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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1973
Page
5
The writer argues firms buy back stock with cash harming working capital to stabilize prices and boost per share earnings. He cites high costs, waste, and limited benefit, then notes dollars overseas cause lower domestic value and urges reader questions to Shulsky with a self addressed envelope.
Jersey City reports Raia, union leader amid a 39 day strike, arrived late from negotiations in New York after PATH tube strike disrupted commuter service. Union officials say Raia faced delays and had to seek alternate transportation with 70,000 other PATH commuters.
The reader muses on executive actions and stock buybacks as cash uses, the tax implications of Keogh plans for real estate, and whether utility common stocks outpace bonds for retirees. The column notes that tax advice should come from a qualified adviser, then questions the rationale behind dollar devaluation and market timing.
A medical note from twenty years ago linked a rise in fatal fungal infections to the widespread use of life saving antibiotics. The report warned of unintended consequences as clinicians expanded antibiotic therapy.
Memorial services will be held at Oakland cemetery Iowa City at 11 a.m. May 23 for 95 donors from Iowa and surrounding states who dedicated their remains to medical science. Rev. Donald Herdman will direct the services. If rain occurs the service moves to Gloria Dei Lutheran church.
The article lists seven warning signs of cancer to consult a physician: changes in bowel or bladder habits, sores that do not heal, unusual bleeding or discharge, lumps or thickening, indigestion or swallowing issues, changes in a wart or mole, and a persistent cough or hoarseness. It also explains muscle spasm causes and treatments, noting spasms can be due to irritants, cramps, glitches in metabolism, or pain, and that relief may come from pain medication, warm baths, massage, or tranquilizers. It discusses varicose veins, noting walking may help unless leg valves fail, and recommends elastic stockings and elevating the legs to improve blood flow.
In Croydon a bankruptcy court heard that a bank computer mistakenly credited $15,000 to a man who made a $15 deposit. Witnesses testified the man spent all the money, left home, and is believed to be in West Africa now.
A LAFF A DAY note recalls a notorious dinner hosted by the Shipleys, describing an awful din ner and joking that the dish would serve as perfect revenge. The card reflects a humorous, gossip tone about a bygone social gathering.
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