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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1975
Page
14
The Cedar Rapids market section reports a Friday rally led by largeCap growth and blue chip issues after news of a small rise in consumer prices. Key players like National Semiconductor Avon Products and Fay cee carter posted gains while the Dow advanced over 15 points in early afternoon trading.
Friday market reports show hogs, sows, and butchers moving up with bids for 216 to 248 lb hogs at 60.00 to 60.50 dollars, sows around 53.00 to 53.50, and various weight grades discounted for larger animals. Grain and poultry prices listed alongside across Des Moines and Webster City markets.
William E. Holden 87, a Vinton veterinarian since 1965, died after a short illness. Born March 27, 1918 in Murphysboro Illinois, he married Marjorie Sumner June 20, 1942 in St. Louis. Surviving: wife, son William Cedar Rapids, daughter Wilma Cedar Falls, mother Mrs. Clyde Layton Gorham Illinois, sister Mrs. James Mack St. Louis. Services Saturday at 1 20 pm at First Christians church Campbell's.
Chicago and Des Moines reports show late profit-taking erasing earlier grain gains. Soybeans fell 2 to 4 cents per bushel after intraday wins, while corn and oats fluctuated. September contracts for corn held steady and soybeans remained around 6.02, with mixed moves across wheat and oats.
UPI reports Ralph Nader called for a full government investigation into nitrosamines in city air. He cited preliminary findings from Baltimore Maryland and Belle West Virginia and urged EPA to check German studies and determine exposure levels.
The Cedar Ravids brief notes several thefts and break ins. Craig Martinson reports a $110 tape player stolen from a locked car at his residence. Ady Antenne Tuken-Junive Marburger reports a $245 citizen band radio and antenna stolen from her car plus an $82 window broken to gain entry. Larry Kelehen reports a portable tabulator stolen from Armstrong's. Mark Thenhaus reports a citizen band radio valued at $160 stolen from his pickup rock at his residence.
Chicago AP reports Nina Kail 21, 115 pounds, was to wrestle Roderick Helgut 6 feet 220 pounds in a nude boat match at Adam and Eve massage parlor. The event was canceled when Height, a vice detective, arrested Miss Hall on prostitution charges. The callous setup reflects an odd early 20th century crime tale with sensational tone.
The Senate voted 53 to 10 to support Ford's proposal limiting a federal pay raise to 5 percent, delaying a decision for the House. If the House rejects, the 8.66 percent raise would take effect. the plan covers 1.3 million white collar workers and 2.1 million military personnel plus top officials. The House committee will take up the issue next week and debate costs and coverage.
Police charged 22 year old Sandra Scott with prostitution after she swallowed $20 city money during a sting. The vice operation involved a detective and after the exchange she was informed of arrest. Officers reported a scuffle during arrest with Scott striking them and consuming the money.
Cedar Rapids council advised to reject all three bids for demolition and site clearance in the Queens Hill and Riverside areas. Hermon Webb appeared low at 520,500 for 29 structures, with Langman Construction Co at 4,550 and George R. Zinser at 58,100. State law on dumping the demolition waste was not in the bid specs, prompting referral to the city attorney.
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