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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1946

Page

5

Market Quotations Mixed as Stocks Dip Amid Policy Fears

New York July 11 buyers pullback persists after a buoyant start as steel and liquor shares retreat. Traders weigh price control debates and a possible buyers strike while some favorites resist. Big names in back and forward lists include U S Steel Bethlehem Republic Oil and Chrysler.

New York U. S. Steel Bethlehem Republic Oil Distillers Corp Schenley National Distillers Wilson and Co Armour General Motors Chrysler Montgomery Ward Great Northern N. Y. Central American Smelting J. Case Westinghouse Mead Corp Equitable Office Building U. S. Rubber Goodyear Air Reduction Southern Pacific Southern Railway Chesapeake and Ohio

Quotations Chicago Grain Prices

Chicago grain quotations list opening prices for corn and oats with contracts for January through December and March. Prices show Corn at 1.61 to 1.61 1-4 for Jan and 1.60 to 1.61 for Mar. Oats vary by month from 85 1-4 for July to 81 3-4 for March.

Chicago

False Fire Alarm At Douglas School

A false alarm yesterday afternoon sent city fire trucks to Douglas School where a man burning off a field caused the scare. The fire was contained with no danger. The alarm, reportedly turned in by a boy, was the second this month. Fire Chief E W Argenbright said wiring for the new alarm system is being installed and should be ready by tomorrow.

Douglas School E. W. Argenbright

Summertime Comfort For Fretful Babies

Medicated powder Mexsana provides relief for irritated skin in babies and adults. The product soothes heat rash and chafing and is advertised as a long time family favorite that costs little.

Baltimore Livestock and Produce Markets Report

Produce markets show apples with limited wholesale bidding and price ranges 50 to 75 cents per bushel for small fruit. U S standards list 2.1-2 inch apples at 2.50 to 3.00, 2 inch at 1.50 to 2.00. Eggs steady with extra large 48 to 50, large 46 to 48, current receipts 32 to 38. Cattle numbers near 350 with grass fat steers steady to strong. stockers and feeders active. top grass fat steers around 1155 pounds at 21.50. other top prices around 21.25 for 1180 pounds. good fed steers and grass-fat heifers around 960 pounds at 20.25. average range 16.50 to 18.00 for larger lots.

Baltimore Jay U. S Baltimore Livestock

Livestock Prices and Trade Report from Chicago Markets

Hog prices stronger with 15,000 head traded, top 17.65 for 250 lb and under. lighter weights steady. Cattle and calves active with top at 23.00 for yearlings. steers and heifers commonly 19.00 to 22.50 on sale lots. Bulls firm to higher, heavy beef bulls around 18.00. Slaughter ewes scarce, 11.00 for averages.

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