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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1974
Page
22
Wall Street opened with mixed gains amid oil price concerns and a cautious mood. Major shares on the New York Stock Exchange slipped while energy issues led junior declines. however some issues rebounded on oil market commentary and anticipated economic impact abroad.
A Teayeor-okl youth is charged with the November break in at Moriruc School where a tape recorder, cassette player, and portable radio were taken. Police say a tip led to the youth, who was wounded after arrest.
Chicago markets showed limited activity as grains posted modest gains and losses. Wheat futures rose within the 20 cent daily limit while soybeans edged higher and corn led gains near the limit with oats and oats futures also advancing.
Prices at Cedar Township hog market Thursday rose 200 to Ge higher. The bulk of country and plant delivered hogs weighing 200 to 239 pounds sold at 41.00 to 41.50. Packing sows at 300 pounds and lower ranged 49.00 to 49.30. Butchers 210 to 250 pounds were 2c off, 24 to 250 pounds were down, and 750 off for each 20 pounds weight. Packers are 25u off per 100 pounds across weight grades 300-1000 pounds, with 50¢ off per weight grade to 60 pounds and 75e off per weight grade above 500 pounds.
A fragmented note from a New York publication references Lusda and a theft case. Names appear as Fahey and Gwennied among others in a garbled summary of events and figures. The text remains unclear about dates or the exact incident details.
Fragmented items report a home move for A J Mason and a hospital visit after an incident, plus a hotel guest speaker event at Rosevet t hotel and a birthday mention. Also notes an annual Catholic layman meeting at a bishop’s downtown, a snowblower ad with free delivery, and a January sale at Wards Gardens.
Washington AP reports Nicholas Platt, a Chinese speaking political officer at the U S liaison office, is withdrawn following a fatal collision that killed a girl riding a bicycle. Platt stopped to aid the injured but could not save her. US officials say he will be reassigned without harm to his career.
Washington AP reports FDA and PDA warn of botulinum toxin risk after tests found toxin in 16 ounce cans sold to institutions and private labels. Authorities trace contamination to Colonial Farms and Stu Chor brands processed by Oxford Corp. cans show a one line identification code.
Prairieburg reports two fires with hazardous conditions and injuries. A young man escaped from a rising threat in a hog house fire near Monticello, expected to be investigated for probable causes. A separate kitchen blaze in a two story home on route J left Dante and Marte Kula affected as crews searched for the origin.
Content City resident Luvien Silver, 22, was arrested Wednesday evening on breaking and entering charges. Police say he allegedly entered a residence on Route 1 and encountered a resident, Jenice Nilson, during the incident. No further details are provided in the notice.
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