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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1979

Page

18

New York stocks show mixed gains in late session

Selected composite prices as of 3 pm list numerous stocks with varied moves. Notable shifts include Abbott Lab, Exxon, Ford, GM, General Electric, IBM, and Texaco among many others with price changes and percentage swings across the NYT United Press International table.

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Hawks fall as Lester limited. Waite shines for Iowa

Iowa nearly defeats Wisconsin as Ronnie Lester is held to five points in 23 minutes while Magic Johnson seals it with late free throws. Steve Waite leads Iowa with 16 points and Lute Olson praises Kenny Arnold’s steady improvement despite Lester’s off night. Wisconsin’s Wes Matthews scores 18 in a tight Big Ten matchup.

Hawks Iowa Ronnie Lester Magic Johnson Lute Olson Steve Krafcisin Steve Waite Olson Kenny Arnold Wisconsin Badgers Arnold Gaines Wes Matthews Lester

Cornets Edge Stars 99 97 In Des Moines Thriller

Iowa Cornets beat New York 99 97 as Molly Bolin scores 24 to lift season mark to 9 6 while Stars drop to 8 7. Joan Uhl 15 Denise Sharps 17 Doris Draving 16 also tally for Iowa. Althea Gwynn 28 leads New York with Kaye Young 13 Janice Thomas 24. Next Chicago visit Cedar Rapids Monday.

DES Moines UPI Iowa Cornets Molly Bolin New York Cornets Stars Chicago Cedar Rapids Joan Uhl Denise Sharps Doris Draving Althea Gwynn Kaye Young Janice Thomas Iowa Houston Angels Spencer Chicago Hustle

Marion girls top Linn-Mar 50 44 in sophomore hoops

Marion defeated Linn-Mar 50 to 44 in a girls sophomore basketball game on Thursday. Berns and Fuller each tallied 13 points for Marion, correcting a previous misreport in Friday's Gazette that Linn-Mar won.

Marion Linn-Mar Berns Fuller

Mt. Mercy advances to IAIAW district final

Mt. Mercy rally defeats St. Ambrose 50 to 42 in the IAIAW District IV semifinal at Osceola. Mary Forrer leads with 15 points, Jane Steele adds 14, and Mary Kay Stepanek 10 as Mt. Mercy improves to 20-4 and advances to face William Penn in the championship at 2 p.m.

Oskaloosa Mt. Mercy St. Ambrose Mary Forrer Jane Steele Mary Kay Stepanek William Penn

Walhert Beats Wahington 49 41 in MVC Action

Walhert of Dubuque handed Cedar Rapids Wahington a 49 to 41 loss on Friday night. Dale Leibfried led Walhert with 14 points while Kirk Abernathy paced the Warriors with 14 points as Wahington fell to 10-1 in the Mississippi Valley Conference.

Dubuque Walhert Cedar Rapids Wahington Dale Leibfried Warriors Kirk Abernathy

Jeff Sophs Roll Past Iowa City West In Conference Clash

Jeff Sophs improved to 11-3 overall and 7-3 in the Mississippi Valley Conference with a 44-27 victory over Iowa City West. Jeff High led scoring with 16 points while West's Tony Anderson had 17 to top the night.

Jefferson Iowa City West Jeff High Jeff West Tony Anderson

Regis Sophs Rally Past Waterloo Columbus 62 51

Regis sophomore basketball team defeated Waterloo Columbus 62 51 with Joe Berthh scoring 16 points to lead. Columbus players Jim Hahn and Don Hill each totaled 12 points. A past note recalls a coastal storm dumping 15 inches of snow on New York City a decade ago.

Joe Berthh Regis Waterloo Columbus Jim Hahn Don Hill Columbus New York City

Grimm to head Banks of Iowa system upgrade

Keith R. Grimm of Marion was named assistant vice president to head a project across eight member banks to purchase and install new computerized financial control systems. He has served as a Banks of Iowa Computer Services officer since 1974 and will oversee conversion and personnel training.

Keith R. Grimm Marion Banks of Iowa Inc Grimm Banks of Iowa Computer Services Inc F. Forbes Osberg Banks of Iowa Computer Services Osberg University of Wisconsin Banks of Iowa Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Des Moines Council Bluffs Burlington Dubuque Sioux City Davenport

Cedar Rapids grain prices rise on February to April crops

On Friday afternoon Cedar Rapids processors quoted futures for soybeans and corn. NO 2 corn February $2.16 March $2.17 April $2.20 new crop $2.20. white corn old $2.76 new $2.83. Yellow soybeans February $7.16 March $7.21 April $7.40 new $6.57. Old crop oats $1.58. Pro Farmer Grain Cedar Rapids reported.

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All-Iowa Marathon proposal hits snag

The All-Iowa Fair faces insurance hurdles for a July 1 marathon run sponsored by the fair board. Talks of excluding minors and requiring waivers are on the table while discussions consider charity sponsorship and AAU sanction already in place for the 26 mile 385 yard race at Hawkeye Downs and Noelridge Park midpoint.

Fair Board Tom Novak Novak Cedar Rapids Hawkeye Downs Noelridge Park Collins Road Arlo Becker Atkins Becker Larry Erb Fair Entertainment Fair John Em

Fair seeks major act as budget rises for expanded 1970 event

Becker and Emmons discuss bids for a June 30 to July 8 fair with an extra day. The budget may rise from 50000 to 60000, aiming a single major act and noting ad sales ahead of last year. About 30 exhibitors wait for space, with temporary tents possible.

Becker Emmons Erb Atkins Fair Board

Community notices and sales advertised across Marion area

A page 3A style town briefs roundup lists events and ads for Marion and nearby venues. Items include a winter clearance, Marion Heights Veterinary Clinic opening, Cedar Rapids Las Vegas weekend package, a Grand Opening with live music, auctions, stadium lounge specials, Montrose game times, Valentine gifts, florists, monuments, and a home show booth.

Government agencies agree on common cancer study basis

Four government bodies the Environmental Protection Agency the Consumer Product Safety Commission the Food and Drug Administration and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration say they have agreed on a basis for the development of a government wide study of cancer causing substances.

Washington Environmental Protection Agency Consumer Product Safety Commission Food and Drug Administration Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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