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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1943
Page
5
Reports from Chicago and Baltimore markets indicate nominal steadiness in cattle and hogs with varied prices by weight. Cattle and hog figures range widely, bulls and sheep seeing mixed to steady activity. The note adds a local reference to The Blarney Stone near Blarney village.
The Evening Star Daily highlights local sports featuring standout performances from area teams and athletes. Readers see game results, notable plays, and upcoming matchups shaping the week for community pride.
In New York on June 16 rails sparked an inturn in stocks with leading issues edging up in a continued Tuesday rebound. Liquidation glimpses appeared at times and gains over four points were rare as dealings remained slow to intervals. Investors hoped no new corporate or individual tax hikes would occur this year while awaiting anti inflation skirmishes and war news stayed favorable but uneventful.
Market report lists prices by class. Steers and heifers show ranges from top quality to plain, with fat cows from 6.50 to 12.50 and veal calves up to 17.75. Lambs and sheep priced, pigs and sows noted, and feeder stocker cattle values provided.
Baltimore on June 16 reports wheat prices at No 2 red winter around 1.56 per bushel with June delivery. Winchester Market posted wheat at 1.55 per bushel and corn at 1.10 per bushel.
Shenandoah hosts a Friday night meeting led by Capt. Thomas Kilighan of Staunton to discuss the Minute Men. Dr. W. H. Wunder of Woodstock presides and speakers include William Logan Milton C. Hollingsworth Gene Shelley and E L Ford. Committees will report June 17 for organization and officer appointments. the group will join the Virginia Reserve Militia under the state adjutant general, akin to the National Guard and WWI guards.
Invasion Moves commentary noted no light on the Syrian border but the Premier stressed Turkey's important part in Balkan affairs. He pledged strict neutrality and praised American conduct of the war while noting swift recent Mediterranean events. Saracoglu later told the national assembly Turkey will use all strength to end war after this one.
Buenos Aires reports nine of fourteen provinces have had elected governments set aside in the national purification program. President Pedro Ramirez says intervention will extend to all provinces before returning to republican rule. He promises elections after a comprehensive reform.
Civil and Police Court cases before Judge Rice list defendants from tinsburg A W O L and impersonating a first lieutenant to speeding and disorderly conduct with fines and costs. Names include John King Garrett Boyce Virginia Robert Stanley Pace Inwood West Virginia and Harry Tobin Stephens City with penalties varying from five to ten dollars plus costs.
Chicago June 16 prices showed a moderate upturn in grains amid pessimistic rate outlook. Wheat July 1.44 1 8, Dec 1.46 1 8. Corn July 1.05, Sept 1.05 8, Dec 1.01 8. Oats July 68 1 2, Sept 65 1 8, Dec 66 1 8. Rei 97 3 8, Sept 99 1 4, Dec 1.02 1 8 1.02.
Market notes confirm a few topographical errors in local listings and state responsibilities for corrections. Officials urge businesses and residents to verify figures and report discrepancies promptly.
A compilation of court entries shows multiple defendants from New York Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia and the District of Columbia entering pleas or paying fines. Names include Albert Simpson Lola Dunn Duvall Stephenson Henry Posner James Lance Jesse Whitacre and Leo Sours among others with offenses such as speeding assault and battery drunk on public highway reckless driving and failure to stop at a stop sign. fines range from five to ten dollars plus costs.
Miss Viola Wilson returns home from Cora Miller Hospital. Local sick list includes G W McDonald Elmer Godlove and W S Bowers. George E Smith requests news from Bainbridge Maryland. Memorial services held at the church. News of death of Joseph William McDonald Inwood West Virginia. Mrs Sarah Ellen Bucher, village elder, dies at daughter's home. Francis Lee Pin- continues obituary notices.
Richmond War Price and Rationing Board member Hilt on L. Cummings complains to Senator Harry Byrd that North Carolina motorists flood Virginia with gasoline books, drive in to use Virginia fuel and evade bans. He urges stricter penalties to conserve Virginia's scarce gas for residents and warn against cross border pleasure driving.
The Rockingham board, led by Senator Weaver and Secretary Russell L. Stultz, backs a southern restoration movement to revive passenger and freight service cut by gasoline limits. The committee, chaired by Dr. Duke, will pursue options with Southern Railway and the State Corporation Commission to secure rail revival.
Each community along the line will choose a representative for the central steering Committee. Mr Nelson proposed town councils designate community representatives on the general committee. After conferences meetings and consensus representatives from all communities affirm the Valley has its strongest case yet for the Southern passenger express.
In Danville the discovery of 1481.01 under a trash can at the Union Street ABC store ties to a six month black market ring in rationing stamps. Police say seven Negro suspects, held on 5000 bond each, admit little about customers as OPA agents probe. The haul, from city hall thefts and related operations, suggests wider activity in nearby towns.
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Five Italian airfields were struck in a raid with explosions seen at Trapani and Milo in Sicily’s northwest. Bomb bursts hit hangars and administration buildings as fires broke out near a fuel depot. one enemy plane was shot down. RAF fighter-bombers also hit Comiso, Cape Passero, and coastal targets while night raids targeted road and rail lines.
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