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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1979
Page
17
Readout of Selected stock prices at 10:30 a.m. from United Press International showing Abbott Labs through Zayo Corp with last sale, change, and percent changes. Includes footnotes on composite table scope and dividend details across multiple markets and indicators.
Kirkwood Community College board discussed two cases. The U S Department of Health Education and Welfare will withdraw further action in a 1974 sex discrimination hiring suit filed by William Adams. The college agreed to a 15000 settlement with United Air Specialists of Cincinnati over venting fans in the welding shop.
Friday's hog market showed steady to lower changes across weight classes with butchers steady, packers down to 550 lbs, and sows above 550 lbs. Prices for 200-230 lb butchers ranged 38.50 to 39.00, sows 29.00 to 31.00 under 550 lbs, and 27.00 over 550 lbs. Heavier weight reductions applied in subsequent weight breaks. The cattle and sheep sections noted declines with top steer prices around 67.00 and lambs 61.00 to 63.00. Futures trading noted for Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Market notes show light demand in beef with limited sales for steer and heifer cuts, while pork prices edge down on several weights. Chicago butter and grain quotes hold steady, with soybeans and corn trading near prior levels and oats steady as processors monitor Cedar Rapids markets.
Harnischfeger Corp. directors in Milwaukee deem Mannesmann A G bid of 27.50 dollars per share adequate for all common stock. The proposal is to be formalized soon while Paccar Inc. remains a competing suitor, suing over antitrust concerns and injunctions.
United Press International reports Amex stocks and Nationwide composite prices as of 11 20 am, with market movement details. The note reflects selective stock pricing data compiled for investors and traders.
In sluggish trading on Friday investors waited for President Carter to outline his economic and energy plan. The Dow fell 4.17 to 832.67 with declines leading advances 947 to 369 on the NYSE tape, as 1,752 issues traded.
Des Moines reports Friday hog market mostly slow with moderate demand. Butchers 50 higher and sows 1.00 lower. No 1-2 200-230 lb butchers near 38.50-39.50, some 240 lb. around 40.00. 230-250 lb butchers 37.75-39.50. 250-270 lb 36.25-38.25. 270-300 lb 33.25-37.25. No 1-3 300-600 lb sows 29.00-30.50. Estimated receipts 60,000. Saturday 15,000. last week 71,000. last week Saturday 10,000. a year ago 59,000. last year Saturday 11,000.
In the Mitchell movement on Wednesday at the YWCA the North south pair William Jennings and Frank Jennings won first with Virginia Stamy and Margaret Biencoe second. East West winners were Ralph Zelhofer and Jim On first and Bruce Thiher and Al Langenfeld second. Next game Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the YWCA. Howell movement at Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Thursday winners Ruth Helm and Tait Cummins first, Ova Jenkins and Mrs James Smittkamp second, Margaret Blencoe and Richard Golembiewski third. Next game Thursday noon at the church.
Three individuals faced drunk driving charges in Linn County early today. Jerry R. Wink, 42, was stopped on Sixth Street SW for driving left of center. William J. Barnes Jr., 23, was arrested on Highway 151 for driving left of center. Daniel R. Duitsman, 19, was held near Third Avenue and Sixth Street SW for DUI and possession of a controlled substance.
Tools stolen from Don Walters residence Route 2 in Center Point during Thursday theft. Three tool boxes were taken containing router and related tools, miscellaneous mechanic's tools, and electric drills with a screw gun. Gold and silver unspecified.
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