15 Jul 1975
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1975
Page
1
The U S stock market rose in heavy trading led by optimism for an approaching economic rebound. The Dow Jones at 2 p m gained 6 96 to 882 82 with gainers outpacing losers by over 2 to 1. Apco Oil rose 1 percent as Alaska Interstate raised its offer to 23 50 for 12 million shares.
The page reports stock exchange quotes and futures close data from New York and Chicago markets, listing prices for equities, commodities, and financial indicators. It also covers Des Moines beef and pork quotes, with live cattle, hogs, and frozen pork belly prices, plus market movements across various firms and exchanges.
Tuesday markets showed steady bids with Monday prices for 210 to 240 lb butcher hogs at 54.50 to 55.00 dollars. Sows 300 lb and up traded around 46.50 to 49.00, while heavier hogs faced weight-based reductions. Across Des Moines and Omaha reports, hogs moved slowly with varied gains and sales, and cattle, calves, and livestock values displayed mixed shifts amid ongoing demand.
In Linn County magistrate court, multiple defendants faced charges. Andrew Secrest had a criminal trespass charge dismissed for an incident at Scoreboard Inn. Various defendants pled guilty or had charges amended for offenses including drunk driving, possession of controlled substances, reckless driving, and malicious injury to a motor vehicle, with sentences ranging from fines and costs to short jail terms and suspended sentences.
A truncated listing shows telephone numbers for circulation subscriptions and advertising in the Gazette. It includes hours of operation Monday through Saturday and Sunday hours, with various 398- numbers for departments and display advertising.
Lee Allen Young five from 3000 J street SW remained in critical but improved condition at University hospitals Iowa City with head injuries after running into a northbound car driven by Donna Marie Pinneo. The driver faces a license violation charge. A second pedestrian, Ben Prull, suffered minor injuries when hit by a backing car at Fourth Street railroad tracks. he was treated and released.
In Chicago rumors Russia again bought U.S. grains fueling demand for futures. Deferred wheat options rose 15 cents, soybeans up 5 cents, July corn hit daily limit amid active buying and scarce sellers. Oats gained modestly as wheat and soybeans posted gains by close.
The United Press story notes a Soviet census to be conducted in 1979, the first in nine years, as announced by Moscow radio. The article includes financial garble and a notarized document from Iowa, with names Melvin Kann Loretta Kann and court matters involving foreclosure and mortgage details.
Public notice records indicate incorporation of a Cedar Rapids based entity and late 19th century style probate notices. It lists executor names Alicia White and Owen Wen, with instruction to file claims against the estate of John A Price and a call for public posting on a specified date. The document references stock details and corporate authorization, spelling out procedural steps for creditors and interested parties.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a meeting with unclear names and topics. Contents mention a vote, funds, and municipal concerns but are jumbled and partly illegible, hindering a precise summary of actions or outcomes.
Notice references Cedar Valley Construction and the incorporation of a firm to operate a business. It notes shares of Class A stock and an intended corporate setup. Details are fragmented but indicate a formal listing of organizational actions and dates. The document mentions July and a page referenced in relation to the act and authorizing entities.
In the matter of the estate of a decedent, probate in the above court was granted on a date in 1975. All persons having claims against the estate must file with the clerk within six months. Creditors shall present authenticated claims to the district court.
Public auction notices a sheriff sale listing various seized items including a bowling ball set, field glasses, clothing, tape recorders, a brown riding saddle, a cash register drawer with key, children's clothing, a spy zebra item, fire extinguishers, a real estate sold sign, a bicycle, and other odds and ends. The sale is scheduled for 2 July 1975 at 10:00 am with bidder numbers issued at entry and pickup due after close of sale.
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