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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1949

Page

2

Market Quotation Treads Water Amid Mixed Stocks in New York

The New York market moved with muted gains and losses after a month of climbs. Many issues held near last week’s levels with notable changes for Youngstown Sheet, Republic Steel, Texas Co, and Dow Chemical among others.

New York A. Je Bernishent Eees Youngstown Sheet Severas Jette Woolworth Oliver Corp Lockheed Kennecott Cooper Phelps Dodge Westinghouse Electric American Woolen Southern Railway Texas Co Republic — Steel Appa Montgomery, Ward, Deere American Telephone American Smelting Anaconda Dow Chemical Owensols Santa Fe N.Y. Central Esapeake & Ohio Twentieth Century-Fox Pittsburgh John Puhatch Dorothy John, Jr Kenneth Priscilla Steel Industry Truman Roosevelt Samuel S. Rosenman Caroll R. Daugherty Northwestern University David R. Cole New Jersey International

Atomic bomb plan cited in Belgian Congo over ore sources

London reports that Britain may use Congo mineral supplies to press for atomic secrets while the United States confirms early last year’s decision to proceed with atomic bomb production. Officials note British observers were kept out of a U.S. naval test in 1948, provoking resentment.

Belgian Congo United States

Baltimore Livestock Prices and Market Report July 18

Livestock markets in Baltimore show modest price gains for apples and cattle, with strong hog and calf activity yet uneven demand. Cattle steady at steer 23-24.60 with higher weights slow. hogs up about 25 cents, sows scarce. calves steady. sheep steady with spring lambs 24-26. Chicago reports top hogs 23.50 and bulk cattle 25.50-28. Prices reflect regional variation across markets and date.

Baltimore Williams Chicago

Chicago grains open firm with mixed futures

Wheat and corn started the day firmer in Chicago trade on July 18. Oats slipped to an easier tone as cash oats shipments move about 574 cars, with July oats at 59 3/4 to 55. Sep oats at 61 1/2. Soybeans and lard show varied futures levels across contracts.

Chicago Jly

Local Markets Corrections and Retail Grain Prices

Daily corrected market list shows prices for flour corn meal and feeds. Entries include egg mash cracked corn broiler mash bran butter wholesale and retail, with moisture notes and several formatting gaps.

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Agriculture Dept Markets Report Winchester Egg and Poultry Prices

Prices reported for Federal State grade eggs show U S Grade A extra large 55 cents and large 53 cents. medium 46. B large 46. Live poultry prices include heavy breed hens 22 cents per pound and leghorn hens, broilers, toms, and young turkeys with varied bids in the Winchester area.

Winchester U. S

Fugitive Arrested in Staunton Assault Case

A Staunton felonious assault fugitive, Frank Andrew Holdaway aged 42, was arrested on the streets here by Officers Dove and Hinkins. He was returned to Staunton to face charges.

Staunton Frank Andrew Holdaway Dove and Hinkins

Painter Officers Shickle and Clay Gate Traffic Crash

Officers Shickle and Clay gate the scene after a 1949 Buick driven by Demo Sempeles collides with a 1949 Packard owned by A Lovelace Starliper in Martinsburg. Estimated damage totals 350 with eight fatalities in Virginia increasing the weekend toll to 365. The piece also notes postmasters counts from 1908 to 1948.

Shickle and Claycomb DeSota Demo Sempeles N. Braddock St A. Lovelace

Hazel M'Cormick Rites Tomorrow

Burial for Hazel M McCormick at Green Hill cemetery Berryville after a 9 a m service in Washington. She died Saturday at her Washington home widow of Marshall McCormick Jr formerly Hazel Becker of Bluefield. Survived by daughter Mrs Leo Cyr and sister Mrs Mattie Jenkins.

Hazel McCormick Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Washingon McCormick Marshall McCormick Jr Washington Hazel Becker Bluefield W. Va Leo Cyr Mattie Jenkins

Beer Truck Upset Near Rag Run South Of Winchester

A beer truck overturned this afternoon at Rag Run on Route 522 about six miles south of Winchester. Driver Beverley Paul Cooper escaped injury. Most of the beer was believed stored in tin. The truck was bound for Front Royal. A Shade garage wrecker was sent to the scene.

Winchester Beverley Paul Cooper Front Royal

14th Penal Fugitive Surrenders Near Akron

Eddie Starcher, 23, the last of 14 convicts who escaped from the Moundsville State penitentiary on June 3, surrendered today at a farm home near Akron. He gave himself up unarmed after relatives arranged the surrender with Detective Captain John Struzenski.

Akron Eddie Starcher Moundsville W. Va State Penitentiary John Struzenski

Daily Quiz Answers Revealed a Page 4 list

The page lists correct quiz answers identifying the bear, Methusalah, Lose a day, Quartermaster Corps, Betty Grable, True, In the garden, 12 times, Hawaii, and Italy.

Methusalah Quartermaster Corps Betty Grable Hawaii Italy

Camp at Rock Enon Ends With Limited Registration

Boy Scouts register at headquarters for the final week of camp at Rock Enon. Now in its fourth week, the camp next week will be restricted to colored scouts. Less than a dozen have registered so far, but a full camp is expected.

Rock Enon

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