Almond Seeks 2 Million for Hampton Roads Facility Plan
Gov Almond pursuing a state purchase plan to expand Hampton Roads cargo facilities funded by 15 million in revenue bonds, with a 2 million appropriation to cover costs and leases to private operators. He aims for revised revenue estimates by Jan 31 to shape higher Literary Fund and teacher salary support.
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Market Quotation Decline After Margin Cut Signals Fades
New York stocks eased in early trading as the recent margin-cut rally faded. General Dynamics North American Aviation and Boeing slipped about a point while Douglas Aircraft fell slightly. Lukens Steel and U S Steel dropped more, with Youngstown Sheet gainers and small rises for Eastern Air Lines and Johns Manville.
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Virginia Livestock Market Sees Light Receipts and Steady Demand
Receipts very light due to weather with strong demand and steady prices across classes. Best prices listed for choice and good butcher cattle, calves, lambs, hogs, and stockers. turkey buildings noted in Maryland area as 42 new motels planned for automobile tourists followed by Baltimore USDA cattle and calves report indicating higher prices for fed steers and utility bulls, while canners and cutters remain weaker.
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Hog and cattle price report from Chicago market notes
US market data shows hogs with varied 190-320 lb lots at 17.50 to 21.25 per cwt and sows at 15.50 to 17.50. lambs and sheep price movements include wooled lambs rising around 50 with 93 to 105 lb lots at 23.00 to 25.00. Calf and cattle offerings list steers at 23.00 to 29.50 and cows down to 12.50.
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Chicago Grain futures open mixed on Board of Trade
Wheat and corn futures show scattered gains and losses with mixed open. Soybeans hold around two and a quarter to two and a half dollars, while lard prices edge lower for nearby months amid light activity.
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Local Market Prices From The Star Retail and Wholesale
Local markets list corrected prices for wheat and corn per bushel, flour per 100 pounds, corn meal, and feed, with regional spot prices in Rockingham Augusta and related notes on butterfat and wholesale butter.
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Agriculture Dept Notes Limited Supplies and Prices Ahead
The Agriculture Department reports continued tight supplies for broilers and fryers in several sections. Prices paid yesterday showed fixed figures across poultry grades including Heavy hens and various Grade A and Grade B classifications. Harrisonry Market lists Grade A Large and Medium, Grade A Small options with miscellaneous entries and a stray numeric code.
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Edward G. Robinson Weds New York Dress Designer
Veteran actor Edward G. Robinson married New York dress designer Jane Adler in Arlington Virginia in a justice of the peace ceremony. He, 64, and his bride 38 spoke briefly about a road honeymoon and their plans as headlines note his stage role in Middle of the Night.
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Feeding Birds Keeps Avian Neighbors Through Winter
Regularly placing food for birds helps sustain many species during the cold season. Consistent feeding supports survival as winter conditions tighten, giving birds a reliable energy source when natural food is scarce.
Train derailment halts service near Fredericksburg
Two cars of an Atlantic Coast Line passenger train bound for New York derailed but stayed upright in Fredericksburg. No injuries were reported. Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad traffic halted for two and a half hours after the 6:15 a.m. mishap.
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Harvard Left 400 Books to Founding University Library
John Harvard donated 400 volumes to the college later named for him, marking the start of what would become the world’s largest university library system now holding about 6,250,000 volumes.
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