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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1954

Page

4

Market Quotations N Y Stocks Mixed At Opening

The New York stock market opened mixed with small fractional changes. U S Steel held at 46 1 2 on 1500 shares while Robbins Mills preferred rose early before gaining 5 6 points. other notable movers included New York Central Southern California Edison General Motors United Aircraft and Zenith Radio. Lower activity appeared in Southern Pacific American Telephone American Cyanamid General Electric Radio Corp and Douglas Aircraft.

New York U. S. Steel Robbins Mills New York Central Southern California General Motors United Aircraft Zenith Radio Southern Pacific American

Revival Services At Round Hill Church Continue This Week

Round Hill Methodist Church holds nightly revival through Sunday at 5 30 PM led by Rev KE B White with special music by Miss Mildred Jones.

Round Hill Methodist Church KE. B. White Mildred Jones

Baltimore Market Report On Fruits Livestock And Hogs

Readable livestock and fruit price list shows apples romes staymans and delicious in various sizes and grades with US Fancy values. Potatoes sweet potatoes and sweet peppers listed with weights and pack sizes. poultry demand described as steady to slow with selective trading. USDA cattle hog and sheep prices cited for Baltimore and Chicago markets with ranges for steers heifers cows calves and hogs by weight.

Baltimore Bubkts Usls Staymans Usis Het N. J USDA Chicago

Cities in the United States Built on Seven Hills

The text cites Richmond Virginia and Providence Rhode Island as seven hill cities with Providence noting that at least two hills no longer exist. It also mentions Lynchburg Virginia as being situated on seven hills.

United States Rome Richmond Providence R. I Lynchburg

Chicago grain prices slip as soybeans lead drop on opening

Old crop soybeans open sharply lower on the Chicago Board of Trade while wheat corn oats and rye show some resistance. Opening quotes include Wheat May 1.95 1 2 Jul 1.91 1 4 Sep 1.94 1 2 Dec 1.98 1 4. Corn May 1.52 7 8 Jul 1.52 Sep 1.47 1 2 Dec 1.40 1 8. Oats May 7 8 Jul 66 3 4 67 1 8 Dec 69 1 2 Rye Jul 94 3 4 95 Sep 97 1 4 97 Dec 1.02 1 - 1 4 Soybeans May 3.76 73 Jul 3.72 68 1 4 Sep 2.70 71 1 2 Nov 2.44 1 2 1 4 Jan 2.47 46 Lard May 18.10 Jul 17.55 Sep 15.55 Oct 14.50.

Chicago Board of Trade Jly

Local Markets Prices for Grain and Feed in Rockingham and Augusta

Daily market list shows prices for flour corn meal and feeds, fuelled by regional listings. Grain futures call for No 2 Yellow Corn around 0.60 to 1.75 per bushel in Rockingham and Augusta counties, with Wheat and Barley ranges noted. Butter and wholesale butter quoted at about 0.58 per pound. butterfat around 2.000 percent.

Sedgee Harrisonburg Rockingham Co Augusta Co Sper Cs. Kshawctncs Cisen Aone Tries

Winchester Live Poultry Prices Reported by Agriculture Dept

Agriculture Dept releases Winchester area quotes for No 1 fowl and eggs with farm prices current to noon today. Broilers and hens steady with heavy receipts, demand improved. small turkey fryers and heavy types noted. Egg grades listed with U S standards A large white and brown prices, A medium, A small, B large and small, C cracked and checks.

Winchester U. S U. 7 CPOE Winchester Egg Market

Winchester SPCA Annual Meeting Set for Tuesday

The Winchester Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals convenes its annual meeting and officer election Tuesday at 8 p m in the George Washington Hotel. The slate features George Dixon as president and A L Lindall as executive secretary, with a nominating committee chaired by Mrs Gloria Cooper. The session includes annual reports and a film shown titled Babies Can Be Controlled.

George Funkhouser Arlean T. Funkhouser Charles Town Jefferson County West Virginia Frederick County Virginia Winchester Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To George Washington Hotel George Dixon F. L. Largent, Jr Charles Tait Boyd Heddley, Jr Charlotte DeHart George Cook A. L. Lindall George Wallace T. W. Baldridge Richard Carter Bobbie Conrad Frank Anderson J. S. Peebles al Nelson Douglas Cooper J. Thomas Boyd Gloria Cooper Warner Nordheim Lee Grant Claude Smalts Howard White

Byrd Calls for Criminal Action Over FHA Controversy

Senator Harry F. Byrd, chair of the Joint Committee on Reduction of Nonessential Federal Expenditures, urges swift criminal action over alleged FHA profiteering. He cites profits of many millions and backs pursuing Clyde L. Powell for grand jury review. The Attorney General replies confirming investigation steps as of May 1, 1954.

U. 8 S Harry F. Byrd Joint Committee On Federal Housing Administration Housing Administration Clyde L. Powell Federal Housing Browne Powell Joint Committee On Reduction

How many times was the Liberty Bell cracked

The bell was cast three times and cracked three times. The first crack appeared during a test after its 1752 arrival from England. The second crack occurred in 1835 at Chief Justice John Marshall's funeral. The 1846 Washington's Birthday celebration widened the crack.

England John Marshall Washington

Olney and Brownell Discuss DOJ Remedial Expenditures

Attorney General Herbert Brownell seeks a meeting with Warren Olney to review current and planned Justice Department actions in the remedial program. He wishes to receive suggestions to expedite or improve U S remedial efforts and offers further assistance as needed.

United States Attorney General Warren Olney Justice Department

Departmental document transfers to Justice and Revenue

The passage notes material to be forwarded to the Department of Justice and to the Internal Revenue Service at the request of the Commissioner. It indicates an action of turning over relevant materials to these agencies.

Department of Justice Internal Revenue Service

Belief Called for Full Investigation of the Matter

The statement urges a complete and thorough inquiry into the incident. It emphasizes the need to examine all aspects and gather all relevant facts, ensuring transparency and accountability.

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