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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1962
Page
16
SYOLEDO Ohio AP A chemical plant exploded near downtown Toledo on Thursday causing massive destruction. At least nine people were killed and debris spread through the area as emergency crews searched for survivors.
A blast at a Maumee Co plant on the Maumee River injures 41 persons and leaves one employee unaccounted. Firemen report smoke spreading over the city and glass littering streets as the building collapses near downtown, with grocer W Cc Lauer recalling the scene.
A volatile session saw the AP average for 60 stocks up 0.90 at noon to 239.40 with industrials and rails higher before fading. The Dow Jones average rose 1.73 to 648.96 while bonds were mixed and hogs and cattle quotes moved within narrow ranges in Chicago trading.
US cattle and hog prices shown with Chicago and Baltimore postings. Bulls and feeders steady while steers, heifers and cows range with quotes for various weights and grades. Vealers and calves fetch 28 to 38 dollars, lambs around 24 dollars, with feeders and hogs listed in the 17 dollar range and up.
In Phoenix two detectives pried off the back of a television to learn its ownership. They found a large stencil reading Stolen from Alex TV Rental Service, confirming the source of the set.
The 11th annual James Woodgone band spring concert is set for the school auditorium on May 16 at 7:45 p.m. A varied program includes highlights from the stage play South Pectin ey. Sue Marston will present a special piano recital.
A 1 700 year old writing system uses 247 characters each representing a syllable. The text notes Denver and Philadelphia mints were empty of coins after the 1961 Christmas season.
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