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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1969
Page
4
Trading Friday showed a modest technical rebound after a prior decline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.78 to 812.90, with volume around 8.85 million shares in late trading. Chicago hogs and cattle prices noted mixed to firm bids at the stockyards, reflecting a cautious market tone.
Market reports show prices paid on Cedar Rup Saturday were 25 cents lower than Friday. Bulk country and pledged delivered butchers weighing 2 to 230 pounds varied from 28.25 to 26.66 dollars, with packing lots down 300 pounds priced 23.00 to 24.25. Butchers and packers saw weight and grade related discounts, with adjustments for weights from 250 to 500 pounds and higher.
A coast guard cutter searched near San Diego Mission Beach for Calvi Banker Jr and Oscar after a capsized boat in a Thanksgiving day disaster. Bennedictine nuns, Mary, and others clung to life jackets as planes flew overhead. Smokey the dog’s body was recovered later.
MANCHESTER Iowa Employment Security Commission reversed a prior decision disqualifying Elmer Wilson of Great Plains Supply Co from unemployment benefits after evidence of misconduct was deemed insufficient. Wilson, dismissed for alleged intoxication and skipping work, argued a tavern lunch and illness explain his absence. The commission ordered benefits reinstated, totaling 290 dollars, noting the employer offered little concrete proof of misconduct.
Nebraska officials seek 1,500 refrigerated boxcars parked in Michigan to haul the state's record grain crop to market. Rail lines probe availability as storage is full. Gov. Tiemann notified railroads to move cars to Nebraska promptly. Targeted lines include Union Pacific, Missouri Pacific, CB&Q, Rock Island Pacific, and C&NW. other carriers ordered to release ex-lease boxcars.
Doris King 42 died Thursday. Funeral Monday at 1 p.m. Oak Grove Christian Church in rural Shellsburg. Body at Campbell funeral home Vinton. Survived by husband Norman and four children. Sister Mrs Allan Coombs Cedar Rapids. four brothers Gaylord Johnson Delmar Myron Johnson Center Point Donald Johnson Marion Russell Johnson Marielle. Memorial fund established.
Buick and Pontiac divisions of General Motors recall about 1,935 1970 model cars to correct potential defects. Spokesmen warn front brake hose could contact the frame, wearing through and reducing braking power. Also, rear window and windshield defrosters could draw excess current when used together, triggering a circuit breaker.
In Dubuque County three men were arrested Friday night on charges of hunting at night with artificial lights. They were identified as Jerry Steiiwell of Dubuque John McCain of rural Peosta and Arrell Heacock of rural Dubuque. Each was released on bond of 310 for a later date on the charges.
Washington AP reports the December issue of Paper Tangstine is recalled by publishers after containing a dangerous test feature named Mirage. It urges readers to dissolve two pages in methyl alcohol to create a drinkable mixture, a toxic wood alcohol solution.
A dense church directory lists numerous congregations with pastors and service times. Notable entries include St Pauls Missouri Synod at 915 27th St with Rev John D Fiber Jr worship 8 and 10:30, and First Presbyterian at 1190 Ath Ave with Rev Jean P Hauser and Rev Rupert Li Thorn worship 10:20.
Decorah reports 6 year old Robert Gray, son of Mr and Mrs Gene Gray, in serious condition at Mercy Mary's Hospital Rochester Minnesota with pelvic and internal injuries after colliding with a truck driven by Max Tet of Independence on Montgomery Street around 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Thieves looted a Mae Farms Crater store in Oelwein early Saturday, taking about $950 in cash and merchandise including a watch, portable TV, stereo, tape recorder, three radios, walkie talkie, electric drill, and more. Manager Ken reported the losses totaling around $350 in cash and other items.
Clyde Forbes of Centerville, head of Southern Industrial Railroad, Inc, was fined $750 and given three months to pay after pleading guilty to abandoning the railroad without Interstate Commerce Commission permission. His son Clyde Forbes Jr., vice-president, faced charges that were dismissed by U.S. Attorney Allen Dontelson.
Monticello report says three Worthington men were hurt in a one car crash on a highway curve Friday night. Carl Burger is in serious condition at University Hospitals Iowa City with head and back injuries. Kenneth Rubner the driver and Steven Wae were hospitalized here in satisfactory condition.
The FCC renewed licenses for WTOP TV and WTOP AM FM in Washington ruling the stations are not influenced by the Washington Post, despite Vice President Agnew claiming Post ties color coverage. The commission dismissed complaints of news distortion as general with no specific evidence of noncompliance with fairness doctrine.
A garbled OCR legal notices item mentions estate matters, court actions, and an appointed administrator. It references city council panes and a public hearing, with scattered phrases about property, probate, and official filings amid unreadable lines and names.
Fragmented OCR text references an invitation or notice with unclear phrases and names. It mentions dates like November and December and includes broken sequences suggesting a public or official notice context. Specific details remain unreadable.
A two year old boy died after injuries sustained in an attack at an airline office. The incident occurred amid a period of unrest with reports of violence and casualties. Authorities are investigating the attack and reviewing security measures.
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