Market Slump Drives Dow Jones Weighed by Weakness
On a session marked by caution ahead of a holiday weekend, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the broader New York Stock Exchange index posted losses. Major blue chips fell, while winners included Flying Tiger, Alleghany, and Foster-Wheeler, as investors watched tighter money, a soft pound, and pending tax spending bill decisions.
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New York
Wall Street
Congress
Bill du Pont
Wester Union
Proctor
Fahy Wins Golf Crown At Liberty
Tom Fahy of Muscatine won the spring golf tournament in West Liberty with a 73 over rounds of 47 36. He finished one stroke ahead of Dale Plunkett of West Liberty and Jim Kachelek and Walter Walsh of Dubuque. Other notable results included Dennis Meinert of Durant and Mike Hogan of Dubuque tied for fifth with 75. Flight winners listed with scores. first John Carver Muscatine 77 and others across West Liberty and Iowa City.
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West Liberty
Tom Fahy
Muscatine
Fahy
Dale Plunkett
Jim Kachelek
Walter Walsh
Dubuque
Dennis Meinert
Durant
Mike Hogan
Nick Pulliam
al Ahrens
Mount Vernon
Jim Dawson
Kevin
Durant Beats West Branch in EIH Play
Durant defeated West Branch 11-0 in an Eastern Iowa Hawkeye conference baseball game halted after five innings under the 10 run rule. Durant had an eight run second inning led by Herb Wilson and Petersen with two hits each in a seven hit attack. Vincent homered for West Branch, Kemmy Schlapkohl earned the win with seven strikeouts, Jeff Lathrop took the loss. Durant improves to 1-1 in conference. West Branch falls to 0-2. Mid-Prairie visits Durant next Wednesday.
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West Branch
Durant
Iowa Hawkeye
Herb Wilson
Petersen
Vincent
Kemmy Schlapkohl
Jeff Lathrop
Mid-Prairie
Kentucky tobacconist leads world snuff supply
Lexington Kentucky AP reports Kentucky produces more than 80 percent of the world supply of Western darkfire cured tobacco used in snuff, a dominant share that underscores the state’s impact on the tobacco trade and related products.
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Lexington
Kentucky
New York Stocks Mixed as Markets Linger Between Gains
Persistent rain delayed corn planting in the Eastern Corn Belt and hindered the Southwest wheat harvest. Grain prices rose briefly on the Board of Trade before profit taking trimmed gains. wheat eased, corn and oats fluctuated, and soybeans held steady or slipped. In London, students staged a clothes-on demonstration at laundromats but were dispersed by police.
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Chicago
Southwest
Board of Trade
Jay
London
Nick Flowerdew
Livestock Prices and Grain Quotes From Chicago Market
Official livestock receipts show 1,000 cattle 4,000 hogs and 300 sheep. Hogs range 18.75 to 21.25 per cwt with various weight classes. cattle include prime and choice offerings up to 28.75 per cwt for slaughter steers and heifers. lambs at 29.00 to 30.50. Chicago cash grain lists No 2 hard wheat at 1.43 and soybeans around 2.74 with oats and corn quoted in similar terms.
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Omaha
USDA
New York
AlliedStrs
T&t
AmChain
Amcryss
Eilap
Iowa
Ill G
Wis
Ia P&l
KC P&i
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Krige SS
AmSugar
Brumswik
Pep Cola
Case JI
Phill Pet
Chrysler
Proct
CollinsRa
Curtis Wr
duPont
EltraCo
Fairmont
Chicago
O— Chicago
Last Hostage Released Unhurt By 2 Escapees
In California the last of four hostages was released unharmed in San Francisco at 4 a.m. after escaped mental patients fled Atascadero State Hospital. One captive was recaptured as authorities pursue two remaining fugitives. The hostages included psychiatric technicians Frank Svehla, 53, and Dorothy Warren, 40, who were seized after the trio of escapees stabbed two guards before fleeing north of Atascadero.
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San Luis Obispo
Calif
San Francisco
Frank Svehla
Atascadero State Hospital
Svehla
Dave Baro
Robin Moore
Here
Dorothy Warren
French Workers Reach Wage Pact Ending 11 Day Strike
Paris reports show union officials management and government agreeing on wage issues to end an 11 day strike. Factories in Paris Lyon Marseilles and Nantes rejected the settlement while Paris faced scattered electricity cuts as workers voiced disapproval at Renault and Citroen plants.
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Paris
Lyon
Marseilles
Nantes
Gas and Electricity Company
Renault Automobile Works
Citroen
One Man One Vote Rule Not Binding For 1968 Iowa Elections
Atty Gen Richard Turner advised county officials that the Iowa Supreme Court ruling extending the one man one vote principle to county boards will not apply to 1968 elections. He said current supervisors districts should be retained despite population inequality. The court ruled May 7 that county boards must be elected on a population basis and set June 1, 1969 for redistricting plans.
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Des Moines
Richard Turner
Iowa Supreme Court
County Boards of Supervisors
Emmet
Max Pelzer
Turner
Iowa
Livestock Futures and Market Notes from Chicago
AP reports mixed futures on the Mercantile Exchange with beef cattle and live hogs posting various Jun Jul and Aug quotes while potatoes arrivals shipments and market conditions in Chicago and Idaho and California show steady prices and modest demand. Local cash grain quotes from Muscatine list corn and soybeans with moisture discounts and 15 days delivery options.
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Chicago
USDA
U.S
Idaho
California
Arizona
Probate Notice for Henderson Estate in Muscatine County
In the district court of Muscatine County the estate of Maude V. Henderson deceased is opened with the will admitted for probate. Desmond J. Van Atta and F. L. Webster are named executors. Creditors must file claims within six months from the second publication or be barred.
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Maude V. Henderson
Desmond J. van Atta
F. L. Webster
Grace M. Lucus
Yast
Grace M. Lucas
Central State Bank
Henrietta M. Plettt
John C. Kemble
John
Estate notice and executor details for Flora Haynes Dora
Public notice declares probate of Flora Haynes Dora deceased with Elizabeth Dora Skolnik appointed executor. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk for allowance by law. second publication dated May 27 1968. Address 117 Sherman Street referenced. attorney Tipton & Tipton representing the executor.
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Vnto
Flora Haynes Dora
Elizabeth Dora Skolnik
District Court
Sherman Street
Muscatine
Iowa
Tipton & Tipton
Probate and City Council Tour Chronology in 1968
Probate No 15120 cites John C. Kemble will admission on May 21 1968 and Whitlow action to set aside. city council annual inspection tour notes traffic, paving, and maintenance actions including meter changes 12 to 60 minutes and various notices and repairs across multiple streets and properties.
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Ald
Schauland
Keough
Reichert
Rehwaldt
Howe
Hinman
Vischer Oer
Rockwell City Co
3Rd
Brook
City Attorney and Sanitation
Railroad Co
Mississippi Drive
Smalley
2Nd and
Iowa State Highway Commission
E. 2Nd St
Park Ave
E. 2Nd
Sun Mart
McKillip
Isett Ave
Lake Park
Allbee
Davis
Bidwell Road
Isett
Wier
Mulberry
M. Peck
Culver & Oak St
E. 9Th Street
8Th St
Lombard & Cypress
E. 5Th St
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Mulberry Ave
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E. St. St
Parham
Cedar
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Cedar & Mulberry
Mr. Tracy
Sampson St
Miller’s Hill
Building Dept
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VFW
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Pine St
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YMCA
Iowa Ave
Alys
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E.S. Burns
Ald. Schauland
Florence Mason
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Arsenal
Rolland Louis Schenkel Jr
Ryan Hardware
Stiles
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Muscatine Savings and Loan
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Fuhlman
S&h
Kenway Cleaners
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Iwanted
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Bosch Pest Control
George Morrisette
Corm
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Grandview Avenue
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Funk Mig. Company
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Coffeyville
Kansas
Thrift Loan CO
East Second Street
Mous Rawleigh Products
Rawleigh
Department
IAE
Freeport
Barton's Fashion Corner
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Cheri-Top Dri
Stewart
Industrial Hospital
Miami Inspiration Hospital
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