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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1937
Page
5
Girdler sent regrets to Gov. an engagement which I cannot break. In Washington Phillip Murray, chairman of the Steel Workers Organizing Committee, said he would ask Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins for federal intervention in the steel strike.
Judge Williams notes tragic highway deaths in the Commonwealth v Thomas Scully and explains jurors may adjourn, hear witnesses, and use court power to uncover truth. He says witnesses may be compelled to testify and jurors will decide if any law was violated and make recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Judge Williams warns jurors to seek indictments if evidence warrants a trial and emphasizes upholding law against gang like intimidation. He notes public opinion, safety, and the need to avoid weakening enforcement while reminding jurors of witness duties and possible adjournment for personal matters.
Baltimore and Philadelphia market notes show mixed cattle hog and lamb values with steady to higher live cattle 970-1075 lb at 11.40-11.90 and hogs generally weaker. calves firm. sheep steady. Philadelphia eggs and poultry also steady with white Pekin ducks and broilers listed. Trading suspended July 5 for Independence Day.
Stock market activity in New York on June 16 showed prices easing in quiet trading as steel strike tensions widened. Traders reported a gloom over the independent steel sector, with mixed grain and currency shifts and steady bonds as select stocks such as Allied Chemical Am Can Am Radiator Anaconda Bethlehem Steel Chrysler General Electric and U S Steel moved in varied fashion.
Predictions of showers in Canada contributed to late declines in Chicago wheat futures with Winnipeg price weakness and weak Canadian export demand. June 16 closing bids show July wheat 1.101 4 to 1 1 4, December 1.11 1 8 to 1 4, oats and soybeans also fluctuated while domestic receipts remained sizable. Cash grain in Chicago shows no cash wheat sales, various corn and bean prices, and rye and barley unavailable.
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