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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1945
Page
5
Market observers note a renewed selling wave as prices retreat from April highs. Investors worry about possible federal action to reduce iron offerings in securities while Wall Street weighs the implications of a soldier reported in action and the fate of captured American troops.
Baltimore and Chicago market notes report prices and activity for cattle calves hogs sheep and lambs. Cattle demand steady with beef cows scarce and varied quotes. hogs active with ceilings on 120 to 400 lb pigs. sheep and lambs steady with good and choice ranges noted.
In Chicago April 25 grains rose in early futures as rye topped gains. Short covering and outside investment boosted prices with May wheat at 1.74 7 8 and rye futures around 1.36 1 4 to 1 3 4. Question and answer snippet about Winged Victory production appears unrelated.
Sgt. Samuel Cookie Welch Jr earned the Bronze Star Medal in Germany for heroism in France on February 3 and 4. He trained at Camp Polk, Fort Benning, and the California desert before serving with the 7th Armored Division, 9th Army. His family notes another brother also earned the Bronze Star and a third is stationed in Tennessee.
Lt Col Thomas F. Riley of Harrisonburg received the Legion of Merit for exceptional merit as Assistant Engineering Officer and Executive Officer of an engineering section during the Guam invasion. The award was presented by General A. A. Wadegrift at Corps Headquarters in Washington. Riley, a Virginia Military Institute graduate, organized and led shore party operations, supervised landing beach reconnaissance, and helped unload an average 5,000 tons daily in the first eight combat days. He holds two letters of commendation from the Solomon Islands campaign.
Bon Bar and Star receive recognition and service with the First Marine Division during operations. Robert Lamp, seaman First Class, returns home after a brief absence, previously listed as missing in action. Sanders Bee Rowe of the United States Merchant Marine arrives at a U.S. seaport after repatriation, home at 611 Manassas Avenue Front Royal.
Army plans to release older soldiers from the emergency pool as the five year enlistment period under the 1940 draft act nears completion. The program stems from the selective service started in November 1940 and ongoing recruitment since May 1940.
Military sources weigh four and five year olds and veterans in a cautious forecast. Paratroopers do not receive extra pay per jump. The Pay Readjustment Act of 1942 grants officers and warrant officers $100 monthly while on designated duty. Enlisted parachute duties carry an additional monthly pay.
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