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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1965
Page
23
New York AP reports uneven stock market near close with active trading though totals show 5.1 million shares changing hands versus 5.6 million the prior day. Dow Jones averages and several listed firms appear in mixed positions amid broad market fluctuation.
Chicago and Des Moines markets show hogs rising to 21.25 per cwt with strong to 29 cent gains and cattle loads steady to higher. Slaughter steers and heifers command 25 to 27.75 while hogs, sheep and calves supply fluctuate across multiple weights and regions.
The 1965 first quarter scorecard shows net profits and percent changes year over year for listed firms. Data tables compare JAN to MARCH results against 1964 levels, highlighting notable gains and declines across multiple companies.
A collection of legal notices includes a tax redemption expiration in Linn County Iowa dated 1943 and an original notice for Gary Matthes versus Janet Matthes in Linn County Iowa seeking an absolute divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. The Cedar Rapids court set appearances by June 1965 with attorney R M Fassler listed.
Sam Shulsky answers on stock sale deductions and state taxes noting New York origin of exchange. He explains tax impact for Wisconsin residents and cautions a student investor about speculative oils and other equities with limited funds remaining.
Des Moines Iowa senators urged Congress to call a constitutional convention to consider an amendment allowing bicameral states to apportion one house by factors other than population. The measure, if approved by the House, would place Iowa as the 24th state to back a convention. two thirds of states would trigger a convention. Senators Riley and Ely voted against the resolution.
Tuesday prices for bulk 200 to 1230 pound hogs ranged 19.00 to 19.25 for butchers with sows down to 16.25 to 16.75. Quotations vary by grade and weight at the plant, with reductions for lighter or heavier categories. Wool and eggs figures listed as unsettled notes.
Chicago grain futures show mixed results with soybeans up 4 to 14 cents, wheat down 4 to 1/4, corn up about 1/4 to 4 percent, oats up modestly and rye steady to higher as speculative activity remains light and commercial business lagges.
Chicago market notes list No. 2 hard wheat at 1.49 per bushel No. 2 red at 1.47 3/4 Corn No. 2 yellow at 1.36 1/4 Oats No. 2 heavy white at 7.5 cents Soybeans No. yellow at 2.87 1/4 per bushel Soybean oil quoted at 10.65 cents per pound.
AP USGA report shows wholesale prices steady for poultry butter and eggs. Roasters 23 28c, White Rock fryers 21c. butter steady with various grade prices, eggs steady with mixed grades. potatoes arrivals and shipments noted with limited track offerings and regional price points for Idaho and California products.
DES MOINES AP A Federal Bureau of Reclamation engineer says a loose wire in a Fort Randall Dam unit caused a January 28 blackout affecting five states. Clair Birch discusses fixes including splitting the central control unit and adding 230kV lines from Fort Thompson to Sioux Falls and from Sioux Falls to Sioux City to provide alternate power routes.
Notice to John J. Meyer that redemption of a tax deed on the Elz Sta section in Spring Grove Township Linn County Iowa will expire ninety days from service unless redeemed. The 1945 notice cites certificate of purchase and delinquent taxes from 1946 to 1948.
Linn County Iowa announces tax delinquency sale of Harcourt’s Lot 13 in Cedar Rapids for years 1960 1941 1962 with certificate of purchase issued to Linn County. Redemption period ends ninety days after service of notice. deed to be issued if not redeemed. May 3, 1963 Linn County Auditor.
The Linn-Mar school board approved two new teachers for the 1965 1966 year Frances Reuse will teach junior high language arts and social studies, and Robert Gilchrist will handle junior high math. A second grade vacancy remains. The board also outlined funding plans for a new high school addition and cafeteria remodel including a fed by Title I government reimbursement.
The fourth annual Jaycee isafe driving road-e-o will be held Saturday and Sunday in Marion. Sponsors are the Marion Junior Chamber of Commerce and Steitzer Lincoln-Mercury of Cedar Rapids. Marion teenagers ages 16 to 19 may participate with written exams at Leon and Jerry's Saturday at 1 pm and Sunday at noon. Driving tests begin Sunday at 1 pm in the Marion shopping center lot near Seventh Avenue and Thirty-fifth Street. First prize is a $50 bond and a trip to Keokuk for state driving, with $24 bonds for second and third. Contact Earnest Beemblossom, Mike Gibney, or Bob Mullen for details.
Rosa M. Seeks longtime Marion resident widow of James M. Seeks died Tuesday morning in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness. Born Sept. 1, 1877, she lived on Blairs Ferry road most of her life and married Sept. 1, 1897 in Marion. Survived by four sons Howard, Darrell, Frank, LaVerne. two daughters Mrs. Elton Remington and Mrs. Earl Matler. 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral plans set with Murdoch chapel.
A Scott County district court jury convicted Dan Miller, 24, Clinton, of second degree murder in the Oct. 31 shooting of Walter Barnes of Davenport. Local court records show the verdict returned late Monday.
Misses Hahn and Wilson elected co captains for Marion high school band for 1965 66 at the Fairfax banquet Monday night. Other officers include Kemp Orness Collins McCue sergeants Griswald Messerli Stead. Arion award to Connie Palas and outstanding freshman soloist to Mary Lee Hahn.
Governor Carl Sanders said nine Southern state governors will meet in Washington next week with their congressmen and senators to discuss school desegregation problems.
Special report states 11 year old Ryan Jaimnes Pasker son of Mr and Mrs John Pasker sustained a concussion when struck in the head by a ball bat during gym class Monday He is listed in good condition at Manchester hospital.
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