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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1968

Page

15

Stock Rally Stays Strong Amid Broad Gains

In New York the market extended its rally as blue chips lead gains and volume topped 10 million shares for four hours. Notable risers include General Motors Sears Roebuck International Harvester United Aircraft and Gulf & Western with several others advancing while Du Pont slipped and Eastman Kodak fell.

NEW York General Motors Sears Roebuck International Harvester United Aircraft Commonwealth Boig American Telephone Gulf & Western St. Regis Paper

Hog Prices Steady to 25 Cents Higher Across Priced Hogs

USDA estimates Tuesday receipts show 1500 cattle and 6000 hogs with 100 sheep. The AP report notes butcher hog prices were steady to 25 cents higher, while slaughter steer, heifer and lamb prices remained steady.

Chicago USDAI

Chicago Livestock Prices Report From Market Stand

Hogs 6 500. butchers steady to 25 higher. 200 235 lb hogs 18 50 19 50. 220 240 lb 18 00 18 75. 260 280 lb 16 75 17 25. Sows 25 higher. 375 450 lb sows 14 75 19 50. 450 500 lb sows 14 00 14 75. boars 11 50 13 00. Cattle 11 000. slaughter steers steady. prime 1 225 1 375 lb 28 28. 950 1 400 lb 26 25 27 75. heifers 26 25 26 75. cows 15 25 17 00. bulls 20 00 22 50. Sheep 300. lambs 90 110 lb 23 50 24 00. ewes 4 00 6 50.

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Town Hogs Trade Brisk as Receipts Slated

Town hog market in Des Moines shows steady to 25 cent higher prices across classes. Estimated Monday receipts reach 95 000 with week ago and year ago tallies at 9 000 and 118 000. U S 1 3 butcher hogs and sows priced in detailed ranges by weight.

Sioux City Livestock Prices Report

Sioux City cattle market roundup lists cattle 9500 head and calves 1700. Slaughter steers and heifers mostly steady with steer prices 950 to 1050 pounds and prices around 24.50 to 25.50 for choice heifers.

Sioux City Livestock Sioux City UPI

Cedar Rapids Hog and Grain Market Report

Prices for hogs delivered to Cedar Rapids plants ranged from 17.50 to 18.00 for butchers 200 to 220 pounds with weight and grade adjustments. Sows 300 pounds and under were 14.50 to 14.75, with various deductions to weights and grades. Cattle and eggs listed with small advance prices. poultry, wool, and grain prices included with Monday close figures for yellow shelled corn, oats, soybeans.

Cedar Rapids

Govt to Supply Cars to Rural Mail Carriers

GAO report to Congress says using government vehicles for rural routes could save about 4.2 million annually. In 1966 the government paid 10.1 million in maintenance allowances while owned cars would cost 5.9 million.

Washington UPI Congress General Accounting Office

Grain futures advance on bullish factors

Chicago AP report notes soybeans and grain futures rise on four bullish factors in Monday trading. Closures show wheat down about 14 cents, corn and rye up fractions, oats and soybeans mixed with small gains or losses as prices fluctuate.

Chicago

L TV Seeks Expansion Through National Rentals and Financial Interests

A regional report notes L TV aiming to widen its reach by linking with the Gud National Car Rental System and aligning with banking and insurance interests. The strategy focuses on boosting the station’s growth potential and market presence.

Gud L-Tv

City Briefs Highlights Local Ads and Notices

A collage of items lists theft report by Shirley J Light at 1040 Third Avenue SE for $40 in bed linens and clothing, plus notices for square dancing at YWCA and beginner lessons. Local events include Senior Mens Bureau speech by Mayor Frank Bush at 3:30 PM in the Chamber of Commerce conference room and Optimists noon talk by Dr. Richard Quetsch at the Elks club.

Shirley J. Light Third Avenue SE Richard Quetsch The Elks Club

Chicago cash grain prices detailed for wheat corn and soybeans

AP report lists Chicago cash grain quotes with Wheat No 2 hard 15a3an No 2 soft red 1.48240 and various yellow corn grades. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.62441 and soybean oil at .55n. Oats and other grades shown with sample notes.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Prices and Market Update

Wholesale prices for poultry show little change with occasional rises. roasters 24-27 cents a pound and White Rock fryers 21-23. Butter wholesale steady with minor gains. eggs steady to up by fractions. Potatoes arrivals 92 with light supplies. russets and round reds in demand, Idaho and Red River Valley regions noted with current price ranges.

Chicago API USDA U.S Idaho

New York Produce Prices and Offers Thoroughly Cataloged

AP trimming of USDA wholesale price notes shows plentiful but steady demand on Monday. Whites and creams listed with grade standards and scores, including extra fancy forge and fancy medium ranges, creamery at 93 score and cents per pound.

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Armed Forces Bronze Star Awards and Enlistments

Captain Scott A. Clark of Manchester received the Bronze Star for valor in Vietnam and multiple Air Medals while at Hunter Army Airfield Georgia. he served in Vietnam August 1966 to July 1967 after earning degrees from the University of Iowa. Four others enlisted in the Navy and Air Force personnel received promotions and commendations, including Gregory D. Klees returning on leave.

Army Scott A. Clark R. E. Clark Manchester Vietnam Clark Hunter Army Airfield University of Iowa Reserve The University Navy San Diego Donald E. Sievers Hiawatha Donald L. Thoren Vinton Kenneth R. Reed Vine Avenue Charles P. van Thournout Victor Donald B. Johnson, Jr Donald Johnson Towa City University of Town Johnson Newport, RI

Ling-Temco-Vought profits rise after Wilson acquisition

Ling-Temco-Vought reports more than 35 million dollars in 1987 sales over 1.8 billion after acquiring Wilson and Co. Dallas based Ling reorganized Wilson into three firms including Wilson Sporting Goods Corp leading to a stock purchase offer. Ling is also courting Greatamerica Corp. in a bid strategy affecting Braniff Airways.

Wilson and Co Ling-Temco-Vought Nissen Corp Cedar Rapids James Ling J.tv Wilson’ Sporting Goods Wilson Sporting Goods Corp Iefore Nissen Ling Greatamerica Corp Braniff Airways

Linn-Mar Board Meeting Tonight and Advisory Sessions

Linn-Mar board meets Monday at 7 30 p m in the superintendent's office with an informal session with the faculty salary committee after the regular meeting. Several board members will attend a District 6 Iowa Association of School Boards meeting in Cedar Rapids Tuesday. Kenneth P Patton is also expected to attend. Salaries and fringe benefits are on the agenda.

Linn-Mar Board of Education Iowa Citizens Advisory Committee Marion Independent School District Frank Malone Area 10 Community College Area 10

Marion students face two week terminations before new semester

Marion school districts close the current term over the next two weeks. Linn-Mar ends Friday with January 15 as a no-school day to prepare records for the January 16 start of the second semester. Marion Independent ends January 19, with a teacher work day January 22 and the new term beginning January 23.

Marion Linn-Mar Marion Independent

IC Freight Derails Near Independence

A broken rail caused a 28 car derailment on an Illinois Central freight near Independence three miles west of town shortly before midnight Sunday. There were no injuries. the caboose derailed with coal cars, crew from Waterloo reported cold weather as a cause, and detours via Great Western tracks were in place until repairs expected by 5 p.m.

Independence Freeport Waterloo Ilinois Central Wendel Welsh John Draude Ken Bundy Illinois Central Great Western Dyersville Oelwein

Linn County Health Center Elects Officers at First Meeting

The Linn County Health Center board of directors elected Richard Nazette as chairman, Dr. Richard Sedlacek as vice chairman, and Mrs. Gene D. Carson as secretary-treasurer. They plan interviews for an administrator and will seek help from Dr. Walter M. Burnett of Michigan State University to draft an advertisement for the position.

Linn County Health Center Board of Directors Richard Nazette Richard Sedlacek Gene D. Carson Walter M. Burnett Michigan State University

African President In Critical Condition

Dr Theophilus Donges, 69, longtime cabinet member and former prime minister candidate, remained in critical condition Monday at Groote Schuur hospital after a brain hemorrhage last May three weeks before a potential presidency in South Africa.

Cape Town South Africa Theophilus Donges Groote Schuur Hospital Donges Johannes Strijdom Hendrik Verwoerd

Parents Consent To Donation Of Daughter's Skin

In San Diego a 17 year old girl died from flame and smoke inhalation and her parents consented to donate her skin to Nancy Sisson, a 23 year old burn patient who gave birth to a boy the day after surgery. Both mother and baby were reported in satisfactory condition.

San Diego Calif Nancy Stangel Grossmont Hospital Frank Stangel Nancy Sisson Santee Dee Robert Gillespie

Arrest Youth For Robbery At Cou Falls

Michael Lee Hephner aged 19 of Chilton Wisconsin is charged with robbery with aggravation for a September 27 incident at the C. D. Schlesselman home in Cou Falls. Schlesselman was held at gunpoint during a home invasion as three men ransacked the residence. Hephner was arrested Saturday at Sigourney. arraignment set for Monday in Coralville.

the Gazette Iowa City Michael Lee Hephner Chilton Wis C. D

Robins Iowa ends months of council action in 1968 meeting

Special meeting led by Mayor Drakos in Robins Iowa January 2 1968 approves rezoning of Wright property. Officers and staff appointed for two year terms 1968 1969 include Sally Gilbertson Town Clerk Archie Conklin Town Engineer Clinton Moyer Town Attorney Steve Nelson Assistant Town Attorney Percy Harris Health Officer Clifford Streed Building Inspector Don Hayes Board of Control and more. Budget and bills debated and paid. Oath given to Mayor LeRoy Vogt and Marshal Morse Tibbits.

Robins Drakos Witk Fry Hayes Rathie Taylor Yoot Allys Clinton Moyer Steve Nelson Meany Raymond L. Wright Bella L. Wright Lows Marian Ary Low Iawa Vogt Sally Gilbertson Matlan Archie Conkiln Vogl Mation Veat Clinton Mover Rall Malion Rathié Percy Harris Clifford Streed Don Hayes Board of Control Bissell Council Joseph LeGrand Thomas Mr. Smith C.K Hookmohila Vaal Iowa Electric Iowa E & N Enterprises Triangle Sketly Services Nordstrom Lewis Fry LeRoy Vogt Mr. Crossér Raithle Vont Rabins Profem LeRoy Voeot Morse Tibbits Matton John P. Orahos

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