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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1969
Page
2
The New York and American stock exchanges paused trading for two minutes at 1:30 p.m. to honor former President Eisenhower, and both planned to close Monday in his memory. The session ended with a modest positive tilt and unofficial sales figures.
Iowa City District Judge William Eads indicated he will likely rule Monday on a motion to dismiss a suit filed by Joseph E. and Matilda Baker against the First Presbyterian Church. The Bakers allege excommunication and seek an injunction. Church counsel urged the court to refrain from meddling in church affairs.
A Soviet army colonel said Red Chinese forces are digging in on the Far East border with a newly equipped command post and a new communications system. The report highlights rising border tensions between China and the Soviet Union.
Iowa City fire reports Dr. Hartmut Follmann received burns to his hands in a biochemical laboratory fire at the Medical Research center. Firemen put out the blaze caused by ignition of petroleum ether during transfer between containers.
In Chicago, butcher hogs sold 25 cents lower Friday while slaughter steers showed uneven moves with prices steady to a dollar lower. Heifers and slaughter lambs remained steady.
Chicago report shows hogs at 3,500 head with most butchers down 25 cents. Prices for 200-225 lb hogs 21.75 to 22.00, 320-400 lb sows 18.50 to 19.50. Cattle numbers 5,000 calves. slaughter steers and heifers mostly weak to steady, cows 25 to 50 lower. Prime steers 33.50 to 34.50. 1,100-1,350 lb highs 31.50 to 33.50. heifers 29.75 to 30.00. Sheep 100 slaughter lambs steady. 90 lb lambs at 32.00.
Slower demand keeps butcher hogs mostly 25 cents lower while sows hold with some 25 cent declines. Estimated receipts 65 000, compares with 73 000 week ago and 57 000 year ago. Prices vary by weight with US 1 3 200 230 pounds at 20.00 21.00 and heavier grades near 17.75 to 21.00 for various lots.
Market notes show a yen price of 36.10 for frozen pork bellies with quoted figures 7 and 35, reflecting commodity listing in the exchange.
AP dispatch reports USDA cattle prices in Des Moines with steer and heifer beef steady, pork loins down about 50 cents, bellies and ribs showing variable quotes. Descriptions cover weights around 700 pounds and 80138 figures, noting market activity across categories.
Omaha livestock market reports a few loads of slaughter steers offered with mixed bids. Prices around 17.00 for canners and cutters noted amid sparse bidding and absent buyers.
A brief note from Sioux City indicates calf and cattle stock sufficient for market testing. Traders assess demand as stores report inventory levels in the city.
Prices on Friday were steady with a weak undertone. Thursday bids for bulk country and plant delivered butchers weighing 200 to 230 lbs ranged 20.25 to 20.75. Sows 300 lbs and up were 18.50 to 18.75. Packers and weight grades saw discounts from 230 to 500+ lbs. Grain and poultry prices noted with bulk corn at 1.05 and other grains around 2.52 to 2.? per bushel.
Steven Stanger of Mr Pleasant, 20, was charged with drunk driving Thursday night. He is held in the county jail in lieu of bond.
The New York and American Stock Exchanges will be closed Monday in observance of the national day of mourning for former President Eisenhower. Other major exchanges and commodity markets will also close for the funeral observance.
Chicago AP report shows soybeans and grain opening generally weak on Friday but then improving amid active and mixed buying. Export news remains negligible as the week ends and prices hold in a tight range.
Market briefs show mixed quotes for corn oats and soybeans with varying futures prices and a soybean oil reading. Prices listed include No 2 yellow corn and No 2 white oats near 1.34 and 1.67 respectively, with soybeans around 2.66 and 2.62 per bushel and oil close to 8.60.
In Omaha UPI cattle sales, 2 008 head with 200 calves. Steers and heifers mixed activity with weak to seedy tone. Prices range from around 7.70 for high grades to 21.75 22.00 for canner utilities and 17.00 20.00 for canner and cutter.
UPI reports wholesale egg prices held firm with jumbo sizes at 50 to 51 cents and mixed quotes for other local items. Butter scores show AA at 60.2 cents per pound with several regional variations noted across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Florida markets.
An AP USDA field note from New York indicates wholesale dairy markets with mixed ratings. Butter offerings are described as adequate and fair with price points and score ranges noted among products.
Cedar Rapids Mayor Frank Bosh reappoints J Thomas Hoegen as chairman of the housing commission. The panel, restructured from 34 to 15 members, includes Dr Carl Aschoff and Viola Gibson among others. The commission will focus on housing with Oak Hill’s Neighborhood Development Program as Hawthorne Hills nears completion.
Cub Scout Pack 9 awarded Thursday at Erskine School recognizing Greg Bender Jeff Cassens Scott Ramsey Roger Smith Mike Carter Mark Huff Randy Steinbeck Bryan Rops Danny Melsha Jeff Sindelar Tom Meyers Steve Niles Paul Witte Brian Cahoun Bobby Lorenz Chase Loupee. Pack 27 named at St. Pius X Thursday night with Kevin Hoyland Bruce Jacobs Steve Strempke Ted Krauss Mike Nordman Danny Takes Randy Hansel Chris Chadwick David Sonn tag Mark Miller Rick Homes Craig Collins Sean Kearney Mike Flanders Matt Krauss Mark Seifried. Pack 8 held awards Tuesday at Coolidge School listing Todd Luedke John Hovey Donald Quijano Dan Martin Jeff Anderson Jeff Oberthien Peter Hentges John Pardon Matt Schmitt Ken Sypher David Schrock Glenn Visik Ron Humbert David Strief Mike Kray Tom Hupp Jim Klima Craig Dukes Dan French Scott Stairs Jeff Welty Mark Gilland Dan Clemens Randy Dietzman Mike Gilmer Dan Snell Mike Duncan Jeff Scheel Lee Salinger. Pack 29 recognized John Svoboda at Hoover School Thursday night.
Thursday awards list for Pack 143 Boys at Pierce School includes Doug Greenwell Bill Tompkins Kyle Galles Mike Seden David Klodd Mark Rehman Kurt Jansen Eric Lorenzen Mike Newland Tom Hudson Dave Page James Pauly Todd Brooks Robert Brown Mark Brownell Jerry Dungan Marty Maire Steve Miller Patrick McGann Robert Shaw Richard Benning Bob Bonaventure Tom Evans and Tim Skopec.
Temple Judah set Friday evening services at 8 00 with sermon Who Needs the Temple The temple also lists activities and local ads including Hladky's Grocery and Market 1600 4th Ave SE 364 4141 a weekly ad and notices for rummage and sales plus beauty salon promotions and civic notices including Cedar Rapids mayor appointment to a national committee and a death in Newton.
The Rev. Larry Suggs hosts four adult education seminars in April and May at the First United Methodist Church. Topics include The Social Creed Study Action, The Church Where Do We Go from Here, A Group Experience in Rational Living, and Modern Man. Most have registration fees or free options. locations or meeting places vary with registration. Sessions feature readings of noted works and are open to community adults.
Marion area youth compete in the Marion branch YMCA free throw finals with prelims at local schools. The YMCA schedule from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. was canceled. remaining events include high school boys gym 2, father and son gym 4, and teenage night 7.
Wendy Marshall of Emerson won the Marion Independent schools civic ovation finals. Valerie Pauls of Washington finished runner up, with finalists including Mark Henderson Jennie Balcom Sheryl O Campbell Jean Risk Jenifer Barnes and Ronald Crouse. Judges were Jack Hotchkiss Sister Mary Richard and Mrs. Lloyd Kellams. Modern Woodmen of America sponsored the event.
Iowa political leaders joined in mourning former President Dwight D. Eisenhower with a moment of silence in the House and a 45 minute Senate recess. Speakers called Eisenhower an outstanding public servant and leader, praising his faith in government and his lasting influence on Americans.
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