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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1948
Page
3
Chicago grains open steady with May wheat at 2.49 and May soybeans at 3.93. Corn and oats show varied quotations across contracts, with another set of grain values noted for September and December maturities. Market observers track minor shifts as trading begins.
An ad claims a strong fungicide with 90 percent alcohol kills athletes foot germs in one hour. It promises 35 percent back and emphasizes rapid penetration to reach more germs. The product, labeled TEOL, is associated with Boyd Co. and marketed through drug outlets.
New 1948 peaks were reached by Nickel Plate railroad Southern Pacific and Hiram Walker. Resistance was disputed by Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Boeing Lockheed Glen Martin International Harvester Anaconda Phelps Dodge Allied Chemical Great Northern Railroad. Occasional losers included Sears Roebuck International Telephone International Nickel.
April 9 report from Baltimore lists apple prices by variety with 1.00 to 2.25 ranges for Delicious and other types. Poultry and eggs move modestly, butter and egg receipts noted. Cattle and hog prices in Baltimore are steady to slightly lower, calves, sheep, and sows priced across multiple weight classes. Chicago and other markets show similar ranges for hogs, calves, and cattle with varied weights and grades.
Agriculture Dept Markets Division lists U S Grade A extra large eggs at 44 cents per dozen and Grade A large 42 cents, medium 40 cents, standards 40 cents, pullets 37 cents, cracks and checks noted. Live poultry prices in Winchester area include heavy breed hens 32 to 33 cents per lb, Leghorn hens 18-19 cents, Leghorn broilers 24-25, young hens 45 cents, young tom turkeys 35 cents, guineas 35 cents each, old roosters 15-16, rocks and cross boilers 34 cents per lb, red broilers 2% lb and over.
Daily market list shows prices for corn meal bags of 5 and 10 pounds, No. 2 red winter wheat at 2.25 per bushel, yellow corn 2.15 per bushel, barley 1.65 per bushel, soybeans 2.40 per bushel, various egg mashes and feeds, and butter wholesale and retail notes.
The Department of the Army on September 27 1947 announced a broad program to train selected military personnel in foreign languages and country studies to meet occupation and liaison needs. Volunteers must be Regular Army officers under 31 with high aptitude and staff potential, while straight language students must be under 30 with proven language talent. Observations show Einstein theory tests rely on measuring star position shifts during total solar eclipses, where effects are visible only at that event.
A new wallpaper is described as exceptionally durable and washable with turpentine without damaging the paper or colors, suggesting it may be suitable for homes in the near future.
The proposed inter ocean canal across Nicaragua long discussed would shorten the sea route from New York to San Francisco by about 400 miles, changing maritime navigation significantly.
In early Egypt, most people went barefoot while a man of rank was followed by a servant carrying sandals for use when needed. The detail highlights social norms and daily practices of footwear in ancient society.
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