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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1976
Page
11
Brokers said waders uneasy over the economy and policy uncertainty ahead of the election. Ford Motor shares slipped as union resistance to a proposed settlement grew. Outboard Marine dropped to 23 after a lower quarterly estimate. NYSE composite index fell to 54.24 and ASE market value index to 183.
New York AP reports a sharp market downturn with the Dow Jones average down 13.38 to 939.00 by 2 p.m. Monday as volume stays light on Columbus Day. Losers outnumber gainers about 2 to 1 among NYSE listed shares, with banks and institutions largely closed for the holiday. The day includes scattered figures and notes from market activity across exchanges and mentions of upcoming observations in history.
Commodity summary from Cedar Rapids markets notes hogs and plants sold Monday with 2 to 20 pound range and prices around 20. $26.50 paid for 300 pound sows steady. Packers weigh 230 to 260 pounds with price adjustments. additional weight increments affect quotes. Des Moines market news lists livestock trade, hog and sow prices, and receipts.
Youths aged 16 charged with two counts of robbery after using a long hooked device to grab a woman's purse at Lindale Plaza. Witness Jerome Wilde tracked the getaway car to Longbranch supper club. one youth arrested at scene, the other nearby. Victim Mrs Stone reported $48.69 recovered, purse and billfold taken. Grace Pinch also reported her purse stolen in Mt Vernon road SE. Both boys detained at Linn County juvenile detention center.
Chicago CBOT futures declined the daily limit as soybeans slumped about 20 cents a bushel amid broad commodity weakness. Meal and oats faded while corn and wheat also eased. by session close November soybeans near 6.36 per bushel and December corn around 5.34. Livestock and other grains showed mixed to weaker activity across centers including Webster City Joliet and Basil, with cattle, hogs, and feeders trading unevenly and prices trending lower.
Promoted Army Specialist Alice Masrek, daughter of Mrs. Maynard Maury, resides at 427 Thirteenth Street SE, stationed in Machinalo Okinawa the past year. Also assigned AIC Donna Good, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Potter, 107 Keermore Street NE, to Peterson AFB California with aerospace defense unit. previously served Wheeler AFB Hawaii. Labor Council speaker event planned at Local 3 union hall, 14th Avenue SE, Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Betty Ford caused confusion by calling Democratic candidate Carter as President Carter and Sen Carter in Buffalo during a Pulaski Day parade. She referenced Mondale and Free Europe, and joked about Europe’s voice while misnaming Carter. The page also lists local notices on politics, sales, and community events.
Marion High hosts a week of homecoming events starting Tuesday with a 7 pm slave sale and a powder puff football game at the athletic field. Thursday features a pep rally and the homecoming assembly at 12:08 pm, with Friday bringing a sophomore game vs West Delaware and the varsity contest to follow. Queen candidates include Beth Edwards, Michelle Fluckinger, and Ald Jesse Hutchins with attendants Brenda Driscoll and others. The homecoming king selection and halftime queen coronation cap the weekend, with the band Madness performing and a theme of Those Were the Days.
Marion YMCA 一系列活动包括成人健身 6am 学前体操 1pm、男子健身 12pm、油画课、跆拳道、女子力量排球及男子力量排球、泳池课程及儿童和成人游泳等时段。另有追思致谢、拍卖信息、招募与安全消防等简讯，以及地方社团会议通知如 Kiwanis、市议会与规划委员会的时间地点与议程。
Mary S. Kendall 84 longtime Marion resident died Saturday in a Cedar Rapids hospital born March 2 188?, married Ralph J Kendall December 10 192? in Webster City she lived in Marion until 1873 then Meth-Wick Manor member of First United Presbyterian March of Marion OES Gethsemane White Shrine DAR Milwaukee Woman's Club Marion Linn Chapter Surviving include stepson Jerome Kendall and stepdaughter Mrs Marita DeSilva eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren Services set for Wednesday at Murdoch Marion Rev Jay A Miller burial Cedar Memorial. friends may call at Murdoch's until 1 30 p.m. Tuesday casket closes at 8 30 a.m. Wednesday
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