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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1971
Page
13
The report blends stocks and commodities with gains and declines across exchanges. It highlights livestock prices, hog markets, USDA measures, and Chicago and New York market quotes, noting activity in pork, steel, and various futures while detailing mixed movement in prices and receipts.
CITY AP reports mixed livestock prices in Omaha with若 cattle and calves showing gains and feeders steady. Prices show variations across classes, with some ranges noted for heifers and cows, and bid ranges for choice and select meat cuts.
A Sunday liquor sale bill was introduced in the house allowing sale of liquor and beer on Sundays. The measure also permits non profit clubs including veterans organizations to sell beer and liquor Sundays. Restaurants or clubs near capacity would face a 25 percent fee increase on annual licenses.
Prices paid on Cedar Rand markets for cattle and hogs varied by weight and grade. Hog prices ranged from 15.00 to 17.50 per 100 pounds with adjustments for weight. cattle and bull categories showed multiples and deductions by weight. Packers offered reductions for heavy weights, while high grade cattle commanded higher bids overall.
Chicago AP reports corn prices rose Tuesday with higher bids for nearby and deferred contracts. Trading closed firm as market leaders showed gains and buyers remained active.
Linn County supervisors meet to demand explanations for a proposed increase in the Cabots Property Taxpayers health center budget. Officials discuss mill levies, funding from the people, and potential costs for the health center project amid questions about salaries and service buildup.
Ames reports the federal official Volpe warned Gov Ray of a hard line on billboard and junkyard controls on primary highways. The directive could make state legislation mandatory to avoid loss of federal highway funds and jeopardize about 14 million dollars annually.
Police investigate a station robbery caper in Baltimore after a gas pump attendant grabbed a customer inside while paying. George Eyam, 30, reported the attendant wrestled his money from him. Evans tried to intervene but was grabbed as the attendant fled in a car a few blocks away. A subsequent arrest followed the incident.
Trial opened in Linn district court for Hammit Lehman seeking 37072.05 for injuries from a September 2 1985 auto crash in Cedar Rapids. Defendants are Don Arenz and his wife listed as Don Areny. The case is a second trial after a prior verdict was set aside by the judge.
Des Moines House votes 58 to 49 to concur with the Senate version of a tax financing bill affecting 1871 72. The House then passes its own version 38 to 37, sending the measure back to the Senate for further action. If adopted, it shifts school funding away from property taxes toward a new financing method, with Holden's amendment limiting the extra funds for special education and special services to 5.3 percent of the current budget. The measure faces a conference committee if differences persist, and Gov. Robert Ray could be involved if a compromise fails.
Five defendants faced charges in municipal court but were cleared as judges voided cases in the interest of justice. Danny Eucort denied a false pretenses charge. Lucene faced an alleged all terrain vehicle scam but the information was dismissed. James Evans, charged with larceny of a domestic fowl, was cleared, and others including Wiltie Hillsman, Dennis Doyle, and Wayne Gallagher had assault and battery charges dismissed or withdrawn by judges in the proceeding.
Raymond A. Portwine, 58, takes the stand in Linn district court defending against charges of lascivious acts with a child. Trial opened with the state outlining evidence and potential witnesses as jurors from Cedar Rapids and Center Point were drawn for the panel.
William Wells urged Linn County supervisors to back legislation transferring control of Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport from the city and the airport commission to a election liable body. Chairman Floyd Emmons said the board has no operation role in the airport.
Wisconsin State University at Whitewater reports first honors for the spring term with Greg itch funds acknowledged. The university notes strong academic performance across departments in the first semester.
Thursday ceremony at Taft Junior High presented advancement awards to numerous Pack 18 members including Billy Heller Kelley Pavtie Scat Forsythe William Harvey Kevin Fry Brad Peters Mien Coates Billy Bilsland Gugene McIntosh Brad Rocarek Bruce Anderson Cory Wise Steve LaGrange Sonny O Tefl Mitch Kopecky Mike Connett Robert Mawler Scott Wesbrook Derron Monre and Pack 2 recipients at Hayes School included Alm Beeicka Bradly Rizzio Brad Crandall David Sinbra deff Crandall Gene Michalec Tom Papelka Kirt Braglutan Tiny Pagour Gary Wade Jimmie Kuehl Ed Sinmon Steve Rizaio and Jerry Juhik.
Ronald E. Thompson, 21, of Alte son hotel, was sentenced to 30 days in Linn County jail on nine charges of failing to carry and display a valid state driver license. Thompson, arrested Monday on warrants, also faced assault and battery and disturbing the peace. he pled innocent. Trial set for March 10. He is accused of breaking in at a door and tearing a phone from the wall at a house occupied by Kay Caruso and of slapping Martin Scott on Feb 24.
DES MOINES Iowa lawmakers approve a resolution urging the governor to proclaim March 21 27 as Iraqi war prisoners of war action week to show concern for about 500 Americans believed held abroad. The measure targets Governor Ray to issue the proclamation and mobilize state citizens.
Washington AP reports the Department of Housing and Urban Development approved a $200,000 loan to Luther College in Decorah. The money funds construction of three buildings for married students, announced Tuesday by Sen. Ack Miller Rejlowal.
Urbana deputies report a Tuesday break in at Urbana Grain and Lumber. Entry through a south window pried open a pop machine. stolen items include $1.50 in change pennies and dimes from an unlocked safe, candy worth $10, and an estimated total in loose change.
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