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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1954
Page
10
Daily Star lists assorted local market prices for flour corn meal feeds and grains. Prices include flour and feed mixes, grain futures and regional quotes for wheat No 2 yellow and red winter, barley, butter, and wholesale butter.
New York stocks opened higher but eased as the market showed a mixed day. Mathieson Chemical moved 3 000 shares at 463 4 before a small drop. Robbins Mills preferred rose 2 to 30 at the start. Other gainers included Santa Fe American Telephone Anaconda Copper General Dynamics American Motors and Montgomery Ward with declines by New York Central Kennecott Copper General Motors Boeing and Radio Corp.
Prices show steady cattle and hog activity with limited sales in Baltimore. Cattle at 150 head offered with calves 22.00-25.00 for prime mixed, hogs scarce, spring lambs 28.00-30.00, while Chicago quotes hogs 180-270 lb mostly 25.50-27.40 and cattle trading sparse. Potatoes and produce list includes US grade russets, Katahdin sacks, and NJ Goldens priced per 50 lb or 100 lb units.
Chicago grain prices declined after the government raised its winter wheat production estimate. Opening quotes show mixed moves across wheat soybeans corn oats rye and lard with May contracts leading declines and several commodities posting narrow losses.
The Hon Burr P Harrison Congressman from the 7th District will be speaker at a dinner meeting of the Men of Christ Episcopal Church Friday at 6 30 p m in the Parish Hall Dinner will be served by the House Committee chaired by Mrs Robert Yerby Harrison a Foreign Affairs Committee member will discuss current Near East events Organizers include Dr Monford Custer Ed Molden and Dr Bradford S Bennett
Salable cattle 5,500 with calves 400. Most steers 1,100-1,335 Ib 25.50-28.00, bulk 23.00-25.00. Heifers 25.00-24.50 for prime. Cows 12.50-16.00, canners 10.50-12.75. Salable sheep 500, lambs 105 Ib 22.75, 85 Ib spring lambs 27.75, ewes 6.00 or less.
Agriculture Dept reports Winchester area prices for No 1 fowl fob farm with market steady for broilers and fryers while small turkeys weaken. Farm prices through noon list heavy hens 19 20 and small turkey fryers 30 15 32 plus whites and egg grades in Harrisonburg and Winchester markets.
A Virginia senator urges urgent congressional consideration on Indochina policy. He warns of a likely independent U S role, potential long conflict, and possible China invasion, contrasting with limited UN involvement and Russian threats. He calls for measured action and seeks Virginians' input. Crenshaw Interiors showcases interior decorating at a May 5 district convention event in Front Royal.
Mrs Richard S Crenshaw demonstrates decorating ideas at a local club meeting showcasing color schemes furniture arrangements and drapery concepts for home interiors.
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