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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1961
Page
9
Warren JCC and Front Royal Jaycees prepare for the fourth annual Warren County Agricultural and Industrial Fair. A 200 by 60 foot galvanized iron building rises on the fairgrounds to replace the old tent, opening Labor Day evening for a week of carnival attractions.
The article notes a tentative price upturn for feeder calves and yearlings over the next two to three weeks despite forecasts of prices below last year. It cites strong early bids in Kansas City Omaha and Denver, with Virginia and Lancaster prices, plus favorable corn prospects and drought relief reducing distress sales. Corn futures ease toward $1.15, storage issues limit use of price supports, and soybeans remain plentiful with a Virginia loan rate of 2.26.
Ernie Stautner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Art Donovan of the Baltimore Colts, two of the league’s hardiest players, begin their 11th seasons as pros. Both are Boston College graduates.
Dr Roy Brereton of Aerojet General explains lunar stardust accumulation could hinder spacecraft by gumming up engines and creating footing hazards. He notes about five million tons of stardust fall to Earth annually, while the Moon lacks weather to remove it, unlike Earth.
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