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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1958
Page
3
Industrials rose modestly with gains in American Motors, steels, aircrafts, and electronics while rails fell. Optimism grew on higher defense contract awards and May construction awards, though long term bonds moved down. Regional notes show varied fruit and vegetable prices in Baltimore markets with modest changes across items.
Baltimore stockyards list 1100 cattle and 250 calves with small lots averaging 1080 and 12114 lb. High choice fed steers quoted 29.50 to 75 with loads around 1037 lb at 29.15 for choice. Bulk figures noted by USDA AP report.
The report lists cattle hogs and sheep trading figures with weights, prices, and lots. Notable ranges include cows 19.25-29.50, hogs mostly 25.25-25.85, spring lambs 24.00-28.75, and slaughter ewes 4.00-7.00, reflecting a mixed market with several lots and scales.
Chicago market update shows hogs 6 500 mostly 25 higher on butchers and sows with prices from 22.00 to 24.75, including several 24.25 to 24.50 for 195 to 230 pounds and larger lots around 19.25 to 21.50 for sows. Cattle and calves total 19 000 with steers and heifers mostly steady, prime loads 1150 to 1325 pounds at 31.00 to 31.50, average choice 28.00 to 28.50 and higher grades noted.
Wheat led the session lower with price drops up to 1 cent a bushel while other grains showed weakness or slight gains. July wheat at 1.84 and corn trading around fractionally lower to higher figures. oats and soybeans moved within narrow ranges as markets opened today.
Baltimore AP report says Dorothy Smith, 30, married five times in five years with only James Smith being legally valid. The case arose when she was charged with illegally receiving Army allotment checks from her fourth husband.
Memorial services were held for 15 men after a Stratotanker jet crash at Westover Air Force Base. The crash occurred seconds after takeoff during a four plane attempt to break the New York to London speed record. Investigators noted the wreckage was scattered and difficult to study.
The Senate enters a second week of debate on Alaska statehood with a possible midweek vote to add a star to the flag. Backers hope for passage by Wednesday with forecasts of a 2 to 1 margin and up to 70 senators ready to back the bill despite Southern opposition aiming to delay.
Taos Pueblo braves will meet palefaces in an archery challenge to compare modern bow equipment with traditional home-made bows. Air Force Capt. Durwood Young of the Albuquerque Field Archers Association announced the contest aims to gauge relative skill levels between groups.
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