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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1979

Page

19

New York Stocks Mixed in Wide Market Moves at 10:30

United Press International lists Sal Net P E last prices with many stocks showing varied gains and losses. Abbott Labs and Alcoa rise while Alcan Alu and Allied Chem post declines. breadth is uneven across sectors and several retailers and industrials trade near day highs.

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Cedar Rapids Senior Citizen and Handicapped Bus Dial

Community transit service in Cedar Rapids offers a dial a ride option for senior citizens and handicapped residents. Call 363 8244 for scheduling and eligibility details.

Cedar Rapids

Amex Composite Stock Prices From 11 20 AM NYT Report

United Press International lists closing style figures for Amex stocks including Adoberi Petrof Banister Cai Comptr Fronter Giant Horme Houston Kaiser Loews Mitchi RemArms RescCott Solitron Dev Sup Ind Syntex Teleflex USFilfer with last prices and changes. The report covers various companies with bid asks and percentage changes across multiple sectors.

United Press International Adoberi Kaiser WY McCulich Mitchie RescCott Solitron Dev Teleflex

Stocks rise cautiously as trading slows amid Carter firings

New York stocks edged higher but activity remained light as investors weighed inflation, rising rates, and President Carter's cabinet firings. Dow up 1.62 to 828.92 around 1:15 p.m. EDT, NYSE index up 0.13 to 57.89, advances lead declines 654 to 571, turnover just over 15.69 million shares. In commodities, cattle markets in Webster City show steady to higher live details with No. 1-3 cattle 200-240 lb at 40.00-40.50.

NEW York UPI Carter New York Stock Exchange NYSE American Stock Exchange Northeast Utilities Ralston-Purina NLT Corp

Cedar Rapids hog and grain market report Friday

The Cedar Rapids hog market was steady for butchers and sows with prices $38.00 to $38.50 for 200 to 230 lb butchers and $27.00 to $28.50 for sows to 550 lb. Larger weight breaks trimmed prices by common step. Friday cattle and sheep quotes include steers 1,000 to 1,200 lb at $66.00 and heifers 900 to 1,050 lb at $64.00, with spring lambs at $58.00 to $60.00 and lambs over 105 lb discounted. Grain and soybean futures rose modestly, corn at about $2.76 to $2.78 per bushel and soybeans around $7.60 to $7.65 for July/August contracts. Chicago dairy bids cited, butter near $122.50 to $124.00 per hundredweight and eggs steady, with Grade A retail butterfat quotes.

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Hog market report from Des Moines shows light to moderate trade

UPI notes livestock trade in Iowa with hog demand moderate to good and butchers steady. Prices varied by weight and grade from 38.50 to 40.25 for 200-240 lb numbers, while 270-300 lb sows ranged 33.25 to 37.00. Estimated receipts 65 000 with weekend comparisons and year-ago figures.

Des Moines UPI

GM Oklahoma City plant workers vote to unionize with UAW

In Oklahoma City the GM assembly plant’s 1,479 in favor and 658 against joining the UAW, about 2,300 eligible hourly workers. NLRB to certify within five days, paving contract talks. observers viewed it as a test of a Southern anti union strategy.

Oklahoma City General Motors Corp United Auto Workers Union UAW National Labor Relations Board Detroit

Mobil to raise summer gasoline supplies for July and August

Mobil Oil Corp. said it will lift gasoline supplies to 100 percent of last year's level for July and August. Under the plan Mobil dealers receive 87 percent of last year's amount, a 3 percent July increase from 97 percent of 1978 levels. Federal law requires 5 percent of total supplies set aside for state governments in hardship cases.

Mobil Oil Corp Mobil

Livestock quotes for Omaha and Sioux City Friday

Omaha and Sioux City livestock quotes list hogs and cattle trade figures. Hogs for 200-270 lb barrows and gilts up to 75 higher, 270-320 lb mostly steady to 50 lower, sow prices higher. U S 1 2 200-240 lb at 41.00-41.25. Sioux City reports moderate trade, hogs 5,500, barrows and gilts 25-50 higher, various weight ranges with prices de tailed, sows 50-75 cents higher.

Omaha Neb USDA U.S Sioux City, Iowa Sioux City

Grain and livestock market update from Chicago and Joliet

Chicago notes show Wheat No 2 hard red winter 4.232s Friday Soybeans No 1 yellow 7.56 and Corn No 2 yellow 3.06 with additional hopper and box quotes. Joliet reports Friday livestock trading light with hogs up 50 to 75 cents and cattle sales insufficient to set a price. Monday totals projected at 3,000 cattle and 1,200 hogs.

Chicago Joliet, Ill

Federal Reserve Boosts Discount Rate to 10 Percent

The Federal Reserve Board raised the discount rate from 9.5 to 10 percent effective immediately, aiming to strengthen the dollar and slow rapid monetary expansion. The move, following a $3.2 billion money supply increase, may raise other rates and affect banks and large borrowers.

Federal Reserve Washington Federal Reserve Board U.S

Relief, reconstruction in Nicaragua await victors

The Sandinista leaders and guerrillas moved toward Managua to begin relief and reconstruction after the dictatorship fell. Exiled President Somoza said he would vacation abroad, criticizing U S actions, while Urcuyo resigned under pressure. Food shortages pressed Managua as guerrillas pursued remaining forces in Rivas.

Nicaragua Managua Somoza Hemisphere Europe Francisco Urcuyo U.S. State Department Rivas Eden Pastora National Guard

U S Meat and Egg Prices Steady in Des Moines Markets

The Federal State Market News Service reports steady market conditions in Des Moines with moderate offerings and limited prompt pickups due to slaughter schedules. Eggs show varied prices by grade and size, while pork and beef trades move slowly with mixed price shifts across different cuts and weights.

U.S. West North Central States Des Moines Federal State Market News Service Demona Light Federal State Market News

Dispute Over Baseball Game Triggers Tavern Fight

A Swisher tavern brawl erupted after a dispute over a recent baseball game. Deputies broke up the fight at the Corner Inn and five people were treated at Mercy Hospital with injuries. Victims included Kenneth and Ted Dubishar and Sheila Dubishar. damage to the tavern was extensive.

Swisher Johnson County Sheriff's Deputies Corner Inn Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Velma Callahan Tom Dubishar Callahan Kenneth Mrs. Callahan Ted

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