Worst Stock Market Drop Marks Year’s Heaviest Loss
The Dow Jones fell 17.09 to 889.16 in Friday trading, the steepest single-session drop since June 23, 1970, with 1,181 declines to 248 advances on the Big Board and a 15.04 million share Board Volume. Investors cited rate jitters and fragile 900 support, while analysts blamed airline fare wars and oil concessions moving toward state control amid a broad market downturn.
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Dow
John J. Smith
Fahnestock and Co
International Airlines
Venezuelan Congress
American Stock Exchange
Bills Passed In the Legislature
DES MOINES AP reports bills sent to the governor by the legislature. Many measures include appropriations to state departments and councils, highway projects, education, and public institutions. Notable items cover highway funds, education facilities, licensure, and public service programs with varied vote tallies.
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Des Moines
Senate
Monday Estimate Chicago Receipts for Cattle
Official USDA AP report shows Monday cattle receipts at 6,000 head. No other livestock figures or consignments are listed.
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Chicago
USDA
Slaughter Cattle Prices Steady to Down at Chicago Stockyards
Slaughter steers and heifer prices eased up to 25 cents lower over five trading sessions at Chicago Stockyards. Cattle receipts were 13,000 head, down from 15,100 last week and 16,400 a year ago, with no sheep receipts. Prime 1,150 to 1,480 pound steers sold 33.25 to 34.00. high choice 1,100 to 1,350 pounds 32.75 to 33.75. choice 950 to 1,350 pounds 31.75 to 33.00. mixed good and choice 31.00 to 32.00. Heifers 950 to 1,025 pounds brought 32.75 to 33.25.
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Chicago
Des Moines Dressed Meats Report For Town and River Market
DRESSED MEATS DES MOINES reay's Midwest canrot meat trade report for town and river market evens shows steer beef steady to 50 higher while heifer beef remains steady. Pork cuts 14 Ibs and down 42.50. picnics 8 Ibs and up 7.00. skinned hams 14-17 Ibs 41.50, 17-20 Ibs 41.00-41.50.
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DES Moines Reay
Midwest
Visiting Peak Protester Builds Second Room on Mt Shasta
Reverend Douglas Smith, a Methodist clergyman, vows a year on Mt Shasta to protest the Vietnam War. Since climbing the 14,000-foot peak on June 11 he has hosted two to three visitors on weekdays and about 25 each weekend, prompting construction of a second snow cave room.
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MT. Shasta
Calif
Vietnam
Douglas Smith
Wilmer Werner Dies From Auto Crash Injuries
Wilmer A. Werner 64 an Iowa Manufacturing Co. employee died in an Iowa City hospital from injuries suffered in a May 20 auto crash. Born July 27 1906 near Center Point he married Norma Collier Feb 21 1938 in Cedar Rapids. Survivors include wife a daughter Mrs. Marcene Hines son Delmer Werner a sister Mrs. Thomas Reed and one grandchild. Services Monday at 2 p.m. at Murdoch Chapel Center Point with calling after 2 p.m. Sunday.
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Center Point
Wilmer A. Werner
Iowa Manufacturing Co
Iowa City
Norma Colyer
Cedar Rapids
Marcene Hines
Delmer Werner
Thomas Reed
Cedar Rapids hog and grain market prices steady on Saturday
Prices paid on the Cedar Rapids hog market were steady. Friday deliveries ranged 18.25 to 18.50 for 200 to 230 lb butchers. sows under 300 lb 15.25 to 15.75. Extra weights reduced price. packers and lambs also listed. Delivered prices for poultry grain and seeds noted, with soybeans at 3.05 and oats at 0.70.
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Cedar Rapids
Jobless Aid to Linn Residents Tops Iowa May Payments
Linn county residents again received the highest unemployment insurance payments in May totaling $256,885.62 for 4,735 weeks of insured unemployment. Black Hawk and Polk counties followed with $201,023.96 and $189,987.79 respectively, as Iowa total payments fell over $1 million from April to $2,530,719.08 for 49,251 weeks.
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Linn County
Linn
Black Hawk County
Polk County
Iowa
Allamakee
Benton
Buchanan
Cedar
Clayton
Delaware
Dubuque
Fayette
Jackson
Johnson
Jones
Keokuk
Poweshiek
Tama
Washington
Winneshiek
Still Openings In Classes at Kirkwood College
Registration will be open next week for general adult education classes that started Monday. Several courses have openings needing one or two more students and cover topics at Kirkwood campus on multiple days plus an Alburnett upholstery class on Wednesdays. Call 398-5548 for details.
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Kirkwood College
Kirkwood
Alburnett
Two Teenagers Hurt In One Car Crash Near Oelwein
Tom Kringlen 18 of Oelwein remained in serious condition at University hospitals after a Friday night one car crash four miles east of town. Dena Ramsey 16 was in good condition at Oelwein hospital. Wayne Barry 17, also of Oelwein, was not injured.
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Oelwein
Tom Kringlen
Here
Dena Ramsey
Wayne Barry
Iowa senate approves $48 million for state agencies
The Iowa senate passed a measure allocating $48 million for state departments and boards for 1971–72 and 1972–73, with the liquor commission receiving the largest share at $13.2 million and the revenue department $10.55 million. Pioneer Lawmakers get $300. The list shows three-year totals per department and notes several figures missing for 1969–71.
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Iowa Highway Commission
Iowa _ liquor commission
Educational Radio and Television Facility Board
KIIN
Iowa City
Black Hawk County
Highway Commission
Mills County
Area 1 Vocational-Technical School
Dubuque
U. S
Woodward State Hospital
Boone County
Committee On Child Labor
Board of Regents
University of Northern Iowa
Iowa American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
Regents
Higher Education Facilities Commission
Iowa Liquor Commission
Department of Revenue
Iowa Arts Council
Committee On Employment of
Employment Security Commission
Executive Council
Law Enforcement Academy
Office For
Insurance Department
Commission On
Bureau of Labor
Legislative Service Bureau
State Law Library
State Medical
Liquor Commission
Merit Employment Department
National Conference of State Legislative
Pioneer
State Printing Board
Public Defense Department
Real Estate Commission
Revenue Department
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Code
Marion Fire Calls Highlight Friday Blaze Reports
Wharton fire units responded to two calls in Marion on Friday. A car owned by Richard Smith of Cedar Rapids caught fire when it backfired through the carburetor on Thirtieth Street Drive SE. Minor damage was noted to wiring, paint, and upholstery. Firefighters also tackled a mattress fire at Dorothy Brown residence, 1020 Seventeenth Street, attributed to a cigarette. damage confined to the mattress. Extra bartender shift at Club Royale Friday. Kathy Clearwaters, daughter of Ivan and Mrs. Clearwaters, made the Dean’s List at North East Missouri State College Kirksville for the spring semester. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Barnett, relocating to Marshfield, Wisconsin, sold their house at 2390 Twenty Fourth Street to Marion F. Robb. possession set for July 15, sale by United Inc. Realtors.
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Marion
Richard Smith
First Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Marion Township
Dorothy Brown
Seventeenth Street
Kathy Clearwaters
Ivan Clearwaters
Twenty-second Street
Northeast Missouri State College
Kirksville
James F. Barnett
Marshfield
Wis
Twentyfourth Street
Marion F. Robb
Eighth Avenue
United, Inc
Area Faithful Worship Schedule Lists Local Churches
Local churches list Sunday school times worship and sermon topics with pastors and addresses including Marion Bethel Grace Robins St Josephs Ascension Lutheran and several others. The schedule notes times for masses sermons and specific study sessions across multiple parishes and denominations.
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Bethel Baptist
8Th Avenue
William C. Larson
First Baptist
14Th Ave
Lawrence B. Sprankle
Grace Baptist
S. 15Th St
Don R. Martin
Robins Faith Baptist
Main and
Council Sts
Tom R. Hawkins
St. Joseph’s Catholic
5Th Ave
Justin A. Kane
Carl Manternach
Bernard Grady
Christian
McGowan Blvd
Peter M. Morgan
Robins Church of the Brethren
Elmer West
Ascension Lutheran
Grand Ave
Roger W. Peterson
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
18Th Ave
Landis O. Gross
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Missouri Synod
27Th
John D. Huber, Jr
First United Methodist
8Th Ave
Glenn W. Lamb
Elgin E. Howard
Prairie Chapel
Reformed Presbyterian
S. 15Th
Robert B. McCracken
Church of God
9Th Ave
W. J. Kuryluk
United Seventh Day Brethren
2Nd Ave
W. Allen Bond
Carnival Booths Closed Down on Gambling Charge
Webster County officials ordered six carnival booths closed Thursday night and later shut down additional game booths totaling 30. County Attorney David Opheim said the games violated state gambling laws due to monetary awards. Carnival manager John Eichelberger denied the charges, stating no monetary awards are made and no gambling is involved. Rides and other amusements stayed open.
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FT. Dodge
UPI
Webster County
David Opheim
Iowa
John Eichelberger
Eichelberger
Notice of Probate Will Estate John W Boner Linn County Iowa
In the district court of Iowa Linn County the will of John W. Boner deceased dated March 21 1963 was admitted to probate June 15 1971. The Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from the second publication or be barred. All indebted estates to be paid promptly. Attorneys Barnes Wadsworth Elderkin Locher Pirnie for executor.
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Lowa R Linn
John W. Boner
Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids
District Court
Merchants National Bank of
Cedar Rapids
Edar Rapids
Iowa
Barnes, Wadsworth, Elderkin, Locher and Pirnie
State of
Linn County
Stella W. Green
William H. Green
Nancy McHugh
Polly G. Kemp
Loveland
Colorado
Polly G. K
Edward W. Kemp
Tipton
Piowere My. Sore
Lucian T. Wilcox
Ner
Tory
Cedar Rapid
Clarence W. Smith
Oll
Mina Z. Smith
Mt. Vernon
Dutrict
Anna EN
Anna Detlefsen
Anna Détiefsen
Shah
Raymond W. Detiefsen
Raymond W. Deliefsen
Norway
Caer
Harldd. Power
Harold Ower
Power
Wee
Marie C. Power
Secon
Notice of Appointment and Creditors in the Estate
Notice is given that on June 9 1971 the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate of Niels Martin Hornum and creditors or claimants must file claims with the district court clerk within six months from the second publication or be barred. The Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids is administrator with Carl Hendrickson attorney Cedar Rapids. Date of second publication June 19 1971.
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Ariel Wifls
Niels Martin Hornum
Merchants National
Bank Ofapids
Cedar Rapids, Lowe
Carl Hendrickson
Cedar Rapids
Probate of Stella W Green Will Appoints Executors
Probate of the will of Stella W Green admitted in Linn County Iowa on June 16 1971. Executors named are William H Green Nancy McHugh and Polly G Kemp with notices to creditors to file claims within six months from the second publication. Attorneys Edward W Kemp Tipton Iowa. Second publication June 26 1971.
Probate of Will and Executor Appointment Notice
Notice to creditors and heirs of Lucian T. Wilcox deceased that a will dated August 12, 1944 was probated in Iowa District Court. Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids appointed executor. Claims must be filed within six months of the second publication or be barred. Dated June 19, 1971.
Probate Notice for Clarence W. Smith Deceased
Notice to creditors and probate of will for Clarence W. Smith, deceased. Mina Z. Smith named executor in the May 29, 1961 will. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication or be barred. Dated June 4, 1971 in Mt. Vernon Iowa.
Notice of Probate of Appointment of Executor Iowa
In Linn County Iowa the district court announces probate of the estate of Anna Detlefsen deceased. Raymond W. Detiefsen was appointed executor and creditors must file claims within one year from the second publication of this notice or be forever barred. Dated June 14, 1979.
Notice of Probate Executor Appointment in Iowa
In Linn County Iowa the estate of Harold Power deceased is being probated. Marie C Power is named executor and creditors must file claims within six months after the second publication or be forever barred. The notice dated June 14 1971. O Rieley and Rosser Cedar Ravids Iowa.
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O’rieley
Rosser
Ceder Ravids
Iowa
Gazette Box Number Ad Instructions
The notice instructs submitters to include the preceding letter with box numbers for Gazette ads and to send replies to The Gazette at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids. It specifies address formatting and postal routing guidance for box number advertisements.
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Gazette
The
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, Ta
Local Home Improvement Ads Include Free Estimates and Contacts
Fragments list services like upholstery roofing carpentry painting papering and hauling with free estimates. Contact numbers include 365-932 365-1081 365-4551 364-7374 365-247 364-8784 366-4619 393-1039 362-5978 377-4037 366-6333 365-9883 365-0763 362-7774 362-9365 and 3462- q for various trades and cleanup offerings.
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Booth Tree Service
M. L. Hale
Ing
Kasner
Keough Electric
Ed Simon
BEC
Paul Strass
Buck Grange
D.j.’S
B&h
Aorth
Call Curt Gill
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Stock Mart
New York
Department of Public Instruction
General Office
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood
Ins Fund
Rein
Banks of
Beatrice Foods
Seeeeene
Consolidated Foods
Dico
Sever Eeeers
Cape
Gen
United Group
Guardsman
Harnischfgr Oe Owetae
Interstate P Ore Ereeneeesee
Lowa Electric
Eeeeee Kidde
Mapco Comm. Life Invest. of
Lowe
Mapco Pfd
Eeeereeeves
Eee
Mid
Wilson
Wilson- Gindalr Wilson Certified Foods
Chicago Livestock
Livestock Futures
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Lamson Bros. H
Wilmer Werner
Murdoch Chapel
C.R. Markets
Heice
Iowa Senate
Capitol Planning Commission
Civil Rights Commission
State Comptroller
Council of State Government
Office of Economic Opportunity
Wharton
Club Royale
Adv
Marion Churches
Pistrler Touri 4
Robert W. Neff
Marshall B. Douthett
Ohio
Max R. Werling
Norice
Sirobats
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Mercy Hospital
Charlies Novak, Jr
Novak Monum
ENT CO
Dial
Cedar Memorial
W. W. Penney
Tiere Coronado
California
Forest Lawn
Ai Memorial
Eager’ Memorial
Lost
K Mart
East Side
15Th Ave
27Th St
18Th Street
Wilson Ave
Sunnybrook Kennels
Wina
Vernon Rest Home
Duncan
de Muth Detective Agency
Buresh Rental Service, Inc
3Rd St
1St Ave
Evans
Europe
University of Iowa
Joe Utterback
Acme Piano & Organ Co
Center Point Rd
N.E
Johnson Ave
N.W
Karen
Pine Inn
16Th Avenue SW
Shiloh n.Wed
Gazette Classified
Service Guide
Buiness Services
Milan Freese
Dick’s Tree Service
Cedar Memorial Turf Service
Jobanesh
Matt Rior
Marner Brothers
Ronnie
Gephart
JIM Burns Roofing CO
Anderson
Max Dumke
Rock Peterson
Sa. Ft
Kalous Construction
John Fields
Service Press and Litho CO. Inc
Third Street
Fargces
Herbert Electric
C. Hemphill
Stark’‘S
A. Wise
At.uminum
Tom Quigley
Fearer Brothers
Coe College
Ted
CA Co
Doll House Nursery Lane
Spr
Cal
Center
Ron
First Ave
Northwood
Cedar Hills
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