Steel leads New York market on record steel output
New York stocks show steels advancing after an opening rush with gains held as production schedules reach a record tonnage rate. U S Steel Bethlehem Republic and Youngstown Shot were among the gainers, while radios and electric groups faced profit taking and mixed moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Around & Point
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Republic Steel
Youngstown
Chrysler
Studebaker
J. I. Case
Douglas Aircraft
Childs Co
American Telephone
Kennecott Cooper
Nickel Plate
A. S. Gypsum
Electric & Musical ,Industries
Admiral Corp
Emerson’ Radio
Philca
Zenith
Motorola
Livestock Price Summary Baltimore and Chicago Markets
USDA price readings show mixed cattle hog and sheep data with Baltimore and Chicago listings. Highlights include calves 25.00 to 30.00 top, hogs mostly 16.50 to 17.00 for 180–230 lb bars, and cows 13.00 to 21.50. sheep limited with two loads at 27.00. Apple and produce markets show modest steadiness with paragon apples at 2.75 to 3.00 per box and potatoes auctioned with old stock steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
USDA
Chicago
Bubkts & Ba
N. J
Staymans
Yorks
Usis
N. J. Paragons
Romes
Agricultural egg and poultry price report rough OCR
Prices paid for U S Grade eggs and live poultry in the Winchester area shown with values for Grade A extra large and large eggs, Grade A medium, Grade C, and baby chicks. No. 1 quality live producers and broiler prices listed for various chick weights and turkey details.
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U. S
Winchester
Rock & Cross
Local Markets Update in Daily Star Listings
Local markets are corrected daily by The Star. The Star disclaims responsibility for typographical errors that may appear in these listings.
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The
Star
Polio Victim Dies After 19 Years in Lung
A 19 year long battle with polio ends as the patient in an iron lung dies. He contracted polio at 13 and spent years dependent on respiratory support, with brief intervals without the machine. His parents and physicians note his devoted care and resilience. Franklin D. Roosevelt had encouraged him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdsall Sweet
Sweet
Scott Lord Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Clearbrook Fire Dept Elects New Chief and Directors
The Clearbrook Volunteer Fire Dept increased its board to 12 with Fred L. Duncan added and named W. O. Boden as fire chief succeeding D. J. O Connell. Four directors were reelected while officers were reappointed. Sidney Clark urged farm fire prevention as 1950 fires run ahead of 1949.
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Clearbrook
Walker McC
Bond
Ie Cather
Boden
O’connell
Lawrence
Russell
Swimley
Sidney Clark
Richmond
The
Queen Insurance Co
O. M. Swimley
Arms Aid Director Quits His Position
James Bruce, head of the billion dollar arms aid program, resigns to return to private life. President Truman may offer him ambassadorship to Britain as Lewis Douglas plans to quit due to ill health after three years in the envoy role.
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Washington
James Bruce
Truman
Bruce
Britain
Lewis Douglas
Douglas
Wheat Futures Rise At Open As Grains Follow
Chicago board of trade opens with wheat advancing up to 4 cents. May wheat 2.25 1 4, July 2.06 3 8, soybeans May 2.76 1 2 3 4, July 2.73 3 4 1 2, lard July 11.25 30. Receipts moderate with large and small lots and current ungraded figures listed.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Jly
Present king of Sian and the 1946 succession
J E A Phumibol Adulet, younger brother of the late Ananda Mahidol, ascended the throne after his brother was assassinated in 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sian
J. E. A. Phumibol Adulet
Ananda Mahidol
Senator McCarthy Faces Testimony On Lattimore Case
Louis Budenz a former Communist and ex Catholic, testifies Thursday before the Senate committee investigating McCarthy charges. Budenz may corroborate or challenge McCarthy’s claims linking State Department hires to communism as McCarthy’s case hinges on Lattimore. The episode sparks mixed reactions from fellow senators and Catholic and labor figures.
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Washington
Louis Budenz
Wisconsin
McCarthy
Lattimore
Budenz
Catholic Review
Baltimore
Tydings
Maryland
Senator Bridges
New Hampshire
Bridges
Sue
Orchard Peach Crop Ruined by Freeze in Virginia’s Rockingham
Orchardists in TIMBERVILLE report their peach crop severely damaged by a freeze that dropped to 12–25 F night temperatures. Most growers anticipate only about five percent of normal yield, with many trees failing to recover due to pests and lack of spraying. The region faced a second straight year of heavy losses, despite hopeful prices from wider shortages.
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Timberville
Rockingham County
Herman Hollar
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Jap Submarine Exhibit Captured War Relic Display
An exhibit of captured Japanese military gear will feature a one man submarine shown in Winchester under the Navy Club. The trailer display runs 10 a m to 10 p m on Loudoun Street and Rouss Avenue Friday and Saturday. The submarine, dropped from a mother ship, has a 200 mile range and was designed for suicide missions. Also displayed is a belt of a thousand stitches symbolizing prayers for a warrior's safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Navy Club
Loudoun St
Rouss Ave
Reckless Motorist Fined for Speeding in Martinsburg
Joseph Leo Crowell of 805 N Queen Street Martinsburg was fined 100 and costs for reckless driving and 5 and costs for no operator license by Trial Justice W Erle Edwards. Police testified Crowell drove at 90 miles per hour.
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Joseph Leo Crowell
N. Queen S8t
Martinsburg
W. Erle Edwards
Crowell
Evangelist Ira Gruver Preaches at Rest Church Nights
The Rev Ira Gruver of An nandale preaches at 8 p m at the Rest Church from April 18 to 21 inviting the public to attend these evangelistic services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Gruver
Annandale
Prince Services Held Yesterday
Funeral services for Mrs. Stella V. Prince were conducted yesterday at 2:30 p.m. at the Market Street Methodist Church with Rev. Edgar G. Hill officiating. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Officiating clergyman and pallbearers are listed among local congregants.
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Stella V. Prince
Mareket Street Methodist Church
Edgar G. Hill
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Es Fley
Jac Y Ur
McFadden
Homer Hall
Garland Baptist
C. P. McVicar
Drive Carefully and Don’t Speed to Cut Accidents
Public safety campaign urges drivers to slow down and obey speed limits to reduce traffic crashes. Officials emphasize vigilance in school zones and rush hours, with reminders to avoid distractions and report hazardous behavior.
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Agriculture Dept
Automobile
Virginia
Automotive Trade Association of VA
Richmond, Va
Grove’s
J. W. Grove Furniture CO
S. Loudoun St
Ciil
Gore
Hayfield
Round Hill
Arms Aid
Chicago Grain
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Senator McCarthy
By James Marlow
Midwest
Communist Party
Daily Worker
Mary Immaculate
Land
Urbite
iPrice Sale
Dorothy Perkins
Winchester’s Shopping Center
Philip Morris
America
Market Street
Montague Ave
Braddock ST
United Evangelistic Services
Carl J. Sanders
Broad Street Methodist Church
Braddock St. Methodist Church
Prince
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