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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1968
Page
9
New York stocks traded mixed as oils led gains and boosted blue chips. The Dow rose three points while the AP and S&P indices gained fractionally. Phillips Petroleum climbed 4 percent to 63 amid moderate volume of 11.69 million shares.
This week at Chicago stockyards reports prices for barrows and gilts, U S 1 3 200-240 Ibs at 21 00 to 21 75, U S 1 2 205-225 Ibs at 22 00 to 22 50, U S 2 4 220-260 Ibs 20 50 to 21 25, and U S 1 3 200-240 Ibs 19 75 to 20 50. Slaughter steers yield grades 2 to 4 mostly 27 00 to 28 75, with prime 1250-1375 Ibs at 28 50 to 28 75, mixed high choice and prime 1150-1400 Ibs 28 00 to 28 50, and mixed good and choice 26 50 to 27 00. Slaughter heifers mostly 25 75 to 27 25, with prime 880-1025 Ibs at 27 00 to 27 25 and other ranges 26 25 to 27 00. Sheep show spring slaughter lambs 1 00 to 1 50 lower, ewes steady, feeder lambs steady to 1 00 lower, with lower car lot dressed lamb trade. Spring lambs 90-110 Ibs mostly 25 50 to 26 50, 25 00 to 27 00.
Cedar Rapids hog market prices steady on Friday with butchers 200 to 230 pounds at 20.00 to 20.50, sows 17.75 to 18.25, weight-based discounts apply. Grain and eggs prices listed. numerous local churches provide service times and sermon topics for Sunday.
Awards God and Country will be presented Sunday at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection by the Rev Landis C Gross Recipients are Mark Stubbs son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Stubbs 2935 Sixteenth avenue and Jon Lorence son of Mr and Mrs Jack Lorence 3005 Fifteenth avenue The boys are members of Boy Scout troop 89 sponsored by the Resurrection Lutheran church Awards will be presented at the morning service
Washington AP Senate approves creation of a Hoover type commission to study streamlining and modernization of the federal government. The measure aims to cut red tape and improve efficiency across agencies.
In Washington the highway beautification program survived a key House vote by just one ballot as part of a $21 billion highway bill sent to the Senate. The plan would authorize three years of funding for the interstate system with a ceiling of 25 million dollars for one year and could withhold up to 10 percent of federal funds if states lack acceptable beautification programs. Rep. Stratton of New York failed to repeal the authorization by a 167 to 166 tally.
A one car crash on highway 13 near here at 1 30 a m Saturday occurred when a driver bent to pick up a ring. Joan Parmely 18 of Lamont lost control, struck a telephone pole and rolled over. Passenger Jim Wilker of St Olaf, owner of the car, was uninjured.
In federal court on Friday two individuals and a couple filed for bankruptcy. Richard M. Wickwire of Marengo listed debts of 23162.74 and assets of 825 with 325 exempt. Elvira Cross of Marion reported 1648.14 debts and 200 assets exempt. James A. and Juanita B. McAmis of Martelle show debts 6044.98 with 3109.98 and 2675 assets and 467 and 300 exempt respectively. The McAmis petition seeks installment payment of filing fees.
Leo J. Sullivan editor and publisher of the Cascade Pioneer died early Saturday at 69. He led the Pioneer for 25 years after earlier guiding the Hopkinton Leader. A Manchester native, he is survived by his wife Virginia, daughter Mrs. Robert Kurt, two sons John and Richard, and six grandchildren. Services are Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Martin's Church. Burial in Manchester. Devaney Funeral Home in Cascade will host calling hours.
A gunman about 6 feet 2 inches tall and 200 pounds robbed Associates Finance Inc. in Mason City of $258 with a snub-nosed revolver. He fled with an accomplice in their mid 20s. The manager described the younger man in blue jacket and dark trousers. The bandit taunted witnesses with a warning to stay down.
State Market News Service reports July 25 auction results from three Iowa sales showing slaughter cows steady to up 25 cents, feeder cattle mostly steady with some declines, and calves mixed. Trade remains active with strong northern interest and southern areas showing selective gains in some classes.
Williamnsburg Dayton Countryman, a Republican Senate candidate, told attendees that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court and other high offices require Senate advice and consent. He said the next FBI director, Hoover’s successor, must also be confirmed by the Senate under Title VI of the 1968 crime control and safe streets bill.
Four persons sustained minor injuries in a three car collision about 5 p.m. Friday on Highway 30 one half mile west of Toledo. Ronald L. Etchison of St. Joseph Missouri slowed for a left turn into Toledo Heights. Francis B. Reeder of Tama stopped behind him and was hit by T A Peterson of Beresford South Dakota. The Reeder car struck Etchison and Eckelberry and Gust Karras of St Joseph were treated for neck and back injuries while Peterson suffered a chin cut and Mrs Peterson an elbow bruise. Peterson charged with failure to have his car under control.
Dubuque AP Mark Pillard 15 lay unconscious with a fractured skull overnight at a church construction site. He was found Friday morning by Chris Meyer leaning against St. Peter's Lutheran church after a night missing from a movie outing. Pillard was reported in fair condition at a local hospital.
Elgin youth Russell Medberry, 13, in fair condition at West Union hospital after a tractor pulling a hayrack was struck on a county road. Driver Weldon Orth, 32, Clermont, faces charges of improper passing after the Friday afternoon crash.
Damascus Premier Youssef Zayyen accused U S and British secret services of plotting a coup in Syria. He alleged involvement to topple his government amid rising regional tension and foreign interference accusations.
Herbert Thomas aged 85 of Liscomb Iowa died in a Cedar Falls hospital from injuries suffered in a two car accident here on July 16.
Probate notices announce the appointment of an executor for the Jones estate and the Palmer and Edieman estates in Iowa. Creditors are urged to file claims within six months of a second publication, with payments to the executor and notices to interested parties.
City of Cedar Rapids invites bids for the construction of a sanitary sewer improvement along a westerly route from the city line. Work must start by August 26 1968 and finish by October 1 1968. bids open August 14 1968. contract and bond required within ten days. checks payable to City Measurer. publication dates July 26 and 27 1968.
Sealed bids for Contract No. 1 for a new continuous steel deck girder bridge over 2.8 miles upstream from F Avenue in Cedar Rapids and Linn County Iowa will be opened July 14 1968 at the Linn County Courthouse. The work includes earthwork paving utilities and appurtenances on four new piers and two abutments with aluminum handrails and a concrete deck. Bid security of 10 percent, special provisions, refunds on document deposits, and local preference rules apply.
Public notice announces hearing and letting for water plant improvements in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Plans call for demolition of chimney and incinerator and related clean up. Proposals due with 10 percent bond, bid security, and 14 day contract signing window. Sealed bids received at City Clerk office with plans from Howard R Green Company.
The city announces a formal invitation for proposals on water plant improvements including dome structures and related facilities. Bids must be sealed with a five percent security deposit, bonds, and compliance with Iowa Code 1966 provisions. Plans and specs are on file with the City Clerk and Howard R. Green Company Cedar Rapids Engineers.
Notice is given that a will dated February 70th 1958 was probated in this court and that Leonard T Walrath is executor. Creditors must file claims or be barred after six months from publication. Dated July 24 1968 and August 3.
In the matter of the estate of Mary Mims, the court notes Mary Mims deceased and Anna Maryan appointed executrix. Creditors urged to present claims by the specified date or be forever barred, with payment required from indebted parties. Second publication dated July 24, with attorney E. Colton listed for the Cedar Rapids area.
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