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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1970
Page
3
In New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 6.64 points to 781.35 as broad gains led the market after a Thanksgiving holiday pause. NYSE volume reached 10.73 million shares with more advances than declines, though overall trading was slow.
Official price receipts show mixed cattle and hog values in Chicago and Des Moines markets. Beef cuts range around 1 200 to 1 330 per hundredweight with various grades, while dairy and utility cows fetch 18 to 19.75, bulls 25 to 33.50, and sheep lambs priced 26 to 28 dollars. Descriptions cover dressed meats and regional trade notes from USDA reports with fluctuating quotes and bottoms.
Prices paid on the Cedar Rapids hog market were steady Saturday. Friday’s bulk deliv ered butchers 200 to 200 lbs fetched 15.26 to 13.75 with variations by grade. Sows, under 230 lbs, ranged from 12.50 to 19.00 while heavier butchers showed price deductions per extra 10 lbs. Packers trimmed 25c per weight grade above 300 lbs, with further decreases beyond 500 lbs.
A radiol Hanoi broadcast delivered a Christmas message from Lt. Col. Edison W. Miller of Clinton Iowa a U S Marine lieutenant colonel held in North Vietnam He sent greetings to his wife Lindsay Marie Miller and children in California and spoke of hope for peace and reunion in the future.
Premier Colombo secured a confidence vote in the chamber of deputies by 414 to 237, defeating an opposition amendment to a center left government tax package. Dozens of amendments from the minority were rejected as the session concluded.
SAN MARCOS CALIFORNIA AP reports Donald Sauncher grew honor for a 1950 Chosin rear guard action. He disobeyed orders to protect British commandos, aiding 18 soldiers after their vehicle wrecked. He now resides in California with his wife and child, recovering from a long illness.
Holiday guests included Mr and Mrs Herbert W Conger of Tucson Arizona and Mrs Barbara Starrett of Royston Texas. All are former Merton residents. Surgical patient David Baer of 1280 Thirteenth Avenue at St Luke's Hospital. visitors permitted.
A dense list of church names, pastors, and service times across Marion. Found are First Baptist, Grace, St. Joseph’s Catholic, Ascension Lutheran, Lutheran churches, St. Paul’s Lutheran, First United Methodist, Prairie Chapel, and others with Sunday schools, worship times, sermons, and mass details. Names include Rev Will C Larson, Rev Lawrence B Sprankle, Rev Don K Martin, Rev Tom R Hawkins, Rev Justin A Kane, Rev Carl Manter, Rev Bernard Grady, Rev Peter M Mor San, Rev Roger W Peterson, Rev John L D Huber, Rev Woyd C Kellams, Rev Robert S Comings, Rev Clive Canl, Rev Jean P Hayter, Rev Rupert Be Lapthors, Rev Robert B McCratken, and pastor W J Kuryluik. Times vary by church from morning to evening services and school-related activities.
A 73 year old spruce, destined to be the White House Christmas tree, survived two derailments in Nebraska and near Pittsburgh before arriving at the Ellipse. It traveled from the Black Hills to Rapid City, then two days by rail escorted by railroad detectives and police. After holidays, the spruce will be cut into keepsakes for South Dakotans who donated the $2,000 transportation tab.
The Hillis branch YMCA pool will be closed until December 7 for major repair work. Executive Director John Hughes noted the closure extends beyond a planned minor repair. plaster failed to adhere to cement walls, delaying the reopening. The ten day shutdown is required for plaster to cure.
A Boone man is killed and two others injured in a highway crash. Authorities described the wreck as a fatal collision with responders at the scene. Names and specific circumstances are not fully listed in the fragment.
President Nixon will host King Hussein of Jordan at the White House during Hussein’s three day unofficial Washington visit. Hussein had previously announced plans to come to the capital in December.
Three Decorah youths were detained after four breakins on Thanksgiving evening. Police recovered most stolen property from Brickner warehouse Bolsah's warehouse Milwaukee railroad depot and the Coca Cola warehouse. Entry was gained by forcing doors and windows. a vending machine was damaged and $5 stolen.
Washington reports the Army Corps of Engineers awarded a 1.6 billion dollar contract for phase two of Dubuque flood control. Shaypers Engineering Co. of Belvedere, IL won the bid to build a flood protection system across the mouth of the commercial harbor in Dubuque.
Western Samoa authorities boost police presence and security checks for Pope Paul VI's arrival in Pago Pago after a Manila assassination attempt. A 130 man force guards Faleali airport and parade routes while civilian guards reinforce the airport, with ships stationed along the Pope's flight path.
Three persons a man a woman and a child were found dead in a parked car on a Dallas county road south of Interstate 80. Authorities believe carbon monoxide poisoning caused the deaths as Iowa patrol and sheriff officials investigate the incident.
Mary Stier 81 wife of Iowa Supreme Court Judge Carl B Stiger died Friday in Marshalltown. She served as former superintendent of the state juvenile home from 1915 to 1931, during which time a hospital and five dormitories were built. She is survived by husband two sons five daughters and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at Henderson Funeral Home.
WASHINGTON AP Nixon appoints Donald R Ross 48 a Republican national committeeman and former U S attorney for Nebraska to fill the U S Eight Circuit seat vacated by Judge Harry A Blackmun who moves to the Supreme Court last June The Eight Circuit covers Iowa Arkansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North and South Dakota Bran ded TV movie ad ends with Jason McCord portrayed by Chuck Connors on KCRG TV Channel 9 Saturday night in color.
Bellevue Memorial hospital may close due to stage rating costs and dropping occupancy. Chairman Pirlin Yee cited a $20 000 loss over 10 months and occupancy down to 40 percent, well below the 65 percent break-even need, amid failure to qualify for Medicare and patient migration to specialists in other cities. The board weighs options including curtailing surgery and obstetrics, laying off staff, or converting to a nursing home.
The Office of Economic Opportunity withholds reimbursement to East Iowa Central TRAIN agency in Davenport pending clarification of alleged improper use of grant funds. Discrepancies found during a GAO spot check prompt calls for a full audit to cover programs in Cedar Clinton Louisa Muscatine and Scott counties.
A car driven by Allen Hughson 28 collided with a Cedar Rapids truck loaded with Christway trees at the intersection of highways 160 and 3 two miles north of Oelwein around 9 p m Friday. Hughson was hospitalized in fair condition Saturday morning. Peekostt James 22 and Kenneth 19 were treated and released at the local hospital.
A collage of probate notices and public hearing announcements across Cedar Rapids and nearby Iowa cities. Executors named include Francis Wang, Walter J Stanek, Elva Meeker, and Elizabeth Koth, with notices for wills, creditors, and estate challenges. Public hearings cover Cedar Rapids water works improvements with bids, plans, and contract details.
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