Stocks Continue Decline Amid Energy Uncertainty
New York stocks moved lower as energy crisis concerns weighed on profits expectations for next year. The Dow fell 14.82 to 882.83 by 2 pm with declines outnumbering advances over 3 to 1 on the NYSE. Penn Central led volume with a gain, while IBM Polaroid and Bausch & Lomb posted fractional gains.
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NEW York
Dow
New York Stock Exchange
IBM
Polaroid
Bausch & Lomb
American Stock Exchange
Des Moines Prices Steady In Cedar Rapids Hog Market Report
The Cedar Rapids hog market shows steady prices Tuesday with Monday’s bulk deliveries of 200 to 230 lb butchers at 40.75 to 41.25 and various weight categories for 230 to 550 lb hogs. U.S. 1-3 and sow price ranges are listed, while Iowa and Nebraska cattle and calves activity appears mixed with cattle steady to higher.
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Cedar Rapids
Yeoreneen
Ceanien
Des Moines
Interior
Lowa
Minnesota
U.S
Linn Jailer Suspended Over Lie Test and Missing Funds
Sheriff Walter Grant suspended part time jailer Richard Schultz after he failed to arrange a lie detector test and count cash at the proper time. The probe centers on $25 unaccounted in a money pouch tied to Richard Weaver's arrest, with investigators unsure where the funds moved.
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Walter Grant
Linn County
Richard Schultz
Schultz
Grant
Richard Weaver
Eighteenth Street
Cedar Rapids
Weaver
the Gazette
Best Seller Books Burned in Drake High School Incident
In Drake North Dakota the high school burned about three dozen copies of Slaughterhouse Five and ordered destruction of Deliverance and a Hemingway Faulkner anthology amid objections over obscene language. Parents and residents criticize censure while officials consider further action and potential fallout for staff.
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Drake
N.D
North Dakota
Kurt Vonnegut
Lester Gerber
Vonnegut
James Dickey
Hemingway
Faulkner
Steinbeck
Gerber
Dresden
Georgia
Eldon Krein
North Dakota Education Agsn
Dellis Schrock
State Council of English Teachers
Late Trimin Grain Gains On Chicago Futures Close
In Chicago trading the farm futures market closed with gains as profit taking trimmed early advances. Soybeans rose about 10 cents to around 5 56 November, wheat added about 11 cents to 4 65 December, and corn increased roughly 5 cents to 2 53 December. Oats were mixed with no clear direction. Cash grain quotes show No 2 soft red wheat around 5 4n, No 2 yellow corn at 2 48, and No 2 extra heavy oats near 1 42Vn while No 1 yellow soybeans hovered around 5 50n.
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Ieee
Ati Lee Ee
Averaes York
Dow Jones
JonLog
JonLau
Kerrie
Anati
Asmir
Ratico
Be MY
BE Va Ee
Air
Arti
Ampex Corp
LearSieg
Unocal
Esa
Edigle
Vly Steel
Corp
Lykes Yngs
Beech
Maanvox
Osas
Boven Cas
Misia Whittaker
Bulova
Mont Sac
Zenith
Associated Press
Jabisco
Chestie
Steet
Sv Clarke
Ae Norris
Cooper Cornag
Prey Repec
Cork
Asco Inc
Iversid
duPont
Chicago
Eaton
Klin
Lamson Brothers
Exxon
Chicago Cash Grain
Beefs Market Steers and Cows Price Ranges
Prices for prime, choice, and standard steers quoted from 35.00 to 39.50. Heifers range 37.50 to 38.50 for top grades and 35.00 to 36.50 for good. Utility cows 24.50 to 32.00, canner and commercial cows 28.50 to 32.00, bulls 32.00 to 40.00.
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Epenynts Beef Postville
Sioux City Livestock Market Report Highlights Prices
Sioux City stockyards report shows steers and heifers mixed as slaughter steers rise about 50, price ranges 1,000 to 1,040 pounds around 50 higher. Choice and prime grades for heifers around 38.00 to 38.50 with prime at 38.65. Market notes reflect varying weights and quality.
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Sioux City
Sioux Reity (Ap
Joliot Livestock Market Cattle Prices and Receipts
JOLIET LIVESTOCK. Cattle 500 head listed with steer and heifer prices from 41.25 to 48.00 per cwt. Canner and cutter cows noted at 23.00 to 30.25. No. 2 and No. 34 cattle ranges shown with weights 200 to 290 lbs. Estimated Wednesday receipts 2,500 cattle.
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Joliet
Oes
UPI
Sher Oe
Heavops Ei
Classified Ad Seeks to Sell Extra Bikes
Too many bikes and not enough riders. Sell the surplus with a classified ad. Dia 398 8234.
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Dia
Waterloo Hog Prices Edge Up At Butcher Market
Waterloo hog market reports No 2 butchers at 200-230 lbs priced $41.00 to $41.50 while No 2 sows at 300 lbs bring $37.00 to $37.50. Water delivery packing plant offers.
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Waterloo
Egg price report shows mixed jumbo and medium ranges
The New York market reports lighter offerings with mixed egg prices. Jumbo and extra large eggs sell around 70 cents to 72 cents per dozen while large and mediums trend near 64 to 66 cents per dozen as USDA price data from Chicago delivery notes.
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New York
Dern
Commary
Mr Conte
Tay
Hicago Produce
Chicago
UPI
USDA
Dressed Meats Des Moines Market Report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe meat trades in Des Moines with prices for beef cuts and weights. Mentions varieties like loins and bellies with prices around 58 to 61 dollars per hundred pounds and general market activity.
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Des Moines
Ester City Livestock Market Report
Tuesday bids in Central Iowa show 200 steers at 39.75 to 42.15 per cwt with a top cows and bulls supply. Wednesday advance notes reflect 300 cattle and about 1,000 head expected. prices include heavy weights around 37.00 to 37.50 per cwt and lighter cattle near 34.00 to 35.00 per cwt.
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Ester City Livestock
City
Iowa
Ednesday
Wilson Named Vice-President of Rockwell Firm
Robert C. Wilson head of Collins Radio Co. becomes vice-president of Rockwell International. He will keep his Collins presidency and take the Rockwell post after the Collins merger, expected to finish Wednesday. Rockwell declares a regular 45 cent quarterly dividend payable Dec. 10 to holders of record Nov. 21. Series A and B- preferred dividends of $1.18 and 33 cents are payable Jan 1 to holders of record Nov. 30.
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Robert C. Wilson
Collins Radio Co
Rockwell International
Wilson
Rockwell
Electronics
Collins
Britain Faces Record Trade Deficit as BoE Hikes Rate
London reports its worst monthly trade deficit at 715.2 million dollars, surpassing the 1970 peak. The Bank of England raises the minimum lending rate from 11.25 percent to a new high of 13 percent as the government attributes the gap to heavy reliance on foreign trade.
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London
Britain
Bank of England
Department of Trade and Industry
Classified Act Targets Low-Cost Ads and Listings
Local lawmakers push a low-cost classified act aimed at expanding affordable advertising. The initiative seeks to curb fees for small sellers and freelancers while boosting community notices and job listings across districts.
Toilet Paper Shortage Scare Ends in Japan
Tokyo reports that a public panic over toilet paper ended after officials and industry officials reassured citizens. The government cited 123,800 tons produced in the first eight months, up 23 percent from the previous year, easing fears of a shortage.
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Tokyo
UPI
Japan
Eimei Yanashita
International Trade and Industry
Linn County road fund depleted jeopardizes next payroll
Ten years ago Linn County faced a drained secondary road fund leaving the county unable to pay the next road crew payroll. Supervisors sought additional funding to restore solvency and meet obligations.
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Linn County
Airport Revenue Up 162000 Through October
Cedar Rapids airport reported revenues through October rising to 492000 for 1973 from 330000 in 1972. October earnings reached 65000 vs 39958 a year earlier, with 7.7 percent passenger volume gain. Cargo rose to 579000 tons through October from 340000. Commission approves 3 cent per gallon fuel increase and 50 cent per hour Wathan rate hike.
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Cedar Rapids
Airport Commission
Don Hines
Hines
Commission
Ozark
United
Wathan Flying Service
Shell Oil Co
Wathan
Quaker Oats Sees Sales Rise as Profits Slide
The Quaker Oats Co reports first quarter ended Sept 30 sales up 19 percent to 289.91 million from 243.68 million a year earlier and net income down 49 percent to 5.95 million or 28 cents per share from 11.57 million or 58 cents. CEO Robert D. Stuart Jr. cites lack of price relief on high grain costs before September.
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Quaker Oats Co
Robert D. Stuart, Jr
Stuart
Classified Ads: Quick Help Wanted and Services Today
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