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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1976
Page
16
New York AP report shows Dow off 2.83 to 943.73 with NYSE upturns and declines uneven amid light turnover. Commerce data point to slower growth. Polaroid and other major issues tumble. investors weigh a cautious economic outlook and mixed commodity and livestock futures across Chicago and Des Moines markets.
C R Markets reports lower hog prices with most plant delivered butchers 200 to 230 pounds priced 31.00 to 31.50. 900 lb packing sows steady at 24.50 to 25.00. Butchers 230-240 lb down 0.50, 240-250 lb down 0.50 per 20 lb step, over 250 lb down 0.75 per 20 lb step. Packers see similar declines by weight range up to 600 lb.
An addressed envelope to President Ford from the Rockefeller campaign arrives at Governor Pryor, amid notes noting Winthrop Rockefeller’s 1971 death and the succession by Dale Bumpers and Pryor. The piece cites a shortfall of 521 million for the national Republican Congressional Committee and accuses the current Congress of liberal Democratic control.
In Albany Michigan a car veered into a fence about 25 yards from Rosalyn Carter wife of the Democratic presidential candidate. The driver was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated. Secret service protected Mrs Carter and determined no harm was intended. She was not awakened during the incident and remained unaware of the event.
A capsule of Cedar Rapids notices lists the Accident Prevention Association meeting at Dear View Country Club with Rob Ellyson presenting a safety program, the Development Commission monthly session, Shakey’s social, a Lion Youth Facilities advisory meeting, and various library story hours, sales, and civic notices.
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