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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1956

Page

8

Marshall Urges Tolerance For Other Nations At Graduation

Gen. George C. Marshall, visiting the Lexington Virginia graduation at his alma mater, warns that misunderstanding other nations can complicate Cold War relations. He cites differences in history and culture, urges graduates to seek facts before forming opinions, and cautions against rapid, unempathetic judgments.

Lexington United States George C. Marshall Marshall Army Defense Blate Roosevelt Truman North Carolina William H.appoparanenanale

Husbands and wives urged to find pep with Ovives Tonic

A vintage ad promotes Ovives Tonic Coote iron for renewed energy for men over forty and mentions vitamins B and E. It claims high iron content in a day and offers a seven day plan with space for room and board options, all at drugstores.

New Telescope For Japanese Observatory

The Tokyo Astronomical Observatory will install a 144 inch telescope on Mt Chikurinji in 1959, the largest in Asia. The Education Ministry reports a cost of $463,888. A separate note warns that most tractor accidents occur when machines are driven too fast per the National Safety Council.

Tokyo Tokyo Astronomical Observatory Asia Mt.Chikurinji Education Ministry The National Safety Council

Hike In Pensions For Retired Railroaders

Washington June 12 The House Interstate Committee recommended a 15 percent increase in pensions for retired railroaders and dependents under the Railroad Retirement Act. The bill also proposes raising by one percentage point the contributions of employers and employees into the fund. It would affect tax treatment of the contributions.

Washington House Interstate Committee

Veteran Actor Ralph Morgan Dies After Illness

New York reports veteran actor Ralph Morgan aged 72 died at his home after a long illness. Morgan, a leading man on stage and screen, began his career in 1906 and had been pensioned from acting due to lung disease. He was brother to another prominent actor in the Morgan family.

New York Ralph Morgan

Insurance stats show higher home death risk for men

Insurance statistics indicate deaths in home accidents are nearly twice as frequent for men as for women despite men spending less time at home.

Market advances and losses rise on mixed stock activity

Stocks edged higher as several key issues gained while the broader market fluctuated. Sears Roebuck led active trading with a large block sale, while Royal Dutch Shell and Standard Oil peers posted notable gains. bonds held steady and Treasuries slipped.

Coun Ge Hm Righem Associated Press Oaen Sears Roebuck Mohawk Power Standard Oilers Royal Dutch Troleum Averag Petreloun Wesie Ah Chrysler R Tractor Boeing North American Aviation ACA American Telephone Anaconda Co

Baltimore Grain Receipts and Stocks Reported

Grain receipts and stocks for Baltimore show 193 100 lb wheat receipts with 54 916 bushels, corn receipts 14 418 bushels and 120 600 bushels shipped, oats 9 425 bushels received with 156 197 bushels on hand, and straw wheel No 1 priced at $18.00 per ton. The report notes transit and domestic movement with multiple stock figures across commodities.

Baltimore

Taxi Dispatcher Raymond Gibson Arrests After Night Chase

Oklahoma City police say Raymond Cecil Gibson, a taxi dispatcher, outran a scout car and reached his home before being arrested. He reportedly convinced officers they could arrest him even after outrunning the pursuing unit and driving into his yard.

Oklahoma City Raymond Cecil Gibson Gibson

Chicago Livestock Report Estimates June Hog Prices

Chicago market update shows hogs trading with mixed receipts and varied weights. Prices per head and per hundredweight are obscured in the OCR but indicate typical fluctuations for bulk consignments and smaller lots in the 170 to 300 pound range.

USDA Chicago

Treasury Receipts and Debts Digest For Fiscal Year

Treasury receipts totaled 67 047 400 841 60 dollars with total debts listed for the year including gold estate 1 706 dollars and credit markers. Sub ject Matutery bmi unclear but figures show substantial fiscal activity across accounts including dem and associated values.

Matutery

Grain futures mixed as markets show varied gains and losses

Early trading in Chicago shows mixed grain futures with sep and nov contracts: corn around 3s and 10 percent gains, soybeans at 23 to 40 with jan near 260. Rye and lard movements noted, weak cash details and scattered price quotes across grains plus minor commentary on markets.

Dee Voller

Cardiff’s Roman Fort Origins Traced to First Century

Cardiff, Wales, began as a Roman fort in the first century, marking the early phase of its historic settlement. The site’s origins highlight ancient military and urban development shaping the city’s foundations.

Cardiff Wales

Richmond Poultry Market Prices and Receipts Report

Richmond market shows steady conditions with heavy trade as prices paid at the farm and in markets are listed for large and medium Grade A and B poultry. Roanoke figures mirror steady demand with heavy types and hens priced per dozen and per pound, receipts varying from light to moderate across locations.

Harrisonburg Richmond Senin Broiers Roanoke Ainda — Brothers

Baltimore Livestock Sale Report Summary

The June 3 USDA report notes large carryover in cattle with vealers and calves showing high prices for choice grades. Barrows and sows range around 1600 to 1750 with mixed bids. sheep and lambs show about 190 head with choice lambs at 27.70 per cwt for light arrivals.

Seraesons USDA

Grain Prices and Market Areas Across Virginia Regions

The report lists grain prices and area references across central and western Virginia. Regions include Pulaski Roanoke Bar Norfolk Augusta Rockingham and Petersburg with prices and weights noted for each area. Bar and Roanoke entries show mixed figures such as 60 1.65 and 1.00 in various listings.

Pulaski Roanoke Rockinghemn Norfolk Area Barney Richmond Augusta Co Rockingham

Egg market holds steady in New York trade

USDA reports eggs steady to firm in New York. Nearby whites and mediums show little change as supplies and demand remain balanced.

New York Hines N.Y USDA

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Gen. Marshall Yim GMC Blue Chip General Truck Sales Bland ST Bluefield, W. VA Hugh Law Mart Baltimore Grain Sale Col Carp Es Cola Favera Martin Mead Cutt Temas Co Armour Armou Ford Dair Norava Ashiand Penney J Wes Eine Co Chicago Livestock Chicago Grain McLains Prentice Hall Federal Street Cool & Coke Bluefield Richmond Poultry Baltimore Livestock Richmond Grain America American Gas and Electric Company Amer Overwisy Electric Power Company Ica U. S American Gas & Electric System G48 Ano Evecraic
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