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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1972
Page
20
Wall Street saw mixed moves and declines across major issues as trading slowed amid political uncertainties over Vietnam. Dow Jones average eased while large tech and industrials like American Motors American Telephone and Fairchild Camera fell, with some blue chips trimming losses after a late price uptick.
AP report notes mixed commodity action in Chicago soybeans and grains with slight declines, while Iowa Des Moines hog markets show receipts of about 80,000 with steady to higher prices for sows and varied gains for barrows and gilts. Local want ads urge readers to place messages where seen.
Detroit up says General Motors recalls 350 000 1971 Vegas models to fix a throttle fault that could cause the car to surge. Chevrolet notes no accidents and only five reported interference cases, advising drivers to turn off ignition and brake firmly if the fault occurs and the car won’t decelerate.
American Re-Insurance Co reports record first quarter 1972 adjusted earnings of 4.235 million, up from 2.457 million a year earlier. Per share that quarter, 7 cents, up 21.9 percent from 63 cents in 1971. Premiums written total 43.331 million, vs 43.034 million in 1971.
Public notice of a juvenile court proceeding in Linn County Iowa references guardians, residents, and interested parties. The text lists names such as Merle Edward Travis and Larry J. Collier among others, with instructions to appear and respond to the petition for court action regarding guardianship and care. The document also mentions a municipal building and court details, plus dates and procedural provisions for appearances and filings.
Prices paid Monday on the Cedar Rapids hog market were steady. Saturday figures for country and plant delivered butchers 200 to 230 pounds ranged from 24.00 to 24.50 dollars, with packing sows 300 pounds and down at 24.00 to 21.25. Butchers over 230 pounds varied 25 cents less per additional 10 pounds to 260 pounds, and over 260 pounds 50 cents less per 10 pounds. Packers are 25 cents off for each weight grade from 50 to 360 pounds, 50 cents off to 180 pounds, and 75 cents off above 500 pounds.
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