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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1975
Page
19
New York stock averages rose slightly with the Dow up to 739.21 as gains outweighed declines on the NYSE. Inflation for late 1974 was revised higher, while the GNP showed no sharper drop, helping sentiment amid a mixed trading day.
The state campaign disclosure commission ordered four political organizations to show cause at a Des Moines hearing on March 4 for failing to file timely summary statements. The groups are Appanense County Republican Central Committee Wright County Republican Central Committee Underwood for Representative Committees of Dasper County and the GEODE PAC for Education.
Chicago and Des Moines market reports show soybeans and wheat rising 2 to 5 percent on Thursday while corn and oats dip. Livestock futures in Des Moines, Joliet, and Waterloo reflect varied price shifts with feeders and sows trading lower to steady.
Reports from Omaha Des Moines and surrounding markets show hogs lower 40.00-40.54 for 200-250 lb and 290-400 lb sows down 0.75-1.00, while cattle and calves move 25-50 lower with choice steers around 37.00 and higher quality cows near 16.00-18.00. Grain prices listed include No. 1 yellow corn 1.90-1.92, oats 1.75, and various feed values across regions.
A notification urges reporting drug violations to Michael Dooley via telephone or similar contact method. The message underscores community safety and directs residents to share information with the designated official.
Don Hatlery, president of the seven county Sluwkeye Ared Boy Scout council, begins a series of Fireside Chats to strengthen ties between unit leaders and council volunteers. The first meeting was held Tuesday night at the Marion bank community room with Cubmasters and Scoutmasters from the Wapsiketa district. future sessions are planned in other districts with dates set for Feb 27 and March 10.
The Cedar Kapiis civil serving commission set aside the dismissal of police officer Ronald Mallary and ordered a 30 day suspension without pay. The commission reversed Police Chief Wallace LaPeters who had fired Mallary for alleged disobedience and duty failure tied to a New Year’s Eve incident. Mallary’s attorney argued disobedience did not occur and sick leave was justified. Mallary testified he left home due to knee pain after a New Year’s Eve knee injury and surgery, denying any assault or intent to strike anyone.
Congressmen Hansen pleaded guilty to failing to file a required campaign finance report and submitting an incomplete report for the 1974 campaign. The case marks the first time a sitting congressman faced such charges, prompting House ethics committee interest and debate on potential penalties.
Howard William Price aged 61 of Marion remained in fair condition at St Luke's Hospital after a one car crash three miles west of Alburnett. Linn County deputies charged him with failure to have control. Passengers Dennis Engin 16 and Kevin Pollet 18 were treated and released.
Two boys were charged Wednesday with a Dec 29 break in at Vat Buren school 2925 Twenty-ninth street SW. The theft netted two film projectors two tape recorders and other audio-visual gear worth over 5800. A 15 year old faced break in charges and a 6 year old faced receiving stolen property. Items were found at the 16 year old’s home. Both were released to their parents.
Edwin A. Wilson was named president of the Land o Lakes Maphives credit union at its annual meeting held Saturday. Knights of Columbus were present. Elected were vice president and Jerry Authinn as treasurer. Committee members named include Marie Wright Claude Kelsey and Robert Potter. Auditing committee and other officers were selected.
Alan Shaffer was elected president of Postal Employees Credit Union at the 49th annual meeting in Ley 1 Etlan. View-president and Dennis Hansen were also chosen, with Korterary-Treasurer elected and a slate including Kyle Crasy, Tami Praney, and Thimsen. Morriasey named as newly elected district director.
Washington reports inflation for the last quarter of 1974 was higher than first estimated while overall output declined 9.1 percent at an annual rate after inflation. The annual GNP fell 5.5 percent, the sharpest since the 1958 recession, with the year’s GNP raised to 1,397.3 billion and the inflation rate adjusted to 10.3 percent for the year.
A jury in Cedar Rapids returned a verdict denying damages to Wil Nam Hunt in a $10 000 suit against his nephew Rex Hunt over an October 14 shooting at 101 Harold Drive SE. The defendant claimed self defense and the panel included jurors from Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Fairfax, Springville and Walker.
The Raleigh county public library receives twenty one films from the Warfa Lib rary Media Service to be loaned without charge to eligible organizations. Titles include instructional and animated pieces for children and adults, with selections highlighting both documentaries and featurettes.
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