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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1963
Page
10
Virginia farmers expect the 1963 winter wheat price at July harvest to be somewhat below the prior favorable level. Futures show July delivery at about 1.89 this week versus 2.12 last year. Virginia yield projected around five million bushels, up 21 percent with 207000 acres planted.
Washington AP report states a Virginia firm appears to be the low bidder at about 8.932 million dollars for a VA hospital project. Officials expect the award decision in roughly 10 days to two weeks, with a possible 30 day extension per specifications.
Leslie N. Shaw was sworn in as acting postmaster of Los Angeles becoming the first Black person to head a major city postal operation. About 700 people attended the oath ceremony led by Sen. Claire Engle. Shaw, 40, was a real estate man who succeeds Otto K. Olesen. Congressman Augustus Hawkins emphasized qualifications over breaking racial barriers.
The report notes wheat prices across major markets and Virginia strawberry and melon plantings with acres and expected harvest dates. Virginia strawberry acreage remains at 2,400, with picking due about May 13. Virginia cabbage acreage up to 2,300 with fair to poor prospects due to a severe winter. North Carolina melon plantings up 300 acres, total melons about 35,550 statewide.
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