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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1968

Page

21

Butcher hogs rise on Tuesday market shift

Financial and Market News reports hog prices up 25 to 50 cents with a mild market loss overall. Volume was moderate as investors awaited Vietnam negotiation updates and profits were taken on recent gainers while various sectors showed mixed to lower readings.

Financial and Market News New York Vietnam Wall Street New York Stock Exchange Dow Jones Brunswick United Fruit General Motors INA Corp Carter-Wallace Gulf & Western Allied Chemical

Frozen Pork Bellies Market Quotes From Lamson Bros

Market notes show frozen pork bellies prices with February and March bids from Lamson Bros. The entries list several bid values across months including May July and May prices. Livestock futures context appears but specific contracts are not fully clear from the OCR.

Lamson Bros

Seats Available For Chamber’s European Tour

Chamber officials said there are still seats for the fifth annual European goodwill tour May 2 25. A briefing for signed up travelers and interested parties will be held Wednesday night at 7 30 at the Montrose hotel. Details on the trip and latest arrangements will be given. The meeting will help travelers review advance preparations.

Chamber of Commerce Montrose Hotel

Market Summary: Hog Beef Prices Mixed in Chicago

In Chicago, hogs 4,000 head with butchers 25 to 50 higher. Prices for 205-220 lb hogs at 19.25 to 19.75, 190-240 lb at 18.25 to 19.00, 240-260 lb at 17.75 to 18.25, and 350-450 lb sows at 16.50 to 17.25. Cattle and calves totals 2,000 with steady slaughter steers. yield grades 2 to 4 at 27.50 to 28.50 for 1,000-1,225 lb, mixed good and choice 27.00 to 27.75, good 25.50 to 27.00. Slaughter heifers yield grades 2 to 4 25.75 to 26.50, mixed good and choice 24.15 to 25.75. Commercial cows 16.00 to 17.50, utility 17.25 to 18.25. Sheep 300, wooled lambs steady. 90-115 lb at 26.50 to 27.25, 80-100 lb mixed good and choice 25.00 to 26.50.

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Des Moines Livehog Prices Mixed as Receipts Set Week’s Tone

UPI reports slow trade with strong demand and uneven butcher hogs in Des Moines. Sows remain mostly steady. Tuesday receipts estimated at 75 000, week to date 79 000, year ago 105 000. Prices for various hog weights and grades listed, with US 1 2 200-220 lb butchers at 17.00-18.00 and other categories ranging down to 13.25-15.25 for 400-550 lb classes.

Des Moines UPI U.S

Midwest meat market reports steady to lower prices

AP dispatch notes USDA wire on Des Moines Midwest carlot market. Steer and non beef cuts show 14 to 17 pound roasts at about 0.50 lower. Pork loins 14 to 17 pounds around 2.50 to 2.00, spare ribs down, hams near 40.00, seedless bellies around 98 to 98.00.

USDA

Sioux City Livestock Market Report Summary

Sioux City cattle prices show steer ranges 26.25 to 27.50 per cwt with two loads of choice and prime. Heifers bring 25.00 to 26.00 per cwt and choice 250 lb steers around 26.25 to 27.50.

Sioux City UPI Suttle Seushter Eady Cc

Cedar Rapids hog and cattle market prices vary by weight and grade

Tuesday prices show steady hogs with bulk delivered 200 to 230 lb butchers at 17.25 to 17.75 and 300 lb down packers at 16.25 to 16.75. Sows under 300 lb at 16.25 to 16.75. Cattle quotes list prime steers 25 to 26.50, prime heifers 24.50 to 25.50, standard and commercial cows down to 16.0 to 18.5, with various discount rules for weight and fat content.

Cedar Rapids

Cannot Alter Vote Machine Rule Sparks Legal Warning

Des Moines AP Atty Gen Richard Turner warns voting machines may not be altered to discourage straight party voting. He told Ida Kramer Scott County auditor he will enforce the law if machines are changed to lock the straight ticket lever, forcing voters to activate each candidate individually.

Des Moines Atty Richard Turner Ida Kramer Scott County Turner Melvin D. Synhorst

Grain Exchange Ends Higher on Mixed Wheat and Corn

CHICAGO AP at the close Tuesday grain prices showed a mixed pattern with wheat unchanged to % cent higher and corn rising % to %. Oats fell to % while rye rose % to % and soybeans held steady to % higher, reflecting a cautious trading mood.

Chicago

Livestock Auctions Report From Iowa Markets

Federal-State Market News notes three Iowa auctions on Oct 18 with cattle figures: 700 head, no trend as last week’s market not reported. slaughter cows and steers show limited activity with varying prices across weight classes. Sheep and lamb markets are light with no prior-week comparison. replacement stock include yearlings and older ewes offered per head pricing.

Omaha Livestock Market Report

UPI notes cattle sold steady to higher with 7 500 head traded. Calves up 30, sows stronger, light offerings steady to higher with good demand for high grade and prime grades, prices ranging from about 24.50 to 27.50 per hundredweight.

Chicago produce roundup shows mixed wholesale prices

AP report notes wholesale rice prices mixed with roosters around 25 to 26 in currency terms. Butter remains steady while eggs show little change in wholesale buying, with small price variations. Arrivals and total U S shipments are listed, including carrot track sales from North Dakota River Valley and Wisconsin russet potatoes priced near 3.65 per unit.

Chicago USDA U.S North Dakota

New York Produce Prices and Demand Report

A New York market summary notes USDA trends with mixed results. Prices for butter and fats show little change while demand remains slow for several items, and overall supply remains ample.

New York USDA

Liquor Control Hearing on Starlite Room Infraction

The Iowa liquor control commission held a hearing in Des Moines on a Cedar Rapids case against the Starlite Room for allegedly allowing alcohol to leave the premises. The panel took the matter under advisement after hearing. The agent cited a Sept. 28 infraction and asked Cedar Rapids authorities to revoke the beer license of Richard J. Tickal. the council has not acted yet.

Iowa Liquor Control Commission Des Moines Starlite Room First Avenue Cedar Rapids William R. Masterson Iowa Liquor Control Agent Masterson State Office Richard J. Tickal

Grace Earnings Jump 40 Percent in Third Quarter

W R Grace and Co reports $12.18 million net for the quarter ended Sept 30 on 418.3 million in sales up 11 percent from a year ago. Per share earnings rise to 63 cents from 45 cents. Nine month figures show $44.182 million earnings and $1.29 billion sales. President J Peter Grace notes broad business gains across segments.

W. R. Grace and Co Cryovac Cedar Rapids J. Peter Grace

Voter Registration Deadline This Saturday

Prospective voters must register by Saturday Oct 26 to vote in the Nov 5 election. The voter registration office at city hall third floor opens 8 am to 5 pm Wednesday Thursday and Friday, plus a special Saturday 10 am to 2 pm session.

City Hall

City Briefs and Advertisements Dense Gazette Page

A compact collection notes upcoming talks at the Elks and Roosevelt hotels, local society dinners, library story hour, and a travel service change. It also lists hospital visit permissions, shop ads for massage, stamps, and fair booth items, plus thefts at a school site and an antique car restoration report. Local business ads include Hladkey's Grocery and Kayser hosiery sale. Included are a death notice, a barber shop facial ad, and vandalism at Taft junior high.

Merger Plan for Associated Life and Hawkeye National Listed

A plan for acquisition of Associated Life Insurance Co of Chicago by Hawkeye National Life Insurance Co of Des Moines was announced Tuesday. The merged company would have more than $100 million in insurance in force. The merger is subject to approval by stock holders of both companies. It would be carried out by an exchange of stock.

Associated Life Insurance Co Chicago Hawkeye National Life Insurance Company Des Moines Exchange of Stock

Riley urges negotiation time to cut U.S. casualties in Vietnam

Tom Riley a Republican candidate for the Second district congressman role told the Exchange Club at the Montrose hotel that the United States should begin a gradual withdrawal and avoid relying solely on Paris peace talks. He cited prior Korean talks lasting two years and warned against prolonging the Vietnam involvement, citing 28000 deaths and 174000 wounded. He urged safeguards for civilians through talks or UN action.

Tom Riley United States Exchange Club Montrose Hotel Paris Riley U.S Vietnam United Nations

Chapter 13 and Three Bankruptcy Petitions Filed

Cedar Rapids federal court saw three bankruptcy petitions filed along with a Chapter 13 repayment plan. Debtors include Lee Roy Stewart a mason of 2363 Thompson street SE with about 5000 in debts and 1078 in assets. Edward P. Henson a welder of 527 Seventh street SE reports 3603 in debts and 100 in assets exempt. Michael L. McDaniel a Fayette laborer owes 7768 with 1500 assets. Arthur J. Booth Jr a rural Palo farm laborer shows 3797 debts and 175 assets with 125 exempt.

Cedar Rapids Lee Roy Stewart Thompson Street SE Stewart Edward P. Henson Seventh Street SE Michael L. McDaniel Fayette Arthur J. Booth, Jr Palo

Iowa Receives 56890 Anti Crime Grant Allocation

Iowa will get 56890 in federal funds to help establish an anti crime agency as part of a 24 million initial distribution to 33 states the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico under the crime control and safe streets act Atty Gen Ramsey Clark announced the funds aim to support a comprehensive plan for law enforcement in Iowa.

Washington Iowa Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration District of Columbia Puerto Rico Atty Ramsey Clark Clark

Cub Scouts Pack 100 Awards At All Saints School

Friday at All Saints school Cub Scouts Pack 100 honored members with awards. Recipients include Mike Maire Kent Wancek Rodney Ocenosak Craig Stephan Doug DeVore Chris Moore Rich Gradoville Scott Schulte David Bomkamp John McMahon John Smith Mark Maire Tony Satariano John McDermott Joe Fay Jeff Cash Gene Bockenstedt and Mike Cash.

All Saints School Mike Maire Kent Wancek Rodney Ocenosak Craig Stephan Doug DeVore Chris Moore Rich Gradoville Scott Schulte David Bomkamp John McMahon John Smith Mark Maire Tony Satariano John McDermott Joe Fay Jeff Cash Gene Bockenstedt Mike Cash

Kubias Relocation Cost Claim Referred to Legal Division

Cedar Rapids city council referred Kubias Hard ware's urban renewal relocation claim of 58019.30 to the city legal department. HUD and the city allowed 13774.90 for Kenwood Transfer and Storage and disallowed the remaining 58019.30 in miscellaneous items.

Cedar Rapids Kubias Hardware David Bleakley Kubias Co First Street Corp Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD Kenwood Transfer and Storage Co First Street Third Avenue SE Don B. ‘Salyer Salyer Rubias Co

Dorothy Dailey Action Settled Without Trial

A Cedar Rapids woman, Dorothy E. Dailey, reached a out of court settlement with The Travelers Insurance Co. and Washington National Insurance Co. over double indemnity claims following her husband’s death on December 31, 1966. Both sides agreed the decedent died of intracerebral hemorrhage and the parties disputed whether the death was accidental or due to disease.

Cedar Rapids Dorothy E. Dailey Oakland Road Travelers Insurance Co Washington National Insurance Co

Al Mundys Slip a Mickey Finn to a Snake

Local TV promo teases IT TAKES A THIEF on KCRG TV 9 at 7 30 PM Tuesday. The cheeky line markets a scene where Al Mundy tries a risky stunt with a dangerous drink and a hidden plan.

al Mundy Mickey Finn Kcrg-Tv

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