Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1975

Page

20

Stocks Bounce Back After Citi Prime Rate Rise

New York AP report shows stocks turning up after early losses as Citibank raises its prime rate from 6 to 7 percent for business loans. Dow Jones gains 2.35 to 872.73 by 2 pm, with advances outpacing declines 3 to 2 on the NYSE amid improved buying. Government data show lower wholesale prices and unemployment, though officials caution about statistical quirks. NYSE composite up 19 to 50,048. Amex index up 85.02 to 902.90.

NEW York First National City Bank New York Stock Exchange Citibank NYSE Annex

Cedar Rapids hog market rises with mixed Iowa prices

Cedar Rapids and regional livestock markets report higher hog values with Wednesday weight based prices for 210 to 240 pound hogs at 42.00 to 53.00 dollars, sows 300 pounds and down around 44.00 to 44.50, and various grade adjustments for weights up to 300 pounds. Nearby notes include fluctuating steers and heifers with mixed bids, and separate markets in Waterloo Webster City Joliet Sioux City and Des Moines reflecting generally steady to firm demand and price ranges across hogs cattle and sheep.

Des Moines UPI Cedar Rapids Webster City Cootvel Wadnes Aay Colne Jolneet Livestock Joliet

Soybean futures surge to limit up on Thursday

Chicago AP reports soybean futures climbed to the limit and pulled other grains higher. At the close July soybeans rose to 8.24 a bushel, wheat up 1 to 3 cents, corn 3 to 4 higher, and oats 3 to 4 higher for July futures.

Chicago Lamson Brothers Bayly Vals Sas Vay Tay Saab San Sar Sis

Boy Hospitalized After Car Bicycle Accident

Mak J Diers fourteen of 424 Jacelyn Drive NW was in good condition at St Luke s hospital after a Wednesday car bicycle crash at 4 54 p m at Jacelyn Drive NW and Gordon Avenue NW He suffered abrasions contusions and a possible concussion The cyclist failed to yield at the intersection and the car driven by Gary N Haster thirty three of 282 Balee Road NW hit the bicycle No charges were filed In another Wednesday incident Joseph Perry fourteen of 322 G avenue NW suffered minor shoulder laceration and leg injuries in a motorcycle car collision He was treated and released Terry was injured around 3 30 p m when a motorcycle collided with a car at J Avenue and Ninth Street NW Miss Peal thirty three of 1954 Mt Vernon Road SE was treated and released for possible neck injuries The motorcycle was north bound on Ninth Street and the car eastbound on Avenue They collided at an uncontrolled intersection Perry was thrown 5 feet after his head hit the windshield He was charged with a violation of a restricted driver s license

Mak J. Diers Jacelyn Drive St. Luke's Hospital Diers Jaclyn Drive Gordon Avenue Jacalyn Drive Gary N Haster Balee Road Joseph Perry Ave Perry St.Luke's Hospital Terry Kathryn Peal Mt. Vernon Road J Avenue Ninth Street NW Miss Peal Ninth Street

Deputies Seek Suspect in Cedar Rapids Assault

A 28 year old Cedar Rapids woman reports being abducted at gunpoint after leaving Sambo's on First Avenue SE. Her car was driven to a gravel road east of Springville where she was raped. The suspect, about 6 feet 2, 190 pounds with light brown hair, fled on foot toward Highway 151. The Linn County sheriff's department asks the public for information.

Cedar Linn County Sheriff's Department Sherifff Department

Man Arrested On Drug, Cycle Theft Charges

John Larry Walter, 24, of Bever avenue SE, was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled substance. He allegedly took a motorcycle from Douglas L. Peacock of Parkcourt SE. The bike was found on Parkcourt BE after Peacock’s associates demanded payment for its return. Walter was located on Second avenue SE and a small amount of marijuana was found on him. He is held in jail on a $10,000 bond.

John Larry Walter Bever Avenue SE Walter Douglas L. Peacock Parkcourt SE Parkcourt Peacock Second Avenue SE

Bank Reverses Prime Rate Drop

New York UPI reports First National City Bank raised its prime rate to 7 percent from 6 3 4 per cent, reversing a prior drop as Federal Reserve actions slow money supply growth. It is the first increase since January 1, ending a steady decline from last September when the rate was 12 percent.

New York UPI First National City Bank Federal Reserve

Census Takers Sought by City in Cedar Rapids Special Census

Cedar Rapids seeks at least 600 applicants for a special census paid at 20 to 21 dollars daily. Jobs run five to ten days including Saturdays with eight hour shifts, some evenings. Training is paid. Call city personnel office at 398-5000.

Cedar Rapids U.S. Census Bureau

Outboard Motor Taken from Boat

Alfred Bledsoe 47 of IBDY EB avenue NW reported a 460 dollar 14 foot boat motor stolen from a capsized craft on the Cedar river. His son Jim told police the outboard and a fire extinguisher were missing. the boat had been recovered with motor still attached upstream. Fire department dragging lifts continued for Bledsoe’s body as Mrs Bledsoe and their eight year old son were assisted from the water by a passer by.

Alfred Bledsoe Ibdy EB Avenue Cedar River Jim Bledsoe Bledsoe Tire Department Bleedsoe

Woman Listed Fair After .R. Accident At Cedar Rapids Airport

Sylvella Jacobson, 72, Iowa City, remained in fair condition at St. Luke's Hospital after a two car collision on county road 78 near Cedar Rapids airport. Marilyn Erdman, 31, Solon, was eastbound. Jacobson allegedly lured into path. Erdman treated for head lacerations and released. Erdman charged with expired license. Jacobson charged with failing to yield.

Sylvella Jacobson Iowa City St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids Marilyn Erdman Solon Jacobson Linn Erdman St. Luke's

Term Is Suspended in a C R Forgery Case

Dreina Marleen Derrick of 1527 Eighth Street SW received a suspended sentence of one year in the women’s reformatory at Rockwell City for a January 27 forgery charge after pleading guilty on May 9. Charles D. Conklin of 2128 North Towne Place NE received a deferred sentence of four years on a January fourth forgery charge after pleading guilty May 23.

Dreina Marleen Derrick Eighth Street Women's Reformatory Rockwell City Charles D. Conklin North Towne Place

Cedar Rapids News Briefs: July 4 notices and ads

Local briefs list CERT for food stamp certification at multiple centers including Mt. Vernon HACAP and Central City. First National Bank of Marion promotes Direct Deposit for Social Security recipients with no charge for seniors. Holiday ads warn yard work, lawn service, and local sales. Community notices cover library closure, residency completion, theatre ads, and minor crime reports.

Mt. Vernon Hacap Central City Neighborhood Center Pam Center Point City Hall Hawthorne Hills First National Bank of Marion First National Bank Tilt Ave 3Rd St 7Th Ave 7Th St

Changes Plea While Jury Deliberates in B and E Case

During jury deliberations in a Davenport breaking and entering case, defendant Daniel James Morelock, 28, pleads guilty to a lesser offense of grand larceny on one charge and to attempting breaking and entering on another. The jury had not yet returned a verdict. Both offenses carry a maximum five year term.

Daniel James Morelock Davenport Moretock Murelock

Obscene Outburst Halts Noel Ridge Park Band Show

Three youths, ages 12 to 16, disrupted a Noel Ridge Park concert after hours. Police arrested them for resisting officers and park trespass as about 75 youths were expelled around 11:30 p.m. A separate incident saw a youth grab a microphone during a Barbara Dow Haines recital. bystanders chased him and he fled on a motorcycle after displaying a switchblade, with no injuries reported.

Noelridge Park Ant Barbara Dow Haines

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iowa Sin. Reis Bondag Beatrice Foods Conte Sys Consolidated Food Wes Jonn Deere Kevtel Rockwell Syntox Unies Fire & Caswaily RP United Guaroniy Wades Univur Victor Core Sue Wienebnns Anu GiNind Panrdiers Westereays Hartel TN UK Houseein Gondry Asso Esa Sa Citi Samy Howson SonFetof Howmett SchorgPl Buduck Ind Bob APL New York Stock Shavbil Allency Ieee Soerry Airlin Don Logn Gundit Ie MayserRoo Kennecott KinglRid Pia Telearmot Ate Fond Wl & Kooers Fat Teles Co AmTat Taxtron Armco Thiokol JD Levitz Armatch Asteco Todd Shipyl AilRicn Enea Mack Upncey Ea Marcon Usgvps Yas Bokelan Borden BurkiRa Jaymorl Comal Notteo Natorsa NewPweo CittesSy Nene Lie Clarke Newmat Rocoto D ‘Norton BT Reger PacGos Ni ConlTee Couette Pia Davegta PacPw Eta Pan&m Air Beer Pascolic Delaair Dronys Penni Phil Morre Patel Fabien Birlingoay Raytheon Rome Town Hoge Torr Lamson Brothers FEDER C.R. Markets Waterloo Hogs Waterloo Sioux Siour City Ypn Starkel Butchars Coffe Pountry Bes Moines Inurseay Iisht Util Tlent Brally Steany Lowe Farm Eggs Gende Chigago Uap Cura UPI Lusca Resaliars Igrede A Canaha USDA Conmer Euter Asample Colle Ups Fresh Park Union Ty Dawn Trurraay Cole Ang Lanion York C.R Five Seasons Travel and Transport Jim Guinnane Hertz Urive SE Telluride Assn Cornell University Ithaca, N.Y Guinnane Washington High School Peck Richard Louvar St. Marion The Adv Evy Mary Gunsent Paramount Theater J. Kool Co Oakland Ence Kay Rex Yverturi Owen Street Brdrook Abelsland Guttenberg Gehmann Europe Cancer Point Mapgie Denson Fortieth Street First Gveque SE Stickney Ion Lerren Johony Parkney Lawrence Conway Avenue United States Jerome
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication