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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1970
Page
1
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 744.06 a loss of 4.29 in trading on Friday its lowest finish since November 26, 1963. Of 1,585 issues, 901 fell 421 rose and 263 were unchanged as 12.33 million shares changed hands.
Cedar Rapids hog market reports show prices 25 to 50 cents higher on Saturday. Friday bids for country and plant delivered butchers at 200 to 230 pounds ranged 27.75 to 28.25 with sows 23.50 to 24.00 for 300 pounds and lighter. Packers and weight grades carry reductions by weight, 230 to 300 pounds and above, while a spokesman refused details on a related mission and press credentials.
Chicago wholesale prices show a wide range this week for hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs include 200-320 lb ranges from 22.50 to 29.75 with various weight classes and sow categories. Cattle feature prime slaughter steer prices around 31.00 and high choice and prime ranges up to 30.50 with various weights. Sheep report choice and prime wool lambs 98-125 lbs priced around 28.00 to 30.00.
Official USDA estimates for Monday show 9,000 cattle and 4,500 hogs. No sheep estimates were provided.
Midwest market update shows steer beef steady to 50 higher and heifer beef up 50. Fresh pork loins picnics and skinned hams steady to 50 higher with varying price ranges for different weights. Pork joins 8-14 Ibs at 58.00 to 58.50, 14-17 Ibs 36.00 to 36.50, 8 Ibs and up 38.00. skinned hams 4-17 Ibs 54.50, 4-6 Ibs 52.50.
In Saigon two unidentified officials from a military investigative agency allegedly authorized four agents to join the Saigon press corps. MACV spokesman said no authority existed and disciplinary action will follow once responsible individuals are identified. The four, two Americans and two Vietnamese, were withdrawn after reporters exposed the infiltration.
Vice President Agnew told 1,090 supporters that U S prestige abroad remains high and Americans should stop fretting over dissidents. He praised troops in Vietnam and mocked protesters outside the event, joking about Maryland officials and Sargent Shriver amid local politics.
Richard M. Albert aged 60 of 2704 Franklin Avenue NE pled guilty in Linn district court to drunk driving. He was fined 300 dollars and his license suspended for 120 days for a crash on August 16, 1968.
Advertises NEW Misses sizes 8 10 12 14 16 for pattern 4875 in size 12 bust 34 requiring 2 yards of 39 inch fabric. Pattern price seventy five cents plus air mail handling 25 cents. Send to Anne Adams pattern dept Cedar Rapids Gazette 410 Pattern Dept 243 West 17th St New York NY 10011 with name address zip size and style number.
Raleigh North Carolina Governor Bob Scott told reporters federal courts expect the state to move with dispatch toward immediate school desegregation and that legal redress is exhausted, urging action now. He spoke at a Friday news conference.
Cedar Rapids men were bound over to the Linn County grand jury after preliminary hearings. Frank E. Rigley 56 of West Post road faces lascivious acts with a child from a Nov 14 incident involving a 12 year old boy. Allen J. Behel 28 also known as Allen Dunek of 728 Thirty-sixth street NE faces possession of burglary tools. Michael J. Johnson 18 of 903 Ninth street SE bound over on grand larceny for taking two rugs from a post office. Johnson also faces first degree murder proceeding in the shotgun slaying of James Noethe 19 on Jan 7 with preliminary set for Feb 5.
Jerry Owens of El Kader was named chairman of the Clayton County Republican central committee on Friday. He succeeds Dr. Donald Fields of Monona, who resigned.
YMCA Marion branch offers preschool gym at 9 a.m. and women’s keep trim at 10. Men’s conditioning at noon and 5 p.m., senior citizens at 1 30, girls’ gym at 4, coed swimming at 5 45 and men’s basketball league at 6 30. For rent a modern two bedroom home, 377 0078 mornings or evenings. A four session drug seminar at First United Methodist Church begins Sunday at 7 p.m. with Detective David McKibben and Rev William Harnish. Dial for Service in Want Ads.
Local church notices list a dozen congregations with pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and sermons. Marion area churches include Bethel Baptist, First Baptist, Grace Baptist, St Joseph Catholic, Christian, Ascension Lutheran, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, St Pauls Lutheran, First United Methodist, Prairie Chapel United Methodist, First Presbyterian, Reformed Presbyterian, Church of God Seventh Day, United Seventh Day Brethren. Services range mornings and evenings, with sermon topics and school times where given.
Heavy rains and fierce winds end a 53 day drought in Tokyo and cause eight deaths. Police report flood and wind damage across the city and surrounding areas as the storm system moves on.
Daryl Lindstrom, 39, of Cherokee died in a fiery two vehicle crash on Route 59 about a half mile south of Hancock early Saturday, according to the highway patrol.
In Linn County Iowa on January 20 1970 probate was granted for the will of J F Quinlan deceased with Bessie L Quinlan named executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from the second publication and debtors should pay promptly. a second probate notice also lists Lettesia E Kaiser with J M Crowley as executor and similar filing deadlines.
In Linn County Iowa the District Court probated the will of Carl L. Bryan deceased dated April 18, 1967. Theodore Kahler and Leone Myers were appointed executors and creditors are asked to file claims with the clerk. publication dated January 20, 1970 with second notice January 11, 19/u. Attorneys Fisher Pickens Barnes Cedar Rapids Iowa serving the Executors.
Probate No 3566 in the matter of the estate of Jennie Maude Beatty deceased notes the will dated September 9 1965 admitted to probate and Don Franklin Beatty named executor by the district court with Albert T Gravelie attorney reported dated January 31 1970 second publication January 31 1970.
Petition filed in Linn County Iowa seeks a decree of divorce for cruel and inhuman treatment. Defendant is ordered to appear by March 10 1970 at Cedar Rapids Court or risk default and decree. Court record dated January 22 1970. Attorney Fred Dumbanlagh sr represents plaintiff.
Notice is given of probate of the will of Seoksener Huston deceased in Linn County Iowa. Joy M. Huston appointed executor. All claims against the estate must be filed with the clerk within the publication period or be forever barred. Dated January 16 1970. Attorneys for executor Simmons Onerrine Albright Ella Rittor.
Probate No. 35658 for Paul A. Lohr deceased lists hearing on June 1 1956 and designates Faye L. Lohr as executor. The document names creditors and claims procedures with attorney Joneeh J. Lever and dates for publication and executor dates in 1970.
Detroit AP reports Automotive News releases weekly production by makes and compares cumulative 1970 output with the previous year. The article lists totals by make and notes changes in production levels from the prior year.
Dennis D. Denny, 21, of Springville, was charged with attempting to elude police reckless driving and speeding after a Friday night chase in Cedar Rapids. Officers tried to stop his vehicle at First Avenue and Collins Road NE, it sped away and was stopped at Collins Road and C Avenue NE with help from more squad cars. Denny posted $110 bond on each charge and was released.
President Nixon defended Supreme Court nominee G Harrold Carswell saying his judicial record is impeccable and free of racism despite a 1948 Georgia legislature speech advocating white supremacy. He cited his six years as U S attorney and twelve as a federal district judge as proof of balance and strict constructionism. The confirmation process faced delays and votes of at least 80 to 20 were anticipated in the Senate with few defections.
Dr. Arthur Burns was sworn in as the tenth chairman of the Federal Reserve Board in the White House East Room. He pledged to protect the dollar’s integrity and foster stable prosperity, with President Nixon joking about lower interest rates and more money. Associate Justice William Brennan administered the oath as Burns succeeded William McChesrey Martin, promising to do their best with confidence and luck.
Diane E. Brockway aged 19 of 4320 Golf street NE was charged Friday night with false pretenses. She is held in city jail pending arraignment after allegedly charging 88 dollars worth of clothing at Armstrongs to the account of Carol Carman.
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