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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1977
Page
17
New York AP roundup lists top gainers and decliners on the NYSE with net changes. Companies like Elgin National and World Airways show notable moves while Abbot Laboratories and Levis appear among active issues. No securities below $2 included.
The Dow dropped more than 4 points at noon, then cut losses to 1.92 to 926.94 by 2 pm as declines edged ahead of advances on the NYSE. Big Board volume reached 11.64 million shares with Bethlehem Steel down 1 1/8 to 353. Bethlehem warned of an unprofitable first quarter, while the composite index eased to 53.87.
Cedar Rapids Monday hog prices declined with butcher weights 200 to 230 pounds at 34.50 to 35.50 dollars per cwt and sows around 31.50 to 32.00. Heavier 230 to 300 pounds faced weight-based discounts while packers saw reductions. Lamb prices ranged 49.00 to 51.00, while corn 2.32, soybeans 8.25, oats 1.64. Des Moines prices show steady to lower eggs and hens, with Easter demand cited. Sioux City livestock reports note hogs down 50 to 1.00, cattle soft, and sheep around 450 head.
Livestock markets show slow to moderate demand with hogs and sows uneven, prices mostly lower across Iowa Des Moines Omaha and Joliet bids. Cattle and calves mix with moderate activity, prime to choice steers and heifers around mid 30s, cows lower, and egg and potato markets steady to firm in New York and Chicago regions.
Preschool story hour runs Tuesday with sessions 9 45 to 10 15 a m in the main library basement 428 Third avenue SE and 10 45 to 11 15 a m at the Kenwood branch 3223 First avenue SE Calico Cupboard Sunbonnet items teas spices miniatures 1118 2nd St SE A 1 Buresh Rental ads for price selection servicecall
Three Cedar Rapids residents face May 16 trial dates in separate federal cases. Arlethia Williams 22 indicted on forgery and stolen U S treasury check charges. Cathleen Schropp 22 indicted on four counts related to a stolen credit card and obstruction of justice. James Judson Fashimpaur faces seven counts for tax withholding and bank deposit violations tied to Fashion Par Homes Inc. All released on recognizance.
Cedar Rapids police arrested John Thomas Ingle age 27 of 1614 D avenue NE on a concealed weapon charge after a report of a man with a gun at Dragon restaurant. He carried a .38 caliber handgun and was jailed in lieu of a $1,500 bond. Today actor Alfred Lunt is 84.
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