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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1941

Page

9

Axis Powers Reach Talks On War Response

April discussions at a press conference quash wider war fears as Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini and Japanese Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka outline potential axis reactions to U S hostilities without formal war. Matsuoka cites talks with Galeazzo Ciano and describes a supportive stance amid rising global tensions.

Virginian Emanl Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Yosuke Matsuoka Japan United States Matsuoka Galeazzo Ciano

Market Quotations From Livestock and Produce Markets

Market notes show eggs at 18 27, butter at 42 in Philadelphia with top grades 35 to 38. A.M. quotes in Baltimore list cattle, hogs, sheep with price ranges. Chicago reports hogs up 20 cents, cattle and sheep mixed. Local markets reflect mixed changes and demand across multiple regions.

Philadelphia Lymouth Rocks Baltimore Livestock

Grain futures and cash markets report from Chicago and Baltimore

The report lists futures quotes for wheat corn and oats with May July and Sept contracts. Cash grain prices in Chicago show No 2 Red No 5 hard and assorted sample grades, while Baltimore markets note spot wheat and corn with regional price levels. Wheat ranges around 92 and 91 cents, corn around 67 cents, oats around 34 to 37 cents, and barleys quoted in the 53 to 66 cent range for various grades.

Chicago Baerley Baltimore Grain Balore Winchester

Livestock price notes from market yards

Shoats Choice par See pigs from 1.50 to 3.85 per head. Cattle notes include cows and springers from under 100 dollars. Lambs prices 13 800 and 8.00 top fat sheep 5.00 per cwt and old thin 2.00.

Chicago Searhart Nebraska Ener- 510

Stock Market Report The Market Slips Amid Wage Strife

The market shows minor gains and losses amid strikes and wage disputes hampering industry. Quoted at 2 PM, lists include Anaconda 24 3 8, U S Steel 56 3 4, General Electric 32 1 8, Chrysler 62 7 8, Westinghouse 21, Woolworth 30, Sears Roebuck 71 3 4 and other major issues with varying movements.

al. Chem Can. Am. Rad Am. Smelt Anaconda Chrysler Can. Edison Elec Gen. Motors

Local Markets Prices From The Star Listing

Local markets list multiple grain and feed items with prices and bag sizes. Items include patent brand flour, brang flour, mash feeds, broiler and turkey grower, and butter prices.

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Boston Wool Market Report

Boston market report notes slow demand for various grades with limited activity. U. S. Dept. of Agriculture data indicates uneven transactions and subdued bidding across several quality levels.

Boston Wool Market Report Boston U. S

Senate Debates Parity Payments Amid Farm Aid Split

The Senate debated a $1.34 billion agriculture appropriation with a $450 million parity fund proposal from independent producers and farm groups. Senator Barkley backed the higher figure while Leaders McNary and Byrd pressed for the House approved $212 million, and Taft joined in seeking the lower amount.

Senate McNary Byrd D-Va Taft Ohio Roosevelt

House Directs Two Probings of Defense Program

The House voted 344 to ? to directing its naval and military committees to conduct separate investigations of national defense, with power to subpoena witnesses. Representative Vinson led the push, aiming to examine defense strikes and broader defense work.

House Washington Naval Es National Defense Representative Vinson D-Ga L Vinson Naval Committee

Lewis Rejects Mediation Of Coal Wage Dispute

John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers declares he will not allow the wage dispute and mine work stoppage in the coal industry to be referred to the Federal Mediation Board. He spoke during a convention of anthracite miners amid a soft coal strike that has 400000 out of work.

New York John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Federal Mediation Board Mediation Board Washington Lewis Chieftian

Two Convicted Of Drunken Driving

George deGrange local para chuter and salesman was convicted on charges of driving while intoxicated this morning. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and placed on bond after arrest on March 18 with an appeal noted. William Whetzel of Brunswick Maryland pleaded guilty and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. Both men have licenses revoked for one year.

George deGrange F. L. Largent, Jr deGrange H. R. Kern, Jr J. P. Reardon William Whetzel Brunswick

Isakov Named Naval Chief of Staff for Soviet Navy

Admiral I. S. Isakov, deputy commissar of the navy, is appointed naval chief of staff. He previously visited the United States in 1939 as part of a commission placing naval orders.

I. S. Isakov Navy Isakov United States

Yugoslav Appeals Broadcast From New York Urging Arms

Daily broadcasts to Yugoslavs from New York urge resistance against German aggression. Yugoslav writer Dr Svetislav Sveta Petrovitch is credited with aiding the Balkan country's sensational fight against German demands.

New York Svetislav-Sveta Petrovitch Balkan

Counselor Robert Murphy Returns From Lisbon Mission

Robert Murphy, first counselor of the American embassy at Vichy, arrives in Jersey City from Lisbon to report findings after touring French North Africa. He is expected to outline impressions of the region and discuss implications for U.S. policy.

Vichy France Robert Murphy Jersey City N. J Lisbon French North Africa

Training May Be Required To Take Training

Information from the State Headquarters for Selective Service at Richmond outlines a menitlining procedure for local boards. It requires prompt investigation when it appears registrants have altered their physical condition after local examinations and before induction. If an inductee appears to evade service the War Secretary may waive physical standards to enlist the individual.

Richmond Secretary of War Mills Selective Virginia

Auto Salesman Is Found Slain in Altoona Home

Frederick E. Muller a 45 year old Chrysler district agent was shot and killed while asleep in his Altoona Pennsylvania home. Police found his wife Mary Elizabeth Muller 45 and their son Fred 17 in custody after the night time quarrel and a reported disturbance.

Altoona Frederick E. Muller Paul Robinson Muller Mary Elizabeth Muller Bishopville New York Mullers Fred Robinson Camden N. J Philadelphia Chrysler Corporation Pennsylvania

Demand Laws To Avert Walkouts

Three Democratic senators from Texas Virginia and Louisiana urged immediate legislation to counter strike threats to the defense program. House debate on broad investigation of defense drew sharp criticism from Rep Cox urging firm presidential action. Byrd pressed for effective measures and blamed Perkins for inaction as a White House telegram from Wisconsin governor Heil was referred to federal agencies.

Washington Pie Connally Texas Byrd Virginia Overton Louisiana House May D-Ky Military Affairs Committee Congress Rep Cox D-Ga Perkins White House Julius P. Heil Wisconsin Office of Production Management Heil

Cardinal O'Connell Returns to New York from Florida Trip

Cardinal William Cardinal O'Connell, 82, archbishop of Boston, arrives in New York from a Florida vacation and says he is constantly praying for world peace.

William Cardinal O’connell Boston New York Florida

Charles Chaplin and Irving Berlin attend Schenck Moskowitz tax trial

In New York City Federal Court the film figures Charles Chaplin and Irving Berlin testified in the income tax evasion trial of movie magnate Joseph Schenck and film executive Joseph Moskowitz. Chaplin praised Schenck's reputation for honesty and integrity while Berlin said Moskowitz is held highly by all.

Charles Chaplin Irving Berlin Federal Court New York City Joseph Schenck Joseph Moskowitz Chaplin

McElligott Addresses Kiwanis Club On Dial Telephones

L. J. McElligott manager of the local C. P. Telephone Co. spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon detailing the installation and use of dial telephones after the festival. Visiting Kiwanis included Arlington Kneisley Martinsburg Aden R. Miller Baltimore D J Hince Roanoke N R McVeigh. Curtis Fray won the attendance prize donated by Harry Benham.

L. J. McElligott C. & P. Telephone Co Kiwanis Club Arlington Kneisley Martinsburg Aden R. Miller Baltimore D. J. Hince N. R. McVeigh Roanoke Curtis Fray Harry Benham

Robertson Speaks Continued on Page One

National Forest Clarke Warren and other counties will be guests of the association. Jack Brandon, president, asks ticket distributors to report by Friday night as directors and the menu committee plan to finalize the program.

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