Market Opens Higher as Many Stocks Advance
New York trading started with a brisk advance then steadied with broad gains. Alleghany rose to a 1952 high after opening 18,500 shares up, Pepsi-Cola held at 101-2, and railroads steels oils and airlines showed mixed to higher early activity led by Santa Fe U S Steel General Motors American Airlines Pan American Goodyear Kodak and 20th Century Fox.
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New York
Alleghany Corp
Pepsi-Cola
Santa Fe U. S. Steel
American Telephone
General Motors
American Airlines
Pan American World Airways
Goodyear
Anaconda Copper Eastman Kodak
20Th Century-Fox
Bertrand Russell to wed Edith Finch in London
Eighty eight year old philosopher Bertrand Russell will marry 52 year old American teacher author Edith Finch in London today. Russell, thrice divorced, met Finch a decade ago when she taught at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania.
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London
Bertrand Russell
Edith Finch
Russell
Miss Finch
Bryn Mawr College
Pennsylvania
Baltimore Market Report Extends Mixed Livestock Prices
Livestock figures show steady to higher prices on apples and potatoes with several apple varieties up 2.75 to 4.00 and potatoes under weaker undertone. Baltimore USDA cattle, calves, hogs and sheep markets report steady demand with steers mostly 24.00 to 30.00 and hogs 16.25 to 25.00. Chicago and regional quotes mirror tight supplies and varying weights.
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Baltimore
Sis
Baldwins
Black Twigs
Grimes
Romes
Staymans
Yorks
Bubkts & Hprs
USDA
Chicago
Jessel Recovering After Emergency Surgery in Hollywood
Comedian George Jessel is convalescing from an emergency gall bladder operation performed yesterday by Dr Marcus H Rabwin. He had been in the hospital several days.
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Hollywood
George Jessel
Marcus H. Rabwin
Jessel
Opening grain prices show small shifts on Chicago Board
Grain futures opened with modest gains and losses across wheat corn oats rye and soybeans. Dec wheat traded around 2.30 while soybeans for Jan stood near 3.02 per bushel with other months following slight variations.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Poultry Prices Dropped Slightly in Winchester Market
Agriculture Dept reports live poultry prices in the Winchester area. No. 1 fowls grower hens heavy breeds and leghorn stock listed with weights and price ranges, including white and bronze breeds and Beltsville varieties, with various tom and cock categories in the latest market update.
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Winchester
Beltsville
Local Markets Note on Daily Market Listings
The Star notes daily market listings may have typographical errors and disclaims responsibility for any such mistakes. Readers should verify details with the market sources before acting.
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Star
Norfolk County Man Killed in Korea
The Defense Department reports Pvt. First Class James L. Best of Hickory in Norfolk County killed in action in Korea. The casualty list also notes four Virginia soldiers wounded in the Korean War. Best is the brother of Mrs. Sarah R. Toth.
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Washington
Defense Department Today
James L. Best
Hickory
Norfolk County
Korea
Best
Virginia
Sarah R. Toth
NATO Ministers Open Meeting in Paris to Decide 1953 Budget
NATO ministers gathering in Paris to approve a 428 million dollar 1953 budget for military construction. The decision centers on airbase and naval projects, with Adm Earl Mountbatten eyed for a Mediterranean command role. The four day talks include a public welcome and closed session to finalize plans.
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Paris
Europe
Mediterranean
North Atlantic Council of Foreign, Finance and Defense
NATO
Four Cars Involved In Route 7 Crash
Four vehicles were involved in a Route 7 collision about three miles east of town on Saturday at 6 30 p m causing total property damage of 365 with no injuries. Ed ward W Weir Jr of Berryville drove a 1950 Buick west and stopped for a left turn then Charles F Yates 1952 Chevrolet tried to pass and sideswiped John Appel 1948 Chrysler east bound while Sol Lewis Nuger 1951 Buick west behind Yates struck Weir. Damage totaled 100 to Weir 125 to Nuger 40 to Yates and 100 to the Chrysler.
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James Kincaid
Edward W. Weir, Jr
Berryville
Rt. 7
Charles F. Yates
Cumberland
Weir
John Appel
Brooklyn
N. Y
Sol Lewis Nuger
Front Royal Road
Yates
Nuger
Nuecer
Armed Forces Can Meet Manpower Needs Says Mrs Rosenberg
Mrs Anna Rosenberg assistant secretary of defense in charge of personnel said the armed forces can maintain 3 600 000 personnel through June 1954 with a minor draft rule tightening She said 620 000 from theSelective Service pool could be drafted starting July 1 and 1 100 000 would be discharged during the year with the balance met through voluntary enlistments
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Washington
U. S
Anna Rosenberg
Armed Services
Leaders debate student deferments in wartime draft rules
The official warned that administration rulings must tighten and clarified that a man with a student deferment who becomes a father would not justify ongoing deferment. The discussion centers on ensuring fair and stricter draft exemptions during the period of enlistment.
How folic acid got its name origins in leaves
Folic acid was named for its high concentration in green leaves. The term derives from folium, Latin for leaf.
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