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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1938

Page

3

Market Quotations 92 24 Mixed cattle hog lamb markets

Cattle market firmer as receipts drop. Hogs slow to lower with 180 to 230 pounds top around 8.75. Calves and sheep show mixed gains and declines with prime weights and light yearlings noted. Regional bids arrayed from Philadelphia to Baltimore with varied weights and cuts reflected in prices.

Sane Chicago Livestock Chic U. S. Dept. Agr Texas Philadelphia P. R Long Island Ducks Imore Baltimore Star Young Rocks Guineas

Local Markets Drift as Wheat Falls and Ire Rises in Far East

Feeble demand and slip in quotations kept trading near session lows while transfers hit 900,000 shares. Market nerves grew on a shaky Russo Japanese truce and a possible border putsch in Czechoslovakia, with wheat futures at five year lows and corn weak.

Far East Orient al. Chem Man of

Stock Market Report Aug 11

Light selling pushed New York stocks lower with leaders down a few tenths to two points and volatile issues lagging as a brief rally faded. Volume rose modestly as offerings increased and traders waited for steadier direction.

New York

Grain futures slide to five year lows on Argentina and Russia

Chicago and Baltimore grain markets see wheat futures drop as Argentina positions for exports and Russia ships large volumes add bearish pressure. Prices for Wheat futures decline across nearly all contracts while cash grain quotes vary by grade and region with oats and corn also weaker amid global supply signals.

Chicago Argentina Russia Lard eBllies Chicago Cash Grain Baltimore Grain Baltimore Winchester

Bruce’s heart carried to battle by James Douglas

During the Crusade era tale, Robert Bruce’s heart is sealed in a silver casket and Douglas bears it to Spain. In battle, Douglas casts Bruce’s heart into the fray crying that Bruce go before as he did and Douglas will follow, rallying the Christian side against Muslims.

Robert Bruce Scotland James Douglas Spain Bruce Douglas

Carroll Also Charged With Attempted Extortion By Young Paul Dwyer

In South Paris Maine on August 11 Paul N Dwyer a 19 year old lifer and key accuser in the Francis M Carroll murder case faced new charges of attempted extortion. Attorney General Franz Burkett testified Dwyer wrote extortion letters at Carrolls direction to George Morton of Paris Manufacturing and to a Mr Morton with demands of up to 50 000 later reduced to 25000. The defense said Dwyer would not testify.

Carroll Paul Dwyer Paris Paul N. Dwyer Francis M. Carroll James G. Littfield Franz A. Burkett Burkett Dwyer Chas. Pelletier Pelletier Morton Ith C Arroll Ahbohuny Barhark Reques George Morton Paris Manufacturing Company Fefore Decem William H. Fisher Ralph M. Ingalls Clyde R. Chapman Barbs Paul N Dwyer Dr. Littlefield Billie DeShaies Billie DeShaies Identified Pictures He Took At the Scene of Dr. Littlefield Ingalls Littlefield North Arlington N. J Ruby American Legion Morris Prince American

Detroit Motor Plants Now Busy

Detroit, Aug 11. Industrial Detroit, a key economic barometer, moved to a quicker tempo as plants prepared for 1939 model production. Thousands returned to work and 1,260 families were withdrawn from welfare rolls in two days as parts makers lead the upturn. United States Rubber Company said telegrams were sent to more than 700 workers summoned back to their jobs.

Detroit United States Rubbery Company

Why Was President Johnson Impeached

In February 1868 the House voted to impeach President Andrew Johnson. The main charges were his dismissal of Secretary of War Stanton, his declarations that certain laws were unconstitutional, his speeches during the 1866 campaign, and his opposition to Congressional reconstruction. He was not convicted.

House of Representatives Andrew Johnson Stanton Congressional Reconstruction

Warren County High School welcomes new year staff lineup

Superintendent G. Tyler Mine announces a year long leave for Miss Winnie D. Weaver and Miss Helen Weaver. Gaylord Gibson to replace Winnie Weaver. The Warren County High School faculty includes principals, teachers, and staff across high school elementary and primary departments with librarian Mary W. Collins and band instructor Captain Sharon B. Hoose.

Front Royal G. Tyler Mine Warren County Winnie D Helen Weaver Winnie Weaver University of Hawaii Honolulu New York City Gaylord Gibson Dela Plane Winie Weaver Lucy Laws Mary Catherine Borden Virginia Y. Murray Pauline Slaughter Esther Hoskins Gore Lena Barman Libraian Mary W. Collins Sharon B. Hoose

Mix-Up Reassigns WPA Road Project Boy

In Uniontown Pennsylvania a second grade pupil was paid 6.54 dollars on a WPA road job due to a clerical error in his father's records. District director Lyell L Buttermore said the check was revoked and the boy's brother Albert 20 was placed on the project in his stead.

Uniontown Works Progress Administration WPA Lyell L. Buttermore Richard Malone Sterfield

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