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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1968

Page

19

Stock Rally Falters as Market Closes Lower on Friday

The New York market ends down after an early rally, with gains in Eastman Kodak Caterpillar Chrysler and Liggett Myers offset by losses in conglomerates and tech names like IBM and Polaroid. Du Pont and American Smelting trims push on the week’s brink while defense draft calls trigger caution.

New York Eastman Kodak Caterpillar Chrysler Liggett & Myers IBM Polaroid du Pont Defense Department American Stock Exchange

Scientists as True Revolutionaries Cited by UCLA Dean

Dean Chauncy Starr of UCLA says scientists and engineers rather than hippies or communists are the true social revolutionaries. He spoke to science teachers citing the oral contraceptive pill and worldwide communication as examples of scientific progress driving change.

LOS Angeles Chauncy Starr University of California At Los Angeles

Caribbean Leaders Launch Free Trade Area

Caribbean leaders agreed to launch a Caribbean Free Trade Area embracing 16 English speaking territories of the West Indies.

Georgetown Guyana West Indies

Hogs Down Steers Gain in Chicago Market

In Chicago buyers paid 50 cents less for hogs while slaughter steers rose 25 to 75 cents. Slaughter lambs held steady as market prices moved.

Chicago

Livestock Prices Across Chicago Markets Report

Hog offerings 4500 head with butchers 50 lower. Prices for 200-235 lb 1-2 hogs 20.75-21.50. 220-250 lb 1-3 at 21.00-20.75. 250-270 lb 2-3 19.50-20.25. 325-400 lb 3s 17.50-18.00. Sows mostly 25 lower. boars 15.00-16.00. Cattle 4000 head with steers up 25-75. High grade slaughter steers 430-30.75. high choice prime 1100-1400 lbs 29.00-30.00. Heifers 850-1050 lbs 26.50-27.25. cows 17.25-19.00. bulls 20.50-24.00. Sheep 100 head. lambs 90-110 lb 26.50-27.00.

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Iowa Hogs Market Report from Des Moines

Trade slow with fairly good demand and mostly steady butchers, some price dips. Receipts vary. week’s totals around 40,000, with week-ago 82,000 and Thursday 45,000. U S 1 3 hog prices listed by weight in various ranges.

Des Moines USDA Midwest Carnot Iowa

Cedar Rapids Hog and Cattle Market Prices Report

Friday prices show hog market 25 cents lower with bids for 200 to 230 pound butchers at 19.50 to 20.00 delivered yesterday. Packing sows under 300 pounds at 16.75 to 17.00. weights above 230 to 300 priced down per weight. Cattle tables list prime to utility grades with steers and heifers across standard and commercial classes and various discounts for overweight cattle.

Ford profits drop after two month strike in 1967

Ford Motor Co reported 1967 net profits of 84.1 million or 77 cents a share down from 621 million or 5.63 a share in 1966. The 1967 fourth quarter showed a 109.1 million loss vs 128.1 million profit in 1966. Sales were 2.4 billion versus 3.3 billion. UAW strike began Sept 7 and lasted into December.

Ford Detroit Ford Motor Co United Auto Workers

Grain futures fall as trading slows on Chicago exchange

In Chicago, soybeans and most grain futures eased Friday with slow, locally driven dealings. Wheat barely moved, corn slipped about four percent, oats and rye showed small declines, and soybeans dropped around three to three and a third percent.

Chicago

Chicago grain prices and market notes snapshot

Chicago cash grain prices list several cereals with varied futures figures. No. 2 red western corn and yellow corn grades show values around 1.0 to 1.19 per bushel, oats and soybeans listed with mixed yields and grades, and references to hard No. 2 winter wheat.

Chicago

Mercantile Exchange Chicago Produce Prices Summary

AP report lists butter prices with grades and scores, eggs by quality levels, and potato arrivals and shipments. Regional potato quotes include Idaho russets at 3.60 and Minnesota-North Dakota round reds at 2.35 to 2.45, with notes on market insufficiencies and minor quote adjustments.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange U.S Idaho

New York egg market report shows steady demand and ample supplies

AP dispatch notes wholesale egg offerings remain fully adequate with fair demand on Friday. Jerse and mediums meet standards 77-282 with checks 1842-20. Whites include Extra fancy large 292-31 and fancy medium 27-28. large 29-30. medium 26-27. smalls 25-26. Butter offerings ample with steady demand and unchanged prices.

New York USDA

Legal Moves Overruled in Conspiracy and Resisting Arrest Cases

Johnson County District Court Judge Clair Hamilton overruled most grounds in motions for bills of particulars in nine suspects tied to the December 5 University of Iowa demonstration. He ordered the county to clarify officers present in civilian clothes and required amended informations by February 29 for several defendants.

Owa City Johnson County Clair Hamilton Grand Jury University of Iowa Albert Marian Donald Strand Paul Kleinberger Ross Peterson Dennis Ankrum Steven Morris Bruce Clark Jean Gammon Fred McTaggart Strand McTaggart Lory Rice

Marilyn Boe Pleads Innocent in Parolee Aiding Case

Marilyn J. Boe, 20, of 302 A avenue NW, Friday pled innocent to aiding and abetting a parolee. A municipal court trial was set for Wednesday. Authorities say Boe hid James A. Johnson, 23, under clothes in her closet when Cedar Rapids police arrived Feb. 14 seeking him. Johnson faces parole violation and forgery charges and had escaped from Independence mental health hospital.

Marilyn J. Boe A Avenue NW Miss Boe James A. Johnson Cedar Rapids Johnson Independence First Avenue SW

Bids Sought for Kent Park Dam in Iowa City Area

Johnson county conservation board set bids deadline for building a dam in Kent park west of Tiffin. Bids due by 2 p.m. March 28 and will be reviewed at the monthly meeting. The structure will create a 26 to 33 acre lake in the park.

Iowa Johnson County Conservation Board Kent Park Tiffin

Johnson Plea Aims to Ease Tourist Visa Rules

President Johnson asked Congress to ease tourist visa requirements for U S visitors and proposed a price stability cabinet committee to study inflationary pressures. Under the plan Western Europe would mainly benefit with 90 day visits, passports and prepaid round trips. some groups remain barred.

Austin Texas Johnson Friday Congress The U.S Texas White House Johnson Canada Mexico Europe Iron Curtain Committee On

Cherry Burrell Reports Profitable First Quarter

Cherry Burrell Corp reports a profitable first quarter ending January 31 with net sales of 6.713 million, up 7.3 percent from last year. Income before taxes is 64 thousand and net income 32 thousand, or three cents per common share, reversing year ago losses. President Reid cites cost reductions and a steady order backlog.

Bryan S. Reid, Jr Cherry-Burrell Corp Reid

City Briefs and Local Notices Roundup

Hospitalized include Patrick H Fleming and his son at Mercy Hospital. ISU Alumni news notes a post concert coffee by Deidre McConnell. Gwen Heath named to Bemidji State College dean’s list. Coins dealers Jerome’s Rare Coins advertises. A $200 battery charger stolen from F and R Gulf station. Drake University dean’s list recipients named. Dr H S Dougherty chiropractor open in Guaranty Building. Former resident Clarence D Trout dies in Moline. Youth dance fundraiser at Armor ballroom proceeds to youth activities. Bowling open lanes at Magnificent Tropic Lanes Fridays 9 p.m.

Gwen Heath Thirty-second Street Bemidji State College Bemidji, Minn Armor Ballroom Leo Greco Hanford Post No. 5 American Legion

Lindsay's Gift Engraved Lid Highlights NYC Garbage Strike

Eugene report: Mayor Joan Lindsay of New York accepted an engraved garbage can lid as a gift from Newsmen. Inside the lid Lindsay found a picture of Gov. Nelson Rockefeller pointing a finger. Rockefeller had intervened in the strike, causing friction between Lindsay and the governor. Lindsay quipped that he sees eye to eye with Rockefeller on most matters.

Eugene Ore Joan Lindsay New York Lindsay Nelson Rockefeller Rockefeller

Last Members of Guevara's Band Leave Bolivia

Five remaining members of Ernesto Che Guevara's Bolivian guerrilla group crossed into Chile and declared the Bolivian movement over. They said a Bolivian official demanded paper work in Zabala and they paid 400 dollars to depart, while a Chilean officer detained them pending transfer to a third country.

Santiago Chile Ernesto Che Guevara Bolivia Harry Villegas Zabala Villegas

Red Bomber Drive Targeting Khe Sanh Alleged in Interrogation

A captured Vietnamese captain claims Hanoi plans a major air assault with jet bombers against Khe Sanh and to press cities with a pre talks offensive. U.S. officials doubt the source but note Giap aims to force negotiations and lure U.S. forces to a decisive clash at Khe Sanh.

Saigon Hanoi Khe Sanh U.S Pham Uy Dai Dai Vo Nguyen Giap Dien Bien Phu Giap Hhit Khe Sanh

Orangeburg Bias Injunction Issued Against Bowling Alley

A federal judge in Columbia issued an injunction against All-Star Triangle Bowl Inc for discriminatory practices at a segregated Orangeburg bowling alley. The order bars discriminatory operations pending court review to determine if the case falls under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 after week of protests and deadly violence earlier this month.

Columbia Orangeburg U.S Robert Martin Martin

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Associated Press Lamson SiOux City Omaha Livestock Omaha UPI Lamson Brothers Close Peveeree V.stmt Beyer Okiobe Sa Fa Free Trade Area Chicago Livestock Hogs Des C.R. Markets Dial Chicago Cash Grain Marilyn Boe Penick & Ford's Patrick H. Fleming Thirty-ninth Street Patrick, Jr Mercy Hospital Pierson’s ‘Florists ISU Iowa State Singers Harding Junior High School Deidre McConnell Jerome F and R Gulf J Street Sixteenth Avenue SW Montgomery Ward Mary Lee Morrison Cottage Grove Chris John Scheer Houston Street Richard Bruce Wagner Parkview Street Drake University Hladky 4Th Ave Clarence D. Trout Rock Island Til Esterdahl Moline Guevara Che Bob Shaffer 29Th St. NW Battle Creek Beneficial Products Co Oakland Road N.E Gaganapids
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