This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1971
Page
10
Financial markets showed broad weakness with declines outpacing advances by about 300 issues on the New York Stock Exchange. The downturn stretched across multiple sectors including retail, electronics, metals, railways, oils, airlines, and drugs, signaling widespread investor caution.
Chicago AP reports cattle prices mixed with higher slaughter steer gains up to 1.25. Slaughter heifers rise modestly while prime and yield grades show varied movements. Prime and choice ranges cited for steers and heifers, with weights around 1,050 pounds and several price points noted.
Market reports show steady to higher prices on Cedar Rapids hogs Monday with Saturday’s values for heavy butchers 200 to 231 pounds ranging from 15.00 to 13.75 dollars. Sows and heavier weights see reductions. cattle prices list prime beef and dairy headings with various weight grade deductions and delivery terms.
Dr Warne Ramsey and his wife of Betten Dorf Bettendorf suffered injuries as their sons David Ramsey 14 and Marty Ramsey died after a head on collision during a skiing trip near Rockford Illinois. David died at a Rockford hospital Marty died Monday Dr Ramsey hurt but released Mrs Ramsey Janelle Henning remains hospitalized with broken ribs. The Ramseys and two other children were on the trip while four others stayed with grandparents in Calamus.
Tama County deputy Nick Kriegel faced a stranded start Monday as his patrol vehicle bogged on highway 62 north of Toledo in heavy snow. A highway crew aided by a tracked vehicle and a snow plow failed to reach him by noon, leaving him stranded and planning a long walk if help didn’t arrive.
A fire destroyed a west of Coggon machinery shop and a pickup on Monday as flames, fanned by winds, swept through two adjoining buildings housing welding gear and small farm equipment. Betenbender and his son, who were clearing snow, called authorities. twelve Coggin volunteers fought the blaze for about two hours with aid from Central City firefighters. The owner, with 29 years in the business, could not yet estimate losses, which were only partially insured.
Lawrence Bjornsen, 37, of 3239 Parkview Court SE, was admitted to Mercy hospital with possible head and chest injuries after a snowmobile at a neighbor’s house struck a tree. He was described in fair condition.
First Pennsylvania Banking & Trust Co reduced its prime rate Monday to 6 percent from 6 percent. Banks study the move amid a rush to lower rates after Chase Manhattan cut to 6 percent on Dec. 23. The bank said the cut aimed to attract more business borrowers.
Washington reports from the Commodity Exchange Authority show 1970 futures trading hit new highs with 11.577 million contracts, up 23 percent from 1969. The traded value reached 107.1 billion, up 43 percent, led by corn, soybeans, and soybean oil. Pork belly contracts remained high, shell eggs and live cattle set records, while wheat, oats, rye, and other grains fell.
Cleveland AP report details promoter Jules Betkin handling 27 teenage gate crashers by contacting their parents. The piece notes a teen’s fear of jail if parental intervention fails and mentions related charges tied to credit card abuse and underage drinking.
Audubon Society meeting postponed to January 1 at 7 30 p m at Coe College as part of weekly arrangements. Florists advertise sweetheart rose arrangements priced around 5 50 and 2 40 in green crystal or blue glass. Mrs Richard Reilly of Cedar Rapids hospitalized at Merry Hospital with visitors allowed. Johnson's Beauty Salon announces open days Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday. Executive Plaza Building offers office space for rent at 368 2799. Dr Lee Sedlacek to speak at Trinity Lutheran School Monday 7 45 p m. Jesse Munter invites constituents to coffee at Harley Steele home Tuesday 7 p m. Snow Tire Clearance by Houla han Tire Co. Chiropractic therapy by appointment with Hoyt Thomas D C. Marvin J Nelson named Iowa representative on National Sand and Gravel Assn board.
The Linn County grand jury will convene to review fatal traffic crashes and related charges. Cases include fatally injured motorists, alleged reckless driving, and weapons, narcotics, and property offenses. Also listed are larceny, burglary, and other felony counts stemming from recent incidents.
Darrel R. Cooley 21 of 40s Waconia avenue SW and a 19 year old were charged with attempted breaking and entering after an early morning break-in attempt at the E Tavern and Sporting Goods on EB avenue NW. Cooley faced parole violation tied to a 1968 Cedar Rapids break-in. The younger man also faced charges for December 28 theft at D and D Lounge 438 Waconia avenue SW. Both held pending arraignments and preliminaries.
Two residential break-ins were reported in Cedar Rapids. Robert Houlahan of 817 Eighth Street NW reported his home entered with two radios two coats two wigs and six glasses stolen valued at 191 dollars. Edwin Fisher of 31 Ravenswood Terrace NW said his home was entered between December 23 and Sunday with a sale coins and cash stolen valued at 296.75 dollars, plus an undetermined amount of stocks and bonds.
Fairfax obituary for Frank Kern 83 lifelong Fairfax resident dies at Macon County Hospital. World War I veteran Purple Heart recipient charter member of Fairfax American Legion and Komo? post Surviving son Dolph Karal and sister Emma Karal Cedar Rapids. Military rites planned at Cedar Memorial with Cedar Rapids funeral services noted.
William L. Baldwin 75 of 700 Thirty-fifth Street Marion died Sunday morning at the Veterans Hospital Iowa City after a long illness Born September 9 1895 at Tobias Nebraska he married Ada Brown May 28 1925 in Cedar Rapids He retired from Tram Penick and Ford in 1963 after 38 years of service He served in Europe with the Rainbow division during World War I He was a member of Marion Masonic Lodge 6 AF and AM and the American Legion Surviving wife a son William Baldwin of Cedar Rapids two daughters Mrs Clarence Lanier Mohave Valley Arizona and Mrs John Lobb Langley Washington three sisters Elsie Schroll Marengo Luella Denny Missoget and Zelda Rakestraw Geneva Nebraska nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren Memorial services 1 pm Thursday at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with the Rev Charles Mehaffey of Asbury United Methodist Church officiating Masonic services by Marion Lodge 6 Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home after 5 pm Wednesday and at the Chapel of Memories after 9 am Thursday The casket will not be opened after the service.
A man in Union Grove lake area called Tama county officials claiming a heart attack. Deputies noted a history of heart ailments and snowbound roads prevented emergency vehicles from Toledo. A neighbor reached him. later reports said he was resting comfortably and likely to be all right.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.