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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1971
Page
12
Chicago and New York market notes show wheat futures edging higher on Monday as near term options and deferred sales interact with oil and stock activity. The AP dispatch cites mixed grain signals, modest gains for wheat, and softer overall stock movements, with crop forecasts and livestock prices interwoven into the day’s market narrative.
Cedar Rapids market reports show Monday hog prices near 10.50 lower. Saturday bulk country-delivered fat hogs 200 to 290 pounds ranged 15.50 to 16.00. Sows 300 pounds down 12.00 to 12.50. Butchers over 230 pounds varied 26 cents per 10 pounds to 250 pounds. over 250 pounds 50 cents less per 10 pounds. Packers 25 cents per pound 300-360 pounds, 50 cents off per 10 pounds to 1,000 pounds and 7 cents off each weight grade above 500 pounds. Cattle market notes include comments on choice and prime steers and cows, with lambs and produce prices mentioned. miscellaneous lines reveal scattered figures and product references.
Cedar cafe at 3280 Sixteenth Avenue SW was robbed Sunday night or Monday morning, about $20 in change from a vending machine. A car on Seventeenth Street was entered, an automatic pistol taken from the glove compartment. Authorities admit federal court defendants Charles H. Dick and Thomas S. Hoffman. IRA violence in Belfast yields four victims with arson and threats. police report tar and smoke damage and a fire in Catholic homes.
A two vehicle crash Sunday near Lindenhei se SE injures Donald Soya 9 and Sally Soya 4 minor ly. Russell W Landis 68 faces charges for driving without a valid Iowa license after his car collided with Leon A Soya 47 and family car at 2149 Lindenhei se SE.
An Atlanta area couple, Thomas and Feathers, faced social and legal hurdles in adopting a mixed race infant. Welfare officials cited “Negro blood” and compatibility concerns while the family endured harassment and delays. A judge refused federal intervention, stating state remedies exist. the couple continues to seek a resolution amid ongoing pressure and public scrutiny.
David L Smelcer 20 is held by Cedar Rapids police for military authorities and charged with two counts of false attempt to pass bad checks One warrant from Justice Glenn Powers and another from Hullinger set bond at 1500 and 50 dollars respectively He remains in the city jail awaiting move or plea on both charges
Slaughter steer prizes were steady to 2% cents lower while slaughter heifers rose 25 cents higher at Chicago markets on Monday.
Derek Curtis Bok, dean of Harvard Law School, was elected by the Harvard board of overseers as the 25th president. He will take office July 1, succeeding Nathan Pusey who resigns effective next day. Bok, 40, is an authority on labor and antitrust law and has led the law school since 1966.
Mrs. Robert Crompton, 57, of 308 Twenty-ninth Street NEL, was hospitalized Monday after suffering back injuries from a sled accident at Thomas Park Sunday. A hospital spokesman said she was in fairly good condition.
Leroy G Thornton of Toddville was arrested Saturday night by Linn County deputies on charges of false altering a check and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Justice Glen Powers issued warrants. The contributing charge, filed by his wife, alleged failure to support five children. He received a suspended sentence on condition of providing support. A $500 bond with 10 percent posted allowed release. three other bad checks were noted. Trial date set for February 1.
The U S labor department filed suit in federal court against Imperial Apartments Tie and its president Donald M Caraway of 31150 Avenue NW Cedar Rapids alleging failure to pay overtime and to keep proper records. The action seeks a permanent injunction and recovery of unpaid overtime plus interest.
A parliamentary member filed a bill to strip the finance ministry of any say in awarding licenses to business men. The official said the aim was to prevent tax evaders from avoiding scrutiny and ensure fair handling by authorities.
A long legal notice announces an annual meeting of a local association and a public auction. It lists involved parties including JowA Iowa, Paul Eugene Forter, and others, with details about stock, assets, and proceedings. The document references a water revenue bond issue and municipal court actions, detailing bid procedures and sale terms.
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