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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1973
Page
3
New York stocks rose on rate cut optimism as cattle and meat markets showed varied readings. Prices for beef cuts, pork, and poultry displayed shifts across multiple regional quotes, with traders watching futures in Chicago and Des Moines while livestock volumes edged lower in several reports.
Wheat quotes show No 2 northern at 43 and 7 No 2 southern at a mixed range with heavy bids noted. Sioux City livestock and hogs reported around 4000 head with various prices. U.S. 13 traffic and near term futures highlighted. Overall the page contains grain and livestock price snippets with scattered figures and market mentions.
Donal J. Banden, 20, of 1200 hie avenue SI, was arrested on larceny charges after allegedly taking a cleab rie ciil valued at 50 dollars from Marthy GH Co., 12M (iret avenue SIS, on Thursday.
The badly decomposed body of 17 year old Vlady Plows was found in a field near Crescentine forehange of Interstate 29 and identified as missing girl Sluffs. The Iowa bureau of criminal investigation assisted as sheriff’s officers pursued a rape murder case with medical examiner Dr Samuel Rosa noting signs suggesting death in July or early August.
A collection valued at 1300 dollars was reported stolen from a home in Avon SIG area. Authorities described the item as a set of cains. Police are investigating the burglary occurring between a couple of weeks ago and today. No arrests have been reported.
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Retired Tama physician A J Wentzien dies at home Thursday evening. He came to Tama in 192? and served 30 years as a general practitioner retiring in 1971. Born 1908 in Gladbrook, he studied at University of Iowa and received an MD in 1930. Survived by wife Alma B Wentzien, son and daughter, and several grandchildren. Burial at Hillcrest Cemetery, Gladbrook.
The executive board of IBEW Local 405 AML-CRO endorses Mayor New Canney for reelection. They cite his past performance in guiding the city and his open door policy as in the best interests of citizens.
ALBIA UP L reports Orvel Dean Schippers 1 of rural Bussey died after a three truck crash three miles north of here on a Molrae candy road. Ernest Keogel 28 of rail drove a pickup involved in the chain reaction. Ronald Sikawick of rural Albia and Boyle Dalhey 28 of rural Albia were also driving pickups. Keogel was hospitalized with injuries while Dalhey and Sikawick suffered nonfatal injuries.
Funeral services set for Monday at the Marine Chapel in Marion for Mrs Silker a charter member of the United Methodist while ill WSCS. Survivors include husband Harley Silker of Marion and several grandchildren. Burial in Oak Shade Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 pm Sunday at the chapel.
Local church schedules show worship times at multiple congregations including Mist Hapist on 2kHn Moup and The Rev Kyle W. Fa e leading 10:30 services, with a variety of pastors and venues such as 440 South Meenth and 624. a separate obituary notes Austin Vo Woo, 80, Ogden Newspapers executive vice president and publisher, died Wednesday after a career as a lawyer and later head of the News Publishing Co chain.
A New York Sotheby’s sale of modern and 20th century artworks drew a record $7.8 million. Pablo Picasso pieces plus a Henri Matisse sculpture set top prices, with a Picasso single record of $721,000 and a Matisse sculpture at $300,000. European dealers eyed new dispersals from American private collections.
Oint W Megown of 310 North View Drive received the honorary American farmer degree at the fourth annual Future Farmers of America convention in Kansas. The recognition cited his contributions to Iowa and national BEA groups and noted his role as chairman of the lows Agriculture promotion band.
A 15 year old Mavian youth was injured Friday afternoon in the 800 block of Seventh avenue. Zachary Miller, 1478 Tenth street, treated for minor injuries and released from St. larke's hospital. Police said the boy ran into the side of a car driven by Debra K. Reyner of Montivell. No charges were filed.
Cedar Rapids Police Protective Assn accuses city leadership of indifference to police wages and benefits. Detective Armmler notes pay gaps widen despite raises, with chief and assistant overpaid, Tower tables undercompensated. Open door policy at city administration avoids employee issues.
State police say a mosquito fogging machine obscured visibility and triggered a 17 vehicle wreck east of here on Interstate 10 killing two and injuring more than twenty. The pileup in the eastbound lane on the West Port river bridge involved six cars and all Greyhound buses. none of the bus passengers was injured.
AP report states South Viena will rise to full 100 percent of its Road for Peace Money forms under an agriculture department measure. Announcement appeared in the department classified and includes ads about related financial programs and implementation details.
Tropical Storm Gilda weakened after crossing the region near the Bahamas and Cuba, with no major damage reported. The National Hurricane Center said winds fell to about 88 mph as it moved northeast toward Bermuda, with gale warnings discontinued along Florida’s east coast.
APT-Bae reports police, led by Sgt. David Sweat, were called to sightings of glowing objects mistaken for UFOs. Investigators determined three youths released helium balloons with flashlights, about 15 orbs visible before the pranksters were stopped.
Officials investigated a vandalism spree causing 56001 in damage to Grinnell High School and Fairview Elementary. Early Friday vandals smashed 17 large windows at Fairview and six at Grinnell High School using a large stick to break glass. police reported a woman witnessed two teenaged boys fleeing the scene.
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