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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1962
Page
8
Chicago estimates show Tuesday receipts of 4 000 cattle 7 000 hogs and 500 sheep with butcher hogs topping $19 for the first time since January 10. Slaughter cattle and hog markets vary with weights and classes across regions Des Moines receipts and prices for butchers sows and heavier cattle are also reported.
Grain quotations provided by Lamson Brothers and A G Hoelzen with Cedar Rapids office contact at 503 Merchants National Bank Building.
Sioux Pete receipts 8, 1,400 feeders. Slaughter steers and heifers 25¢ higher. Light to average choice cattle mixed. high choice loads, midrange values. Prices show 170 to 400 lb ranges with several dollar increments and varying grades.
Cedar Rapids hog market prices were steady Monday with Saturday readings for 200 to 240 lb butchers at 15.75 to 16.85 dollars and a few at 16.90. The majority of grades delivered to the plant ranged 16.25 to 16.85, while 300 lb packers sows sold 14.00 to 15.00.
New York shares ended lower after late weakness erased earlier gains while trading remained active. Volume was about 4.8 million shares as investors processed market news. In Omaha livestock, calves and steers were steady to higher with strong demand and high choice prices quoted for slaughter cattle and heifers.
A Cedar Rapids man Milo Kopecky and his nine year old son Mike escaped serious injury when their car struck a tractor parked at Hogan Rental Service and was pushed forward. The car then hit a second parked car on First avenue. Mike received treatment at Mercy Hospital and was released. Kopecky was uninjured and charged with speeding.
Prof. Yoshiichi Yamamoto of Tohoku University a specialist in geophysics will travel to the United States to aid preparations for next fall’s Nimbus meteorological observation rocket launch.
In Chicago the Grain Exchange showed a virtually firm to steady market with mixed results across futures. Wheat finished slightly higher to a cent off, corn gained up to 1 cent, oats rose about a half to ¾ cent, rye slipped up to 3/4 cent, and soybeans advanced around 4 to ½ cent.
Chicago market report shows wheat and corn sales figures with oats at No 1 heavy white 69 2c No 2 extra heavy white 69 2 670c No 4 extra heavy white 67c sample grade 68c Soybeans No 1 yellow 2 53 4 No 2 yellow 2 5294c No 3 yellow 2 50 2 Soybean oil 8eb 8 2a Barley making choice 1 23 1.43n feed 98c 1 15n.
Chicago wholesale prices for eggs steady to 2c higher with various grades quoted. Live poultry wholesale prices unchanged to 1c higher. Potatoes arrivals and track sales noted with regional price variations and steady demand. New York butter and egg listings show modest shifts and ample availability across sizes.
Clifford J. Isacksen 49 of 1424 Fifth avenue SE Mon day pled guilty to two counts of drunk driving and was sentenced to 180 days in county jail by Judge Charles Penningroth. He was arrested May 26 and released on 500 bond, then picked up three days later and charged again. The judge imposed 90 days on each count after earlier pled not guilty.
Edna Hubler of Lisbon sues the city of Cedar Rapids seeking 5998.63 dollars in damages for injuries from a March 19 fall after exiting her husband’s car at 503 Seventh Avenue SW. She says she slipped on snow and ice caused by a clogged drainage culvert, hitting the curb and fracturing her left shoulder.
Three outings for Marion YMCA youths are scheduled this week including a Palisades Kepler State Park hike on Tuesday for grade schoolers, a Cedar River canoe trip at Ellis Park on Wednesday, and a Maquoketa Caves trip Friday. Activities Tuesday feature dance lessons craft and baseball for youngsters, with a farewell picnic for Australian exchange student John Kumnick at Thomas Park. Community members and local hosts attend a National Junior Chamber event in Las Vegas and other local meetings are noted.
In Boston the Lodge Kennedy feud for the U S senate heats up as George Cabot Lodge wins Republican endorsement over Laurence Curtis and Edward M Kennedy secures Democratic backing. Other contenders include Edward J McCormack Jr and Harvard professor H Stuart Hughes.
Orville L Boggs 30 of 1008 First Avenue W Mon day pled guilty to breaking and entering and was sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary at Ft Madison by Judge Charles Penningroth. Boggs was accused of entering the home of Roy Cook 318 Eleventh Street SW on June 7 and taking a 12 gauge shotgun and $15 in change. Suits filed City National Bank of Cedar Rapids vs James J and Carol J Oberbroeckling 1705 promissory note Champlin Oil and Refining Co vs James C Burke 390.90 account Reva P Gepfert vs Kenneth G Gepfert separate maintenance.
Enlistment reports show four men to the navy and two to the army. Navy personnel headed to San Diego for recruit training include Roy D. Shepard at 17 with electronics, Austin K. Shipe 18 from NE street, airman, and Leroy R. Krutz and Truman J. Newhard both 17 from Center Junction in general field. Army basics go to Fort Leonard Wood for Jackie L. Hadley 17 airborne infantry and Hal D. Beebe 21 from Central City enlisting for service in Europe. Also noted are Pvt. David C. Brissey earning the rifle expert badge after scoring 233 of 250. Airman Apprentice Tom Butters arrives on 15 days leave en route from Philadelphia to Lakehurst. Jack A. Lowe is promoted to technical sergeant in the air force, recently returning from England and stationed near Charleston, South Carolina.
Australian Prime Minister Menzies met with President Kennedy and Secretary of State Rusk in Washington to discuss trade issues including Britain's entry into the European Common Market. Southeast Asia defense questions were also prominent in the talks.
Eight people from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns were injured when wind drove a floating boat dock into the bank at Harpers Ferry. Among the injured were Mr and Mrs C A Morey of Hazleton and their guests, with David Appleton cited as the most seriously hurt. The group sought shelter in the dock during the storm and were transported to Prairie du Chien hospital with cuts, bruises, and shock reported.
John Jack, 77, a Humboldt Nebraska farmer, was found lying in a field Sunday morning about 18 hours after a tractor ran over him near Hart Port Missouri. Local authorities investigated the incident and noted the time gap before discovery.
In a Reader column, the discussion warns about unregulated lenders offering loans up to 75 percent of stock prices fueling market volatility. It notes high interest rates and collateral demands that sparked recent declines and argues brokers should not advise on such risky borrowing.
Robert P. Ford speaks on riverfront commission at Embassy club noon Tuesday. Mrs. Raymond Ashlock speaks 7:30 Tuesday at YMCA. Miss Shirley Scott to attend University of Colorado in Boulder. Civil Air Patrol cadets from Cedar Rapids head to Lincoln AFB for week orientation. North Central Camera Club Council exhibit runs daily noon to 3 and 7 to 9 at Art Association Gallery.
Rep. Fred Schwengel of Iowa proposes a tax credit for college expenses and investment certificates to earn tax relief from birth to college entry. He argues education underpins business and national welfare and urges applying business tax incentives to education.
The June neighborhood meeting will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m in fire station No 3 B avenue and Fifteenth street NE Mayor Bob Johnson says the session is for northeast residents but open to all City officials including Mayor Johnson will attend to answer questions.
Iowa City man Henry A. Swartzendruber won multiple Rose show trophies including the Pitman traveling trophy for a Dresden white rose and the Wells Implement trophy for grandifloras. Jefferson’s Mrs. J. K. Johnson Jr. earned the Thelma G. Bryson memorial bowl for top points along with winnings from local sponsors. Jefferson resident Marvin Marks also received traveling trophies from Home State Bank and Jefferson State Bank.
The bi annual census for Center Point Consolidated School District reports 685 pupils in the five to twenty one age range. This denotes an increase of eight pupils compared to the 1960 census.
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