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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1968
Page
7
US livestock data from Chicago and Omaha on June 12 1968 shows butchers cutting prices at Chicago stockyards with cattle receipts around 6 500 head and hogs about 5 000, while slaughter lambs bring 29.00 to 29.50 per hundredweight. Prime and high grade offerings appear steady to higher in other lots.
New York Wall Street exchanges including NYSE Amex and regional markets closed for a fourth day to clear a backlog of clerical work from a period of record trading. Daily volume surged, with April and May averages far surpassing 1967 levels, prompting continued closings on June 19 26 and July 5. Grandview obituaries report anniversary party for Howard and spouse.
Paris AP report says President de Gaulle's government banned all street demonstrations in France and ordered seven far left groups dissolved after two nights of rioting. Cabinet acted hours before planned student meetings in Paris and other cities to protest police action. One more worker died, raising week’s toll to three. Paris disorders injure 194 people, with 150 plus hurt in clashes.
A playful catalog blurb promotes a practical filet crochet set with frisky pups guarding a chair and a buffet topper. It advertises Pattern 7377, easy directions, and a mail order offer with 50 cent prices plus 15 cent extra for first class mailing and handling. Listings include several needlecraft books and catalogs with pattern details and prices.
Daily Report outlines probate actions in Muscatine County with Flora Fischer named executor for Flora Fischer estate and Ethel Fischer heir. Probate filed for Mary Hoskins will. Divorces filed for Marilyn Munyon vs Richard Munyon Gladys Hampton vs Lloyd Hampton and Prince Pigsley vs Linda Pigsley. Also warrants and births noted with admissions and dismissals at Mercy Hospital Davenport.
In Bogota the Colombian Senate rejected President Carlos Lieras resignation by 74 to 31. The vote signals continued political crisis as Lieras vows to press ahead with reforms despite opposition.
New York AP report quotes Robert Kelleher USLTA president warning that ongoing pro tennis growth could ruin amateurism. He notes Wimbledon winners earning big sums while others struggle, but says open tours create living chances. He cites Bournemouth and Paris events showing strong interest and record French Championship proceeds despite strikes.
Nevada report confirms former Iowa Attorney General Dayton W. Countryman may enter the Republican field for the U S Senate race to succeed retiring Bourke B. Hickenlooper. Countryman, 30, a Moville native and former attorney general, says he will comment later this month as other Republicans including David Stanley James Bramwell and William Plymar seek the seat.
City Clerk's Office to receive cigarette license applications by noon June 18 1968 for consideration at the June 20 council meeting. This is the last regular meeting before licenses expire June 30 1968. City Council thanks applicants for cooperation.
Chicago AP reports wheat futures climbed 1 1/4 cents per bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade before finishing mixed due to profit taking. July contracts showed gains across grains with soybeans mixed, as oats and rye moved modestly. Wheat settled up about 1/8 to 1/4 cent higher near 1.3138 for July.
A formal extradition petition for James Earl Ray, accused of assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was delivered to Britain's Foreign Office by U.S. officials. The embassy would only say the papers cover Ray's identity and the cases against him, including King's murder and his prison escape.
Grain prices for Muscatine at 11 am show corn No 2 at 1.06 a bushel with 15 day delivery and a moisture discount of one cent per unit above 12 percent. Soybeans quoted at 2.62 with 15 day delivery and moisture adjustments of 22 cents per per cent over 13 percent.
Notice that Sandy's of Muscatine Inc received a certificate of incorporation from the Iowa Secretary of State on May 8 1968 under Chapter 496A. The business began May 14 1968 and its duration is perpetual. It may issue 2000 shares of par value 16.00. Registered office is Sandy's Drive In Highway 1 North Muscatine Iowa, agent Robert O. Schmitt. Directors are Robert E. Breedlove Richard S. Bowman and Robert A. Beranek with listed addresses in Illinois.
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