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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1965
Page
16
New York stock averages closed lower after a slow session seen as a technical correction continuing Friday's retreat. Volume was near Friday's 4.66 million shares as many major issues remained down through the day.
A mailbox was hurled at a parked car in the 1200 block of Eighth Street NW, shattering its windshield. The owner, Joseph Kell, says the box appeared to come from a moving vehicle. The mailbox had been ripped from a Dale G. McDonald residence on 4931 Eltis Road NW.
Des Moines Iowa the senate steering committee sent to the calendar a house bill raising from 29 to 33 percent the amount of primary road fund money available for extensions in Iowa municipalities. The committee also sent 15 other bills including a measure to raise the aid age for dependent children from 18 to 20 for those in high school or vocational school.
USDA estimates Tuesday receipts 3000 cattle 6000 hogs 300 sheep. A few butcher hogs sold 25 cents higher. top $22.50. Cattle prices steady with slow trading. few prime steers topped at $30.
Receipts at Omaha total 13 000 cattle with 300 calves. Slaughter steers and heifers rise 25.10 to 50 cents. Choice 1 000 1 300 lb steers quoted at 25.75 to 27.00. Some loads at 27.56. Most choice heifers 25.25 to 26.25. A few loads of high choice at 26.50.
Sioux City cattle market reports include receipts around 400 calves and slaughter steer demand strong while heifers run fully steady. Prices show high choice slaughter steers 77.00 per cwt with two loads at 27.75 cents.
Prices for bulk hogs 200 to 230 lb held at 20.00 to 20.25 with packing sows around 17.50 to 17.75. Quotations depend on grade and plant delivery with weight-based discounts for butchers and packers. wool and eggs referenced with varying grades and conditions.
Selling pressure increased in all grain futures as soybeans led declines on Monday. Soybeans fell up to five cents a bushel with losses around 1% to 4% at the close, wheat down ¾ to 4, corn 1 to 1½ lower, oats down ¾ to 4, rye 1⅛ to 1% lower.
Chicago market notes list prices for commodities including No. 2 hard wheat at 4s, No. 2 rad at 1.40 a bushel, No. 2 yellow corn at 1.44, No. 2 heavy white oats at 72, No. 1 extra heavy white soybeans at 74, and no. 1 yellow sour pears at 1.78. Prices reflect AP transmission from Chicago.
Wholesale buying prices steady with slight shifts as roasters raise bids. Potatoes arrive at 143 on track 122 with US shipments Friday 632 Saturday 443 Sunday 14. demand strong at lower prices while markets ease. California long whites 6.90 to 7.15 per cwt. California round reds 6.40 to 6.40. Alabama round reds 4.50 to 6.60. oil supplies noted but not quoted.
USDA eggs show ample supply and fair demand with various quality grades and weights listed. Butter markets remain ample with fair demand and price scores for creamery, AA, A, and B grades.
Rowena K Leibig 31 of hd A avenue NW received a one year suspended sentence in federal court for forging an endorsement on a 760.32 government draft in May 1961. Judge Edward J Mc Manus ordered one year probation and restitution already paid after her guilty plea last month.
City briefs note a Tuesday noon meeting at the Roosevelt hotel on the $4.2 million high school bond issue. Other items include notices from local clubs, a Parole discussion by Cedar Rapids Art Assn. reps, an itinerant salesman charged with federal auto theft, and various local ads and court mentions.
A petition filed in the city clerk’s office seeks a 22 foot concrete roadway on Forest Drive SE between Mt Vernon Road and Bever Avenue. It bears 47 property owner signatures and an estimated 60 property owners would be affected. Public Improvements Commissioner Stolba notes the council rejected a 24 foot plan after neighborhood opposition. Bids for new sanitary sewer lines in Forest Drive between Mt Vernon Road and Meadow Brook Drive are due June 9.
Jerry Thomas, 23, of 805 Sixteenth Avenue SW, arrested Sunday for larceny of a car registered to Paul Ealy of 2925 Johnson Avenue NW. The auto was stolen from a lot behind The Theory Inn at 1004 First Avenue NE. Thomas held in county jail on $300 bond awaiting Tuesday arraignment.
President Johnson urged Congress that weather modification remains distant but possible. He cited progress in science and engineering while noting major obstacles and the need for a larger, directed effort. He compared challenges to those faced in moon exploration and reaffirmed that eventual success is attainable.
Walter Reuther, president of the United Auto Workers, will be awarded an honorary doctor of letters degree by Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. The recognition underscores his influence in civil rights and labor.
In Claremore Oklahoma Mrs Betty Davis Potts a 45 year old junior high teacher barricaded her home for about two hours firing at officers before tear gas forced entry. Police recovered a snub nosed pistol shell hulls and a list listing people including President Johnson with a question mark suggesting a score or pre prepared list. The sheriff said she shouted communists during the stand off.
Nora K. Vaughn, 22, of 413 Third Street SW, received a 30 day suspended jail sentence after pleading guilty to shoplifting. She was accused of attempting to steal about 10 dollars worth of items from Woolworths and Kresges on Saturday.
Avery L. Litts, 51, of 1216 B Avenue NW, was fined $100 and costs on a reckless driving charge. He was arrested shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday on Highway 149 south of Edgewood Road after police observed his car weaving and posing a danger to other motorists.
Charles Kulisek aged 51 walked into the path of a slow moving car in the 400 block of Fifth avenue SE shortly after midnight. He pleaded guilty in municipal court and received a 30 day jail sentence after treatment at St. Luke's hospital for minor abrasions. James McAllister, 41, of 1820 Fifth avenue SE, the car driver, was not charged.
Applications are being accepted for the next term of the data processing programming school at the Cedar Rapids vocational technical program. The term runs June 14 to August 20 with a full schedule 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. five days weekly or evening twice weekly. Aptitude testing and applications are at 346 Second Avenue SW Board of Education building.
Mack Gibson, 30, of 1021 Eleventh Avenue SE, and his wife Shirley, 24, each paid a 15 dollar fine Monday for disturbing the peace by fighting. Police arrested them in a parking lot in the 100 block of Third Street NE the night of March 20 after a loud quarrel.
Four Washington and Jefferson high school students won top prizes in Iowa’s first auto mechanics trouble shooting contest in Des Moines. Sponsored by Stebor Motor Co., teams from 15 Iowa high schools faced up to 20 engine faults in new cars. Washington team Bradley and Raymond finished in 37 minutes. Jefferson team Fisher and Forristall finished in about 60 minutes.
U S Royal automotive appliance and sporting goods store will open Wednesday at Lindale Plaza. The grand opening at 11 a.m. will feature Dave Cullin as manager with Mayor Robert Johnson and U S Royal officials present. The store offers U S Royal tires including Master and Royal Laredo rain tire, six service bays, free auto safety inspection, and appliances from Westinghouse GE RCA Sunbeam and Zenith plus Wilson and Spaulding sporting goods.
Leon Slycord, 14, reported a youth with long black Beatle cut slugged him and took his wallet near the south end of the race track bleachers at Hawk Eye Downs. The wallet held only 1 dollar. The assailant is described as 16 or 17, medium build, and the area was deserted.
Dale C. Stentz, 59, longtime Springville attorney and civic member, died Sunday at his home. Born Sept. 26, 1905 in Springville, he practiced law since 1928 after graduating from the University of Iowa. Surviving are his wife Eva Thompson and his children George, David, Don, and Mary, with services Wednesday at the Presbyterian church and Masonic burial rites at Springville Cemetery.
Two Oelwein men Harold Lillibridge aged 24 and James Hamilton aged 19 were charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The charges stem from incidents involving two Independence girls who ran away from home last week.
Assistant Fire Chief Robert H. Ellison, head of Cedar Rapids fire prevention bureau, was elected secretary of the National Fire Protection Association fire marshal section during a conference in Washington, D.C. He becomes the first Iowa community representative to hold national office.
Mrs Leslie Clark a 60 year Palo resident died Sunday after a brief illness Born July 14 1883 Missouri Valley and married Oct 10 1913 Marion She was a member of the Lincoln EUB church Surviving are her husband son Marvin Bradley of Palo a brother Elbert Thomas of Waterville Calif three grandchildren and one great grandchild Services Tuesday at 1 30 pm Turner chapel Cedar Rapids burial Palo Rev Ivan Bryce of Perry officiating Friends may call at the chapel
Des Moines Gov. Harold Hughes told reporters the legislature does not have three or four more days to spend arguing over right-to-work laws. He urged lawmakers to focus on their business and voiced little optimism about reviving the Senate-defeated bill to legalize the union shop.
Iowa Senate passed a bill 37 to 9 to create a state public defender office for those who cannot hire counsel in criminal cases. Counties or groups may establish the office and staff it with one or more lawyers. the salary matches the county attorney’s in the county.
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