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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1966
Page
17
Stocks held a substantial Monday gain with active sectors in color television electronics and airlines leading. Major gains included Xerox Schering Eastman Kodak Zenith Polaroid Merck Motorola and others while Johnson & Johnson fell.
Tuesday estimates show Chicago hog and cattle prices mixed with sharp gains in some beef cuts while slaughter steers ease slightly. Des Moines demand uneven with varied prices across weights and heavier sows underpinning the lower end of the market.
Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market were steady Monday with Saturday bulk 200 to 230 lb butchers at 923 MN and packing sows around 19.00 to 19.25. Sioux City Livestock reports moderate trade with steady overall prices and steer price ranges from 24.00 to 28.50 per cwt for various weight classes.
Cape Kennedy Reuters reports the Space Agency postponed the Explorer satellite launch for at least 24 hours due to a countdown issue. A spokesman said the problem emerged during the first countdown phase and details were not released.
Chicago markets firm on wheat corn and oats with futures advancing modestly. Cash grain shows No 2 wheat and yellow corn trading at elevated bid levels while live poultry butter eggs and potatoes exhibit mixed but steady wholesale pricing and steady to firmer demand.
Albert Spetrino Jr of Marion suffered knee injuries in a three car collision in the 2700 block of First Avenue E at 12 05 pm Sunday. Listed in fairly good condition Monday at St Luke s hospital. Police said drivers were Sperrino William E Burmeister 50 of 1734 First Avenue NE and Jerard Marxen 24 of 1041 Thirty fourth Street NE Marxen was charged with following too closely but the count was dismissed in municipal court Monday.
A two car collision on highway 1 near the Waukon junction injured three people. Louis Miller 73 driving the Miller car was making a left turn when Tom Lieran pulled out to pass another vehicle and hit the Miller vehicle. Hospitalized are Mrs Miller 72 with a fractured leg Louis Miller and Beverly Cooper 14 with lacerations.
Harold E. Barger and his son pled innocent to charges stemming from a disturbance on First Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids. The pair face trial June 1 20 with Barger charged for drunkenness fighting and resisting arrest and his son for fighting and resisting arrest. Police say four officers restrained the elder Barger and a partner was involved in the quarrel with a woman identified as Mrs Barger. Both men bonded at 330 and 220 dollars respectively. Six feared drowned after a motor yacht sank in Kilbrannan sound Campbell Town Scotland with 16 aboard.
Senator Kennedy said Eisenhower did not endorse U S withdrawal of troops or transfer of nuclear weapons to allies. He warned such moves could betray responsibility and complicate relations with India Pakistan Israel and Europe. other senators urged restraint and NATO consultation ahead of a June Brussels session.
A Cedar Rapids boy, Douglas Steggall aged, was treated at Mercy hospital for a gunshot wound to the leg after tripping and discharging a rifle near ZCBJ park on Sunday morning. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Steggall of 1606 K Street SW. The weapon discharge occurred as he tripped over a driftwood pile.
A young boy was wounded in the left leg when a hunting rifle discharged during a target shooting incident at a Linn County line range. An older brother Dan was present, and the Linn County sheriff’s department investigated the accident.
Buenos Aires workers on a two day strike protested wages and conditions causing widespread train cancellations across Argentina. Union leaders said the action aimed to pressure authorities ahead of wage talks.
Abandoned 1954 Ford vehicle in Linn County offered for sale if owner fails to appear. Ordinance 36-66 changes Dale's Fruit Market zoning to Neighborhood Shopping District with conditions, and incumbents file acceptance of provisions. Notices include incorporation of Cedar Rapids Leasing, Inc. and final report in estate matter Buettner. Public bids invited by Iowa State Highway Commission for used cars and wagons.
Probate notices in Linn County Iowa announce executors for Ralph K. Stewart Myrtle McNelly and Wylla M Schnell, with dates for wills admitted to probate and deadlines to contest or file claims. Executors Elma J Stewart Sterling F McNelly Willis J Schnell, with bonds and creditor notice details.
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