Market Quotations New York Stocks Mixed Gains Persist
New York oil and stock prices edged higher in a quiet market as volatility stayed muted. The Associated Press 60-stock average erased three days of losses with gains led by Union Pacific Amerada Petroleum Standard Oil NJ Kennecott Copper Du Pont Westinghouse Electric Deep Rock Oil and American Tobacco. Gulf Oil also traded in a block early morning on Wall Street.
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Amerada Petroleum
Standard Oil
Kenneecott Copper
du Pont
Westinghouse Electric
Deep Rock Oil
American Tobacco
Gulf Oil
Wal Street
Baltimore USDA Livestock Prices Report
Livestock prices compared with last week show slaughter steers mostly down, cows and bulls lower, and spots and heifers mixed. Prime slaughter steer top 3700 at 1080 lb. vealers, hogs, and lambs also noted with varied weekly changes and clear price ranges.
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Baltimore
USDA
Smaller Draft Calls In Next Two Months
The Army and the Marines will call 2,500 draftees in February and 28,600 in March. The February figure cuts by 2,500, while March is below average. The total drafted since September 1950 reaches 875,430, with 20,000 for the Army and 8,600 for the Marines in March, and 41,000 for the Army and 11,500 for the Marines in February.
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Army
Marines
Chicago Wheat Opens Firm Amid Mixed Grain Prices
Chicago Board of Trade reports firm wheat with Mar at 2.58, May 2.56, July 2.49, Sep 2.50 while corn shows Mar 1.90, May 1.91, July 1.91, Sep 1.87. Lard prices listed as Mar 14.35, May 14.35, July 14.55.
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Local Markets Corrected Daily By The Star
Market listings are corrected daily though The Star does not assume responsibility for typographical errors. Buyers and sellers should verify prices, items, and conditions before transacting.
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U S Egg Market Prices and Poultry Trade
Agriculture Dept lists egg prices for U and Grade A eggs in various sizes and finishes. Includes notes on quality indicators like cracks and checks, plus price ranges for hens, ducks, and pigeons, with regional references and live poultry terms.
Governor opposes annual Virginia General Assembly sessions
Governor Bat tle voices grave doubt about a proposal to convene the Virginia General Assembly every year. Arlington delegates propose constitutional amendments to extend 60 day sessions to 30 extra days in odd years. He cites costs and loss of high calibre legislators and reserves comment on a special session for redistricting. He urges lawmakers to proceed and decide later.
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Battle
Robert C. V
Gretna
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State lawmakers weigh poll tax changes and redistricting
The legislative committee discussed anti Poll Tax measures and redistricting proposals. Governor's State of the Commonwealth address urged tightening the law or repeal. Len Harry C Stuart of Russell County prepared a bill to criminalize absentee voting as fraud.
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Virginia Health bulletin on geriatrics best seller
The Virginia Department of Health reports record requests for its Health bulletin Dise ases of Old Age or Geriatrics How to Grow Old Gracefully. It notes 215 000 plus Virginians over 65 and projects 6.9 percent of the population by 1960 while urging annual physicals wholesome diet hobbies and comfortable living conditions.
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State Department of Health
Virginia Health Bulletin
Virginia
Dutch Newspaper States Stalin Had Heart Operation
The Nieuwe Rotterdamse Courant reported Stalin underwent heart surgery on December 19, two days before his 72nd birthday. The paper cited Russian Embassy sources in Berlin and said his health had declined, with Politburo members moving to his hometown Gori and a sanatorium awaiting him.
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Amsterdam
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Nieuwe Rotterdamse Courant
Russia
Berlin
Gori
Geer
Politburo
Eucalyptus Trees in California History
Sea captains brought eucalyptus seeds from Australia during the gold rush era. The trees grow quickly and tolerate stony soils, serving effectively as windbreaks and contributing value to early California landscapes.
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California
P. A
Australia
Fire Destroys 6000 Tons Of Printing Paper In Louisville
A spectacular blaze killed 6000 tons of fine printing paper valued at 2 million and damaged the 125000 South Dixie Warehouse. Warehouse Manager W A Torsch said the fire started when a small stove exploded near a platform and spilled oil fed the flames. Nineteen fire units fought the blaze. the fire could be seen for miles and drew hundreds of spectators. The Deering Co owned the paper. William G Simpson stated operations would continue as paper was stored in three other locations. Four firemen were not seriously hurt.
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Louisville
South Dixie
W. A. Torsch
Co. T Deering Ne Co
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