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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1964
Page
2
In a generally higher market, airline and cigarette shares rose to new highs on Monday afternoon. Trading volume reached about 6.1 million shares, up from 5.79 million on Thursday, with savings and loan holding companies showing gains while coppers edged higher and steels motors farm implements and drugs fell.
CHICAGO AP The National Safety Council reports 3,310 traffic deaths in February 1964, a February record and 26th month in 28 with rising highs. First time February fatalities exceed 3,000, totaling 6,570 for January–February, up 22 percent from 1963. Over 200,000 seriously or disabled injuries and another 200,000 less severe injuries occurred in the same period.
Washington AP reports the presidential commission found no evidence the Kennedy assassination was a political plot, stating most evidence supports no political motive. The finding suggests the crime was not tied to political conspiracies.
USDA Tuesday receipts forecast 3,000 cattle 6,500 hogs 200 sheep in Chicago. Hog market eased 25 cents. slaughter steers slow with prime loads at 23.00 per cwt. Cattle and dairy figures show varied 900 to 1,350 pound ranges and cows around 14.00 to 15.50.
Des Moines UPI reports hog prices held steady with weekend and prior week. Receipts estimated 80,000 Monday, week’s total 98,000, last year 93,000. U S 1 3 butcher quotes for 200-220 and 220-240 pounds ranged 13.75 to 14.50, sows 270-550 pounds 10.00 to 13.25, various weights listed.
Sioux City market receipts total 9,500 cattle with 400 calves. Trade slow and limited. steers and heifers steady to weak. Several loads of choice 1000 to 1125 pound steers priced at 20.50 to 21.25, and choice 900 to 1150 pound heifers at 20.25 to 21.00.
Receipts 15,000 cattle and 150 calves at Omaha. Trade slow with early sales steady. Prices for good and choice slaughter steers range 18.50 to 21.00 per cwt, a 1,100 lb load at 21.25. Good and choice heifers and calves reported 18.25 to 21.00, with another high choice load noted.
C R Markets reports Cedar Rapids hog prices were steady Monday. Weekend quotes for bulk 200 to 230s ranged 14.15 to 14.35 dollars with some at 14.40. Packing sows 300 lbs. quoted 12.75 to 13.25. Price adjustments apply by weight and grade. Grain notes No 2 corn 1.11 dollars, soybeans 2.48, oats out. Eggs quoted 2.68 to 22 cents for large, dirties and penceks smalls not fully listed.
Wheat futures climbed about three cents a bushel as milling demand remained strong. May delivery led gains while new crop months rose around two cents. soybeans fell, corn held steady to lower, oats advanced, and rye moved higher in Chicago trading.
Chicago AP notes no wheat or soybean sales. Corn prices quoted No. 3 yellow at 1.1924 with 1.20 percent change and 4 cents, No. 4 yellow at 1.22. Oats No. 1 extra heavy white at 66.2 with 7 cents, soybean oil at 7.90.
AP reports wholesale buying in Chicago for live poultry butter eggs and potatoes. Live poultry prices show small decreases to slight increases across roasters hens and special fryers. Butter remains steady with varied grade prices. Eggs unsettled with minor declines across whites mixed and standards. Potatoes arrivals and shipments noted with russets steady for best stock, reds firm, and Florida reds around 2.85.
The New York produce market shows liberal butter with spotty demand and creamery quotes around 93 rc AA and 92 score A. Eggs are fully ample with quiet demand, fancy heavy weight at 33 1/2 cents, standards at 31 2/3 cents, checks at 27 28 cents.
In a brief investors guide style exchange a spouse advocates dabbling with 500. The couple discusses American Photocopy 17 shares at 1354 and 15 Subscription TV at 12 percent, both down. A partner urges saving 2000 minimum and treating dabbling as learning, noting market risk and long term plans. The dialog weighs risk, discipline, and future goals.
Tokyo AP says U S Ambassador Edwin O Reischauer is doing fine after a gas tro intestinal tract bleed and diarrhea. He was briefly hospitalized following the attack of symptoms on Monday and is currently resting at home.
Bob Henry anchors a weeknight weather segment on Channel 9 at 6 25 following The Cheyenne Show promising local updates.
Peking denounces Khrushchev as the greatest capitulationist in history and calls Russians and other communist leaders to repudiate his revisionism. The 30,000 word broadside in People's Daily and Red Flag marks no compromise in the Sino Soviet quarrel, following Romanian negotiators' visit.
Civitan Club regular business meeting set for Wednesday noon at the Roosevelt hotel. Jaycee Toastmasters meet 7 am Tuesday at Baranchan's Steak House with John McGill toastmaster. Dr James T Utter moving April 1 to 2701 First Ave SE. VFW Post 788 hosts family potluck at 6 30 pm Tuesday at 709 Second Ave SE. Antique Show at Coliseum Thu Sun. Tachometer stolen from Richard Schaefer's car downtown Sunday valued at 55. Petite Beauty Salon moves to 714 Dows Building with evening hours. Hi-Opti-Hiawatha club meets Wednesday 6 30 pm at Jesse James restaurant. YWCA youth program talk. New address 701 Merchants National Bank for Witwer Co. Paper: James S Beveridge to speak on Manufacturing Organization and Planning for Numerical Control at ASTME conf in Detroit Apr 20-24. Fairfax Royale Ball Room supper March 31 serving 5 8 pm. Stamp update: 25 000 Audubon commemorative stamps added at Cedar Rapids post office. Window smashed at Krebs Dutch Girl Restaurant 2901 First Ave SE early Sunday. B P McKernan dies Sunday in Montebello Calif. survivor sister Mrs Marge Berggren Cedar Rapids. Funeral in Montebello.
Such speed. Within a few hours after your Classified Ad is printed in the Gazette thousands see it. For an ad writer call EM 2-112).
Probate of the will of Jennie E. Ormsby names Carmen M. VanZante and Harry H. Strother as executors and sets six months for creditor claims. A separate hearing notice to landowners in Drainage District No. 7 outlines a Board of Supervisors session on April 28, 1964 to consider improvements and potential reclassification of benefits with attached engineer report and land descriptions.
Notice of probate and appointment of Betty Jean Hass as executor for Hannah Teply, deceased, estate No 30621. The will dated February 26, 1964, admitted to probate in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication. attorneys Classen Kreuter Ford and Ibeling represent the executor.
Probate No 30634 for Lumir W Vishek deceased admits cedent from April 6 1960 to probate. Libbie E Vishek of Cedar Rapids Iowa is appointed executor. firm Shuttleworth and Ingersoll represents the estate.
Notice of hearing on an application by Lee Crawford Quarry for a continued water withdrawal permit in Linn County Iowa. Maximum 550000 gallons yearly at 30000 gallons per day for industrial use on leased land described as parts of Section 23 T83N R8W. Hearing at 1 00 PM April 14 1964 in Des Moines. appearance deadline April 10 1964.
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport seeks bids for a roughly 12,000 square foot Terminal Building addition. Plans dated 1964 are on file, with a hearing set at City Hall on April 14 1964 at 1 30 PM CST and bids due by 1 30 PM CST the same day.
Classified ad seeks experienced siding and plumbing heating workers in Amana Iowa area. Includes age and marital status hints, car required, above average income, $100 first week guarantee, contact EM 4-3052. Also lists welders drivers and route salesman with box numbers and ads for part time insurance sales and night bus boy.
A dense classified listing offers services from One Stop Remodelers for attics and basements to tree trimming, plumbing, hauling, painting, carpentry, and alterations. Includes contact hints EM numbers, local tradesmen such as Zobac Construction, Downing Edinger, Fred Sacora, and Larson & Son, plus tax and bookkeeping services and child care ads.
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