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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1968
Page
20
The New York market ended lower in moderate trading with the Dow slipping slightly. Blue chip gains supported averages while gold mining shares led by Campbell Red Lake McIntyre Porcupine Homestake and American-South African showed strength.
CHICAGO AP cattle and hog market summary shows hogs mostly steady with moderate activity. Slaughter steers rise up to 25 cents, heifers steady, cows and bulls vary with weights. sheep market not tested due to small numbers.
New Brunswick New Jersey Rutgers University study proposes water float airports called quadromes as a new form of commuter air travel. The circular concrete structures would accelerate a fourth major jetport development in the New York City region, discussed at an aviation conference.
Iowa hog market report shows uneven demand with butchers mostly steady and some 25 cent declines while sows hold. Estimated receipts near 50 000 and weekage around 53 000 with Thursday at 28 000. U S 1 3 and 2 3 hog categories listed with weights and price ranges.
UPI reports cattle and calves at Omaha. cattle 1000 head, calves none. Steers mix from 26.00 to 27.00 for various grades, heifers up to 26.25, cows 16.00 to 18.25, some canners and cutters at 16.00 to 17.50.
Iowa Sioux City and Des Moines reports show cattle declines and steadier or firmer feeder cattle. Pork futures fall 25 to 50 cents with weaker hog prices and mixed feeder pig values. calves and heifers show uneven shifts amid generally good demand.
C R Markets Prices Cedar Rapids hog market Friday steady to 25e lower with prices for delivered butchers 19.25 to 19.50 and packing sows 16.75 to 17.00. Cattle quotes include Prime steers 16.25 to 27.00 and various ranges for steers heifers cows with adjustments by weight and quality. Grain soybeans 2.60, corn 1.06, eggs delivered three prices for sizes, sheep lambs and old sheep listed with multiple price bands.
Chicago AP reports active gold buying on international markets pushed grain and soybean prices higher on Friday. Wheat finished 1% to 1% higher, corn up 58 to 14, oats 1% higher, rye 1 to 1% higher, soybeans 1 34% higher.
Local Chicago cash grain quotes list No 2 hard red spring corn and soybean values with several grades. Prices include No 2 red corn at 1 48 and No 2 yellow corn around 1 0 92 to 1 07, oats at 12, soybeans No 1 yellow near 2 72 and No 3 yellow about 2 4554, soybean oil at 9 20.
AP dispatch shows wholesale dairy and produce prices steady across regions. Butter and eggs hold firm with varied grades. potatoes see mixed demand and light new supply. regional notes include Minnesota North Dakota Red River Valley red potatoes and Florida round reds with weak demand.
Boone County supervisors reached a 62000 settlement with Fidelity and Deposit Co. to cover a 114000 shortage uncovered in 1967 audit. County records incomplete, former treasurer J Harold Peterson died before the audit. The deal, made in closed session, requires state wide assessments to cover the remaining 52000 across Iowa's 3 counties with Polk County contributing most.
Beiruti reports say Cairo students last week chanted against the regime and pressed Nasser for a two party system freedom of press and assembly. Demonstrations escalated to a melee with police dragged from horses bricks thrown and tear gas and water hoses used. Official toll 57 police and 21 students injured.
Archeologists dig at the Wailing Wall junction and temple mount seeking remains that predate the Second Temple, aiming to locate ancient artifacts and foundations in the historic area.
The Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co annual report for 1967 shows gross revenues at 79.89 million, net earnings 10.67 million, and a 1.90 per share. Electric and gas customers grew 2.9 and 3 percent respectively while construction expenditures peaked at 29.94 million.
The FCC said AT&T informally agreed to postpone until April 1, 1969, proposed rate increases in private line programs and video transmission services. Bernard Starassburg, chief of the FCC bureau, said delaying the changes serves the public interest.
Registrations are now open for the Marion YMCA spring session offering eight week courses. Enroll by calling 377 0257. Courses include ceramics, golf, preschool gym, tap and ballet, oil painting, intermediate gymnastics, model airplane building and flying, and keep trim programs. First classes begin March 12 through March 25 at various times.
Marion Democratic club will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the community room of the Farmers State bank. Jean-Bruno Wettstein,A FS student from Switzerland at tending Linn-Mar high school, will speak. The public is invited to attend. Transportation may be arranged by calling 377-3122 or 377-3337. Half price sale on Greeting Cards. Marion TV Adv.
In Moscow the Soviet Trade Union Congress urged workers worldwide to hamper transportation of American troops and war materiel to Vietnam, signaling a call for broad labor action against the war effort.
In London, dealers reported a nervous atmosphere over the pound and dollar as Europe experienced its busiest trading day since the last rush. Experts cautioned against predicting a repeat of previous peaks, though some noted the pattern could recur.
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