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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1963
Page
14
In Wellsburg West Virginia three motorists were injured when a car left the highway and struck a newly erected safe driving sign. Harden Moren, 30, of Wellsburg and two others were hospitalized. none suffered serious injuries.
The market shows weights over 240 lbs rising 25 on weights and sows over 400 lbs up 25 to 50, while lighter weights stay mostly steady. Barrows and gilts sell around 16.25 to 16.75 for 190-220 lbs with scarce uniform lots. early week highs reached 17.25 for 215 lbs. Cattle slaughter steers near last Friday, with high choice prime 1100-1350 lbs at 27.50-28.50 and bulk 26.50-27.75. heifers weaker or steady, cows and bulls priced in lower ranges. Slaughter cattle totals show skew toward higher-priced steers and mixed heifers, with calf and lamb values listed for various weights. Ewes and lambs posted generally low figures.
Hog market shows top weights 16.70 to 17.25 with heavy and light butchers ranging 16.50 to 17.20 and 15.00 to 16.10 respectively. Feeder pigs list under 60 lb 5.00 to 11.00 per head and 60 to 120 lb at 15.00 to 18.50 cwt. Veal numbers 136 priced from 27.50 to 39.50 with varied grades.
The Democratic Party reports raising about $1 million from a gala in which President Kennedy and Vice President Johnson attended. The event featured a $1,000 plate dinner and a $100 ticket show with stars Gene Kelly and others, helping offset campaign debts. Chair John M Bailey warned of weak registration and lagging Democratic gains versus Republicans in past elections.
The Chicago North Shore Railroad, a 106 mile line between Chicago and Milwaukee, will cease operations at 4 01 a m Monday. About 650 employees lose jobs as riders shift to other lines or highways. The Susquehanna Corp owns the North Shore. the ICC notes expected tax savings but cites no bearing on the decision. The line traces to 1894 with peak passenger counts, now fades with the broader railroad contraction after World War II.
Four purebred hog sales are scheduled across Virginia with inspections on the farm. Virginia Tech official Rose Godsey says high quality breeding stock will be offered, including 40 percent of top boards from Virginia.
The Atomic Energy Commission outlines a test over the Nevada desert designed to check visibility from distant observation posts. Flares will be used as high altitude tracking aids and the display should be visible for miles above the test site.
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