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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1978
Page
16
A dense market snapshot features United Press International and NYT tables with dozens of company quotes and prices across sectors. It highlights Abbott Labs Amoco AlliedSignal General Electric Coca Cola and others with price deltas and trading volumes.
New York markets closed a winning week with gains as traders cheered economic and monetary news. The Dow rose 6.84 to 847.54 while NYSE indices advanced and total volume rose, with soybeans and corn futures mixed in Cedar Rapids price quotes and grain market activity noted.
UPI says trade was slow and demand light with butchers steady to mostly 50 cents lower. No. 1-3 200-230 lb butchers 48.00-49.50, 230-250 lb 47.25-49.50, other weight ranges 41.50-44.50. Estimated receipts 40,000 today, 15,000 Saturday. Year-ago figures differ.
In Des Moines the market shows steady to slightly rising farm prices for live hens with supply adequate and demand good, pork and beef trade slow with light demand, steer beef mostly 93.00-94.00 and cow beef not fully established, egg prices mixed by grade and size with Grade A large mostly 31-33 cents and various mid range values across other sizes and grades.
In Beaumont a makeshift ladder collapsed sending about 10 men down 30 feet onto a highway. One worker died and six were injured as the ladder gave way during descent near a bridge. Glen Robinson of Florida Construction Co. noted the ladder was designed for four to five men.
Boston AP reports Senator Edward Brooke faces three inquiries over alleged improprieties in his personal and family finances. State officials probe Medicaid benefits tied to Brooke's late mother in law, while the Senate Ethics Committee reviews his actions. Investigators seek potential estate claims if fraud or improper transfers are found.
Activities at the Marion Community Center include high school completion classes on Monday 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Tuesday 9 a.m. 6 p.m. and Wednesday 9 a.m. 6 p.m. with Linn County Council on Aging meeting at 11:45 a.m. Lunches for seniors occur daily at 11:45. A primary election is Tuesday at 7 a.m. Danish Lodge event details appear Thursday at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday show no activities.
Marion YMCA begins its 1978 summer activities on Monday, running through August 18. The day’s events include non aquatic fitness, gymnastics for preschool and youth, tennis lessons, girls softball, archery, basketball, pool activities, swim lessons, and diving teams with multiple time slots throughout the day.
Beginning Monday the Marion Public Library Children's Room adds two hours daily. Summer hours are Mon–Fri 10 am to 8 pm, Sat 10 to 5 30. Hours run until school opens next fall. The Boyson Road Citizens Advisory Committee meets Monday at 7 pm in City Hall council chamber.
The Marion Independent Chapter of American Field Service hosts a farewell gathering Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Thomas Park brown pavilion. Honorees Fiona Mua from Napier New Zealand and Brenda Kucera head to Australia for exchange programs. Attendees should bring a dessert and table service. beverages provided. event open to the public.
Nguyen Huy Han a 42 year old Vietnamese refugee says his business is thriving and plans rebates totaling 10000 dollars to about 1500 loyal customers as a gesture of thanks. He was director of taxation for South Vietnam in 1973 and 1974 and his sister oversees much of the kitchen for rotating Asian and international menus.
Probate notices cover the estate of Joseph Roubicek with Peoples Bank and Trust Company named executor. Additional entries include a hearing on water service line repairs in Cedar Rapids and probate details for Frank Dolezal and Maxfield G Gantz with executor Leonard F Dolezal and others. Events include Red Cross meeting notice and Cedar Rapids bid procedures.
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