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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1978
Page
16
United Press International wires depict broad gains and losses across sectors as major averages drift. Key industrials like Alcan and Allied Chemical show varied moves while Standard & Poor's indices edge lower after early trading.
Amex lists nationwide composite prices for select stocks as of 11:20 am. Data includes prices and percent changes for companies such as Circle K, Crown C, DayMn, Vame Petro, Giant Viknif, Husky Ol, and others with varying intraday movements.
The New York market showed a modest uptick led by the Dow at 773.13 as investors wait for President Carter’s State of the Union address. Traders cited dollar strength abroad and cautious activity, with mixed results across indices and energy and grain markets.
Ronald D. Steenhoek, 27, of 2330 E Ave NE, was charged Monday night with third degree theft after an arrest linked to the theft of a chain saw from Buresh Rental at 2901 First Ave SE.
Livestock trade in Des Moines reports moderate activity. Butchers up 1.00 with sows firm to 50 higher amid cold delays and light offerings. Prices listed for various weight ranges, with hogs trading around 46.50 for 230-250 lb and sows 35-38 depending on weight. Receipts: 90,000.
United Press International reports that since World War II Italy has seen 39 different governments. The figure reflects frequent cabinet changes and shifts in political leadership.
Cedar Rapids area notices include Riverfront Improvement Commission meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Riverfront building. Community listings cover theater ads for Same Time Next Year with Kathryn Crosby and Tony Russell at Paramount Theatre, a Berbecue dinner special at Stickney's, and various local events, sales, and notices across Marion, Cedar Rapids, and area venues.
LeFebure Corp and United Auto Workers Local 1506 held another negotiating session with no progress reported. A follow up meeting is set for a week later. About 429 union members have been on strike since December 17 while roughly 800 office and sales staff remain at work. Union members meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at IBEW Hall to review bargaining status.
An aglet is defined as the small plastic or metal tip at the end of a shoelace. It protects the lace and helps threading through eyelets.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors backed a zoning amendment to require high hard surface roads in most new residential subdivisions. Exemptions were debated, with two supervisors seeking belt-area limits around cities. Public hearings are set for Feb 20 and Feb 21.
Northbrook public works crews cleared about 250 sidewalks over two days with 95 percent previously unshoveled. Homeowners face a $10 assessment for the work, lower than the usual minimum $15, as city officials cited an ordinance demanding sidewalks be cleaned within 10 hours after snowfall and warned of potential legal action.
The piece extols the newspaper as an indispensable ally for housewives, likening it to a trusted salesman who visits daily to offer bargains, recipes, and household tips. It highlights the paper’s role in saving time and guiding shopping choices.
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