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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1968

Page

4

Stock Market Slips After Early Rally Amid Bombing Halt

New York stocks closed lower as gains from an initial rally tied to news of a Vietnam bombing halt were erased. The Dow fell 3.98 points, the Dow Jones 60-stock average down 1.2, and the S&P 500 down 0.35. NYSE reports average common stock down 19 cents. losers outnumbered gainers 226, with 14.48 million shares traded.

NEW York Associated Press Standard and Poor New York Stock Exchange

Not Bitter at Firing By Company LeMay Says

Curtis LeMay, fired from a $50,000 board chairmanship at Networks Electronics Corp, said he is not bitter and blames politics. He offered resignation, then a leave of absence. president Mahai Patrichi says the stock fell and he would not renominate LeMay. LeMay noted his pay stopped but retirement benefits remain, and he discussed a Vietnam bombing stance at a prior news conference.

Memphis Curtis LeMay California Networks Electronics Corp Mahai Patrichi Patrichi LeMay George Wallace Patricki Wallace U.S North Vietnam Hanoi

Monday Estimates for Chicago Livestock Receipts

AP reporting from USDA shows Monday totals of 11,000 cattle and 6,000 hogs estimated for Chicago markets with no sheep estimate available. The data reflect official estimates released for the day.

Chicago USDA

Live Stock Price Ranges for Cattle Hogs Sheep in Market Report

Cattle slaughter steers and heifers priced by weight and quality. Prime and high choice ranges listed for various weights. Hogs priced across 1-3 to 2-4 grade categories with sow and boar figures. Sheep wool and woolless slaughter lambs and ewes priced by weight and quality.

Frozen Pork Bellies and Dressed Meats Prices

Des Moines reports Friday USDA notes on the Midwest meat trade. Steer and heifer beef steady. pork cuts and picnics up about 50 cents. Skinned hams and seedless bellies show varied quotes across weight ranges with values around 24 to 43 dollars per hundredweight.

DES Moines USDA Midwest Canrot Lawa

Cedar Rapids hog and lamb market price report

C R Markets reports Saturday hog prices 25 cents lower. Friday prices for country and plant delivered butchers 200 to 230 pounds ranged 17.50 to 18.00. Packing sows 300 pounds and under 16.50 to 16.75. Butchers priced down 25 cents per 10 pounds over 230 up to 300. Packers adjust 25 cents per weight grade 300-360, 50 cents 360-500, 75 cents above 500. Sheep high yielding western lambs 26.00, native wool lambs 19.00 to 22.00 for various weights. Poultry Leghorn and Hyline 3 cents, old cocks hens unspecified. Grain section noted.

Cedar Rapids Ertat Wasty Gob

Wallace draws 10000 in Chicago as campaign gains steam

In Chicago the Wallace rally at the International Amphitheater drew about 10,000 supporters amid strong applause for promises to curb federal school busing open housing and the Vietnam war. A brief balcony scuffle occurred as hecklers clashed with Wallace backers under police supervision. Curtis LeMay’s firing from Network Electronics Corp was noted as Wallace spoke.

Chicago International Amphitheater Hubert Humphrey Wallace Curtis LeMay Network Electronics Corp

Iowa livestock auctions report from three markets

Federal State Market News Service coverage on October 31 notes cattle prices with feeders mostly steady and calves mixed. Lamoni Guthrie Center and Garner figures show feeder steers and heifers top at Lamoni 25.60 27.85 per hundredweight while hogs around 20 40 pounds scarce. brood sows and feeder pigs priced per head with Lamoni and Garner selling calves and pigs in the low to mid 20s and teens per head.

Federal State Market News Service Iowa Lamoni Guthrie Center Choice Prime Garner U.S

Methodists Land Viet Bomb Halt

Iowa United Methodist conferences praised the U S halt of bombing North Vietnam and endorsed a five point calendar for mutual de escalation. The statement urged a full cease fire an international peace inspection free elections asylum for asylum seekers and a massive reconstruction effort. Bishop James Thomas of Des Moines helped frame the statement.

Johnson Vietnam North Vietnam Iowa

Collins Radio Wins Trans World Contract for 747s

Collins Radio's new 51RV-2B VOR-ILS navigation receiver is selected by Trans World Airlines for Boeing 747 superjets. The system uses metal core planar board construction and silicon solid state devices. TWA ordered 12 747s for delivery through 1970, with the first due in November 1969, all to be equipped with Collins receivers.

Collins Radio Company Trans World Airlines, Inc TWA Collins

Woman Seriously Injured in Decorah Hit-and-Run

Barbara Toll efsrud, 26, Decorah, transferred to St. Mary's Rochester for multiple leg fractures after a car rear ended her parked vehicle on Water Street. The driver, John M. Griffin, 72, Waukon, was charged with drunk driving after the impact near Riverside Drive and East Water Street.

Decorah Barbara Tollefsrud Decorah Hospital St. Mary’s Rochester Waterstreet John M. Griffin Waukon Griffin Tollefsrud Riverside Drive East Water Street

Campbell Show Replaces Daktari in CBS Lineup

New York AP reports Glen Campbell will host a Wednesday comedy variety show on CBS starting January 29. The program will air 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CST, occupying the time slot vacated by Daktari as CBS begins mid season replacements.

New York Glen Campbell CBS Television

Return Home and Local Election Notices

Returns home from St Luke's hospital. State Legislator N F Fritz Sorg seeks re election with business and academic credentials. Sorg of 1204 Washington drives owns Marion pharmacy and has a family, urging careful voting for Subdistrict One. Also ads urging Ralph Potter, Ralph Potter for Linn County Senator and County Supervisor race candidates George E Michel and Floyd Emmons. Real estate transfer at 2995 Eighteenth avenue. Marion Heights Pharmacy hours updated Sundays 10 am to 2 pm. Employment ad for a dishwasher at Mr Bill's.

N. F Fritz” Sorg Sorg Washington Drive Marion UNI SUI Nellie Iowa Fritz

Drake Unveils $36.5 Million Campus Expansion

Drake University in Des Moines announced a $36.5 million expansion to nearly double campus size and boost capital investment by 150 percent. The first phase in 1969–1972 costs $15.8 million with $10.5 million from private sources and $8.5 million from public funds. By 1981 enrollment is targeted at 8,500 with a new arts complex, housing, classrooms, research facilities, and a university center.

Des Moines UPI Drake University Drake Paul Sharp Calvin Aurand Sharp Sharp and Aurand

Huge Increase in Quaker Profit

Quaker Oats Co reported an unusual first quarter earnings surge at its Flemington New Jersey annual meeting. Profits reached 7.964 million dollars or 96 cents per share for the period ending September 30, up from 4.913 million dollars or 59 cents a year earlier. President Robert D. Stuart called the rise larger than expected for the year and credited lower advertising and promotion costs by about 4 million dollars, while forecasting heavier spending in the next nine months on new products and market expansion.

Quaker Oats Co Flemington N.J Robert D. Stuart

Churches and Schedules Across Marion Faith Community

A Marion town listing presents numerous church services and Sunday school times. Notable congregations include Bethel Baptist on 8th Ave with Elmer Linkenback as speaker, First Baptist on 14th Ave, Grace Baptist on 15th St, St. Josephs Catholic on 5th Ave, Christian churches on McGowan Blvd and 1298 7th Ave, Ascension Lutheran on Grand Ave, and multiple Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Reformed, and Seventh Day churches with service times and sermon topics.

Bethel Baptist 8Th Ave William C. Larson Elmer Linkenback First Baptist 14Th Ave Lawrence B. Sprankle Ministry of Remembrance Grace Baptist S. 15Th St Don R. Martin St. Joseph’s 5Th Ave William H. Blessington James J. McBride Bernard Grady Christian McGowan Blvd Peter M. Morgan Christian Reformed 7Th Ave Herman Wells Ascension Lutheran Grand Ave Roger W. Peterson Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 18Th Ave Landis O. Gross St. Paul’s Lutheran Missouri Synod John D. Huber, Jr Free Methodist 23Rd Ave Ronald W. Miers First United Methodist Lloyd C. Kellams Larry Suggs Prairie Chapel United Methodist North Clyde C. Scott First Presbyterian Jean P. Hayter Marion High School Reformed Presbyterian Robert B. McCracken Moses Church of God 9Th Ave W. J. Kuryluk United Seventh Day Brethren 2Nd Ave W. Allen Bond

Substantial Cut In Rath Loss

Rath Packing Co president Harry G. Slife announced preliminary unaudited results for the year ended Sept. 28 1968 showing a net loss of about 700000 on sales near 236 million. This compares with a 1967 net loss of 2115319 on 236272995 in sales and indicates about 70 cents per share versus 213 per share. Slife stressed progress but urged substantial further improvement through team effort.

Waterloo Harry G. Slife Rath Packing Co Slife

Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Jerome Geismar Estate

In Linn County Iowa the district court announces Jerome E Geismar deceased estate appoints Maurice Nathans as attorney. The undersigned is administrator. Creditors must file claims with the clerk within six months from the second publication. Indebted persons should pay promptly. This notice dated October 1968 in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Distict Court Iown Linn Coun Jerome E. Geismar Jerome Geismar Ary G. Geismér Cedar Rapids Lowa State of Iowa Linn County Frank M. Vrba Francis M. Vrba Ruth C. Vrba Iowa

Two Nabbed After Independence Chase

Two youths, Terry Glen Winters 16 and Dianna Lyn Penrod 15, were arrested near Independence after fleeing Ottumwa in a stolen 1967 Chevrolet convertible. The car was taken from the Robert Donovan residence northwest of Brandon. Police chased it north on highway 150, ended in an embankment crash three miles north of Independence. Both teens were treated for minor injuries and jailed. charges filed for larceny of a motor vehicle.

Independence Ottumwa Here Robert Donovan Brandon Donovans Buchanan County Terry Glen Winters Dianna Lyn Penrod Justice of the Peace Court

Two Teens Injured In Tama-Area Two-Car Crash

Two 17-year-old girls, Vickie Savage of Montour and Barbara Dolash, 17, of Tama, were taken to a Marshalltown hospital for examinations after a two car crash about 7:15 p.m. Friday two miles west of Tama. Savage’s car stayed on the road while Dolash’s vehicle left the highway and overturned in a south ditch. Ronald Dolash, 21, and his sister Barbara were involved. Barbara suffered a back injury and cuts. Ronald had a neck injury treated at the Tama clinic. The scene was investigated by Gene Clerken Vinton highway patrolman and Deputy Sheriff Forest Schafer.

Tama Marshalltown Vickie Savage Montour Ronald Dolash Savage Dolash Barbara Tama Clinic Gene Clerken Vinton Forest Schafer

Last stoplight to vanish as freeway east of Olympia opens

Olympia Washington AP reports the final stoplight on the main highway from Canada to California will be removed Wednesday when an eight mile freeway section east of Olympia opens marking a major milestone in interstate travel.

Olympia Wash Canada California Here

Czech Old Guard Reds Rally Plans Stir Storm

Prague reports reveal Old Guard communists plan a Thursday rally to mark the Soviet Czechoslovak Friendship month. Citizens and unions press to curb the group as Prague fears a mass meeting could trigger anti-Soviet demonstrations and trouble for Dubcek allies.

Old Guard Reds Prague Antonin Novotny Alexander Dubcek Old Town Bratislava Dubcek Ludvik Svoboda Oldrich Cernik National Assembly Josef Smrkovsky Central Committee Pravda Prague Party Presidium Czechoslovak Communist Party

Cedar Rapids ballot on rent subsidy and housing project

Official notice to voters for the November 5 1968 general election in Cedar Rapids Iowa detailing a question on shifting rent subsidy funding to federal sources and authorizing a low rent housing project with up to 300 units financed by federal aid under Section 23 of the Housing Act. Attest: City Clerk Harold G. Schaefer. Also probate notice for the estate of Frank M Vrba. creditors to file claims promptly. administrator Ruth C Vrba and attorney Eugene J Kopec.

Caper Rapids Cedar Rapids Iowa Harold G. Schaefer

Notice of Expiration of Redemption and Tax Deed Takeover

Notice to Catherine McKeirnan and James Grace that the Linn County Iowa treasurer sold Central Park 2nd Lot 7 Block 12 Cedar Rapids for delinquent 1964 1965 1966 taxes and sewer and water assessments. The right of redemption expires ninety days after service unless redeemed. The certificate of purchase is held by Linn County and deed will be issued upon expiration.

Catherine McKeirnan James Grace Linn County Iowa Central Park Cedar Rapids James Race Rar Edar Ca County Linnounty

Linn County Iowa Treasurer's Certificate Sale Notice

Treasurer's Certificate No PB73 announces sale of a Linn County Iowa real estate parcel for delinquent taxes years 1964 1965 1966 plus sewer and water assessments. Sale conducted under Iowa Code provisions with redemption period ninety days from service. purchaser Linn County identified. County Auditor Chas Werne issues notice dated October 25.

Line County Iowa Chas. T. Werne County Auditor and ‘Or Linn County Lowa

Probate Notice for Leroy Tillapaugh Will and Creditors

In Linn County Iowa the will of Emmons Leroy Tillapaugh dated February 5 1958 was admitted to probate. Robert Zingula named executor. Creditors must file claims by six months from second publication or be barred. Marion Iowa attorneys Nazette and Bromwell represent the executor. Second publication date noted as February 2.

Stat of Iowa Linn County Leroy Tiluapaugh Emmons Leroy TiMapaueh Emmons Leroy Tillapaugh Robert Zinguia Marion

Notice of Probate of Will and Appointment of Executor

In the District Court of Iowa for Jones County a probate of the will and codicil of Robert S. Gates deceased was granted. Mildred P. Gates also known as Mildred Gates was appointed executor. Creditors are urged to present claims within one year from the second publication date. Dated October 24, 1948. Lynch Dallas Smith Harman, Attorneys for Executor.

BF Tonrigh Robert S. Gates Peceenac Mildred P. Gates Mildred Ores Mildred . Gates Mildred Gates Edar Rapids Iowa Lynch Dallas Smith & Harman Cedar Rapids

Embassy in Jordan Stormed as Demonstrators Fire Near U S Building

In Amman a mass protest against the Balfour Declaration escalated into clashes outside the U S Embassy. Security troops exchanged fire with demonstrators, a flag was torn down, and initial reports cited one dead and several wounded among police and protesters. Officials said the embassy sustained minor damage.

Amman Jordan U.S Palestine Martin Draper

Recalled Baby Magic Bath Cited For Bacteria

The Mennen Co. recalled Baby Magic ultra mild bath from druggists and homes due to possible bacterial contamination. Consumers should return product to Mennen in Morristown, NJ or to retailers for refunds. Damaged lots will be destroyed and new stock will replace them. refunds cover price and postage.

New York UPI The Mennen Co Mennen Morristown N.J

What Cheer Man Killed in Vietnam

What Cheer, Thomas Behrens, 21, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Behrens of What Cheer, has been killed in action in Vietnam. His parents were notified Friday.

What Cheer Thomas Behrens Kenneth Behrens Vietnam

Shell kills four at religious ceremony in Italy

An artillery shell used in a memorial service for Italian war dead exploded during a religious ceremony in Castro Del Volsci, killing four and injuring sixteen. Police say candles ignited gunpowder in the shell during the service.

Castro del Volsci Italy UPI

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Stock Mart T. C. Henderson and Co Ins. Fund Rein Beatrice Foods United Group Kidde Wa Invest Ozark Rath Wilson and Co Chicago Livestock Lamson Bros Oren Low Ci Waite Mercantile Exchange C.R. Markets Missouri Methodists United States United Methodist Con Collins Radio Trans World Daktari Harley McDowell Fourth Street St. Luke’s Hospital Ralph Potter Thomas Adams Eighteenth ‘Avenue Laurence DeSotel Gertrude Karasinski Imade Rapids Real Estate Kensinger, Realtors Marion Heights Pharmacy Bill Adv George E. Michel Pol. Adv Floyd Emmons Marion Churches Maurice L. Nathans Attorne Cedar Apids Gene Kramer Old Guard Movement Antonin Kapek CKD Karel Mestek Josef Jodas Famira Czechoslovakia Ot Rapids Eugene J. Kopec Kaministratoredar Rapids Nazette & Bromwell Attorneys Shell
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