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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1968
Page
16
Chicago and Des Moines market summaries show hogs up 25 to 50 cents with large receipts of cattle and calves. Butcher hogs led gains, while slaughter steers and sheep held steady to higher. Des Moines notes slow trade due to snow, but demand remains strong and prices rise across several weight classes.
Monday prices for Cedar Rapids hogs ranged 17.00 to 17.50 for 200 to 230 lb butchers with adjustments for higher weights, while packing sows 300 lb and down traded 16.00 to 16.25. Grain and egg prices listed, with Sioux City and Omaha live cattle data showing higher bids for slaughter steers, heifers, and prime grades.
Scientists use gravimeters to map gravity differences across California and Alaska to reveal underlying geology. The USGS partners with state and military agencies on a project due to complete by 1970, aiding earthquake risk assessment, mineral wealth searches, and satellite navigation accuracy.
The New York and American stock exchanges were closed Monday for Veterans Day. They will reopen Wednesday. The closings follow a policy of remaining closed on Wednesdays to manage heavy paperwork from recent months' trading activity.
Chicago AP reports Monday closing mixed in grains with wheat down 3s to 1 cent, corn down to 33 higher, oats up to 34 higher, rye down to 44 lower to 2 higher, and soybeans down 1 to up 34. Cash grain prices list No 2 yellow wheat 1.40, No 2 soft red 1.33, No 2 yellow corn 1.15 to 2, No 3 yellow 1.11 to 2-14.27, No 4 yellow 1.06 to 1.12, oats No 2 extra heavy white 46 to 1. "", Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.54 to, No 2 yellow 2.50 to 19, Soybean oil 7.78.
Chicago producers report butter wholesale prices unchanged with ratings AA 6634 92 and 6612 90 B 65%4 89 C s.2. Eggs remain steady to higher with grade A whites at 40, mediums 36, standards 35, checks 24'7.
In Phnom Penh Prince Norodom Sihanouk rejected Secretary of State Rusk's note seeking release of 11 U.S. soldiers held since July 17. He demanded a direct message from President Johnson and cited recent border attacks as acts harming Cambodian villagers. He warned of reconsidering only if Johnson directly intervenes.
English engineer Lester Severn 66 completed a working replica of the Royal Scot locomotive begun in 1946 for his children. He now plans to present the model to his four grandchildren, ending a 22 year project in Codnor England.
An earthquake expert ties Saturday quakes felt by 22 states to silt deposits from the Mississippi River. The Rev. Donald Roll of Loyola University says the weight shifts under continental blocks may trigger tremors, though he expects no followups. The Albion Illinois quake registered 5.5, with two minor injuries and no major damage.
Attorney Carl McAfee said he has been asked to seek an unofficial negotiation for the release of the USS Pueblo crew held by North Korea. McAfee, who defended U 2 pilot Francis Gary Powers, plans to consult current aides and aides of President elect Nixon before acting.
Watch television's favorite family in their first screen comedy Here Come The Nelsons on Dialing For Dollars Matinee at 3 30 PM Tuesday on KCRG TV 9.
In Prague a pro Soviet rally drew over 2,000 attendees while more than 1,000 anti Soviet Czechoslovaks jeered and fought with hard line communists. Fist fights left minor injuries as police detained several people.
In Helsinki firefighters faced a fire in a sauna bath cabin with no water. They disassembled the cabin log by log to contain the blaze quickly and limit damage. Drive safely.
Detroit police announced the arrest of eleven people linked to eight bombings in Detroit area and Ann Arbor. They face conspiracy to place explosives charges carrying up to 25 years in prison. Names were not released.
Allis Chalmers says the FTC will investigate White Consolidated Industries reported agreement to buy about one third of Allis-Chalmers stock from Gulf and Western. Gulf & Western bought 3 million shares via a tender last July and reportedly added 248000 more. The total nears 33 percent of outstanding shares.
Notice records the dissolution of Iowa iron & Metal Co., Inc. by unanimous stockholder consent on October 1968 and identifies OWATRON & METAL CO., INC. with Maurice Goldberg as president. It also announces the appointment of Evelyn Swenson as administrator of Leslie Swenson’s estate in Linn County Iowa and requires filing claims within six months from the second publication. Attorneys Lynch Dallas Smith Harman represent the administrator.
A cluttered ad page lists a $100 reward for a lost male German Shorthaired Pointer between West Liberty and Cedar Falls and a Capri Diamond Gem Ring near the airport. Also multiple classified notices include rental offers, nursing home vacancies, and service ads from Cedar Valley businesses.
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