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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1942
Page
9
The War Production Board issued a sweeping order directing thousands of plants to halt use of iron and steel for nonwar needs within 90 days. More than 400 common products are affected. some repairs, hospital equipment, and maintenance items are exempt. After stocks run out, households must improvise fixtures as metal use is banned except for gold or silver.
Advertisement for a transfer pattern pattern 7211 featuring motifs for bedsets towels and a scarf with lace trimming. Instructions include edging stitches and materials. Request pattern by mailing ten cents plus one cent to Winchester Star Household Arts Dept New York.
Market notes from Baltimore Pittsburgh and Chicago show cattle steers and cows mostly steady with varied calve values, hog prices down from Monday, sheep demand steady with lambs higher in spots. Chicago reports salable hogs and cattle with mixed ranges and active, slightly higher sheep trade.
In New York on May 5 buyers showed some confidence but leaders moved narrowly. Early dealing was light with utilities and rails drawing less interest while small gains appeared near mid day. War news and business developments offered little stimulation as bonds stayed steady and commodities were mixed. Notable movers included Bethlehem, Chrysler, U S Rubber, Du Pont, Boeing, Standard Oil N J, American B and others with laggards like American Telephone, Western Union, Consolidated Edison and Santa Fe.
Trial justices from across Virginia prepare for a safety conference to be held May 21 to May 23. Invitations have gone to Commonwealth's Attorneys and law enforcement heads. Key talks cover probation and parole administration, Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act implications, traffic law enforcement, and military cooperation in enforcement. Governor Darden will address the May 23 closed session.
Chicago grain quotes show wheat futures slipping at the open after five sessions of higher prices due to selling by rice houses. Prices listed for May to Sep contracts across wheat corn oats rye with tentative declines and spreads. The report notes long history of incendiary devices delaying invaders at Constantinople.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at the late residence of Alice Hardy Deceased 133 Cogan Street Easton Virginia commencing a viewe on Saturday the personal property the said Alice Hardy Deceased consisting of household and kitchen furniture dishes glassware etc a fine antique side board corner cupboard desk drop leaf tables antique chairs clocks picture frames pictures and glassware There will also be sold at the sale at same time and place household and kitchen furniture belonging to A G Rohr including valuable antiques Terms of sale Cash Dunn and Duvall Auctioneers W E Edwards and A G Rohr Administrators of Alice Hardy Deceased
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