War Production Board officials report on industry cooperation
Nelson and other WPB officials outline war production progress. Labor avoids strikes on war jobs and cooperation with management is high. Nelson warns of slowdowns, small business record concerns, and the need to prevent civilian economy breakdown. Estimates include 2.5 million manufacturers affected by October and scrap material yields from auto yards in May.
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Nelson
Philip Reed
War Industries Branch
Army
Answers to the Daily Quiz Featured on Page Four
The page lists quiz answers: Nine Chungking Harpo Holiday festival Woodrow Wilson Presbyterian Prime Minister of Eire Italy Brigadier General Veterans Administration. It notes a diesel type streamlined locomotive costs from 100000 to 125000 dollars.
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Chungking
Harpo
Woodrow Wilson
Presbyterian
Eire
Italy
Veterans Administration
Jones Funeral Home Promise to Serve All Families
A funeral home pledges to provide services for every family regardless of financial means, affirming inclusive care and support during times of loss.
Thomas Fenton 87 Dies in Clarke County
Thomas J Fenton a Clarke county farmer aged 87 died at his home in Berryville after months of ill health He was born in Clarke county December 11 1854 and survived by seven children five of whom reside in Clarke county Funeral at Sacred Heart Church Winchester will be held Wednesday at 10 30 AM with burial in the Winchester Catholic cemetery Friends meet at his home at 9 30 AM to accompany the remains
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Berryville
Thomas J. Fenton
Clarke County
Mr. Fenton
Virginia
Dennis
Annie Fenton
Katherine Kain
Charles Town
W. Va
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Winchester
R. E. Hannon
States urged to buy more war bonds in July
New York State will be asked to buy 171.6 million dollars of war bonds in July, about one sixth of the national quota of 1 billion. Illinois is allotted 84.9 million, Nevada 1.04 million, with quotas across Maryland 13.54 million, North Carolina 12.15 million, Virginia 12.70 million, West Virginia 6.11 million. The July quota marks the first billion dollar month as the program shifts to a quota basis.
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Washington
New York State
Morgenthau
New York
Illinois
Nevada
Maryland
North Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
Governor Hears Clemency Case on Waller Before Execution
Governor Darden heard arguments in the Odell Waller case as appeals ran through state and federal courts. Bryan of William and Mary urged clemency while others urged justice, including clergy and public figures. Testimony covered threats, the wheat crop dispute, and jury poll tax issues.
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Waller
Bryan
John Stewart Bryan
College of Wiliam and Mary
Richmond
Virginia
Darden
Commonwealth
Beverley Boyd
Grace
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
H. St. George Tucker
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
Annie Waller
Davis
Odell
Mollie Waller
Martin A. Martin
Danville
Robert Waller
Robert
Pittsylvania County
Martin
Sunday School Attendance Breaks 3 Year Record at Opequon Chapel
A large congregation attended the Children's Day exercises at Opequon Chapel last night. Rev. Carlyle McDonald pastors the church. Mrs. Maynard Bayliss led the program with music by June White and Leamon Ryan. Mrs. H. A. Richards accompanied. Awards were given to Betty Ann Fox, Robert Fox, Lorraine Fox, Lucille Fox for one year and Betty Vonn Brill for three years of perfect attendance, presented by the pastor.
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Opequon Chapel
Carlyle McDonald
Maynard Bayliss
June White
Leamon Ryan
H. A. Richards
Betty Ann Fox
Robert Fox
Lorraine Fox
Lucille Fox
Betty Vonn Brill
Baltimore Grain Market Closing Report
Washington reports closing prices for grain futures with Wheat and Corn values. Wheat two Red Winter around 1.14 3-4 per bushel, Corn about 94 to 97 cents per bushel. Market quotes reflect deliveries at the mill.
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Washington
Winchseter
Market Quotations Livestock and Produce in Baltimore and Chicago
Baltimore and Chicago market quotes show steady poultry and produce with mixed gains. Cattle hogs sheep prices vary by weight and grade, with notable top figures and adjustments across regions.
Stock Market Report Amid War News and Sluggish Trading
New York June 29 The stock market opened calm with modest gains in many sectors. Rails steels and ties rose later while overall activity remained sluggish. Union Pacific advanced over 2, while Santa Fe N Y Central Pennsylvania Great Northern Southern Pacific Loew’s U S Steel Bethlehem Sears Roebuck Du Pont Anaconda Westinghouse Chrysler and General Motors saw small to moderate upticks as war developments and tax concerns influenced sentiment.
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New York
Matruh
Russia
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
N. Y
Central
Pennsylvania
Great Northern
Southern Pacific
Loew’s
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Sears Roebuck
du Pont
Anaconda
Westinghouse
Chrysler
General Motors
Livestock Prices Report From Pittsburgh Market
Salable hogs 400 steady with weight breaks from 100 to 350 pounds. Cattle 350 steady with steers 13.25 to 14.25 good to choice, heifers 7.25 to 12.25, cows 7.75 to 9.75, bulls 11.50 to 12.50. Calves 250 steady at 12.00 to 15.00, sheep 300 steady with choice lambs 15.00 to 16.00 and ewes 5.00 to 5.50. Supply mainly southwest bred calves and yearlings to feeder dealers.
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Baltimore
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Pittsburgh Livestock Pittsburgh
Dept. Agri
Local Markets Prices for Grains and Feed Products
Markets list varied prices for butter creamery, flour, corn meal feed, middlings, and scratch feeds. It also notes poultry and lamb product prices with multiple bag sizes and per barrel rates, reflecting daily fluctuations in local commodities.
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BAS Pop
Ccascdicce Tao
Ccassceces
Seeeceeses
Atent
Oe Cfo
Wheat prices slip as receipts rise at Lees terminals
Chicago grain prices softened early today with wheat leading declines of about 1 to 2 cents amid higher receipts at Lees terminals and negative news. Opening quotes show July wheat at 1.15 7. Sept. 1.18 7-8 to 5-8. corn July 85 1-2 to 3-8. oats July 1-8 to 46. Sept 47 1-2 to 417. rye July 63 1-8. Sept 66 1-8. Dec 70 1-8.
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Chicago
Lees
Rye
Pirates Homer Giants To Death
Pirates win both ends of a doubleheader at the Polo Grounds, 8-7 and 9-3, with Elbie Fletcher’s ninth inning homer delivering the decisive blow in the opener. Giants rally from behind four times, but Al Wilkie and later relievers seal the in consecutive contests.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Giants
Elbie Fletcher
Ace Adams
Giants
Aldon Wilkie
Fletcher
Pittsburgh
Butcher
Wilkie
Phelps
Lopez
Lohrman
Hubbell
Melton
Adams
Danning
Klinger
Schumacher
Koslo
Mancuso
Indians Break Even With Red Sox
In Cleveland on June 29 Chubby Dean hit a pinch single in the eighth to score Cris Hockett as the Indians beat the Red Sox 3 to 2 for an even split in a doubleheader. Boston won the opener 8 to 3 before 19,547 fans. The Tribe used six hits to plate three runs across two late rallies.
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Cleveland
Chubby Dean
Cris Hockett
Cleveland Indians
Boston
Red Sox
Tribesmen
Charley Wagner
Indians
Judd
Conroy
Bagby
Embree
Gromek
Hogan
Susce
Olx
Wagner
Peacock
Keney
Denning
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Central Press
B. F. Goodrich
Silvertown Stores
Thomas Fenton
Clarke
St. John the Baptist
Jesus
THE
United Food Stores
B. W. Largent Fair Play Store
Eagle’s Meat Market
Riley's Market
Brown's
Larrick
Harris & Co
Cash & Carry
Ramsburg’s Store
Cameron & Piccadilly
Loudoun &J
Loudoun St
Valley Avenue
Braddock St
Braddock
Cameron St
National Ave
W. Piccadilly St
Berryville, Va
National Research Council
Niacin
Chevrolet Sales Co
Santa Anita
California
Seabiscuit Avenue
Baltimore Livestock
Stock Market Report
N. Leudoun
Winchester Furniture CO
South Main St
Duco
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
Dial Winchester
Pirates
Homer
Leesbark 328
Octagon Clenser
Tenderoni
Tae
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