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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1975
Page
3
Signs inflation may ease lifted stocks in heavy Friday trading. The Dow Jones average rose about 14 points from an afternoon peak, final +10.03 to 55.44 as gainers outnumbered losers on the NYSE 1,006 to 476. Weekly advance tallied 30.97 points.
Cedar Rapids hog market was steady on Saturday with Friday’s delivered prices for 210 to 240 lb butchers at 53.00 to 53.50 dollars. Sows under 300 lb ranged 45.50 to 46.00 dollars, while over 240 lb butchers saw discounts per 10 lb. Packers faced weight-based reductions, and yield grades carried discounts. Prices for eggs, beef, and other meats showed mixed movements across Des Moines, Chicago, Omaha, and other market centers.
The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission declined to ban Pam a cooking spray linked to the deaths of 90 young people ruling it not under their jurisdiction as a food additive regulated by the FDA. The panel voted 3-2 with focus on foods drugs cosmetics and pesticides while FDA warning labels remain the action.
ISLAMABAD Pakistan and Iran signed trade and transit deals enabling Pakistan to use Iran’s road network for exports to Europe while Iran may export fare to India and other Asian nations. In Bangkok Cambodia says it seeks self sufficiency and does not need chemical fertilizers. Rural Cambodia farmers make own fertilizer from animal droppings urine and dry grass in a simple pit.
Monterey California AP reports Coast Guard commandant Adm Once Siler warned a 200 mile offshore territorial limit would cost about 200 million to begin patrols. He cited 53 million for equipment activation and 47 million yearly operating costs plus 100 million yearly for the Fisheries Service.
Pathet Lao riflemen halted at the yard of Charge dAffaires Christian A Chapman as Bangkok papers report tanks seizing Laos border town and disarming officials. Chapman said the harassment reflects orders while awaiting a new ambassador.
LeRoy Joseph Oetker, 21, of 4000 Johnson avenue NW, was treated at St. Luke's hospital for head injuries after a motorcycle crash on highway 94 about two miles northwest of Cedar Rapids Friday. He was reported in good condition Saturday. The Linn sheriff's department said the investigation remains ongoing.
New York City adopts a 12.087 billion dollar budget after long meetings. Mayor Beame and the Board of Estimate approve the plan by a 35 to 7 vote as protests erupt outside City Hall.
Rep Fortney Starks a California millionaire banker with a district including Oakland applied for Black Caucus membership. Chair Charles Rangel said the request was rejected because the caucus symbolizes black political development and must maintain that symbolism. Rangel noted debate among the 17 members and dismissed charges of reverse racism as coming only from racists.
Donald James Walnerbach 18 of 1010 Fifth Avenue SE and a 16-year-old boy were charged with larceny by check and forgery for passing checks at several stores. They allegedly took a bill of sale and a checkbook belonging to James Haas of 5450 Ohio Street SW. The theft was reported June 8. some forged checks were cashed and returned to Haas. Walnerbach is held in the county jail on 3000 dollar bond. the youth was released to his parents.
Police and FBI hunt two men who used as delivery men ruse to abduct Mrs. Helena Helein wife of a bank president. They demanded 300000 in unmarked bills then abandoned her when she appeared ill. Five suspects total including a woman are believed to have driven a van. Mrs Helein escaped a sealed box and was rescued by a patrolman.
Atlanta police commissioner Reginald Eaves says sworn statements and documents allege a conspiracy in Martin Luther King Jr death. He will decide in two weeks whether to hand material to the FBI. FBI says no current investigation. James Earl Ray remains imprisoned for the Memphis shooting and his lawyers claim a larger conspiracy.
The south half of the First Avenue Bridge in Cedar Rapids will close Monday for expansion joint repairs. The north half remains open with one lane each way, and city engineer Jon Janda expects about a week for the work. Afterward the north half will close for similar work for about a week. The joints have loosened from the concrete through normal use. ON THIS DATE in 1789 the French Revolution began.
Miami residents can learn about 300 medical problems from Tel Med a new service by area medical and charitable groups. Callers hear a 3 to 5 minute talk on the ailment after selecting a code and tape. No charge, eight track cartridges in English and Spanish. The program is reviewed by Dade County doctors and receives about 500 requests daily. Popular topics include diabetes high blood pressure dental care and cancer. Children’s voices are used for certain subjects. Florida Regional Medical Program provided 22000 in seed money and broader community support is sought.
City sanitation official reports six headlights worth 60 and a $20 fire extinguisher taken from three vehicles at the landfill. Residents report stereo components, tools, and a television stolen from homes and campers, with values ranging up to 673. Local ads promote venues and services alongside crime notes.
WAUKESHA Wis AP a rookie policeman watches himself testify on a videotape during a mock trial in a miniacting class part of police training The instructor Gene Conahan notes rookies must not wear sunglasses show emotion or gum on the stand He says the course aims to make officers professional witnesses by teaching forthright answers calm composure and respect for both prosecutors and defense attorneys
Geisha workers in Sendai request government recognition to receive benefits and coverage under the workers' accident insurance program. They provide entertainment through dance singing and conversation for male clients.
Tokyo AP reports that Japan added to its ham radio stations reaching 286 247 as of March, surpassing the United States total of just over 278 000 per the postal and telecommunications ministry.
Terry Robert, student at Concordia Lutheran seminary in St Louis, resides in a tack room at Ale-Sar-Ben racetrack during the 56 day thoroughbred season. He ministers to backside workers, holding Sunday services in a trailer park, facing slow growth from a congregation that once numbered one and has risen to about twenty.
Washington says the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks in Geneva will resume July 2 after the Soviet Union asked for more time to prepare. Officials noted the delay was for technical issues and preparation. The report recalls historical German exodus as Russians were set to take over western areas.
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