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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1935
Page
8
An Agricultural Agent reports that raspberries and strawberries yielded $100 to $200 per acre in 1934 on small farms with direct farm sales. Strong demand, good soil, and regular spraying boost profits. grapes for wine face uncertain markets despite rising plantings.
Daily market page lists prices for various brand flour, corn meal, and mixed feed. Includes shelled corn and cracked corn, dairy feeds, scratch feed, and patent and short patent flour bags by weight and per barrel. Also shows butter, creamery butter, country butter, and livestock prices for cattle, sheep, and hogs with ranges.
Federal agents pressed a six hour assault on the Barker Karpis gang at a Florida hideout after the death of Fred Barker and Ma Barker in a gun battle. Agents entered Tampa and Miami areas and recovered four $1,000 bills seen as ransom evidence while continuing Hamm era inquiries. Six hundred rounds fired, tear gas used, and residents warned as the chase intensified.
A woman and her daughter Mrs C E Bennett escaped after shots riddled their homes and awakened them. Neighbors reported hearing bursts of gunfire as the two fled to safety. Police investigated the incident as a possible drive by shooting in a residential area.
Congress moves to act on a large social security package urged by President Roosevelt. The House Ways and Means panel preps unemployment, old age, and child aid measures before bonus debates. Senate agriculture approves 100000 for crop and seed loans to farmers. Roosevelt reviews veterans legislation with Frank Hines.
A golden drinking tube used by Queen Shubard 5,000 years ago is on display at the University of Pennsylvania Museum. Scholars suggest it may be an ancestor of today’s ice cream soda straw.
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