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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1971
Page
20
Financial markets see soybeans gain up to 3 percent before retreating as trade notes selling pressure in grains. Dow falls modestly. analysts cite oversold conditions after a three month rally. Cattle futures mix as pork and hogs edge lower amid light demand.
A state attorney general spokesman said a fraud suit will be filed in Linn district court against Crystal Klear Service and Equipment Co. at 4301 Sixth Street SW. EB C Red Schumer identified as operator. The suit alleges five violations including misbranding water softeners and false service claims. It seeks an injunction, full restitution, and payment of money to victims. Six complaints have been filed with the AG's office since May.
Market receipts show ranged prices on Friday with hogs weighing 210 to 230 pounds bringing 19.25 to 19.75 per cwt depending on grade. Sows 900 pounds down earned 16.00 to 16.50 while butchers over 230 pounds saw price declines per 10 pounds up to 260 pounds.
A Cedar Rapids man was admitted to Mercy Hospital for back injuries after a collision at a stop intersection on L Street and Sixteenth Avenue SW. Richard J. McLand 98 of 2677 Twenty-fourth Avenue SW is in satisfactory condition. Harlet Reisner 20 of 435 Forest Drive SE, who failed to yield, was charged with failure to yield. Reisner’s truck loaded with logs blocked the street. A fire plug and a street sign were knocked over in the crash.
Canadian opposition leader Hubert Stanfield said Chinese officials in Peking pressed for significant concessions from President Nixon before any real gains from his China visit. They stressed Taiwan and the PRC’s stance and warned that without progress, no real advantages would follow.
A child named Clarence Tot was killed in a farm accident near Clarence. Survived by parents three brothers Kerry Kirk and Kevin and grandparents Mrs Emma Muesing of Tipton and Mr Mrs Leo Rosewehr of Clarence. Services set for Saturday at 1 30 PM at St John’s Tile Church of Christ.
Marine On St. Croix resident Gene Blackford received a Christmas card mailed from Texarkana Texas on December 11. The battered envelope traced his movements from El Paso after World War I to California and Hawaii, surviving trials and two Japanese postage stamps along the way.
George Jessel’s NBC Today Show interview ended abruptly after he branded The New York Times and The Washington Post as Pravda and wore a military style USO uniform. NBC Newsman Edwin Newman halted the segment minutes before its scheduled end amid heated exchanges over press fairness.
Report notes a Dunkin Donuts at 9501 First Avenue SE preparing for a grand opening this weekend. The piece quotes local and franchise figures amid sensational dialogue about public reaction and media references. The chaotic exchange includes Jessel and Nelson amid remarks about American sentiment.
A mysterious red tide blanketed Tampa Bay killing countless fish with 1600 tons removed from waters since outbreak. State officials say cleanup costs reach 650000 with shorelines like MacDill Air Force Base littered by dead fish. Experts deem large scale prevention impractical due to cost and environmental impact.
The document lists executors named in the estate of Puy iy ti mn ih eatinners H i ash f ee zn Sparing onl Ot the Si dey at SeaL ae aoe 30 probate and directs creditors to file claims with the clerk. It notes actions by the executors and public notices in accordance with law.
A fragmented notice announces probate of a will in Iowa and related court actions. It cites Executor Edward Schmalt and names parties including heirs and interested persons required to appear. The document also references a police court case against Joel Sayre with dismissal for lack of evidence and notes dates in July and June.
Local readers follow Dennis Tha Menace daily in the Gazette Classified Section as the feature continues with recurring panels and reader reactions. The strip remains a fixture of the paper’s humor pages.
Corn derivatives price list from Penick and Ford at Cedar Rapids features standard moisture starch and grit products. Entries include corn syrup, starch, cream, and various branded brands with unit figures and product notes.
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