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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1980
Page
19
Nationwide composite prices for selected stocks show varied moves at 3 p.m. from United Press International. The list includes major names such as Exxon, General Electric, and IBM with fluctuations reflecting broader market uncertainty.
New York UPI bulletin shows index figures with intraday values for multiple times. Trading data includes noon and close readings with prev close and percentage indicators, reflecting fluctuations in the Standard and Poor's components.
New York stock market closes lower with the Dow slipping to 819.87 as traders cite rising interest rates and surging wholesale prices. NYSE volume hits about 50.7 million shares while declines outpace advances 12 to 3. grain prices also mix with soybeans and corn down and oats steady.
UPI from Des Moines reports light demand in beef with steer prices down 2.00 while choice heifers hold and select steers in the 600-800 lb range at 104.00-105.00. Pork trade is uneven with various cut prices from 30.00s to 67.00 and mixed trends across weights. Sioux City notes active hogs with differing carcass quotes and declines in some classes. Eggs and dairy prices inch higher on small gains amid steady undertone in regional market news.
The recall covers 1975 77 model Zeta 40 PRS and PR6 tires and private brands like Diplomat Gillette Peerless Fisk Delta Radial II Delta Victorian Radial, KM Radial and more. NHTSA reported 12 858 complaints 386 accidents 96 injuries linked to tire failures. Uniroyal offers replacement options and a toll free info line.
Local notices include a United Airlines talk on airline regulation at Stouffer's, Dairy Queen openings, and various ads for services and sales. The roundup lists events from March through May, with travel packages, concerts, plant sales, and a Sweetheart Ball, plus ongoing buyer offers and shop relocations.
The Marion Community Center lists daily programs this week including basketball sessions for all ages, potlucks, dance lessons, open gym, Headstart and baton classes. A complete senior citizen activities listing appears in Growing Order, pages 14 and 150 of Sunday's Gazette.
UPI reports Friday hog trade in Des Moines shows moderate demand with butchers steady to 50 cents lower. No. 1-2 butchers at 200-230 lb fetch 34.50 to 36.00, 230-250 lb at 34.25 to 36.00, 250-300 lb 32.50 to 35.50, and No. 1-3 sows 300-600 lb at 31.00 to 34.00.
The Gazette advertise in want ads and see strong responses. Readers report successful sales and quick finds for jobs and items.
Short column notes a local ad for Nordman Jewelry in Marion announcing they purchase diamonds gold and silver.
The Thursday match at Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church named Al Roush and Ron Livingston first, Sharon Wigton and Bill Jennings second, Ivah Water and Howard Wilfong third. The next game is set for Thursday noon at the church.
Chicago report notes butter prices paid to delivery unchanged with 92 score A at 129.50 to 131.33 and 93 score AA at 131.50. Egg prices to delivery unchanged. retailers pay for Grade A extra large 62 to 64 cents, large 60 to 61, mediums 52 to 53 cents per dozen.
The Gazette publishes a complete weekly stock list each Sunday in its financial pages. The feature compiles figures across major exchanges for investors and readers seeking a current market snapshot.
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