Chinese Suggest Constructive Steps
SHANHAI July 28 Lt Gen Albert C Wedemeyer fact finding mission for President Truman has received many suggestions from Chinese interested in establishment of a stable political and economic structure within their country He noted definite indications there are constructive steps the Chinese can take to insure honest and efficient governmental processes and to restore economic stability The mission visit to Shanghai would supplement information already available on financial and economic matters.
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Shanhai
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Truman
Wedemeyer
Shanghai
Major disaster narrowly averted at Rocky Mountain Arsenal
Denver officials said a major disaster was narrowly avoided when a fire at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal on Denver's northeast edge scorched chlorine gas storage tanks before being controlled. Fire Chief Ollie Feldman warned they would have been powerless if tanks had exploded.
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Rocky Mountain Arsenal
Ollie Feldman
Inner Aid advertisement claims gas relief and energy boost
A testimonial touts INNER AID as a scientific formula with 12 percent Nature's Herbs that cleanses the bowels, relieves gas pressure, and eases headaches and dizziness. It promises rapid improvement and urges readers to buy at drug stores.
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Inneraid
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief For Nighttime Calls
An old time medicinal advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a natural remedy for minor functional kidney disorders. It claims rapid relief by flushing kidneys and soothing the bladder, urging readers to request a free trial or buy a full bottle at the drugstore.
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F. Kilmer & Co., Inc
Stamford
Corm
Winchester Legion Downs Clarke County and Stephenson Twins
The Winchester Legion defeated Clarke County All-Stars 2-1 on Saturday and routed Stephenson 16-2 at Clearbrook. H. Fawcett and Oliver pitched in a tight duel, while Winchester hitters led by Curry, Pope, and Huyette combined for multiple extra base hits and strong run support. Pence fanned 17 over five hits allowed in the Stephenson game.
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Winchester
Oliver
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Swanson
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Dearmont
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E Pope
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Slonaker
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Hummer
Pierce
P Estep
Ss Casey
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Rf O. Foltz
Swisher
Stephenson Rexrode
Sf Keckley
P. Willis
C Driver
Park Edges Rappahannock 3-2 in Tight All-Star Game
The Park nine defeated the Rappahannock All-Stars 3-2 after building a two-run first on Emmart Keller and Stotler singles. Emmart added a triple in the fifth, and an error produced the decisive run. Scrivener allowed five hits and one walk in seven innings, while Settle limited two hits in the last seven with 11 strikeouts.
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Meyer
Market Quotations Edge Up in Lightly Supplied Market
New York market quotations show stocks inching higher amid inflationary sentiment and strong earnings. Leaders like U S Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet Chrysler Sears Roebuck and GE led gains as trading slowed and some investors worried a technical correction may come.
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Anaconda
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Union Carbide
Standard Oil (Nj
Southern Pacific and
Southern Railway
Chicago Grain Quotations Opening Trade
Grains eased at the Board of Trade opening due to good corn weather and heavy wheat movement to terminals. Wheat Sep 2.33 1 2-2 34 1-2, May 2.26 3-4. Corn Sep 2.08 3-4 Dec 1.88 1-2 1.88 May 1.83 1-2. Oats Sep 93 1-2 93 Dec 91 1-2 1-4 May 88 3-4. Lard Sep 18.82.
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Board of Trade
Oats
Lard
Egg and Poultry Prices From Winchester Markets
Agriculture Dept markets report prices paid in Winchester area for U S Grade A extra large eggs at 58 cents per dozen, Grade A large 56, Grade A medium 46, Grade B large 50, pullets 34, trades 39. Live poultry prices show heavy breed hens over 4 lbs at 26 cents per lb, Leghorn hens 22, heavy breed broilers 30? per lb, Leghorn broilers 20, old roosters 14 to 15, turkeys young toms 22. per lb, young hens under 18 lbs.
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Winchester
U. S
Baltimore market notes on produce and livestock prices
Produce apples yellow transparent bid 2.25 to 2.50 per unit lot. Potatoes market slightly weaker in the east with unwashed cobblers mostly 2.25 to 2.50, some higher to 2.75. Sweet potatoes Jersey and Florida crates and Porto Ricans listed. Poultry demand light with fryers 33 to 35 cents, fowl 35 cents, eggs mixed with specific prices for A extra large to B large. Butter 69 cents, eggs 2,342 cases.
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Del
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Athletics blank Tigers as Fowler adds third season shutout
Pitcher Dick Fowler limited Detroit to four hits in a 5-0 victory that gave the Athletics a split in the doubleheader. Lou Bordeau drove in both Cleveland runs with a two out single in the sixth to edge Washington 2-1.
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Athletics
Tigers
A’s
Lou’ Bordeau
Indians
Cleveland
Washington
Wall Street Named for Peter Stuyvesant’s Palisades
The line traces Wall Street’s naming to Peter Stuyvesant the Dutch governor who ordered a protective palisade around New Amsterdam. His fortifications influenced the street’s early layout and security focus for the settlement.
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Wall Street
Peter Stuyvesant
New Amsterdam
Irish Sea Swim Aims For Record By 33 Year Old Blower
Port Patrick Scotland July 28 4 Tom Blower a 33 year old machinist completed the 25 mile crossing of the Irish Sea in 16 hours 9 minutes claiming the first successful swim of the treacherous north channel. He previously swam the English Channel ten years ago in 13 hours 25 minutes.
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Scotland
Tom Blower
Sea
North Channel
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English Channel
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