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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1965
Page
1
USDA figures for Monday show receipts of 13,000 cattle 6,000 hogs and 400 sheep in Chicago. Slaughter steers fell 50 cents to 1.25 dollars week over week while barrows and gilts gained about 2 dollars and sows rose 1 to 1.50 dollars.
Linns Best 4 H club met at Elizabeth Neals home to plan a cake workshop for June 14 at Mrs Don Parkins home and discuss the achievement show. Speakers included Lynn Gallager Melissa Drago Sara Lowe and Sylvia Bowen with a cookout safety demo by Susan Weller. The Messerli couple were honored at a going away party with ten couples attending as they move to Waukesha Wisconsin to take a coordinators role in school agency No 16 across two counties.
The Senate approved a Morse amendment reducing annual authorization for two years from 3.443 to 3.243 billion dollars, a 200 million across the board cut. The measure passed 49 to 35, with Miller voting for and Hickenlooper against. The chamber also set a 15 percent ceiling on transfer of development loan funds to international agencies, after earlier rejecting a 10 percent ceiling. The cut is to be distributed at the administration's discretion amid ongoing debates on military and development aid.
In Chicago, USDA reported cattle slaughter steady to 1.25 lower for prime and high choice, with various categories down 25 to 75 cents. Slaughter steers and heifers moved across ranges with prime and high choice portions at 28.00 to 29.50 per 100 pounds for 1,150 to 1,350 lb steers, and hogs edged up about 2.00. Spring lambs showed light pressure with several packages at 28.00 to 28.50 for 80-100 lb futures.
Demand remains generally good with butchers up to 25 cents higher and calves steady. Estimated receipts 30 000 versus 31 000 last week and 41 000 last Friday. U S 1 3 cattle and sow price ranges listed by weight and grade.
Cedar Rapids markets report steady Saturday hog prices with bulk 200 to 230 lb butchers at 22.75 to 23. Packing sows under 300 lb bid 19.75 to 20.00. Price adjustments apply by weight and grade up to 500+ lbs. Also listed are No. 2 corn 1.24, rail corn 1.38, soybeans 2.74, oats milling 8c, poultry prices for heavy hens and others, wool and eggs detailed.
John C. Oberhausen a 49 year old Dubuque attorney was named judge of the 19th judicial district by Gov Harold Hughes He will fill the vacancy created by the June 30 retirement of Judge Frank Gilbon and resigns from the state board of regents effective that date Oberhausen has an initial term ending January 1 1967 and must seek retention at the 1966 general election if he wishes to continue as a judge.
Tass reported a Soviet tourist ship with 200 passengers traveling from Greece to Egypt was buzzed four times by a U.S. military aircraft. The incident occurred as tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union remained high.
A Gazette runs a help wanted notice seeking workers for local positions. The advertisement calls for applicants with basic skills and emphasizes timely application and location relevance.
Mr and Mrs Ed Manson returned from Vacation Village on Lake Okoboji where they attended the state convention of the National Association of Retired Civil Employees. Manson served as a delegate to the convention.
Two junked car notices were served Friday in Independence. John Albright and Effie Danehy were cited by Chief Art Kitner over junked and race cars on their lots. The new ordinance requires junk items to be screened from view behind a fence. Bud Axline plans to challenge the rule in court.
In Minneapolis and Mound Minnesota FBI agents arrested Ronald Rohrich and Gordon Hofer, two of six charged with breaking and entering the Oelwein drive in theater on April 24. They face unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Special to The Gazette Waukon reports the William Ewing residence at Rossville eight miles south of town burned twice Friday night. The first blaze at about 9 p.m. started in a summer kitchen and was extinguished by Waukon firemen after the Ewings moved out furniture. At 1:30 a.m. the same home rekindled, causing heavy interior damage before firefighters again contained the flames.
Dysart resident Don Mehler, 22, remained in fair condition at Waterloo hospital after a Friday night crash during a police pursuit. Authorities say Mehler ran a stop sign prompting the chase, which reached up to 100 mph into Evansdale and ended near Raymond when he missed a curve. He faces reckless driving and failure to stop at a sign charges.
Gertrude Larkin, 64, of East Dubuque, Illinois, died Saturday from injuries after being struck by a car Friday in Dubuque Iowa. The incident involved a pedestrian crossing near an intersection and prompted a police investigation.
Anamosa James L. Stewart received five years for escape to run consecutively with his current term and a concurrent ten year term for auto theft. He appeared before Judge Penningroth after escaping March 1 from the men’s reformatory where he was serving a ten year forgery sentence.
Raphael J. Heimer of Rossey's Trailer Court SW was arrested shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday on a drunk driving charge after police stopped his car in the 100 block of First Street SE. He was released at 11 a.m. after posting a $750 bond.
Painting and decorating Paul Straub offers rubbish removal brush and job help. Watson Tree Service insured with contact. Black dirt fill dirt grading. Weed killer fertilizer Saverbry Spray. Carpenter building remodeling free estimates. Carpenter repair cement work. Lawnmowers sharpened repaired pickup delivery.
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