New York stocks show mixed gains in morning trading
United Press International reports selected composite prices from NYSE and other markets as of 10:30 a.m. with numerous entries for major corporations such as Abbott, AMF, Ampex, Ford, Exxon, General Electric and IBM. The snapshot highlights varied movements across sectors, including energy, manufacturing and consumer goods.
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Dow Jones Stock Average Report
United Press report shows the Dow Jones average at 808.73 with a 3.12 point drop and a 0.29 percent decline. Net changes include declines in several industrials led by Pet. Che with a 0.38 point and 0.14 percent fall.
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Stock prices meander in active trade
The market fluctuated in active trading with the Dow around 807.94 at 1:15 p.m. after a midday dip, then a modest gain on the day. NYSE indexes slipped while breadth favored advances, and turnover dropped from Monday’s level as bargain hunting followed a prior steep fall.
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Cedar Rapids hog and sheep markets report
The Cedar Rapids hog market Tuesday showed strength for butchers and stability for packers with prices for 200 to 230 lb bulk butchers at 49.50 to 50.00. Sows around 300 lb sold 45.00 to 45.50. Lighter and heavier weight brackets reduced prices accordingly. The sheep market remained steady with shorn lambs 58.00 to 60.00 and wool lambs 55.00 to 58.00, with lambs over 105 lb discounted.
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Wheat and corn futures advance on Chicago market
CHICAGO futures trading on the Mercantile Exchange Tuesday quoted Wheat No 2 hard red winter at 3 45 per bushel No 2 soft red winter at 3 39 Corn No 2 yellow 2 31 per bushel with hopper 2 24 per bushel 4n Oats No 2 heavy 1 30 per bushel Soybeans No 1 yellow 7 0 per bushel with en.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Western Electric discriminated against women at Kearny plant
U.S. District Judge Herbert Stern ruled Western Electric Co. discriminated against women in hiring promotion and training at its Kearny facility since 1971. The Bell System unit conspired to deprive a worker of constitutional rights and altered personnel forms to conceal male-first hiring practices. Back pay and affirmative action orders may follow.
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Cedar Rapids man sues bar operator over glass attack
A Cedar Rapids man filed a $100000 lawsuit in Linn District Court against Executive Productions Ltd and John J Griser doing business as the Sip n Stir following an incident November 28 1976 at the Sio n Stir lounge where a beer was thrown striking Robert Knudsen in the face causing a nerve injury and alleged criminal interruption. The petition seeks $50000 for actual damages and $50000 punitive against Griser. Also noted are soybean and grain price movements in Cedar Rapids with beans and corn down and oats steady as of Tuesday morning trading.
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Executive Productions Ltd
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Dollar dips to new lows as gold steadies amid market calm
The dollar fell to postwar lows against several currencies in Tokyo and European markets while gold prices leveled off. Analysts noted central bank intervention in Japan and cautious sentiment on U.S. inflation policy. Gold opened slightly lower in London and Zurich as dealers anticipated further gains.
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Escapee’s capture ends prison break escape trio arrest
James L. Moore 24, an escapee from Fort Madison prison work farm, was arrested with his father William T. Moore 48 and Tina K Tepler 14 at the Highway 13 151 intersection by Linn County deputies. Moore had fled Sept 10 and was later sentenced in 1973 for breaking and entering and escape. All three are held in Linn County Jail with Tepler referred to juvenile authorities.
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Cedar Rapids
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Hogs Prices Mixed as Meat Demand Rises in Des Moines
Iowa livestock report notes hogs slow with moderate demand while butchers gain up to 50 cents. sow prices hold steady. Trade lists weight classes from 200 to 550 pounds with No 1-2 200-230 lb at 49.50 to 51.25 and sows at 45.00 to 46.00. Receipts estimated at 75 000 vs 70 000 last week and 82 000 a year ago.
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Ford recalls 206000 1978 cars for emission defect
Ford Motor Co recalls over 206000 1978 models including 188700 Fairmonts and Zephyrs and 18100 Fiestas for emission control faults and wheel issues. Reed valve failures may reduce power and fuel economy. air leakage on Fiesta wheels could affect handling. No US injuries reported. 16,100 cars in Canada and 1,300 in export markets also affected. Owners to get free inspection and repair. parts unavailable until mid November.
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Midwest meat markets inch forward amid slow demand
Des Moines reports slow beet trade with fair to light demand and steady steer and heifer prices in limited trading. Pork also moves slowly with mixed shifts across weights, including fresh loins and Boston butts, while some cuts hold steady or edge down.
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Burglary at Tack Room Sees Jewelry Stolen in Linn County
Linn County sheriff's deputies investigate a burglary at the Tack Room 4398 Mount Vernon Road SE where an alarm at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday drew four units. Items taken from a display case include 60 to 80 turquoise and abalone rings worth about $6,000, 6 to 8 sets of matching rings and bracelets valued at $2,500, and 4 to 5 turquoise abalone belt buckles priced between $1,000 and $3,000.
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