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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1940

Page

9

Baltimore Livestock and Market Quotes Report

The Baltimore market lists cattle, hogs, and sheep with quotes, including cattle steady with some lower bids, vealers 12.00-16.50, hogs 5.50-6.00 for 160-240 lb, and sheep steady with lambs around 9.00-9.50. Chicago data show hogs 25-35 cents lower, with varied cattle and sheep movements and official parable hog totals.

P— Seung Kent Island MNEAS Baltimore Livestock Baltimore U. S Chicago Livestock Chicago

Stock Market Sees Modest Gains In Slow Rally

New York January 16 The stock market struggled to gain momentum with many issues posting fractionally higher closes. Trading was light with about 500000 shares transferred as favorites such as Bethlehem Steel Crosier Sears Roebuck Boeing Wells Fargo U S Steel and Consolidated Edison drifted near session highs.

WEW York Bethlehem Steel Crosler Sears Roebuck Boeing Wel Mghouse DuPont Allied Cre

Wheat and Grain Futures Dip on War News and Buenos Aires Weakness

Chicago futures slipped after an irregular start as wheat led the declines with May at 9.94 and July at 9.65 a bushel, led by worries over war risk and Buenos Aires weakness. Corn oats and soybeans also fell on the session with May soybeans near 11.14 and cash grain quotes confirming softer prices across the board.

Chicago Germany Europe Buenos Aires

Market prices for grains and forage at Baltimore markets

Baltimore grain markets report prices for sweet clover red clover red top and alfalfa with bids ranging from 4.50 to 22.50 per unit. Wheat No 2 red winter quoted at 1.1145 per bushel with corn at 60 cents per bushel. Year ago figures show wheat 68 cents and corn 45 cents.

Baltimore Winchester

Mrs Braithwaite Fractures Arm in Ice Slip

Mrs C N Braithwaite of Hayfield fractured her arm after slipping on ice near her home. Condition reported satisfactory though she still feels pain from the injury. Mrs Braithwaite was formerly Miss Mary Hoover.

C. N. Braithwaite Hayfield Braithwaite Mary Hoover

Virginia legislature action and proposed labor reforms

Legislators consider a conciliation and mediation board in the Department of Labor and a waiting period before strikes. A joint resolution urges Virginians to support the infantile paralysis drive. Bills cover Bang’s vaccine permits for pharmacists and milk sale protections under Health Department supervision. Other measures amend jobless law, burial transit permits, highway abandonments. Leave of absence noted for Senator Vaughan due to illness.

Federation of Labor Virginia Cio Department of Labor Virginia Senate House of Delegates Thomas B. Glascock Loudoun E. Sclater Montague Hampton State Health Department Harvey B. Apperson Roanoke Leonard G. Muse Robert O. Norris, Jr Lancaster

Chamberlain Denies Army Pressure Over Hore Belisha Split

British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain says there was no change in army policy and denies pressuring Hore Belisha to resign. He notes the cabinet shared responsibility and that he offered the minister another post. He says the aim is to achieve an early, successful war conclusion.

Oliver Stanley Chamberlain Hore-Belisha Brands Story Hore- Belisha

Pastor Joins Lions Club Brings New Member to Luncheon

The Rev. R. A. Whitten, pastor of the Congregational Christian church, was welcomed into the Lions Club at a luncheon. Captain Bott of the Salvation Army spoke on fundraising and the upcoming Ladies Night at the George Washington next Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Guests included F. W. Schwarz, W. W. Shook, R. Cokes, Mr. Fisher, and A. H. Moyer.

R. A. Whitten Congregational Christian Church Lions Club Captain Bott Salvation Army Des George Washington F. W. Schwarz Lion Jackson W. W Shook Lion Grove R. Cokes Lion Lauderback Mr. Fisher Lion Came A. H. Moyer Lion Ayers

Prices Expected To Rise For Farmers In Coming Period

Dr Maxton predicts prices may improve over 1939 levels in late 1940 due to weaker fruit supplies and stronger consumer buying power. Potatoes and truck crops offer little price relief, while a European war could boost American business through increased imports. Wholesale prices in 1940 likely above 1939 as demand improves amid ample supplies.

Seston Canada America United States

Governor’s tax plan favors “pain less” sources for Virginia

Speaker Ashton of Williamsburg notes the governor chooses less painful tax sources to fund a pay as you go program while adding 2,419,485 for two years to boost schools, old age assistance, and relief activities. Senator Wickham says the plan aligns with public views and favors this over tobacco or general sales taxes.

Ashton [ Dovel Williamsburg Henry T. Wickham Hanover Senate Virginia

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