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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1977
Page
28
A partial Cedar Rapids Gazette page from May 19 1977 shows scattered notes and names incl Lowrey Kenner Reece Faye and Sue Boats at ms. The legible items hint at local notices and possibly community notes without a clear single event or outcome.
New York traders paused after a four session rally as the noon Dow fell 1.02 to 940.89. Gainers and losers were balanced on the NYSE while investors awaited two key reports from the Federal Reserve and Labor Department. Polaroid activity led volume with a block trade at 32 3/4 and the composite index stood at 54.77. American Exchange value edged up to 115.07 as volume dipped to 8.60 million by midday.
Iowa interest grain quotes show new crop corn up one cent and old crop up seven cents, soybeans up four cents on new crop and down seven cents on old, oats steady. Cedar Rapids processing market reports prices for delivery to Cedar Runia processors at 11 a.m. Thursday, with old crop corn at 2.35, new crop corn 2.24, old crop soybeans 9.53, new crop soybeans 7.08, and oats 1.70 old crop 1.57 new crop. Federal State Market News notes steady offerings with adequate to barely adequate demand and generally unaggressive buyers.
Cedar Rapids hog market remained steady with bulk deliveries at 41.50 to 42.50 for 200 to 230 lb butchers. Heavier weights faced declines per 10 lb increments up to 300 lb, while packers also showed reductions. Sheep market notes spring lambs priced at 53 and 5 dollars with London gold and New York silver close figures listed.
The state board of regents approved the assignment of the real estate contract for the Old Presbyterian church property in Iowa City to Old Brick Associates. The sale price is 140000 dollars with 14000 paid immediately and the balance due at deed delivery, pending executive council approval.
United Fire and Casualty Co. of Cedar Rapids approved a 25 cent quarterly dividend payable June 15 to holders of record June 1, matching the prior year’s 19 cent payout. The annual meeting increased authorized common shares to 1.5 million and the board size to 10 with Wallace H. Horner named a new vice president and director. several existing directors and officers were re elected.
Five people were hospitalized after a two car crash three miles south of here on Highway 63. Eddie O Neal, 40, of Waterloo, is in critical condition with multiple injuries. A passenger, Mary Nash, 27, also of Waterloo, is in fair condition with a skull fracture. Other injured include Lubertha Greem 36, and Aaron Banks, plus Leon O Neal. The other driver’s identity was not released. Prices for eggs and market notes follow.
Senior Airman Jean A. Rentschler was promoted while serving at Beale AFB California. William M. Dallas Jr. named to New York state judicial committee and secretary of the committee. Roy W. Jameson elected director of the American Association of Airport Executives. Curtis Ackley earns BA from Fort Lewis College. Stolen five 100-pound weights from Leh High Inc. Garage sale listed at 5330 Midway Dr NW. Beer specials at Murray's Grocery. Kalona Historical Tour June 10 and Decorah Nordic Festival July 30.
U N Ambassador Andrew Young told a U N Rhodesia and South West Africa conference in Maputo that millions of Rhodesian blacks should boycott white merchants to impact the Ian Smith regime. He warned of new UN measures if rapid peace progress fails and urged negotiated settlement despite ongoing guerilla war.
Six individuals were charged with drunken driving in Linn County with additional counts including hit and run damage, license violations, and traffic device violations. Names include Larry A. Smith 42, David G. Lewis 35, Robert C. Baxter 36, Steven W. O Neal 27, Caren K. Thompson 32, and Gerald F. Long 33 with arrest times ranging from 1:46 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. across multiple intersections and streets.
Dr. George Grice, 76, retired president of the College of Charleston and founder of the Charleston College of Preparatory School, died Monday in Charleston. He led the college and contributed to local education for decades.
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