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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1978
Page
18
United Press International compiles morning figures for New York stocks with numerous listings across Abbott Labs to Zenith Radio. Prices show varied performance across industries, with many equities moving modestly up or down in early trading.
Data appears as fragmented numeric OCR from a United Press International feed with a series of codes and percentages. No coherent event, person, or organization details are readable to form a proper news brief or summary.
On this date in 1942 a deadly fire swept the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston killing nearly five hundred people and igniting a major national inquiry into safety standards and crowd control.
New York stocks opened mixed with the Dow at 812.88 around 1:15 p.m. after a choppy session. NYSE index eased to 53.55 as advances slightly beat declines, while inflation data and a weak dollar influenced trading. October consumer prices rose 0.8 percent and the government reported a deficit of 13.95 billion dollars in October.
Iowa hog market slow with moderate demand as butchers stay steady to 50 lower. No. 1-2 200-230 lb hogs 47.50-48.50, some 49.50. No. 1-3 230-250 lb 47.00-48.75. 250-270 lb 45.50-48.00. 270-300 lb 43.00-46.50. sows 200-550 lb 38.50-40.50. Receipts: 85,000 estimated. Monday 106,000. last week 82,000. year ago 70,000.
The Federal State Market News Service notes unchanged egg prices with ample supplies and steady demand as dealers prepare for early holiday orders. Hens and poultry markets show light offerings, with undertone firm. farm prices reported per dozen and per pound though some categories note too few sales to report. Also mentions cattle, hogs, and grain futures with mixed activity and a Louisiana interracial athletic contitutional note from 20 years ago.
The U S dollar fell slightly against major currencies with gold also slipping. European rates showed Zurich 1.7385 Swiss francs, Frankfurt 1.9255 marks, Paris 4.4200 francs, Amsterdam 2.0865 guilders, Milan 850.40 lire, all down from previous levels. London stood at 1 pound equals 1.94255 dollars, while Tokyo closed at 196.275 yen. Trading was subdued ahead of U S trade figures and holidays.
The 53 member Committee on Changing International Realities calls for higher federal science funding to raise living standards and boost U S competitiveness. It notes national R D spending fell from 3 percent of income in the mid 1960s to 2.3 percent in 1976.
USDA report shows butter unchanged at 93 score 123.50 to 124.00 and 92 score 121.75 to 122.50 for delivery to Chicago. Eggs prices to retailers fluctuate by grade with extra large 71 to 74, large 69 to 71, and mediums 65 to 67 per carton.
Webster City Iowa reports hog market activity with strong demand but lower prices for butcher and sow classes. No. 1 3 cattle weights range from 200 to 360 pounds with prices from 42.50 to 49.50 per cwt and sows 41.00 to 41.50 for 300 to 700 pounds.
Ford Motor Co says it will notify about 1.8 million cars from 1974 to 1978 with four cylinder 2.3 liter engines of possible camshaft lubrication problems. FTC seeks court order for notices. Ford argues no design defect and outlines repair at company expense for wear within 36 months or 36,000 miles.
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