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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1965
Page
8
The stock market resumed its decline in New York trading as shares slipped sharply in early Monday action. Volume was estimated at 1.0 million shares versus 3.8 million on Friday, with overall trading active after a morning that showed a mixed-to-slightly positive tone.
City briefs report Mercy hospital patients including Ernest Baker Alois Zeman and Floyd Robinson with visits permitted after recent surgeries and injuries. Chicago AP notes mixed hogs and cattle trends with prices and loads, Iowa Des Moines market demand and slaughter figures for various weight classes.
Market prices for Cedar Rapids hogs and cattle show steady to weak trends with bids on Saturday. Local notices include club events at Canopus Club and Embassy, a Senior Men Christian club talk by Rev. Barron, loan stock and coin theft reports, hospital visitor policy, and various small ads for farms, services, and florists.
UPI reports cattle and calf trade with gains across classes. In Sioux City steers 26.00 to 28.00 with some prime loads. heifers 25.50 to 27.00. In Omaha cattle volume 72 500, calves 409, steers 26.25 to 27.25, select loads ending prime 27.85 to 26.00. heifers 25.60 to 27.00.
In Jonesboro Georgia James R Newman and William E Hames each claim ownership of Tiki a French poodle jailed on $500 bail. Newman posted bond and says the case will go to court when calendar space allows while Hames also asserts ownership. The dog was detained after a bail trover demanded by Newman.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said Monday that Mariner 4 pictures of Mars will be released as they are processed.
Police reported a weekend raid at Harrods department store in London in which a gang stole mink coats valued at 5 000 pounds. The haul is estimated at about 891000 dollars.
AP reports mixed weather in different regions boosting grain futures. Soybeans slip 5 to 1/2 cent, wheat gains 34 to 34, corn flat to 1 higher, oats up 14 to 34, rye 4 to 4 1/2. Chicago cash provisions show No 2 hard wheat around 1.47 and No 1 yellow corn near 1.30s.
AP USDA market notes show Friday ship ments at 532 and 333 for Saturday with light new-supply and good demand. Long whites strong, round reds slightly stronger. California bakers and carlot track sales listed with prices. Creamery scores and standards cited for New York market with mixed demand and adequate butler. various quality grades priced.
Two Cedar Rapids youths Richard E. Pryor 20 and Roger A. Nissen 17 pled guilty to improper registration after taking license plates from Earl Fuller’s car and placing them on their newly bought unregistered vehicle. Police found two baskets of clothing and a used tire reported stolen in their car. larceny charges were pending.
James R. Hoffa president of the Teamsters union was admitted to Georgetown Hospital Sunday for routine tests his physician said Monday Dr J Blaine Fitzgerald of Bethesda said there was no problem at all Hoffa 52 would be in the hospital two or three days
A six story warehouse in central London along the Thames burned Monday injuring four firefighters and causing widespread traffic jams in the city’s financial district.
Wayne Ramos 20 of 1128 Fourteenth Ave SE was sentenced to 30 days in jail after admitting he fired a starter pistol at a Cedar Rapids woman’s car early Sunday. He pled guilty to discharging firearms inside the city after being arrested at 12 19 a m near Twelfth Ave and Fourth St SE. The pistol was of a type used with blank cartridges for starting athletic contests.
Margaret Hayes a 41 year old British missionary nurse described surrendering to Congolese rebels on Christmas Eve to spare villagers. She survived two massacres among 19 Europeans rescued by mercenaries near Buta and flown to Leopoldville after the attack.
In Guatemala AP report says 48 year old actor Steve Cochran died aboard his 40 foot schooner Rogue near Champerico. An autopsy by Dr Abell Giron cites acute lung infection as the cause though exact illness awaits laboratory results. Also aboard were three Mexican women identified as Eva Montero Castellanos 25, Eutenia Bautista Zacarias 19, and Lorenzo Infante de la Rosa 14.
Paul L. Steitzer of Steitzer Lincoln Mercury Cedar Rapids earned a 10 day European vacation for outstanding Mercury and Comet sales. Robert E. Dudley Lincoln Mercury district sales manager announced in St. Louis. Steitzer and his wife depart July 6 for five days in Switzerland and four in Spain as guests of Lincoln Mercury Ford. A total of 105 Mercury dealers nationwide are honored in the Tournament of Champions sales program this spring.
Flames burned slowly through a remote area of the Log Pad national forest about 75 miles north of Los Angeles. Winds push the fire north and east away from the Sespe wildlife area home to the California condor. Acres burned stay around 700 as officials say the condor population remains about 40 and appears not in immediate danger.
Two 22 year old Cedar Rapids men paid $100 fines in municipal court after pleading guilty to speeding for drag racing on Thirty second street NE. Terry R Luke of Sixteenth Street NE and Richard K Feuerhelm of 1031 Twelfth Street NE were cited for driving 60 mph in a 25 mph zone early Saturday morning before Judge Loren Hullinger Jr.
Don J. Meggers 49 long time Walker postmaster died Sunday. Born January 10 1916 he served in World War II and belonged to the American Legion and Lions Club. Survived by wife Kathie Jane eight sons and other relatives. Services Wednesday 2 PM at Methodist church with graveside by American Legion.
State Senator Donald Beneke was arraigned on a drunk driving charge after a Friday arrest north of Storm Lake. The 49 year old, a first term senator and father of three, posted 500 bond and was bound over to Buena Vista County District Court.
Classified shoppers are urged to compare prices and look for daily deals across local listings. Businesses promote budget friendly options with diverse items from household goods to services and sales events.
Harley Edward Burt 53 a retired farmer and lifelong Palo resident died Saturday night Born January 12 1912 in Palo he is survived by wife Edith Packingham three sons Henry E of Cedar Rapids Melvin L and Marlin L Burt Palo a mother Cora Wiltsey Palo two sisters Mrs Delbert Henry of Vinton and Mrs Ray Langguth of Palo and a brother Francis Burt Palo Services 1030 Tuesday Turner Chapel Cedar Rapids Reverend N L Townsend Palo Methodist Church Burial Palo Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
Laura Baum hoefener Maas 83 widow of Rev Herman Maas longtime Trinity Lutheran pastor in Lowden died Sunday. Survived by two sons three daughters 14 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren two brothers and a sister. Services set for Wednesday at 1 30 at Trinity Lutheran Church with calling at Chapman Funeral Home Clarence after 2 p m Tuesday and at the church after 10 a m Wednesday. Casket will not be opened after services.
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