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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1941
Page
9
Safety warnings emphasize higher highway risk this Fourth as National Defense activity increases traffic. George Jones urges early travel, vehicle checks, and vigilance for other drivers. Swimmers should use patrolled beaches and avoid swimming after meals.
Boston July 3 report notes scattered sales closed in territory wools and piero wools with activity noted by the Department of Agriculture. Market conditions and prices are described as mixed in the Pierce region according to officials.
Livestock and produce quotations from Baltimore and Chicago show mixed movements. Poultry prices hold with moderate demand while cattle, calves, hogs, sheep, and bulls move at steady to firm levels. high points reach top figures in choice steers and butchers, with varying weights and classes across regions.
Chicago and futures markets show small net gains across grains with July Wheat at 1.04 and Sept at 1.05 to 1.06, Corn July 73 to Sept 75 3-4, Soybeans July 1.46 1-4, and cash quotes for No. 2 yellow Wheat at 1.04 to 1.05. Prices vary by grade and delivery month.
New York trading drifted through a steady session despite war news. Mild forenoon rally faded as some issues backed off. however modest gains finished the day. Notable quotes include Al Chem 152.85, Packard 21.25, JC Penney 80.38, Sears 72.13, U S Steel 56.75.
British planes pressed another daylight assault over northern France as RAF bombers followed up overnight strikes on Cologne Duisburg and Bremen. Fighter escorts swept air and sea lanes while operations extended to Belgian coast under clear skies.
An authorized naval source said Britain’s great Singapore naval base has reached a state capable of sheltering repairing and outfitting the warships of all Britain’s allies and potential allies.
London reports military sources say Russia could win or lose within 48 hours as German forces press toward Leningrad Kiev and Moscow. They warn a quick breakthrough may collapse Soviet defenses or halt the invasion if Russia concentrates armor and air support at关键 points.
Former West Virginia governor Albert B. White, age 84, died at his home at 2:30 p.m. after two years of illness. White served as governor from 1901 to 1905 and had a varied career in politics, journalism, banking and education. He appeared last in public in 1938 at a state editorial convention and previously was an NEA president. He held three terms as federal revenue collector for West Virginia.
News from London reports German and Romanian troops crossed the Prut toward Dneistr and Moscow bound Nazi forces tried to push across the Berezina as Soviet counter attacks frustrated every crossing. Stalin appealed for a scorched earth defense while Soviet reports describe fierce battles near Borisov and further north on the Murmansk drive.
London reports the air ministry says 11 German fighters were shot down over northern France in two RAF offensive sweeps, with seven British planes missing. Berlin claims the British lost 11 planes and the Germans two.
The United States endorsed Uruguay's proposal for all 21 American Republics to exchange pledges of constructive cooperation for defense. The State Department noted the hemisphere faces an unprecedented threat and reiterated U.S. readiness to aid allied nations with facilities, equipment, and financial support.
Deputy Sheriff Ray Russell of Monkton died in Rutland during a clash with strikers halted a milk truck bound for Waltham to Vergennes. The protest dumped over 6,000 gallons of milk in three towns as the Dairy Farmers Union held a milk holiday while seeking a $3 per hundredweight raise above the June price.
Berlin reports German sea and air offensives caused 768950 tons of Britain's overseas supplies sunk or damaged in June. Submarines destroyed 417450 tons of merchant shipping while mines and damage left ships unusable. Night raids on southern coasts, port facilities hit. British losses listed as three bombers and civilian casualties in some raids. daylight channel actions collapse with British losses.
President Roosevelt will speak for five minutes from the Franklin D. Roosevelt library at 4 p m EST tomorrow The remarks will be carried on all networks with short wave relays Hassett says international affairs are likely to be addressed The address is part of a civilian program in Hyde Park noting 1776 spirit led by Mayor F ag pp morae.
The American Automobile Association urged individual restraint to prevent holiday highway accidents during the Fourth of July weekend. Thomas P. Henry noted July’s danger to traffic amid heavy Army and civilian movement and urged caution, while offering safety rules for drivers and pedestrians to reduce accidents and property loss.
It was learned this afternoon that William Schneider is a patient at University Hospital for treatment.
An advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as a four week fat loss plan. It urges weighing yourself, taking a half teaspoon daily, and cutting pastries and fatty foods. The copy claims safe, sensible weight reduction with money back guarantee.
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