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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1971
Page
3
New York stocks closed modestly higher as the week ended with listless volume of 11.04 million on the NYSE. The Dow rose 5.11 to 908.22 amid a technical rebound and cautious trading. Airlines, chemicals, and motors led advance while several sectors mixed. President Nixon’s Phase 2 remarks provided some lift but traders remained wary.
Waterloo country buying points reported a steady market on Friday for 200 to 230 lb hogs with butchers bringing 18.00 to 18.50 dollars. Packing sows 270 to 300 lbs sold for 15.50 to 16.00 dollars. Plant delivered prices in Waterloo matched country points.
Postville buyers quote steer prices from 32.50 to 33.00 with light demand, heifers 30.00 to 31.00, good feeder steers 22.00 to 20.00, utility cows 18.00 to 23.00, canner and cutter stock 17.00 to 22.00, and bulls around 25.00, reflecting varied demand across grades.
AP USDA report notes Friday Midwest carrot meat trade for town and river market area. Beef cuts show steady to down slightly with steers and heifers steady. 500 lb beef at 51.00 to 52.50, 700 lb heifer beef at 50.50. Ham and loin prices listed for various weights, minor declines and steady ranges across several pork items.
Saturday Cedar Rapids hog market prices held steady with Friday's deliveries showing 18.50 to 18.75 for 210 to 230 lb butchers, sows 15.75 to 16.25 for 300 lb and under, and lighter weights discounted. Extra weight slabs, packers and lambs with various weight grade reductions were noted, along with poultry, eggs, and grain prices for delivered lots.
Hartford AP report states Connecticut asks federal review of dangerous corrosion in 1965 Chevrolet frames. Gov Meskill urges owners to inspect their cars after a sample found 10 of 175 vehicles with seriously rotted frames.
Two International Harvester dealers Missouri Valley Farm Implement of Missouri Valley and Nelco Co. of Council Bluffs sued in Nevada district court seeking an injunction to avoid testifying before a Story county grand jury. They also challenge producing business books and records as the grand jury probes alleged price fixing among IH dealers in Iowa. The suit argues lack of jurisdiction due to distance. the grand jury has met daily since Sept. 2 investigating a price-raising scheme. Their representatives testified Thursday only after a hearing on the suits next week. The dispute centers on whether the county grand jury can compel testimony from firms far away.
Floren Dipaglia a 44 year old amateur golfer from Des Moines area was sentenced in Union County New Jersey to 12 to 15 years in state prison for armed robbery and attempts to kill a policeman. He was fined 10000 dollars and escorted to prison. The jury convicted him on five counts including armed robbery assault with intent to kill carrying a gun without a permit and automobile theft. The robbery occurred at Irene Marques Springfield New Jersey on September 18 1969. Police Lieutenant Thomas Kennedy arrived and Dipaglia allegedly tried to shoot but the gun misfired.
Washington AP The National Education Association will sue the government for clarification of how teachers pay fits the Nixon wage freeze. NEA leaders cite conflicting rulings and statements by the Cost of Living Council and Office of Emergency Preparedness and say they may seek a court order to protect local boards considering raises for teachers.
DES MOINES AP The former head of the Iowa commerce commission utilities division Thomas Bolton 33 says he will not appeal his dismissal. He was charged with incompetency inefficiency and failure to perform duties when fired last month by Commission Chairman Maurice Van Nostrand. Bolton said he decided not to appeal to avoid further publicity and noted he did not agree with the charges but acknowledged the chairman must be satisfied with his employees actions.
Linn County Cancer Crusade raises a record 81,487 with chairman Robert Moorman praising volunteers. Dr. A Curtis Hass receives a 4000 donation from Collins Radio funds for the Margaret and Howard Hall Radiation Center cobalt source replacement. Dr L Robert Martin warns federal cancer bills focus on research not education and predicts expanded ACS public and professional education roles.
Patrick J. Connolly of Anamosa, 71, was arrested after claiming to be a Jones County deputy on two occasions last week. He produced a badge both times and posted a $500 bond before being released. A county check confirmed he was not a deputy, and he was taken into custody.
Aplington resident Darrell Ubben, 24, was killed when a car wreck on U.S. 65 near Iowa Falls Saturday injured two other young men. Douglas Neymeyer of Aplington and Russell Janssen of rural Ackley were hurt. Neymeyer was in serious condition at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Janssen remained hospitalized in Iowa Falls.
The Rev Jack Garner from Dallas will speak at Grace Baptist Church Marion at 730 each evening Monday through Sunday. Garner educated at University of Corpus Christi and Baptist Evangelistic Schools of Texas. He is father of nine and founder of Beacon Street Baptist Dallas and director of Gospel Tracts Fellowship, a printing ministry supplying tracts and Bible courses nationwide and abroad.
Marion police investigate breakin and vandalism at two Linnwood Acres model homes at 2935 Seventh Street and 2935 Eighth Street owned by Ken Borschel and Son Inc. A portable radio was stolen. No damage or value estimate released.
A dense list of area churches with service times and pastors. Marion churches include Bethel Baptist First Baptist Grace Baptist Robins Faith Baptist Squaw Creek Baptist St. Joseph's Catholic Christian Robins Church of the Brethren Ascension Lutheran Lutheran Church of the Resurrection St. Pauls Lutheran First United Methodist Prairie Creek United Methodist First Presbyterian Reformed Presbyterian Church of God Seventh Day United Seventh Day Brethren with service times, sermon topics and pastors such as Rev William C Larson Rev Everett Ward Rev Don R Martin Rev Tom R Hawkins Rev Kermit W Jelmeland Rev Justin A Kane Rev Bernard Grady Rev John Casey Rev Denny J Blake Rev Clive Cook Rev Jean P Hayter Rev Rupert E Lapthorn Rev Robert B McCracken WJ Kuryluk Allen Bond and others listed.
A sensational clipped note claims a trainload of spies seeks information for sale to the highest bidder on the Istanbul Express and links it to the TV 9 Sunday Movie at 4 00.
Kirkwood Community College Superintendent Dr Selby Ballantyne criticized a state regents report that ranked Iowa area schools by tuition. He argued Kirkwood’s stated 540 annual tuition is incorrect, asserting a 375 fee and a 36 week year, and said the report misrepresented comparisons with state universities. Ballantyne said corrected figures show Kirkwood seventh among peers and noted lodging savings for many students.
Cedar Rapids City Attorney David McGuire said no Iowa cases exist on banning new construction in the Kenwood ditch area. He will seek guidance at the National Institute of Municipal Officers conference in New York City after the Kenwood ditch committee requested a moratorium following July floods.
Polk county district court granted a temporary injunction stopping the state Bureau of Adult Corrections from blocking prisoners on work release from using their pass. Judge Leo Oxberger’s order lets prisoners travel off duty with responsible persons until a hearing next Friday. Nolan Ellandson said the bureau ended the pass policy last week by administrative decision. The suit was filed by Des Moines attorney and Democratic State Senator Lee Gaudineer.
Notice of probate of the will of Lois G Kay deceased filed in Linn County IA with executor Elizabeth Kay Myers. Actions to contest must be within one year from second publication. Creditors to file claims with Cedar Rapids clerk within six months. dated September 15 1971.
Notice in Iowa District Court announces will admission for Clarence Franklin Root, dated 1964, appoints Phoebe Brooks as executrix, with publication dates in September 1971. Creditors urged to file claims with the clerk. letters testamentary granted September 15 1971.
Executors George M Driscoll and William Driscoll seek probate of Margaret J Driscoll will dated September 27 1971 in county court. Creditors and claimants must present debts within six months from second publication dated September 18 1971 or be forever barred.
Notice of probate for the last will of Helen V Coleman dated July 12 1967 admitting Pauline Maurer as executor with probate number 77940. Creditors must present claims by court deadline. indebtedness to estate payable to Pauline Maurer executor. Publication dates September 8 1971 and September 18 1971.
The Cedar Rapids City Council will hold public hearings in September 1971 to consider vacating and disposing described properties. It lists several lots and public alleys in Viktor's Additions and related areas with specified payments from George F. and Mary Barta Edward L. and Kathryn F. Burrell and others. Persons may appear at hearings September 11 and 18, 1971.
In district court Cedar Rapids Iowa executors petitioned July 28 1971 to approve a sale of Mawdsley estate real property to Arnold R Mitchell subject to public highways. Court approved March 3 1971 with objections and reconfirmation proceedings. Written objections due by October 1971 and hearings set if any. Dated September 14 1971 Shea Jackson probate attorneys Cedar Rapids Iowa.
The District Court of Iowa in Linn County appoints JOHN G. McAREAVY as administrator of the estate of Stephanie McAreavy, deceased. Creditors must file claims with the district clerk within six months from the second publication, or be barred. debtors should pay promptly. Dated September 7, 1971, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Probate of the will of Maude M Cory deceased was admitted in Linn County District Court on March 1958 with Nellie M Hackett appointed executor. Creditors must file claims within six and publication date is September 15 1971 with Allen and Fisher representing the executor.
The district court of Linn County Iowa appoints Victor Saub as executor of Dora Saub deceased. Creditors must file claims with the district clerk within six months or be barred. Publication dates September 7 and 14 1971. Houston Texas attorney C W Lawrence represents the executor.
District Court of Iowa Linn county notices probate of Martha Jane McGuire a/k/a Martha McGuire deceased. Hearing set March 21 1957 for will admitted to probate. Executor appointed to gather assets and pay debts. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication. indebted persons urged to pay promptly. Dated September 8 1971. Charlies W. McGuire Executor. Allen Fisher attorneys. Second publication September 18 1971. Third publication date unknown.
The State of Iowa and Linn County notify that the will of Emma Arnold deceased bearing date August 4, 1965 was admitted to probate in the above court. Roland Falces was appointed executor. Any claims against the estate must be filed with the clerk of the district court within one year from the first publication, or be forever barred. Dated September 7, 1971. Oland Faires, Executor. Hendrickson, Attorney for Executor. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. September 7, 1971.
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