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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1971
Page
4
U S stock averages closed little changed as an early session rally faded amid doubts that Congress will back the president on anti inflation measures. The Dow fell 1.97 to 869 31, with 13.46 million shares traded. Defense manpower notes crossed political lines as the Army directed recruiters to discourage veterans from reenlisting.
Prices paid Saturday for country and plant delivered butchers weighing 210 to 230 pounds ranged from 18.75 to 19.25 dollars. Packing sows 300 pounds and under stood 15.75 to 16.25 dollars. Butchers over 230 pounds priced by weight with value adjustments for weights. Packers discounts applied by weight grades from 300 to 360 pounds and beyond up to 500 pounds.
Iowa City Police Court Judge Joseph Thornton announced he would dismiss all fines and court costs for bicycle violations on city sidewalks. He noted recent campus traffic brought many riders and that most cases involve a $5 fine plus $5 costs. pending cases of similar charges would be treated as if tied to motor vehicles.
Solon youths were hospitalized after a one car crash one mile west of Solon at 10 30 p m Friday. Doug Halsinger 16 was in serious condition with leg and internal injuries. Timothy Gurlitz 16 was in good condition with arm injuries. Deputies said Gurlitz lost control of the northbound car, crashed into a ditch, and overturned.
DES MOINES AP Rep Vernon Bennett denies testifying about redistricting efforts. He says he never spoke with former Republican Chairman Jack Warren of Waterloo. Hearings continue as plaintiffs rest case with possible further witnesses including Clifton Larson and labor officials.
DES MOINES AF attorney general Richard Turner urged a legislative committee to define student residency in state law. He proposed election officials ask voters if they intend to stay in town, where they came from, and if they plan to move. Turner noted current law lacks a method to determine residence for voting purposes.
Francis Joslin aged 74 longtime Dodge Auto Agency owner in Independence from 1931 to 1982 died of an apparent heart attack at his residence. Born July 1 1897 in Independence he married Margaret Toomey June 17 1930. Survived by wife two daughters two grandchildren and a brother. Services Tuesday 10 am at St John’s Catholic Church with Rosary Sunday 7 30 and wake Monday 8 pm at White funeral home.
Joyce McNeal welcomes her old and new customers to the Box Salon at 2117 498 ave. The YMCA program lists preschool lessons morning sessions and multiple activity blocks for adults juniors and non aquatic classes including keep fit sauna conditioning ceramics and cheerleading with evening and Saturday openings noted.
A compiled directory of Marion and vicinity congregations with addresses and service times. Includes Bethel Baptist, Grace Baptist, Robins Faith Baptist, St. Josephs Catholic, Avension Lutheran, First United Methodist, Prairie Chapel UMC, First Presbyterian, Reformed Presbyterian, Church of God Seventh Day, and United Seventh Day Brethren with listed worship hours and Sunday School sessions.
Linden AP reports Mayor Joe Boots died Friday when a school bus collided with his car and toppled onto it. Bus driver Jack Embry of Panora survived with minor cuts. Two children in the bus escaped injury.
By 1980 villagers in Brazil and India will learn to read and farm through educational television broadcasts beamed from stationary orbit satellites about 22,000 miles high.
Sioux City teachers file suit in federal court challenging the 90 day wage price freeze and seeking a declaration that the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970 and Nixon orders are unconstitutional. They ask retroactive pay, injunctions against federal officials, and a three judge panel, with Iowa chapters joining in a broader pay raise action.
Probate notices announce will appraisal appointing executors and notice to creditors with deadlines and bond conditions. Public bids invite proposals for city walk construction detailing plans, timelines, bond, and payment terms and required delivery of documents.
The text outlines a probate matter noting a will and beneficiaries, with references to parties and an October date. It mentions guardianship and potential restrictions on actions, listing several names in connection with the case and a public filing within the county. The passage is fragmented but centers on probate proceedings and related notices.
Notice details probate of wills and estates, appoints executors, and public sale notices. Includes names, dates, and districts with instructions for creditors and claimants, plus instructions for filing and notification requirements.
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