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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1965
Page
13
Prices lag in the slowest trading of the year as volume falls to about 3.6 million shares from 4.32 million Friday. In Omaha, cattle trade remains moderately active with slaughter steers and heifers steady to 25 cents higher and choice steers bringing 26.75 to 28.00 while choice heifers move 24.00 to 27.00.
Dr. Hoelzen, Cedar Rapids manager, and James Appel of Lancaster, Pa., leader of the AMA student body, urged doctors to cooperate if Medicare becomes law but pledged to press the AMA fight against the system. Appel spoke for the AMA house of delegates which sets policy.
Chicago livestock prices show hogs up 25 cents with mixed 1-3 190-240 lb ranges at 25.25 to 26.00. Cattle and calves move unevenly with slaughter steers steady to weak and prime weight classes around 30.00. Iowa and Minnesota receipts tallied 50,000 with demand mainly good as barrows and gilts firm to higher across various weights. Appel outlines Medicare plans at AMA convention, stressing physician participation and noncoercive reform.
Rep. William H. Bates urges a 10.7 percent average pay hike for U S armed forces contradicting Johnson’s 2.7 percent proposal. He notes recruits would gain $9 more monthly under the bill, raising base pay for under two years service to 87.99 dollars while Canada and West Germany pay 112.00.
Television listing notes Tuesday at 4 o clock for the movie I Love Kelvin starring Debbi Reynolds and Donald O Connor on Channel 4.
Receipts total 50 head cattle and 1 000 calves. Trade active with slaughter steers and heifers firm to 25 cents higher. Low to average choice steers range 26.00 to 27.50 per cwt. Choice heifers 25.00 to 26.50. A load of high choice and prime cattle noted.
C R MARKETS reports Cedar Rapids hog prices Monday remained steady with bulk 200 to 230 lb butchers at 23.75 to 24.00 dollars. Packing sows 300 lb and under bid 20.50 to 21.00. Price adjustments apply by grade and plant delivery. Eggs listed as A large 26c and other sizes 18c to 26c.
In Chicago on Monday speculators were active buyers of old crop soybeans as prices rose to about 244 cents per bushel in July and August contracts. Traders cited expectations of a large export figure for last week and a May crushings estimate near 41 million bushels, while other grains showed mixed moves.
Chicago markets report mixed activity with No. 2 hard wheat at 31.45 per unit, No. 2 red at 3 per unit, No. 2 yellow oats and No. 2 heavy white oats listed, and soybeans No. 1 yellow at 3.00 plus soybean oil at 9.95 per unit.
Arrivals total 265 with 703 Friday shipments and 4117 Saturday plus 41 Sunday. Demand for lona whites strong, round reds slow. market dull on potatoes. California iona whites $7.35–7.50, Arizona round reds $37.00. Eggs offerings adequate, demand quiet. butter fully ample with prices for creamery AA to A grades.
Police investigated a breakin at the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. on Fifth Avenue SE. Entry was gained by climbing to the roof and breaking the syrup room window. an acetylene torch was used on the safe. Sunday morning plant manager Edward Dwiggins discovered the damage.
Cedar Rapids water department reports May average daily pumpage of 11 941 000 gallons for 31 days totaling 370 280 000. Superintendent George Lee notes untreated water hardness at 15.7 grains per gallon, treated to 3.6. May electricity use reached 303 460 kilowatt hours, averaging 1 336 kWh per million gallons.
Iowa City Donald Krall Johnson 47, a Johnson County supervisor, resigns effective June 30. The board appoints Krall Johnson County treasurer effective July 1, succeeding Clem Boyle who resigns due to ill health. A new supervisor will be named by the county auditor clerk of court and recorder.
Rome police report a burglar Franco Monaldi broke into the seaside villa of Police Chief Franco Mancuso in Isanta Severa north of Rome. He took a few objects then slept on a bed until the chief returned home. He faces theft charges.
Bochum Germany officials report the institute for satellite and space research monitored radio signals from a new Soviet space experiment on Monday. The announcement followed by an institute spokesman details of the activity and potential implications for space research.
Washington AP reports Denmark contributes 155000 dollars in government furniture to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as it seeks an additional million dollars in gifts.
Small classified notices in the paper drive local sales as shoppers scan for bargains and services. Small ads highlight products, job openings, and real estate, delivering rapid exposure and measurable results for sellers.
Sam Shulsky discusses an 82 year old with monthly 65 social security and a portfolio of Ford, U S Steel, Gulf Oil, Standard Oil of NLT, PSE&G, Con Edison, AT&T, Bethlehem Steel. He owes 2500 on margin and asks for income. The broker’s approach is questioned as reckless and unsuitable for retirement.
East Side Kiwanis-Conrad Johnson to speak on the weather Tuesday at noon at the Town House hotel. Hair piece consultations offered by Mr Abraham and Mr Charles 3933391. Hearing Society members urged to bring a covered dish to a Bever Park picnic Friday at 430 pm. Rummage sale 8 am to 330 pm. Mrs Dale Nosek surgery at St Luke’s Hospital. Shueyville EUB Church Ice Cream Social Wednesday June 23 serving 530 pm. Death of infant son of Dono Q Five years ago Ivan L Elias invested in a mutual fund at 25 dollars a month. current value about 2265 with 130 shares at 17 43. Advice on whether to withdraw and place in bank follows. shares show a gain of about 465 on 1800 invested over five years. Bank vs stock comparison noted.
A town events roundup mentions Miami ensemble High C's at the Town House Officer's Club with music and humor. Local notices include golf clubs stolen from Vic tor LeGrand’s car, a Cedar Rapids tax talk by Edward R. Kuba, and executives meeting at the Roosevelt hotel. Medina area items cover Cairo humor about Egypt and a fish joke tied to President Nasser.
The AP reports a House Civil Service subcommittee urged witnesses led by Vincent E. Jay of the Federal Professional Assn. to produce concrete dollars and cents data, arguing federal pay lags private industry. Jay cited retention concerns and compared benefits such as academic study opportunities and regulatory freedom.
The rear door of a BOAC VC10 jetliner ripped away during a routine airworthiness test over London. Ten crew and technicians aboard escaped injury as the unpressurized plane landed safely on three engines at London airport after the door departed at 12000 feet during maneuvers not typical for service. The VC10 has served BOAC about a year.
Newark officers demonstrated for the fourth day at city hall protesting the suspension of a white patrolman who shot and killed a Black motorist. About 100 officers remained orderly despite a few minor incidents Saturday.
Five people were injured in five traffic accidents over the weekend in Cedar Rapids. Darrell Pollet, 21, Swisher, overturned on highway 149 after ignoring a detour, with minor head lacerations. Gary McDonough, Ottumwa, escaped injury. Police charged Pollet with failing to control. Car damages estimated at 1500 dollars. Carol Johnson, 23, Davenport, injured in Edgewood road crash. Major John Campbell was the driver. Mark Daugherty, 8, suffered scalp lacerations after bicycle collision with a car at Ninth street and Fifteenth avenue SW. he was treated and released. LeRoy Loveless, 39, and Noema Whalen, 41, involved in other crashes. Whalen charged with careless driving and fined. Loveless not charged. Georgia Richardson, 38, treated for neck injuries after a two car crash at Third avenue and Third street SW. husband Stanley Richardson and Clarence Coleman involved. no charges filed.
Hans F. Anderson, 59, of 117 Seventh Avenue SW, was fined 100 dollars and costs for leaving the scene of an accident without giving his identity.
London AP reports thirteen nations call for delaying the Asian African summit over political unrest. The incident tied to a man driving into a car block on Seventh Avenue Southwest occurred earlier in the week. The Algiers conference in June faced postponement demands amid tensions with British Commonwealth nations.
In Algiers crowds of young men and women rallied downtown in support of deposed President Ahmed Ben Bella. The French agency reported four Jeep loads of soldiers reinforcing police, marking the first deployment of troops since the revolution toppled Ben Bella on Saturday.
Congress member John Culver urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to weigh the merger of Great Western and North Western railway firms for its impact on Oelwein. He warned of job losses and population decline threatening local payroll, real estate values, and city revenue.
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