declines about 300 to 1. Prices among several issues moved mixedly including Almera Oil Beverly Enterprises Amrep and Amco Industries with notable gains and losses.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange Allis Chalmers New York Exchange American Stock Exchange Alamera Oil Systems Engineering Beverly Enterprises Amrep Amco Industries

Noisy forces shake markets in 1971 trading session

A dense feed of stock quotes shows mixed activity across sectors with notable moves in utilities, consumer products, and industrials. Investors react to broad market cues as several large firms post varied gains and losses amid evolving dividend notes and ex-distribution signals.

Saies

Term Reduction Denied in Belle Plaine Burglary Case

Joseph Hill also known as Thomas L Mc Williams, about 25, lost his bid for sentence reduction after attempting to burglarize the Belle Plaine post office last November. He received four years. the judge ruled no probation once sentence began. William A Bell, 54, got ten years for his role. A third man remains at large.

Belle Plaine Joseph Hill Thomas L. McWilliams Edward J. McManus William A. Bell

Soybeans Dip as Corn Rises in Mixed Farm Market

Chicago soybeans futures fell over 3 cents on Monday while corn advanced about two cents. Wheat finished barely higher and oats showed mixed results. March soybeans closed at 3.03, corn at 1.544, wheat at 1.71, oats at 77.

Chicago

Chicago cash grain market report summary

Chicago cash grain prices show No 2 soft red winter wheat at 67 percent and hard winter at 72.34. Corn No 2 yellow at 1.584. Oats 2 extra heavy white at 83. Soybeans No 1 yellow at 3.086. Soybeans oil at 11.92.

Chicago

Chicago cattle and sheep market report highlights price ranges

AP reporting from Chicago notes USDA cattle prices with steer ranges from 25 higher to 34.50 for prime slaughter steers, varying by yield grade and weight. Heifers, cows, and lambs show mixed values across yield grades, with utility cows around 19.50 to 21.50 and lambs at 25.00 per head for No. 1 pelts.

Omaha Livestock Market Report Highlights Prices

Omaha stockyard report notes 7,000 calves and varied cattle lots. Steers 975 to 1,200 pounds mostly steady with 1,200 to 1,350 pounds down to 25 lower. heifers and cows steady. feeders steady. Price ranges include high choice and prime 1,200 to 1,500 pounds at 32.75, 31.50 to 32.50, 27.50 to 31.50. 925 to 1,050 pounds feeders 30.00 to 31.00. utility and commercial 50 to 21.50. cutters 17.50 to 20.00.

Omaha Comte Chicago Mercantile Exchange Commercia

Sioux City Livestock Report Trade Active Prices

Sioux City livestock report shows cattle 4,500 and calves 450. Trade active with inter steers and heifers 25 to 50 cents higher. Slaughter steers 1.50 to 2.25 per pound, choice 850 to 1,075 pounds. Slaughter heifers 29.50 to 31.25 per hundredweight.

Sioux City Livestock Sioux City UPI

Iowa Council Approves Callback of 173 State Cars

Iowa executive council voted to pull 173 state owned cars from service in 30 days, saving about 500000 dollars. Savings come from selling recalled cars, avoiding new purchases, and cutting gas and maintenance costs. Exceptions include elected officials and state law enforcement personnel. A 50 car pool will serve agencies, with 36 agencies affected. if no pool car is available, officials may use their own car and be reimbursed at 10 cents per mile. Governor Ray praised the move and Crabb noted university pools inspired the plan.

Des Moines Iowa Crabb Robert Ray

Widow and Neighbor Die Trying to Save Children in Wales Fire

A cottage fire in Pontypool Wales claims the life of Patricia Evans a 34 year old widow five of her children aged 2 to 13 and neighbor John Edwards 63 who rushed to help. Evans discovered a kitchen flame and ran next door for assistance but flames spread trapping them as they tried to rescue children from an upstairs room.

Pontypool Wales Patricia Evans John Edwards

Steers Steady Heifers Up 25 in Market Report

Chicago AP reports slaughter steer prices steady Monday while slaughter heifers gain up to 25 cents. Des Moines UPI notes slow trade, demand good. butchers steady to 25 higher and sows 25 higher. Estimated receipts Monday 80,000. Friday 33,000. week 54,000. last year 62,000. U S 1-3 cattle ranges in 200-550 lb classes with price bands listed.

Chicago Des Moines UPI U.S

Cedar Rapids Market Prices Steady With Weak Undertone

Cedar Rapids hog prices Monday held steady but with a weak undertone. Saturday deliveries priced hogs 200 to 230 pounds at 19.50 to 19.75 per cwt, sows 300 pounds and under at 15.50 to 16.00, and heavier butchers discounted per 10 pounds beyond 230. Sheep and poultry also noted with prime lambs at 24.00 and 22.00 for wool lambs, eggs varying by size, and grain prices for corn soybeans and oats listed.

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Chicago Produce Chicago potato market report from UPI

Total shipments 430 and arrivals 63 with track 97 show a dull market for new potatoes no arrivals and slow demand. Idaho Russets sold 5.00 per 4 ounce bale while Minnesota-North Dakota Red River Round Reds frozen bottoms ranged 2.85 to 3.05. No shipments or rolling sales reported for new potatoes.

Chicago UPI Idaho Minnesota North Dakota

New York Produce Prices Mixed Downstate Market

AP report notes ample wholesale offerings for New York produce and butter with demand fair to slow. Whites marketed as Fancy large 302 to 332, Fancy medium 27 to 282, Fancy smalls 26 to 27. Butter offers ample, wholesale bulk car tons fresh. Creamery quality AA scores around 70 to 71 cents and 92 score A about 70 percent.

New York USDA

Snow crews to clear street curbs in Cedar Rapids

City Public Works Supt Wayne Murdock warned that cars stored on Cedar Rapids streets must be moved or will be ticketed and towed at owners’ expense. Crews will work nights to clear wind rows and unplug catch basins as a thaw could cause trouble, with specific snow removal zones listed for A, B, C, E, F avenues and nearby streets.

Cedar Rapids City Public Works Wayne Murdock Murdock Iowa

Gazette Want Ads Drive High Value Home and Auto Sales

Gazette classified ads showcase millions of dollars in homes, cars, and merchandise sold. Buyers and sellers connect through bold listings across real estate, vehicles, and collectibles, highlighting active markets and strong consumer demand.

Gazette

No Clues in Hunt for Missing Tate Attorney

In Ventura California sheriff deputies concluded another search for Ronald Hughes the Sharon Tate murder trial lawyer missing since Thanksgiving. The bearded 250 pound defense lawyer disappeared while with Leslie Van Houten on a weekend wilderness outing northwest of Los Angeles. About 30 officers in Jeeps and on horseback joined the search Sunday.

Ventura Calif Ronald Hughes Sharon Tate Leslie van Houten Wilderness Los Angeles

Muskie Decries Nixon Defense Budget Increase

Senator Muskie of Maine calls Nixon's $229.2 billion budget, with a $1 billion defense rise, a setback for domestic needs. He argues money saved from Vietnam cuts is being diverted to new military spending as the war winds down.

Washington UPI Muskie Maine Nixon Vietnam Congress

Want Ads Promise Quick Help for Jobs

Local want ads promote part and full time employment opportunities. Readers are urged to browse listings for immediate openings and potential long term careers, with emphasis on accessible positions across sectors.

Allis-Chalmers Block Largest Ever Traded

New York Stock Exchange reported the largest single stock trade in its history a block of 3,248,000 Allis-Chalmers shares traded shortly after the market opened worth 58.4 million dollars. Dow Jones said White Consolidated Industries confirmed selling the block and Salomon Brothers handled the trade.

NEW York (Ap The New York Stock Exchange Allis-Chalmers American Standard Preferred Goodyear Tire Dow Jones News Service White Consolidated Industries of Cleveland Dow Jones Allis- Chalmers Salomon Bros Laird & Co

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