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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1976

Page

21

Stocks Turn Mixed Of Iowa Interest

New York reports a quiet, mixed stock market with the Dow at 972.57, down 2.66, amid rising interest rates. Citicorp warns of higher loan costs as banks push prime rates toward 8 percent. Texaco among active issues, NYSE index slips to 53.13, Amex at 102.97, with several listings showing gains and losses on the day.

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Cedar Rapids Hog Market Steady Amid Various Weight Breaks

Cedar Rapids market Tuesday showed steady prices for hogs with 200-230 lb butchers at 48.50-49.00 dollars and sows 300 lb at 42.50-43.00. Lighter and heavier ranges incurred reductions, with yield grades discounted, while sheep lambs brought 53-55 dollars. Grain values listed include corn 2.70 and soybeans 5.65 per bushel.

Cedar Rapids Sioux City UPI Des Moines Joliet OMAHA USDA Webster City

Grain futures rise on rumors of sales at Chicago Board of Trade

Grain futures surged with soybeans up 18 cents, wheat up 16, and soymeal about $6 a ton as traders eyed rumored new sales. Oats gained 4 and corn about 4 cents before profit-taking trimmed intraday gains. oats closed up the limit. July quotes showed soybeans at 5.89, wheat 3.67, oats 1.78, and corn 2.92 per bushel.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade

Czech School Set At St Wenceslaus Church Basement

Cedar Rapids area notices list a Czech school board meeting for Thursday at 7 30 p m in St Wenceslaus church basement, preceded by a Federation of Czech Groups potluck at 6 30 p m in the basement. Other items include local political notes, ads, and community events across Des Moines and northeast Iowa with tours, violins, and civil defense siren tests in upcoming days.

Czech School Board St. Wenceslaus Church Federation of Czech Groups

Building Permit Fee Hike Eyed in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids officials discussed raising city building permit fees by 20 to 25 percent to shift the department toward self sufficiency. In 1975 fees covered 84 percent of operations, with Safety Commissioner Colton noting improvements could follow. The increases will be filed for the coming week before council action, and the note recalls Maine’s 1851 prohibition law.

Cedar Rapids Ed Winter Winter Ed Colton

Snag Seen in Detours for Sewer Work

City council grapples with traffic disruption as Oakland and Center Point roads close for 60 days to install the Kenwood storm interceptor. Temporary detours considered, rail line crossing costs cited as prohibitive, alternate routes proposed for south and northbound traffic amidst summer shutdown.

Oakland Center Point Kenwood Old Twelfth Street Shaver Road

C.R. Man Held on Four Counts

Jeffrey Harold Stramel aged 22 of 1951 Higley avenue SE was held in Linn county jail on four counts with total bond 1250. He was arrested after a police helicopter spotted his vehicle and linked him to damage to a street light at Eighth avenue and Twentieth street SE. Stramel allegedly shot out the light with a shotgun, kicked out the windshield, and turned off the headlights.

Jeffrey Harold Stramel Higley Avenue SE Linn County Stramel Eighth Avenue Twentieth Street

C R Woman Fined On ADC Aid Abuses

Cecilia Ray, 32, of 1632 B Avenue NE, was fined 1500 dollars and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail by the First Avenue division of Iowa district court on three counts of fraudulent acts. She pled guilty to false statements to obtain ADC benefits while living with her husband Frank Ray, with orders to reimburse social services 12000 dollars. Two hundred sixty days were suspended. 10 days not served due to expecting a fifth child and cooperation with her husband. The judge cited insufficient welfare department investigation as a factor in sentencing.

Cecilia Ray B Avenue NE First Avenue Division Iowa District Court Brent Harstead Ray Welfare Department ADC

Dairy Queen Push to Alter First Avenue Median Strip

City council resumed debate on medians after Dairy Queen operator Richard Stanek of 208 First Avenue NW urged cutting a new median on First Avenue West to allow left turns into his store. Traffic engineers warned against it, while council members considered a broader redesign of the street to balance traffic flow and business access.

First Avenue West Richard Stanek First Avenue NW Mel Meyer Stanek Iown Department of Transportation Meyer First Avenue Richard Phillips Berlin Second Street

No Action On Airport Annexation

Cedar Rapids city council showed limited support for Linn County’s petition to annex the municipal airport property. Three councilmen urged upgrading Edgewood road to standard before annexation, warning that city responsibility would expand for the one mile road. The item was referred to the airport commission for comment.

Cedar Rapids Linn County Board of Supervisors Hal Schaefer Richard Phillips Ed Colton Edgewood Road Airport Commission

Grandparents Welcome Grandchildren in Twins Within Hours

Mrs. James LaGrange of Amana and Mrs. Roger Jackson of 2111 Wilson Ave SW each welcomed a baby at St Luke's Hospital within about 72 minutes of each other on Tuesday morning. The Van Bogarts of 915 Jacelyn Dr NW celebrate adding two new grandchildren to their brood.

Ervin van Bogart Jacelyn Drive James LaGrange Amana Roger Jackson Wilson Avenue St. Luke's Hospital

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