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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
5
United States and regional markets report mixed livestock and poultry prices. Chickens and ducks show range movements. hogs, cattle, and sheep list various weights and prices with top figures noted, reflecting modest shifts across Chicago Baltimore Pittsburgh markets.
The Finnish high command announced the annihilation of the Soviet 238th infantry regiment and land reinforcements from three ski battalions north of Lake Onega. They claimed 900 Russians killed yesterday in failed attempts to break a Finnish German encirclement.
Industrial shares show a modest comeback with limited bullish news. Buying and selling volume stays light while leaders like Bethlehem, Chrysler, GM and General Electric rally modestly. Bonds and major commodities remain steady as investors weigh tax prospects and sentiment after Corregidor.
The notice lists mixed feed and corn meal feed prices per bag or barrel with amounts for 48 and 98 pound bags, plus dairy, oats, and various bean and poultry items. It includes cattle and hog price ranges such as cows, steers, bulls, calves, and hogs with weight classes and per pound ranges, reflecting a regional market snapshot.
Baltimore market notes show No 2 Red Winter wheat at 1.22 1 2 May futures and corn bids around 96 to 98. Winchester price for corn 90 cents per bushel reflects deliveries at mill.
Washington May 7 The Office of Price Administration says each motorist may decide weekly from May 15 to July 1 whether to use the gasoline ration or exhaust it at once. Non essential motorists receive an average allowance. stations will operate with 50 percent supplies. Ration cards good only until July 1 and details for post July 1 remain undisclosed.
Manager outlined the 1942 schedule for Massanetta Springs, a spiritual retreat center. Twelve conferences run June 1 to August 23, with new leadership training, Bible Conference speakers, and extensive programs for juniors to pastors amid modernization and accessibility upgrades.
Chicago May 7 Wheat prices moved upward as professional buyers and mills supported the market. Opening quotes show Wheat May 1.21 1 2 July 1.27 7 8 to 3 4 Sept 1.27 1 4. Corn May 86 3 8 July 89 1 4 Sept 91 3 8. Oats May 58 Sept 56 1 2. Rye May 75 1 2 to 3 8 July 78 3 8 Sept 81 1 2.
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