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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1955
Page
10
Cleveland resident Ervin Sloan of 414 Highland Ave faces a reckless driving charge in police court. Court records show a fine of 14.25 dollars assessed.
Bonn officials announced a 285.6 million plan requiring air raid shelters in all new buildings in towns over 10 000 population. The program targets major population centers to bolster civil defense readiness.
New York stocks rose for a second straight session after a period of indecisive moves. Sperry Rana led gains with 18,000 shares opening up 14 at 25 34, Alleghany Corp preferred climbed 9 to 32 5, and early blocks appeared for Chrysler, RCA, Deere, and U S Steel with modest advances.
Eastern markets report light sales with apples and strawberries weaker or mixed. Potatoes and sweet potatoes steady to mixed, poultry firm with light offerings. USDA Chicago quotes show hogs steady to firm and cattle and sheep varying by grade, with several price ranges and notable prime and utility categories.
Chicago grain values opened with little change amid slow dealings on the Board of Trade. Wheat futures showed slight moves with July, September, December, and March contracts quoted. corn oats rye and lard prices listed for nearby and deferred months.
ST. FAITHS England JP Peter Barr a 34 year old veteran blinded for ten years after a wartime flight injury regained some sight during a domestic dispute with his wife. He reported a sudden vision return after striking his fist into his palm saying in ten to fifteen minutes he could see clearly.
The Agriculture Department notes steady market activity with good demand. Prices at farm for various poultry products and eggs are listed, showing ranges for broilers, fryers, turkeys, and multiple grades of eggs, reflecting regional market variation.
Local markets show prices for feed and grain across several regions. Items include Feed at Retail Mash 5.20, Barley 1.10 per bu, Wheat 2.40 per bushel, No 2 Yellow Corn 3.20, Mixed Seed 3.28, Egg Mash 4.68, Flour retail 0.82, Butter 6.90 per 100 lbs, and regional wheat and corn quotes from Harrisonburg Augusta Rockingham.
The text explains that obesity is an excess of fatty tissue while being overweight can come from a large frame and heavy muscles. It notes obesity is not identical to simply weighing more than the ideal weight.
Four U S jet fighter pilots shot down in Korea and jailed in Red China were greeted by families in Hawaii after 35 hours of flight. The men planned picnics and reunions as they prepared to leave for home Monday, with hopes that 11 remaining airmen may soon be freed.
The Virginia State Police report four additional traffic fatalities raising the yearly toll to 317. Victims listed include Clarence Blackwell, 20, of Washington. Charles Robert Marsh, 38, of Fieldale. Hermitone L. Stith, 7, of Portsmouth. and Ventress Fowler, about 30, a sailor with the USS Stormes.
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