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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1979

Page

24

New York Stocks Mixed as Early 10:30 A.M. Quotes Arrive

Composite prices from United Press International show varied early movement across major issues. Strong names like Exxon and Coca Cola appear with notable price changes while bonds and diversified firms display mixed gains and losses in the session.

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The notice provides telephone contacts for various newspaper departments including Circulation-Subscription at 398 8211, circulation desk 398 8333, and Ads 398 8234. Hours are given for weekdays and weekends as well as holiday coverage.

Iran dollar rise lifts stocks in brisk New York trade

Stocks rose broadly as the dollar strengthened in Europe and Tokyo and amid Iran developments. The Dow edged up to 826.48, the NYSE composite gained 0.52 to 55.09, and trading was active with 17.74 million shares on the NYSE. Shahpour Bakhtiar named prime minister and three hard line generals resigned as the shah vacationed near Tehran.

New York UPI Iran Shahpour Bakhtiar Tehran

Market News Notes From Des Moines And Chicago Trades

The Federal-State Market News Service reports unsettled trading on Thursday with light offerings across futures eggs and beef markets. Eggs show varied prices by grade with modest retail activity amid cold. beef and pork trade slow to fair, with price ranges and shifts for various weights and cuts.

U.S. West North Central Des Moines Federal State Market News Service

Hogs trade mixed as Iowa and Chicago markets report

Des Moines and Omaha market summaries show hog demand strong while butcher prices ease. Sows rise, and receipts vary by region with Cedar Rapids and Joliet listings, plus grain quotes for soybeans and corn influencing nearby values.

Life Investors division tops U.S. rankings in premiums

Cedar Rapids based Life Investors Inc. earns No. 1 among credit accident and health insurers in Best's Digest. The LI group shows 7.6 billion dollars in force with Life Investors Insurance Co. of America at 100th with four billion in force. Other Cedar Rapids firms are UN Investors Life and Bankers United Life.

Credit Insurance Division Life Investors Inc Best's Insurance Digest Cedar Rapids Life Investors Group Life Investors Insurance Co. of America UN Investors Life Insurance Co Bankers United Life Insurance Co

Cedar Rapids revises human rights ordinance to add clarity

The Cedar Rapids Human Rights Commission releases a proposed revision aimed at clarifying complaint investigations and procedures. The changes include expanded subpoena power for records, a 180 day filing window, and potential compensation for damages and legal costs. The city attorney’s office will review the proposal before public discussion resumes.

Cedar Rapids Mark Doolin Doolin Commission District Court

More charges follow thefts of tires wheels

Harry L. St. John a 22 year old of 400 Lindale Drive NE is jailed on third and fourth degree theft charges. Cedar Rapids police say St. John was arrested hours before the sheriff's report shows he accused two men of the thefts while other suspects face related charges. The cases involve tires rims and auto wheels stolen from several vehicles and a salvage yard near Palo with no solid evidence against the named men yet.

Harry L. St. John Lindale Drive Linn County Sheriff's Department St. John Cedar Rapids Russell Zitek Victoria Drive Roger Hint Palo

E and S unit begins job with 1.9 million contract

Cedar Rapids team arrives in Champaign Illinois to start a 1.9 million electrical installation for a 550000 square foot storage and distribution center serving 900 7 Eleven stores in the Midwest. The project also includes wiring for a 20000 square foot truck service center for the delivery fleet. Wayne Engle president of E and S says work will finish in nine months and the Cedar Rapids team will hire staff immediately to begin in the next few days.

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Cedar Rapids hog and cattle market steady with mixed weights

Cedar Rapids hog market held steady for butchers and packers up to 550 lbs with sow prices above 550 lbs around 39.50 to 40.50. Barrows 200-230 lb at 48.50 to 49.00 with various weight breaks reducing prices. cattle and sheep also noted with steer and heifer prices in the mid fifties and lambs trading 64 to 70 dollars. Sioux City livestock report shows hogs 8,000 head, sows down to 50 lower, cattle active with steers and heifers mostly higher.

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