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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1972
Page
7
Market update shows prices for bulk cattle and hams with several weight grades. Cattle lots ranged 209 to 240 pounds at varied prices, with hogs and sows priced around 28 to 40 cents per pound. Packers offered deductions by weight grade, with notable adjustments for heavier weights and age noted. values listed for beef cuts and livstock by grade.
Susineay Warren led a Thursday evening gathering at 979 Krumalious Drive for the Wherton Elect Offers Muralwal Charter chapter installation. Officers named include Shirkey Meydr as president and Mrs. Moldy Dy as vice president, with Elaine Sehelicn in charge of installation and Dorothy duedtke treasurer.
U.S. stocks fall as traders weigh Viet peace prospects and rising interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ends down 7.00 points at 931.46 amid cautious mood and slower progress on major issues. Ralph Avampora of Tratis and Gh notes investors await any quiet news and possible stability.
Market notes show Postville and nearby markets listing dressed meats and beef prices. Notable figures include bid and ask quotes for cow and bull classes, with several price ranges such as 28.50 to 30.00 and 23.00 to 29.50 for various cattle. Freezer and pork belly futures are briefly noted with yesterday’s open high low close. The fragmentary OCR reflects a rural trade page with fluctuating values and inventory signals.
Police arrested three persons in an extortion plot targeting Johnny Carson and his family. Detectives probed a note demanding money with threats, leading to arrests after a car drop of property at a intersection. Suspects were identified as Wehard Culkin, Linda Biswitty, and Richard Dzliedsa clisski.
A Parke county district court suit challenges Iowa State Insurance Commissioner William Hulls decision barring title insurers from writing policies. Chicago Title Insurance Co seeks a permanent injunction to force issuance of a certificate to write title insurance, arguing the Iowa ban is unreasonable and unconstitutional. The firm, with assets of 55 million, notes Iowa is the only state prohibiting title insurance. Some Iowa entities still obtain title coverage despite the ban.
In Minneapolis AP reports Pat Burke paralyzed from a railroad crash last fall won a $1 million settlement in Milwaukee district court. The award is the largest ever in a Minnesota personal injury suit and against a railroad. Burke and his wife Renee discuss plans and the couple's life in Topeka Minnesota, with Burke hopeful about recovery and daily life ahead.
An interracial fight aboard a carrier near Honolulu left 46 sailors injured. Two severely, others evacuated for medical care. A large group of black and white sailors helped break up the incident as flames from a makeshift fire set by attackers spread. The ship’s captain and executive officer spoke of an investigation with limited details pending results.
Funeral services for James Allen Boyd were conducted Saturday at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with Pastor Maryly L. Yoder officiating. Entombment followed in the Chapel of Memories mausoleum.
AVoca Iowa AP report says five men died and ten were injured in an explosion at the Independent Explosives Co dynamite plant. Workers were in a building where nitroglycerine was mixed to produce dynamite. Injured were in nearby structures. Cause of the blast was not known.
Justice Warren Burger denies channeling any lobbying against a product safety bill. A published report claimed he sent an emissary to Capitol Hill to influence the measure and water down its provisions. Burger says the letter shows only a policy stance and he never studied the bill or its summaries.
Michael Preston of Linwood Street SW was treated at Mercy hospital after a Saturday car crash in front of Edige Wood Road NW. Police say he fell asleep at the wheel. his car crossed center and struck a light pole, causing head, arm, and knee injuries.
A motorcyclist identified as Steven Darling was injured in a collision at an intersection on 562 nover Avenue ATG. Police say the rider suffered unspecified injuries and was treated at the scene before transport.
A 92 year old man faced an assault accusation following a motorcycle collision at the Fifth Street and Second Avenue intersection. He was treated and released after the incident involving Marvin Johnson and Cheryl Lloyd. No charges were filed at this time.
A Uruguayan airliner carrying 45 people vanished while en route from Montevideo to Santiago after a day’s delay. Chilean authorities and air force dispatched rescue planes to search about 125 miles south of Santiago as weather hampered efforts.
A local listing provides church names, addresses, and pastors with Sunday worship times and Sunday school schedules. It includes Bethel Baptist First Baptist Faith Baptist St Josephs Cathedral and many others, naming pastors such as The Rev Lyle W. Lee The Rev Tom R Wawkins The Rev Kermit W Deimet and The Rev Denny J Broke among others with service times around 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
In Tama Iowa two workers were seriously burned when an asphalt storage tank exploded Friday at a local plant. Witnesses say flames shot over workers atop the tank as the top was lifted by the blast. Both men, identified as Thompson and Cline, were hospitalized after the incident. their conditions were described as serious with extensive burns.
Des Moines AP Governor May says he believes the budget plan for Iowa's three state universities is understood but must be justified. He briefed UNI President Kumerick on the plan and directed State Comptroller Selden and Regents Executive Secretary Ridgeway to follow up to ensure understanding and document low priority areas.
Decorah police charged a local man with drunk driving after a collision on Erickson Bridge around 1 PM Friday. He reportedly failed field sobriety tests and was not injured. Reckless driving charges were also noted in the report.
Des Moines city council votes to delay a proposed 1 dollar head tax at the municipal airport, postponing action to November 8 amid broader Iowa debate. If Nixon signs the bill, the tax could be dropped. Cedar Rapids, Mason City, and Ottumwa are weighing similar measures.
Verona Italy AP dispatch reports King Constantine of Greece disavowing any interest in becoming ruler again if he returns to Greece. The monarch cites disquiet over power and amid political tensions in the country.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a near unreadable local notice. The legible details mention a date in December and a street name in Sat a with references to a large peer Btleaten and a filing action. The text is too garbled to identify persons or organizations clearly.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Bill Weber in connection with Marion Police Department. Several garbled phrases imitate dialogue and street slang, with a stray address line suggesting Bill Weber as a local business or figure. No clear event or outcome is determinable from the readable material.
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