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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1945
Page
3
New York on July 18 reports selective recoveries and faded comebacks among leaders. Brokerage offices warned of a possible Japanese collapse while earnings and dividends supported favored issues. Watchful traders awaited the Big Three parley and Washington moves as activity cooled and prices drifted unevenly.
Chicago July 18 grain futures opened mostly lower with wheat dropping up to 2 cents and oats 5 to 8 cents. Opening prices listed for Wheat July 1.64 1 2 Rept 1.61 1 4 to 3 8 Dec 1.62 to 1.61 7 8 May 1.62 1 4 to 1 8 Corn Dec 1.18 1 2 May 1.18 Oats July 65 1 4 to 1 2 Sept 64 1 8 to 63 3 4 Dec 64 to 63 7 8 May 64 to 63 7 8 Rye July 1.51 Sept 1.38 17 8 to 1.39 Dec 1.36 to 1.36 1 8 May 1.32 1 2 to 5 3
Moscow July 18 reports the Soviet press first mentions the Potsdam meeting. Stalin and Molotov arrived in Berlin, with Red Star hailing the talks as a great triumph for the anti-Hitler coalition's victorious arms.
Notice to all persons owing or having claims against the estate of Ray P. Curtis to settle with Mary E. Curtis Exectrix at 245 Shawnee Ave. within the applicable period. Deadline appears as 7-18-11.
Baltimore and Chicago livestock markets report steady to active trading. Prices cover cattle calves hogs sheep and lams with ceilings for hogs at 15.30 and sheep top around 16.50. cattle including good weighty beef cows and vealers show mixed ranges. Also notes on grain fed hogs and market movements across representative classes.
Alameda AFL teamsters halted hauling to yards amid a five day dispute over eight ships and a master agreement. Meanwhile 8,000 shipyard workers idle in Beaumont Texas and New York deliverymen ended a 17 day strike with other labor actions adding to the list.
In Gton Kentucky Prof Ezra L Gillis of the University of Kentucky notes a farmers want ad reading Wanted, wife with tractor. If interested, please send picture of tractor highlighting humor over farm machinery shortages and labor gaps.
Capitol Restaurant and Virginia Woolen are tied for first after a forfeit gives Virginia Woolen a 9-0 win over Royal Crown. O'Sullivan beat Star Office 8-2 as standings tighten with a key game scheduled between Capitol Restaurant and Virginia Woolen to decide the lead.
The 4-H Council appointed Miss Mary Gay Marker and others to mail a gift to Ruth McNiel, who left for a new county. War Bond credits total $11,025 for Seventh War Loan. A National Farm Safety window display will be prepared next week. Four H All-Stars camp is set for Powell's Fort Valley August 4-5 with participants from Clarke, Frederick, Warren, Shenandoah, Loudoun, Rappahannock, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, and Highland counties.
Boston officials at Franklin Park Zoo report a frequent public question about clipping lions. Staff respond that lions are not groomed with clippers and no attendant trims the big cats for exhibition.
Death announced for Mrs. Elizabeth Funsten Hinks widow of Rev Edwin S. Hinks in Baltimore Maryland after injuries from a July fall at her son Edwin R Hinks home in Upperco She aged 86 years survived by son and several nieces and nephews Funeral rites set for Memorial Episcopal Church Alexandria with interment at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Alexandria Virginia
Reports describe ongoing carrier raids with no detailed damage figures from Tokyo broadcasts. July operations claim 342 planes destroyed or damaged and 374 ships sunk or damaged in northern Honshu and Hokkaido while shells hit Mito and Hitachi. Kamai chi shelling described as met with calm by residents as mainland battle begins.
Clarke County Daily News Service delivers daily local coverage with brief reports on events, weather, and community notices across Clarke County. The page highlights major happenings, public notices, and reader submissions for residents and businesses within the region.
Mrs. Ida Kienzle aged 83, widow of Gustaf Kienzle, died at 1 55 AM in Winchester Memorial Hospital from pneumonia after a leg fracture in an accident. A native of Germany who arrived in 1912, she had lived with daughter Emma Drexel in Frederick county for four weeks. another daughter Elizabeth Schwarb of Philadelphia survives. Funeral set for 2 PM Friday at Jones Funeral Home with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
The U S Navy reports two motor mine sweepers, YMS 50 and YMS 365, lost to enemy action in the Borneo area. Each vessel carried about 35 crew. no fatalities or missing. no casualty status for its skippers. YMS 365 was commanded by Lt. (jg) Pred C Huff Jr of New Orleans and YMS 50 by Lt. (jg) Blake G Stern of Logan Iowa.
ASE urges the public to support the war effort by purchasing war bonds as part of a national fundraising drive. The appeal stresses patriotism and collective responsibility to finance military needs.
The News Chronicle cites London wives condemning lavish Potsdam meals as reveals of secret talks. Interviews with 48 British women show bitterness envy and astonishment at luxury food for delegates. The Star urges immediate action to curb secrecy and protect public confidence in the Big Three.
The Berlin conference of the heads of government from the United Kingdom the United States and the Soviet Union met this afternoon. The President of the United States will preside at the meeting by invitation of his colleagues. The foreign secretaries will hold regular meetings to prepare work for the conference. Premier Stalin reportedly nominated Mr Truman to preside and won quick approval from Prime Minister Churchill. Byrnes Eden and Molotov are to meet regularly with indications of broader Big Three coordination.
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