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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1947
Page
3
Flying instructor Brock Minor flew to 8,400 feet and dumped shaved dry ice into a cumulus cloud. On returning to land the skies opened and cool rain drenched Richmond, ending the heat wave.
A local resident recounts relief from gas and stomach trouble after using INNER-AID a herbal juice mixture claimed to cleanse bowels clear gas and enliven the liver. The ad touts a 12 juice formula taken before meals and sold at drug stores.
The St Louis Cardinals travel to Brooklyn for a four game set to challenge the Dodgers in the pennant race. The Cards must win three of four to cut into Los Angeles eight game cushion, with the Dodgers seeking an even split.
Denny Gatehouse of the Red Sox held the Yankees to six hits in 11 innings, snapping Vic Raschi’s six game winning streak. Bob Elliott fueled Braves offense with two hits in each win over the Giants, driving in the decisive run in the opener and contributing two more RBIs in the nightcap. Other results: NL Boston 2-3 NY, St Louis 6 Pittsburgh 5, Phil 4 Brooklyn 0, Cin 2 Chi 0-3. AL Boston 3 NY 0, Phil 2 Washington 1-2, Chicago 1 Detroit 0, St Louis 7 Cleveland 6-4.
The CIO United Auto Workers warned it may expand strikes to two more Murray Corp. of America plants if the 26 day strike by about 7,000 Murray workers in Detroit is not resolved by Tuesday. The report notes the dispute centers on bargaining with Murray over terms and conditions.
Legion overcome Wayne in a late rally after Wayne led 9-8 top ninth. Largent Cu and Swanson produced the decisive hits following Fawcett reaching on an error. Pope went 5 for 5 with two doubles and a triple as Legion totaled 15 hits. Pence started, replaced by Fawcett in the ninth, earning the win.
New York August 18 traders saw rails and selected industrials edge forward while steels fell after FTC charges on price fixing and restraint of trade. Early dealings were active but cooled with fractional gains near midday as optimism for a fall rally persisted amid a cautious market. Notable movers included N Y Central Southern Pacific Great Northern Railway and others with occasional declines in steel makers and related firms.
The Agriculture Department Markets Division lists U S Grade A extra large eggs at 0.61 per dozen and Grade A large at 0.39, medium 0.53, Grade B large 0.49, pullets 0.35, trades 0.39. Live poultry prices show No 1 quality 0.32 to 0.34 per pound for heavy breed broilers, 0.32 to 0.33 for another class, leghorns 0.21 to 0.27, old roosters 0.12 to 0.13, young tom turkeys 0.22, hens under 18 pounds.
Produce apples prices and supply mixed with several grade and size variations. Poultry and eggs show firm to steady markets with light receipts and modest demand while cattle and calves are largely steady with a fair slaughter trade and active stockers and feeders.
Chicago hogs 700 active with barrows and gilts 25 cents lower than last week. Sows steady. tops around 27.75. Vealers scarce. cattle and calves mixed with steady-to-down tones. Hog prices by weight bands cited. sheep steady with lambs and ewes shown. overall market wobbling in late summer trading.
Local markets are corrected daily but the Star disclaims responsibility for any errors that may occur.
Realty transfers list parcels near Stephens City Gore Wardensville Winchester and Berryville Pike. Notable exchanges include 75 acres northwest of Winchester along Route 50 and 40 acres southeast of Stephens City with sums shown. An ancillary Q&A notes Volga means holy river, named by Finns in the 17th century.
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