U S Steel trims quarterly dividend amid weak earnings
United States Steel reports a 25 percent dividend cut for Q1 1978 to 40 cents per share from 55 cents. 1977 earnings fell to $1.66 a share on $9.7 billion in sales, with 1976 at $5.03 on $8.7 billion. Chairman Speer calls 1977 a turning point for the industry amid foreign competition and energy and strike challenges. Market notes also cover grain futures in Cedar Rapids with corn and soybean prices. PARADE Magazine note included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Edgar B. Speer
Cedar Rapids hog and sheep market prices and changes
The Cedar Rapids hog market Tuesday held steady from Monday with barrows and gilts priced 46.50 to 47.50 for 200 to 230 pound ranges. Sows at 41.00 to 41.50 for 300 pounds. Heavier butchers and packers see staged discounts by weight. Sheep prices rose two dollars with lambs at 70 to 72 for shorn and 65 to 70 for wool lambs. lambs over 105 pounds discounted. A 30 years ago note cites a $5 million European aid program approved by the Senate.
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Cedar Rapids
Senate
Coe Choir Concert Time Adjusted to 7 30 P M
Cedar Rapids brief notes that the Coe College Concert Choir concert now starts at 7 30 p m in Sinclair Auditorium. Advertisement details list various local offers and events including Shaklee delivery and several addresses and phone numbers. The page also references other events and ads from local businesses.
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Coe
Coe College Concert Choir
Sinclair Auditorium
Unhealthy Lifestyles Drive Up Health Care Costs
The passage argues that long work hours, poor diet, smoking, and lack of rest contribute to rising health care costs. It notes hospitals and doctors are implementing outpatient labs, home care, skilled nursing facilities for quicker discharge, alternative delivery systems, and expanded health education programs.
Registered Mark Blue Cross Association
The text notes that Blue Cross Association is a registered service mark of the National Association of Blue Shield Plans.
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Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Cross Association
National Association of Blue Shield Plans
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Shepherd’s — Furniture and Antique Auctions
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All Saints
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UAW
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Peck
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Prairie Intermediate School
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Darrell Winterowd
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Kirkwood Community College
Linn Hall
Smoky and
Blue Ridge Mountains
Cape Cod
D.C
GGG
Williamsburg
Liebke
St. George Church
Stickney
Marion
Emerald Knights
Montrose Hotel
Horatio Alger
Des Moines
Sioux City
Umer Vor
USA
A.o.comption Center
Phoenix AZ
Otter
Curemaster Family
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Hyvee
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