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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1971

Page

10

Stock Market Rises on January Factory Orders Signal

New York stocks climbed as January factory orders marked a third straight gain. The Dow rose 6.44 to 888.83 by 2 p.m. with gains led by drugs, airlines, electronics and motors. Trading was moderately active after a slow start, as investors awaited further proof of economic expansion.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange Benguet Ajust Apache Cp Ind. Rails CAP Leno

Grain Mart Prices Down

Chicago AP reports new crop corn and soybeans fell under selling pressure most of the session. Trading was dull until the close when momentum picked up. Soybeans down nearly 1 percent for March 3.02, corn down about 1.4 percent for March 1.5158, wheat around 1% lower for March 1.672, oats about 0.75% lower for March 7744.

Chicago

Wheat and grain prices report from Chicago market

Chicago market prices show No 2 soft red wheat at 73 1/2 cents, No 2 hard red at 167 4/4 cents, No 2 yellow corn at 157 cents, No 2 oats at 82 4/4 cents, No 2 yellow soybeans at 304 cents, soybean oil at 1209 cents.

Chicago

Friday Estimate Chicago Cattle Receipts

AP USDA forecast shows Friday cattle receipts around 3,000 head. Official USDA estimate notes cattle market activity in Chicago with preliminary figures for the day.

Chicago USDA

Cattle prices rise in Chicago hog trade report

In Chicago cattle sales, demand was active with a small supply. Cows and utility types sold at higher prices, utilities at 21.00 to 21.25, and scanner and cutter grades at 16.00 to 20.00.

Chicago USDA

Des Moines Hog Prices and Thursday Receipts

UPI reports moderately active market with steady butchers and sows. Prices for U S 200-230 lb butchers 17.25 to 18.25, 230-240 lb 17.00 to 18.00, 240-260 lb 16.75 to 17.75, 2-3 260-280 lb 16.25 to 17.25, and 270-330 lb sows 15.00 to 16.25, with various weights up to 500 lb. Receipts estimated at 90,000 for Thursday, actual 108,000 on Wednesday.

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Prisoner Escapes From U Hospitals

AP reports Theodore Szafranski 23, a Fort Madison inmate serving a 10 year term for larceny and escape, fled Thursday from University hospitals in Iowa City shortly after arrival for medical treatment. He had served about two years of his sentence.

U. Hospitals Iowa City Fort Madison Penitentiary University Hospitals Theodore Szafranski Scott County

Chrysler recalls 159 Plymouth Satellite cars for brake line clip check

Chrysler Corp notified the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration that 159 Plymouth Satellite 1971 model cars are being recalled. The recall targets a potential omission of a right front brake line wheel house clip during assembly, prompting inspection of the affected vehicles.

Chrysler Detroit UPI Chrysler Corp National Traffic Highway Safety Administration Plymouth

Cattle Prices Move Mixed at Omaha Market

Omaha buyers report cattle volumes with 1,500 head of cattle and 100 calves. Steers steady to strong and heifers up to 25 higher, cows steady. Price ranges include choice 975-1225 lb steers at 31.25-32.50, good to low choice 27.50-31.25, high end prime 1,025 lb heifers 32.25, choice 30.25-31.75, good to low choice 26.00-30.50, utility and commercial cows 20.50-22.50, canner and cutter 18.00-20.50.

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Midwest carrot meat trade reports mixed beef and pork activity

Des Moines AP USDA wiring notes Wednesday markets for town and river areas show beef trade moderately active with higher prices for choice steers and heifers across weight classes. pork trade gains noted with increases for jacks, 14-17 lb pigs, picnics and skinned hams, while seedless bellies hold steady to higher.

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Cedar Rapids hog and grain market prices steady on Thursday

Cedar Rapids markets report steady hog prices with 200 to 230 pound butchers at 17.50 to 18.00 and sow and heavier hogs priced per weight. Packing weights incur reductions, while lambs at 25.00 to 24. ara and old sheep at 5.00 to 6.00. Poultry and eggs show small declines and deliveries list corn at 1.39 and soybeans at 2.87 per bushel.

Wholesale produce and butter markets mixed in New York and Chicago

AP reports ample wholesale eag offerings with light demand in New York, while butter offerings are ample and prices steady. In Chicago, butter prices unchanged though jumbo whites remain scarce, and potatoes show light shipments with too few to establish a market amid new arrivals and limited track.

NEW York Produce New York USDA Smar Chicago

Prairie View A&M to Resume Monday

Prairie View A&M in Texas set to resume classes on Monday after campus violence caused a weeklong shutdown. University officials announced the return as safety measures remained in place and students prepared to rejoin classes.

Prairie View A&m Prairie View, Texas Prairie View A&m College

Let want ads help you buy sell or trade call 369-1234

Classified line urges readers to use want ads for purchases or barter and provides a contact number 369 1234 for agents or listings. The terse note emphasizes quick access to buyers and sellers through the ad service.

February U.S. auto sales rise 9 percent overall

Detroit AP reports U.S. auto sales in February rose about 9 percent from a year earlier. American-made cars grew 6.4 percent led by GM and Ford gains, while Chrysler and American Motors fell. Foreign imports climbed 24.3 percent helped by Toyota and Datsun, with foreign firms’ U.S. models up 47.3 percent due to Plymouth Cricket Dodge Colt and Mercury Capri not on sale last year. Total February sales reached 744,376 with 636,041 U.S. cars, 93,191 foreign imports, and 15,144 imports by or for American firms. Ford posted the largest year‑over‑year gain, while GM rose 9.5 percent to 334,813.

Detroit U.S General Motors Ford Chrysler American Motors Volkswagen Toyota Datsun

New York City Police To Get Back Pay Of 85 Million

New York City will pay its 26 000 patrolmen up to 3300 each in back pay in two installments, June and next January, after a six day walkout over pay parity. Mayor John Lindsay supports a payroll tax to raise funds, citing a projected 1 billion dollar deficit and the need to break the parity cycle in future contracts.

N.Y New York UPI New York City John Lindsay Lindsay

Car Sales Slide Shifts Monthly American Motors Decline

From February 1970 to February this year sales fell in both markets. The figure for total units moved dropped from 100,229 to 92,887, while American Motors reported a decline from 22,566 last February to 21,247 this February, indicating a broader downturn in sales activity.

American Motors

Recall of Pottery Ordered by FDA

The FDA recalled Metlox Potteries products from Manhattan Beach California after tests showed lead levels up to eight times the safety limit. About 440 591 pieces including planes cups and bowls were involved with the Poppy Trail Tempo line being removed from the market. The action follows the death of an 18 month old in Philadelphia tied to lead exposure.

Washington Food and Drug Administration Philadelphia Metlox Potteries Inc Manhattan Beach Calif FDA

Want ads connect buyers with items you no longer use

Local notice urges readers to place want ads to reach buyers for household goods and items. Call 369-1234 to list and sell quickly through the newspaper classified service.

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