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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1971
Page
8
The International monetary crisis keeps weighing on prices as the Dow Jones industrial average slips 0.42 to 936.97. Declines exceed advances on the NYSE while volume drops to 16.49 million shares, well under the 1971 daily average.
Official estimates show Monday receipts at 6000 cattle. At Chicago Stockyards prices ranged across classes: slaughter steers 1,200 to 1,400 pounds at 34.75 to 35.50. high choice and prime 1,100 to 1,375 pounds at 34.00 to 34.75. other grades 28.00 to 34.25. Slaughter heifers 33.25 to 34.00. cows 20.00 to 23.50. bulls 25.50 to 28.00.
Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market were steady on Saturday. Friday quotes show bulk deliv ered butchers 200 to 230 pounds at 17.00 to 17.25, sows 14.75 to 15.25, with lighter and heavier weights discounted per 10 pounds. Sheep and poultry prices listed with delivered and weight-based adjustments.
The Chicago Cubs host the Montreal Expos in the 4th game of the season shown live on KCRG TV 9 at 1 15 PM Sunday. The matchup highlights the broadcast schedule for 32 Cubs games this season.
Arlington police charged Mylan White and Delmar Newton with nighttime larceny for a break-in at Belschner's Hardware last Tuesday. White, 20, of Muscatine and Newton, 25, of Fowlerville, Mich., are serving five days in Cedar Falls for beer on a public highway and will be returned to Fayette County to face the larceny counts after Cedar Falls release. Highways patrolmen arrested them Friday after a car search recovered shotgun shells reportedly taken from the store. two other occupants were held only on beer charges.
In Iowa City Judge Joseph Thornton found 14 persons guilty of disorderly conduct for unauthorized occupation of a university building to aid a Dum Dum Day Care center operation. The 14 were fined $105 each. one defendant, Jerry Seis, received a 30 day jail term and plans an appeal.
SEATTLE AP A federal court denied a third time a motion by Leslie Bacon’s lawyers to lower her $100000 bond as she testifies before a grand jury recessed until Wednesday The defense also sought to quash a subpoena making her a material witness in the Capitol bombing case Five suspects arrested December 4 in New York were sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiracy Indeterminate terms up to four years were imposed on Richard Palmer 40 Sharon Krebs 33 and Martin Lewis 25 while Claudia Conine 22 and Joyce Placha 26 drew up to three years Each of the sixth defendant Christopher Trenkle 19 was ordered to undergo psychiatric evaluation
Funeral services are scheduled Monday at 1 30 p m in Goettsch Funeral Home for Mrs William Heskett 48 of Anamosa killed in a Thursday two car crash near Ryan Iowa Friends may call Saturday afternoon Born Sept 18 1923 near Anamosa she married William Heskett Jan 2 1945 at Sioux Falls S D Employed by Collins Radio Co Cedar Rapids for 16 years Surviving include two sons Kenneth and Kelly a daughter Mrs Mac Pitts a step daughter Mrs William Summers a stepson Charles seven grandchildren her mother Lillian Sunday a sister Mrs George Aiken Monticello and three brothers William Howard Kenneth Indianapolis Madison Wis Madison Wis
Bethlehem Steel Co announced a price increase on hot rolled cold rolled and galvanized steel matching U S Steel. Inland Steel Kaiser Youngstown Sheet and Tube followed with 6 percent rise on flat rolled products.
Wharton Bay residents Mr and Mrs Jimmy F Shimek bought 1940 Hillview Drive from Mr and Mrs John T Waldron of Omaha formerly of Marion. Possession was given Friday. Sale handled by Tommy Tucker Realty. Also: Linn-Mar swing choir festival tonight at 7 30 at the high school. Hospital note: Charles Schmatt Jr at Mercy Hospital is a medical patient with visitors permitted.
The list details service times and pastors for multiple Marion churches including Mt. Bethel, First Baptist, Grace Baptist, Robins Faith Baptist, St. Josephs Catholic, Ascension Lutheran, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, St. Pauls Lutheran, First United Methodist, Prairie Chapel United Methodist, First Presbyterian, Reformed Presbyterian, Church of God Seventh Day, and United Seventh Day Brethren. Times span morning, afternoon, and evening, with several sermons titled.
Cairo reports Egyptian Civil Aviation Minister Ahmed Nuh bans foreigners from internal flights with immediate effect as Al Ahram publishes the directive. A United Arab Airlines spokesman cited new instructions but did not explain the rationale behind the decision.
Carl W. Breckenfelder, 62, of rural Volga pled guilty to drunk driving in Clayton County District Court. He was sentenced to five days in county jail and license revocation for 120 days after an April 15 arrest near Backbone State Park by the highway patrol.
Seven Iowa City youths in a 130 mile walk reached Ladora on Friday as part of a protest against the draft bill moving through Congress. Spokesman Tim Gardner said the group left Wednesday, plans to reach Des Moines next Thursday, and will deliver petitions to Iowa’s two U.S. senators.
The Small Business Administration designated Conway in southwestern Iowa as a disaster area after a Wednesday tornado. Estimated damage totals about 600000 dollars with eight buildings leveled and four more heavily damaged. no injuries were reported in the town of about 90 residents. Disaster loan applications will be accepted at the SBA district office in Des Moines.
A planning session for water and land resources in the Iowa Cedar River basin will be held in Cedar Rapids at 7 30 p m on May 19 at Washington High School. The Cedar Rapids session is hosted by the Cedar Rapids League of Women Voters and similar meetings will be held in Allison Charles City Waterloo and Eldora.
Gov Robert D Ray signed a legislative resolution approving state maintenance of the Hubbell Mansion at Terrace Hill in Des Moines. The eight acre Mid Victorian home, valued over 1 million dollars, will be acquired by the state for use as a historic landmark or governor’s residence. The heirs of Frederick Hubbell agreed to gift the property if maintained for 25 years, with a plaque acknowledging the gift.
In Linn County Iowa Harvey R Van Slycks estate no administration will occur after the will admitted to probate on April 28 1971. Action to set aside the will must be filed within one year from the second publication. Mina Hepker estate probate filed May 4 1971 Carl E Hepker executor named with notices to creditors and six month filing period. Attorneys listed Greenville Illinois and Cedar Rapids Iowa.
The City of Cedar Rapids Iowa invites bids for removing 670 trees from streets and alleys on the northeast side. Bids due by 9 00 a m May 26 1971 at the City Clerk's office. A 5 percent bid bond is required with bids.
Notice of appointment of Bertha Moses as administrator of the estate of Garbare Abodeely deceased. Creditors must file claims for allowance within six months from the second publication, or be barred. Dated May 15 1971 Cedar Rapids Iowa. Attorneys are Faches Klinger Glo with Phillip D. Klinger representing the administrators.
The Local Public Agency City of Cedar Rapids Iowa proposes to sell land in the Oak Hill Project Area to redeveloper MID DEVELOPMENT CO. The notice, dated May 5, 1971, announces public disclosure and examination of redeveloper’s statement and outlines the disposal plan and timing. Public examination hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at City Hall Planning and Development office, Monday through Friday.
Notice of probate of will for Addie L. Bishton deceased and appointment of Milo Randa as executor. Hearing date July 16, 1969. Creditor claims must be filed by May 15, 1971. Kubicek Novak & Kubicek attorneys. Dated May 5, 1971.
Notice to Ray Huff Arlys Huff and others that the contract dated November 6 1965 for South 57 feet Lot 6 and North 3 feet of Lot 7 Block 1 Carhart Addition Marion Linn County Iowa may be forfeited for nonpayment through May 1971 with payments due monthly. unless terms are fulfilled by June 24 1971 the contract will be cancelled and costs of service charged. Vendors John Miller Rosina Miller and attorneys Fisher Yarowski Martin listed.
Let want ads help you buy, sell, or trade. Call 369 1234 for listings and assistance.
SWEA CITY IUPI report says three men from Swea City were injured when an explosion tore through the Cargill grain elevator and it burned to the ground. Dean Berndt assistant manager was in serious condition with second and third degree burns over half his body. Morris Holm and Richard Schnittjer, also from the elevator, were hospitalized with various burns. Cause not determined pending talks with the workers and a damage estimate to follow.
Louis Armstrong was released Thursday from Beth Israel hospital in New York after seven weeks with heart and lung issues. His wife said he is back at home in Queens with a smile she cannot wipe from his face. He had been on the critical list at one point and phoned his wife before the release.
The FDA warns a Hong Kong made line named Candy Love Beads sold nationwide by Ce De Candy Co. poses cadmium levels 2000 times allowed in pottery. About 600000 necklaces were distributed this year from Union New Jersey. Fifteen children were poisoned but recovered within hours.
Three Iowa City residents Richard Smith Donald Spencer and Connie Vogel were found guilty of disorderly conduct for blocking a Des Moines bound selective service bus in April. Police Court Judge Joseph Thornton fined each $55, ruling their actions willful and premeditated violations despite claims the bus was delayed only by a doctor’s arrival.
Rep William J Scherle says a mobile Colorado ice cream vendor Mr Softee accepts food stamps for 25 cent cones and 40 cent sundaes The USDA initially denied then confirmed authorization and promised review while vendor continues to take stamps Scherle argues the program aims to boost nutrition for low income families by expanding grocery purchasing power.
The final round of the Byron Nelson Golf Tournament will be shown live in color on Sunday at about 3 30 PM following the Cubs game on a local station.
A cluttered page lists numerous service ads from many trades. Well Drilling Lawn care painting concrete roofing plumbing electrical and more appear with contact numbers and brief promises of free estimates and guaranteed work.
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