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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1969

Page

21

Stocks Fall Sharply On Tax Fears And War Uncertainty

The market slid more than 15 points with heavy volume as urged by tax extension worries and inflation fears. Analysts cited no single cause, noting likely factors include possible surtax extension beyond June 30, Vietnam war duration uncertainties, and tight Federal Reserve policy. Gulf & Western led losers with a large block trade, while Occidentals and others also declined on the American and New York exchanges.

New York Paul McCracken Nixon Senate-House Federal Reserve Board New York Stock Exchange Bell

Hog prices rise in Chicago dairy meat market update

AP reports Chicago market prices with butcher hogs up 50 to 75 cents on Monday. Slaughter cattle steady to up 25 cents, heifers steady to higher, and lambs steady. Receipts listed include 1,000 cattle and 3,000 hogs with no firm estimates.

Chicago Commander Board

Chicago Livestock Market Report Summary

Chicago livestock figures show hogs 3 500 head with higher prices for butchers and varied weights. Cattle 8 000 head with steers steady to higher and mixed grades. calves none. Sheep 300 head with slaughter lambs steady and prime grades at 28.50 or higher.

Chicago Livestock Chicago USDA

Live Hog Prices Rise Across Classes in Des Moines Trade

Des Moines market reports demand strong with hogs up to 25 cents higher than Saturday as butchers push prices. Sows steady to 25 cents higher with some 50 cent gains. Estimated receipts Monday at 100,000, week ago 94,000, year ago 87,000, Saturday 40,000. Prices listed by weight and grade for U S 1 3 and various sow ranges.

Des Moines UPI U.S

Cattle Auction Report from Omaha Market

Live cattle prices show 125 inch calves and 50 steers steady, heifers steady, cows steady to 25 higher. High choice and prime 1,150 lb steers around 26.35 to 28.25. 1,125 lb same-grade heifers 27.75 to 27.50. 1,050 lb heifers 27.35 to 27.40. Canner, cutter, and feeder weights list 15.50 to 30.25 with wide grade spreads.

Omaha Ane

Cedar Rapids hog market steadies with varied price tiers

Monday prices show steady demand for hogs in Cedar Rapids with Saturday bids for 200 to 230 lb butchers at 20.00 to 20.25 dollars. Packers and heavier weights incur per 10 lb and weight-grade deductions, while cattle and lamb prices are listed alongside grain costs and poultry rates.

Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids youth admits stealing three cars

A 16 year old Cedar Rapids boy was processed by the police youth bureau on charges of larceny of a motor vehicle. He admitted stealing three cars reported by Phillip Arnell Fred Mittan and Steve Hite. Cars were recovered at designated locations nearby.

Cedar Rapids Police Department Youth Bureau Phillip Arnell Thirtieth Street Sixteenth Avenue B Street Steve Hite Vinton First Avenue Fourth Street Eleventh Avenue Third Street Fred W. Mittan Fred W. Mittan, 3131 Schaeffer Drive Fifth Avenue Wilson Avenue Twelfth Street

Grain Exchange Trends Mixed as Markets Close

Chicago grain prices end Monday with wheat down four cents a bushel and corn and oats varying between lower and higher. Rye and soybeans show similar mixed movement as traders assess market signals.

Chicago

Chicago cash grain prices reported

The page shows Chicago cash grain quotes with No 2 yellow at 1.374n and No 4 yellow at 2.25n. Soybeans are listed around 8.97n with No 1 yellow soybeans at 8.97n. The text includes fragmented price data.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Report Highlights Prices

Illinois market notes show avocado and egg grade standings, with AA A and B categories. Egg grades A and B listed, potatoes Idaho russet and russet Burbanks cited, and regional supply demand noted as steady with fair competition from North Dakota and South Dakota.

ICAGO Chicago Idaho

New York Market Notes Amid Wholesale Demand Shifts

New York buyers show demand for large and medium wholesalers with fair Monday trade. Whites categories priced 38 to 44, butter offerings ample with creamery scores around 93 AA and 92 A. Prices quoted 67 to 67 and 66 to 66.

KPR New York OP Losba

Mrs. Glenn Freeman 75 of Walker Dies

Leona E. Freeman of Walker dies at Independence hospital after 30 years residency. Born January 30, 1894 in Shellsburg to John and Emma Montgomery. Survived by husband Glenn H. Freeman four daughters four sons a sister two brothers twenty one grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Services set at United Church of Walker with burial in Shellsburg cemetery.

Walker Leona E. Freeman Independence Hospital John Emma Case Montgomery Shellsburg Vinton Glenn H. Freeman Freeman Clarence Cedar Rapids Ray Gartner Lombard, Il Arlo Hasselbusch East Moline Harold Stange Chariton Arlene Anderson Claire Freeman Goldfield Jarvis Freeman Coolidge, Ariz William Freeman Coralville Glenn H. Freeman, Jr Dewey Bonesteel Melville Montgomery Clarinda Frank Montgomery

Cub Scouts Pack 17 Award Recipients Named

Members of Cub Scouts Pack 17 received awards on February 10 at Buchanan School. Named are Kirby Collins Steven Oliver Brian Oster Mike Fowler Mark Thiher Derek Colton Terry Walek David Beatty Dale Crosby Pat McCammon Scott Davis Mike Benesh and Bob Becker.

Buchanan Kirby Collins Steven Oliver Brian Oster Mike Fowler Mark Thiher Derek Colton Terry Walek David Beatty Dale Crosby Pat McCammon Scott, Davis Mike Benesh Bob Becker

City Briefs and Local Notices Highlight Community Events

Multiple short items note a Hiawatha volunteer fire department auxiliary meeting at 7 30 p.m. at the Vernon Fay home and a UAW Retirees Council potluck and meeting at noon Thursday in the Ellis branch YMCA. Also listed are obituaries, school honors, and local business ads for Cedar Rapids area services and venues.

Hiawatha Volunteer — Fire ‘Department Vernon Fay UAW Retirees Council Ellis YMCA

UNI graduate Dennis Kolek earns industrial arts degree

Dennis Lee Kolek of 5130 avenue NW graduates from the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in industrial arts on January 22. Gazette want ads note millions of dollars in homes cars and merchandise sold.

Dennis Lee Kolek Avenue NW University of Northern Iowa Gazette

Third Shaw Witness Cites Different Bullet Angles

Dallas electrician William Newman testified at Clay Shaw conspiracy trial that Kennedy bullets came from the grassy knoll in front of the limousine not from behind where Lee Harvey Oswald was. He said he heard two quick shots, then a third, and described Kennedy’s cold stare as the shots fired. Earlier witnesses also placed fire from the knoll as Gov. Connally prepared to testify but could not due to holdover witnesses.

New Orleans UPI Dallas Clay Shaw Kennedy Lee Harvey Oswald William Newman Newman Texas John Connally Connally Nellie Houston Con

Stock Exchange To Adopt Automated Block Trading

The New York Stock Exchange will implement an automated block trading system linking major U S institutional investors via an electronic network. The computer will match large orders, reducing broker prematching and potentially tightening price spreads amid heavy institutional activity.

New York New York Stock Exchange U.S

Iowa Senate Passes Child Labor Bill With Citywide Permits

The Iowa Senate approved a child labor bill 53 to 3, allowing under 16s to be hired with work permits in hotels, cafes, restaurants, bowling alleys, pool halls, cigar stores and barber shops. An amendment lets girls under 18 be newspaper carriers, amid note that marriage requires parental consent.

Gazette Des Moines Iowa Senate House Senate Francis Messerly Cedar Falls James Potgeter Steamboat Rock Messerly

Bill Would Remap Two Athletic Assns

Des Moines Senator William Reichardt proposes a bill to change how IHSAA and IGHSA boards are elected. He argues large schools lack representation under the one vote per school system and would assign one vote per student eligible to participate in the association programs.

Des Moines William Reichardt Iowa High School Athletic Assn Reichardt Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Assn

Frank DeShaw Faces 3 Charges

Frank DeShaw 23 of Sunrise Mobile court pleaded innocent Monday to three charges including striking fixtures near the street failing to control his vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident. Judge Loren M Hullinger Jr set April 8 trial at 9 30 a m with bonds of 110 on each charge. He remains jailed awaiting bond. DeShaw had prior intoxication sentence and a pending larceny of a motor vehicle hearing due by Feb 20. The alleged incident began after he lost control of a car reported stolen from Rapids Chevrolet striking a house at 1709 First Street SW and fleeing.

Frank DeShaw Sunrise Mobile Court Loren M. Hullinger, Jr DeShaw Rapids Chevrolet First Street

Iowa Senate Bills to Require Signed Editorials

A bill introduced in the Iowa senate would force newspaper editorials to bear authors’ signatures. The measure, sponsored by 12 Republicans and two Democrats, carries a $20 to $100 fine. Senator Thomas Frey, publisher of three weeklies, says signed editorials would improve reader contact and relations with newspapers.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Senate Sen Thomas Frey R-Neola Frey

Johnson May Visit Hoover Library at West Branch

West Branch officials had no word Monday of a planned visit by former President Johnson to the Hoover Library. Rumors circulated last week that he would visit to observe operations as he develops his own Texas library project.

West Branch Johnson Hoover Presidential Library Texas Hoover

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