Market Quotation Report Despite Bearish Tone and Mixed Drift
Market quotations show a mild selloff amid bearish sentiment from the coal strike and profits cautiousness. Early losses narrowed to fractions as declines in S. Steel and other big names persisted, with some resistors including Philip Morris and American Airlines holding.
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S. Steel
Chrysler
Sears Roebuck
Douglas Aircraft
United Aircraft
Western Union
North American
Allied Chemical
J. C. Penny
Southern Railway
Northern Pacific
du Pont
Warner Bros
General Electric and
Texas Co
Philip Morris
American Airlines
Electric Power and Light
Chicago Grain Quotations Open Lower on Weak Cotton and Stocks
Chicago prices opened weak with broad declines. Wheat May 1.83 1 2, corn May 1.21 1 2, oats May 83, rye May 2.00 1 2 to 2.59, barley May 1.26 1 2, with July and Sept figures adjusting in line.
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Chicago
Final Rites Are Held For Late Chief Justice Stone
President Truman led the nation in paying final respects to Chief Justice F. Stone. Honorary pallbearers were the associate justices of the Supreme Court who were with Stone when he was stricken Monday.
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Stone
Washington
Truman
F. Stone
Williamsburg Va
the Supreme
Baltimore Market Report Apples Eggs Poultry Prices
Livestock and produce markets report firm apple prices across Maryland Pennsylvania and surrounding areas with ranges 4.50 to 5.14 for graded apples and poorer fruit at 2.00 to 2.50 per unit. Eggs steady with wholesale extras 37 to 39 cents for extra large. Poultry steady with light receipts and prices for roasters fryers and broilers in Baltimore 33 to 35.8 cents, fowl 30 to 32, leghorns 20 to 24. Butter and egg receipts noted.
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Baltimore
W. Va
U.S
Chicago and Baltimore Livestock Prices Report April 25
USDA market update from Baltimore and Chicago shows steady trade across cattle hogs sheep and calves. Slaughter classes hold firm with top steer prices around 17.35 per cwt and hogs near 15.40 to 15.65 for 140 to 450 lb ranges. calf vealers reach 18.60 for strictly choice weights.
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Baltimore
USDA
Chicago
Pravda Charges Americans Removing Assets From Japan
Pravda reports reports from Dairen Manchuria alleging Americans confiscate gold silver platinum from Japan at Atami Sendai and Tsiba
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Pravda
Japan
Moscow
Communist Party
Dairen
Manchuria
Atami
Sendai
Tsiba
Stonewall High Wins District G Track Meet at Bridgewater
Stonewall High School won District G Group 4 track with 37 points at Bridgewater College. Timberville finished second, Port Republic third. eight schools competed. Key performers included Robert Driver who won discus and broad jump and placed second in the 100 and shot put, William Castleman in the 100, Donald Cline in the 220 and 440, and Keckley in discus. The 880-yard relay team of Fahnestock Keckley Cline Driver won in 1:46.0.
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Stonewall High School
Bridgewater College
Timberville
Charlottesville
Driver
William Castleman
Donald Cline
Charles Keckley
Rebels
Fahnestock
Keckley
Cline
Bryant Harper
Firemen Hear Torchlight Parade Plans Next Week
The Apple Blossom Festival Firemen Committee met at South End Fire Hall to review torches fireworks and parade logistics. Fireworks cost 300 dollars and four dozen torches will be sent via rail. 19 out of town fire companies plan to join.
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South End
W. E. Argenbright
John L. Shine
Howard Hart
Southern
Norfolk and Western
Hart
Baker St
Loudoun
Cork Sts
Shine
Star
William Armel
John Boyd
Mummers
Boyd
Friendship Fire Co
Robert Legge
Bicycle Division
Rainfall Totals and Averages From Winchester Laboratory
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending 7 a m at minus .01 inch. April to date totals and year to date figures appear, with a note on the 33 year average annual rainfall at 36.49 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1945 list January 2.49 inches through December with final statistics courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Civic League to Sponsor Concert In City Friday
The Civic League of Winchester sponsors a Friday evening concert by the Community Choral Society, a 32 voice Negro chorus directed by Mrs. Gladys Crawford. Proceeds benefit the Negro Day Nursery. admission at door if tickets are sold out. The event, at Douglas School at 8 15 p m, features a program of spirituals and choral works with guest pianist Mrs. Queen Taylor.
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Civic League of Winchester
Community Choral Society
Gladys Crawford
Robert Barton
Gertrude Barton
Negro Day Nursery
Douglas School
Civic League
St. Josephs Cathedral
Wheeling
Wilberforce University
Xenia
Ohio
Bluefield State Teachers
Rasbach
Lindsay
Burleigh
Eleanora Davis
St. Mary
Adams
Joshua
Jerico
Williams
America
Population figures and local employers listed
Winchester Clarke County shows population estimates around 14 500 with officials noting 7 400 and 14 500 for local figures. Ice Co and related authorities appear in the record with population data and local employment references.
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Winchester
Clarke County Ice CO
State News Brevities Roundup from Virginia
AP brief items report Father Eugene Walsh named pastor in Waynesboro and Yorktown Moore farm reopened to visitors. Virginia music clubs convene in Bristol while women’s clubs hold a Virginia federation banquet. Governor Tuck says Flying Squadron enforcement will not continue. Norfolk accident witness testifies Navy jeep driver stayed at scene. woman killed as she was thrown onto the street.
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Norfolk
Barbara Ann Blair Epperson
Navy
William Morison, Jr
Prince William
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers to Page 4 quiz list the correct responses: six years. Troy. mammals. 100000. Karl Marx. false about the sole surviving pensioner. Right Rev William T Manning. may not. hummingbird. false about Mr Truman's message read by Byrnes.
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Troy
Karl Marx
False
Mr. Truman
State Byrnes
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Court Square
Gore, Va
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J. W. Herrell
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Opequon Post Office
Tokus’ Tnn
Olstein
Ford’ Bait Trassy
Wallace
Thomas Grain
Artrip, Jr
Lester Hook
Cecil Bailey
Ray Aichner
Tarrytown
Ray
Samson
Stonewall High
Lee Ritenour
Brucetown
Singer
Della V. Stine
W. F. Atrip
J. M. McAboy
Brucetown Church
City
Bell
Bell Clothes Stores
Front Royal
Arch
E. R. Crampton
National Surgical Fitters
Loudoun St
W. Berke St
Martinsburg
W. V
The
Associated Press
Richmond
Eugene P. Walsh
Pacific
Tokyo
St. John’s Catholic Church
Waynesboro
Peter L. Ireton
Mooreoase
Yorktown
National Park Service
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Bristol
Virginia Federation of Music Clubs
General Shelby Hotel
Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Tuck
Darden
Glaize & Brother
Winchester and Frederick Co
Cammer Tire CO
Handley
Heinz Baby Food
the Food Center
N. Loudounst
Chapman Motor CO
Haldeman
Cedar Creek
Opequon
R. A. Dawson
Roy P. Duvall
Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation
Raylass
A Glass Department Stores
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