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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1938
Page
7
The Sunday School annual Christmas celebration at Weld Town M E Church South is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30 p m G T Yeakley superintendent announced the public is invited to attend.
A December 23 market report from Baltimore Chicago Philadelphia lists cattle calves hogs and poultry prices with notes on supply demand and holiday closings. It includes live hog prices near 8 per cwt and mixed grain and feed prices, plus stock quotations for major names like Union Pacific U S Steel General Motors and Bethlehem.
Daily market brief notes focus on wholesale flour pricing. Short patent brand flour sold in 12 pound bags with price per bag indicated.
New York stock market opened with active trading as leading rails and industrials saw gains near a point. Profit taking followed, tempering early advances amid brisk turnover and large blocks of favorites changing hands.
Chicago reports government disposal of 75 million bushels boosting prices and a possible 3 million bushel sale to Spain. Cash grain quotes show wheat at 68 cents to 70, corn around 52, oats about 25 to 28, with soybeans near 81. The piece blends futures, cash bids, and a historical note on Esther Lyons Robinson, the actress once dubbed the Queen of the Alaska trip.
Federal investigators say eight blackmailers fed from the income of F Donald Coster Musica the master swindler as they study a final note he left before his death. The note and related findings tie the Musica name to McKesson and Robbins and to a superseding indictment against George Dietrich Musica Robert Dietrich Musica and the company for conspiracy and securities violations.
President Roosevelt planned to speak out as reports leaked from Berlin. Welles released a full report detailing German media and officials under Hitler influence who mocked Roosevelt and Wilson. He warned the United States would take no action while the campaign persisted, despite growing public indignation.
Delegates reported direct talks between Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro may yield an agreement. A new formula or declaration was telegraphed to delegates, causing Argentina and Brazil to reject Concha's claimed basis. Leaders met until 1 am. Concha spoke with Hull and Mello Franco.
High mass for Christmas will be held at midnight at the Church of the Sacred Heart with Rev. Father Robert E. Hannon presiding and Rev. Father R. Rapier delivering the sermon. A children’s service is at 9 o clock, and the day ends with a 10 30 o’clock mass and benediction. Father Michael Molloy will celebrate midnight mass at St John’s Church in Front Royal and another at 8 o’clock Sunday morning. a 10 15 o’clock service is planned for Woodstock’s St John’s Church.
The public’s concern over peace and territorial integrity is noted as a difference between declarations issued with the Argentine delegation. The change from threats by continental or extra continental powers to all foreign intervention or activities is seen as cosmetic, with Hull stating substance remains aligned with the prior majority declaration.
A fragmented report notes measures to extend funding and authority now run by the Treasury. It mentions a three cent first class postage rate set to expire next June and references Public Works administration actions against state law. Western senators push amendments to avoid needing Senate ratification for future agreements. Senator O Mahoney proposes such an amendment.
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