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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1968
Page
13
New York stocks slipped slightly as trading remained light with 10.93 million shares changing hands. The Dow Jones average fell a bit, the 60 stock AP index edged down, and volume was the lowest since September 4 with Chrysler leading losers on heavy block trades.
C F Butler of 3212 Ravenwood Drive NW suffered chest injuries when his car struck a parked vehicle in the 1800 block of First Avenue NW at 2:08 a.m. Tuesday. He was treated at Mercy Hospital and released. The car was registered to Herbert Ellingson of 1882 First Avenue NW. No charges were filed.
Chicago AP USDA quotes Tuesday gains for butcher hogs 25 to 50 cents higher and steers and lambs mixed. Des Moines report notes active trade with generally steady to higher prices and varied weights, with receipts and price ranges listed for multiple hog and cattle categories.
Federal State Market News Service reports on four Iowa auctions showing cattle demand mixed with steady to higher feeder calves Feeder yearlings and calves mostly steady to higher. Slaughter cows utility and commerce 15.00 17.10 canner and cutter 14.00 feeder steers and heifers quoted with varied weights hogs sparse sheep strong slaughter lambs higher and feeder lambs steady with fair demand.
Report from Des Moines notes steady steer and heifer beef in the 600 to 800 pound range with prices about 42.75 per hundred pounds. Pork cuts and picnics rise, skinned hams hold at 39.00 to 39.50 for 18 to 20 pounds, seedless bellies around 25.00 for 14 to 16 pounds.
Sioux City market reports show slaughter steers and heifers} steady to strong with some 25 cent gains over two days. High and prime cattle reach 27.75 to 28.00 for 950 to 1250 pound steers, while heifers 25.25 to 26.25 for 850 to 1050 pounds. Omaha listings note steers and cows steady to 25 cents higher, with high choice prime heifers 26.60 to 26.75 and good to choice 24.50 to 25.50.
Consolidated Foods Corp and the Fuller Brush Co signed a definitive merger agreement. Fuller Brush shareholders vote on December 4 with completion pending IRS tax ruling and shareholder approval. Each Fuller share exchanges for Consolidated preferred valued at market price up to 103 dollars.
Chicago market update lists live poultry roasters 25 to 2612 and special fed White Rock fryers 20 to 21. Potatoes show arrivals at 7 dollars, Idaho russet Burbanks 5.50 and Minnesota North Dakota round reds 2.50 to 2.75 with total U.S. shipments 21 73.
Tuesday pricesshow a 25 cent rise for Cedar Rapids hogs. Monday bids list bulk country and plant delivered butchers 200 to 230 pounds at 17.25 to 17.50, with packers sow prices 16.25 to 16.50 and butchers 25c lighter per 230 to 300 pounds. Lambs 85 to 105 pounds fetch 24.00 to 25.00, other grades 22.00 to 27.00. Poultry and grain quotes include Leghorn hens 3 cents, heavy hens 4 cents, corn 99 cents, soybeans 2.39, oats 60 cents. Eggs show large 29 cents, medium 21/2, checks 12 cents, small 10 cents. Delivery prices quoted.
Dixville Notch NH, once Republican, cast eight votes for Hubert Humphrey and four for Richard Nixon. Ellsworth in the White Mountains stayed Republican with 11 voters backing Nixon. The towns were among the nation’s first counts, with Dixville Notch polling closing just after midnight.
Linn District Judge William Eads warns Cedar Rapids officials about a dangerous curve on Forest Drive SE between Grande and Washington avenues. He notes poor visibility, a high embankment with shrubs, and lack of a sidewalk, asking for progress on remedies and warning against civil liability from potential injuries. The issue was referred to traffic engineering after police reported needed grading and tree removal.
Linn County supervisors approve tearing down the No 2 Chain Lakes bridge east of Palo Humby replacing it with a landfill filled causeway and new road. The project led by County Engineer Bill Hartington aims to reduce accidents and cost less than repair. Work to start Tuesday afternoon and take about a week. Ronald G. Burch 29 of Marion drove the fatal bridge car. passenger Paul Henle 19 Marion suffered neck injuries.
The suit over possession of Kenny's Bertram Villa east of Cedar Rapids continued into its second day. Owners C. J. and Virginia Nemecek seek eviction and rent through April, while tenant Kenneth Hamilton countersues for damages claiming altered locks and removed furniture. Jurors from Cedar Rapids and Walker hear the case before Judge William R. Eads.
Mrs. Jack Robertson of Cedar Rapids filed a 23060 suit in Linn district court against the city of Cedar Rapids cafe operator Jack Wong and California owners Claise Miller York Eloise Miller James for injuries after she stepped on a misaligned manhole cover outside Dragon cafe at 329 Second Avenue SE March 2. The complaint seeks damages for thigh leg back neck and head injuries with potential future medical costs and earnings loss.
In San Mateo California a UPI report notes the National Federation of Independent Business surveyed 12 838 retailers. It found 24 percent accept bank credit cards and that about 14 percent of retailer business is conducted on the cards.
The taking of evidence finished Tuesday in the $31,500 auto accident damage suit of Lawrence S. and Kathryn Bailey against Robin D Wittke. A December 10 1966 collision caused Mrs. Bailey to go into premature labor and the baby to be stillborn. The crash occurred when the Wittke car rear ended the Baileys at a stop light in the 4000 block of First Avenue East. Closing arguments are set for Wednesday morning. The jurors are Cedar Rapids residents David A. Popelka Donald J. Burkle Maribeth S. Peyton Donald Fagan Anna Mae Baldridge Edgar P. Cummings Marion L. Bornstein Charles E. Zern Carl M. McMoran Ellen Jones Ely Margaret Workman Mt. Vernon and Glen Ollinger Central City.
Douglas D. Gatewood, 19, of 1410 C street SW, pled innocent in Linn district court to breaking and entering. He faces an $80 burglary claim from Oct. 28 at Kaye's 66 station, 510 Tenth street SE, and is held on probation violation without bond.
Waterloo led Iowa cities in both number and value of permits for single and two family dwellings in September with 185 permits totaling 1 888 307 dollars. Cedar Rapids ranked third with 57 permits and 743 376 dollars while Des Moines had 59 permits and 1 292 380 dollars. Waterloo also led remodeling permits with 553 filings and 602 810 dollars in valuation, Cedar Rapids second with 147 permits and 76 703 dollars. Des Moines logged 49 permits and 78 450 dollars.
A bank holdup in downtown Milwaukee brought a ready audience for Atty. Gen. Bronson LaFollette, the Democratic candidate for governor. A young woman and man handed a note to a teller demanding $11,000, then fled with cash in a large envelope. LaFollette and aides distributed campaign literature as the crowd dispersed.
Classified notice invites readers to use the phone number 369-1234 to reach sellers of items they want. The text presents a concise ad promoting contact by telephone for listings.
Cedar Rapids article in American City Magazine details dome coverings over 31 wastewater units with four remaining exposed. Domes aim to control odors and improve appearance while ozone treatment cools discharged air. Construction by Dow Chemical Co and Rin derknecht Construction Co. scheduled to finish next fall.
Cedar Rapids may revise its year old helicopter ordinance to ease landings permits. Mayor Bush cited pilot Jim Daubenmier asking for a simpler process and noted several cases required special council meetings. The proposal would shift permit checks to the police traffic captain and was sent to the legal department for study.
Hospital patient at St Luke's in the city on 1221 Second Ave SE. Becky's Fashionette invites customers back. Roger Cunningham of Computer Data Inc. will speak at 8 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church. Attention Claudette ad at Klip n Karl 111 34th St NE. Postage stamp Chief Joseph now available at Cedar Rapids post office. Cedar Valley Rock and Mineral Society board meeting at Dean Vickrey home 2550 Third Ave Marion Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Pamela Ramsey, 20, arrested for shoplifting at Spartan's 4601 First Ave SE. bond set at $110. For rent listings and an Olympic commemorative dollar ad.
Announcement promotes Paul Harvey Comments airing Monday through Friday on KCRG TV 9 News at 5 30 and 10 p.m. in color. The notice highlights the broadcaster and time slots in a period newspaper tone.
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