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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1971

Page

16

Stock market slide trims gains as traders react to rail strikes

New York shares declined broadly with Household Finance down to 52 as investors priced in rising rates and rail strike fears. Niagara Mohawk, First strike, and Fannie Mae posted losses while Yonkers Raceway and Cinerama posted gains amid volatile Amex activity and higher trading volume late in the session.

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Cattle Market Prices and Livestock Listings

Market report shows bids for steers and heifers around 19 to 31 dollars per hundredweight, including prime and utility categories. Sheep, lambs, and poultry prices listed with dealers in New York and local markets, noting delivered options and varying quality grades.

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Iowa Youths Face Lack of Summer Jobs

Des Moines reports 15 to 20 percent of Iowa youths seeking summer work will be unable to find jobs. About 75,000 youths ages 10 to 23 are active in job hunting, with an estimated 13,000 to 16,600 not finding work. High adult unemployment and relaxed child labor rules blamed amid sluggish economy. Detasseling season cited as a bright spot with about 59,000 temporary detasselers needed.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Employment Security Commission Max Noe Noe Hawkeye Chicago

Arguments Heard In Howell Suit Over Ambulances

Legal dispute in Cedar Rapids over ambulance contracts moves to briefs filing by end of the week. Howell seeks a perpetual injunction against city spending under a hospital contract, arguing state law limits municipal use of tax funds. The city defends the need to fund ambulance service beyond city limits.

Cedar Rapids Ansel Chap Didge Chapman Bun‘lyan Howell Iity Ciy Council

Corn Gains Near Two Cents on Heavy Demand

AP reports corn futures rose nearly two cents amid strong demand and cover. soybeans up just over one cent, while wheat mixed and oats fell. Railroad strike seen minimal impact for now, but could affect futures if prolonged. At close, corn up 14 cents, soybeans about 4, and oats down. Chicago cash grain quotes follow with No 2 yellow corn at 1.54 and No 2 soft wheat at 1.54.

Chicago Cash Grain Chicago

Outreach Group Condemns Cross Burning Incident

The Guiteach committee of Jake Boyd Community House condemns cross burning and vandalism at William Cotton home on May 6 in Cedar Rapids. The letter, signed by Viola Gibson, cites harassment of Black community leaders Hugh Gibson and his family and urges authorities to bring perpetrators to justice.

Guiteach Jake Boyd Cedar Rapids William Cotton Cotton Thirty-fourth Street Gellar Rapids Human Rights Commission Viola Gibson Hugh Gibson Gibsons Gibson Pate Young

Damage claim sought for bowling lanes at Tropic Lanes

Ww H Weakstein asks Cedar Rapids city to reimburse 3925 for water damage last winter to Tropic Lanes equipment at 124 Third Street NE. He alleges roof drainage negligence after a leak spread from Danceland ballroom to Tropic Lanes, noting storage payments while building sits idle under urban renewal.

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Balance of Payments Deficit Rises to Record Level

The Commerce Department reports a first quarter deficit of 5.9 billion on the official reserve transactions basis, with a liquidity basis deficit of 3.0 billion. Excluding SDR allocations, the official deficit nears 5.7 billion, while Treasury Secretary Connally warns the level is unsustainable.

Washington U.S Commerce Deparment Montag Department Treasury Connally Senate Finance Committee

Author Dead Jack Woodford publicist Josiah Woolfolk dies

Williamsburg Virginia AP reports Josiah Woolfolk aged 77, publisher of hundreds of short articles and more than a dozen poems under the pen name Jack Woodford, died Sunday.

Williamsburg, Va Josiah Woolfolk Jack Woodford

Brown Pays Most of $20,000 Fine After Tax Conviction

Eugene Brown once led Tamia Packing Co and now lives in Fort Lauderdale Fla He has paid $19 000 of a $20 000 federal fine for evading 47511 in income taxes over three years Judge Edward de McManus was asked to grant more time to pay the balance Brown 44 Cedar Rapids IA spoke to a reporter saying he was anxious to settle the fine in full.

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Malicious Injury Charge Dismissed Against Jenne Donahue

A charge of malicious injury against Jenne Donahue, 47, of M2 L slecel BW, was dismissed on a motion of the state. The case involved alleged damage to Hus Memorial church on March 10.

Jenne Donahue

Blanchy Jackson Pleads Guilty to Larceny

Blanchy Jackson an 18 year old resident of 833 Seventh Avenue SE pled guilty in municipal court to a reduced charge of larceny. She was fined $100 and costs for taking clothing from the Montgomery Ward store on the date in question.

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Man Pleads Guilty in Reckless Driving Case

Walter Grishaber aged 64 of 1947 Forty-second Street NE pled guilty in municipal court to reckless driving, fined 100 dollars and costs. He was arrested October 17 on Fash Pout road by Linn County deputies after a drunk driving charge was filed.

Patrick L. Pierce I i Cavalier Street Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers Pierce Lian County Fran Linda K. Pierce Walter Grishaber Forty-second Street Linn Sheriff's Deputies Fash Pout

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