Metropolitan area populations rise in Virginia and Washington region
Final census figures show the Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News metro district as the state's largest with 323 326 people, a 16 percent rise since 1930. Richmond Roanoke districts also grow while northern Virginia sees rapid overflow from Washington.
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Richmond
Norfolk-Portsmouth
Newport News
Roanoke
Norfolk- Portsmouth
Nor- Association of Commerce
Virginia
Washington
Wi Ritz
Maryland
Expects Increase In Mill Outputs
A report notes mill operations expected to rise despite another coal stoppage not interfering.
Wheat and grain quotations ease on loan-rate uncertainty
Chicago May 17 Wheat futures slipped about a cent as markets weighed the 1947 loan rate after the parity loan bill. Closing prices show May at 99 1 4, July 97 7 8 to 3 4, Sept 98 3 4. Cash grain in Chicago quoted No 1 Mixed wheat 1.01 3 4, No 2 Red 1.02 1 2. Corn No 1 Yellow 73 1 4, No 3 61 to 72 3 8, Winchester March Wheat 98c, Corn 83c per bushel.
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Chicago
Boston Wool Market Report Shows Firm Prices
Boston week sees foreign fine and half blood wools active with steady to firm values. Fine territory and 12 month Texas wools meet moderate demand while combing three eighths and quarter blood fleece wools turnover remains moderate. most sales at 46 cents grease, some bids to 47 cents.
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Boston
U. S
Barbara Bell cape sleeve dress pattern for summer
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 3 1387-B offers a cape sleeve dress with a draped bodice and V neck. It comes in sizes 36 to 52 with options for shorter sleeves and various prints. Accessories include a contrasting ribbon bow and leather belt. fashion book and pattern prices listed.
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Barbara Bell
Sven Gites
Market Quotations Livestock And Produce Markets
Baltimore market notes show cattle mixed with steers steady to slightly lower, cows and bulls steady, canners weak, heifers scarce. Hogs mostly higher with varied weights, top near 9.60, sows firmer. Spring lambs weak, poultry receipts light with steady fowls and weak young chickens. Philadelphia and Chicago listings follow with mixed livestock moves and price ranges.
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
Chicago
Wall Street Mixed as Traders Seek News on War Fronts
New York on May 17 reports thin news from war and labor fronts keeping many traders away. Selected stock quotes show Am. Tel at 149 7 8, U S Steel 52 3 4, Sears Roebuck 70 3 8, Union Pacific 80 3 4, Woolworth 28 with modest shifts overall.
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New York
A. Chem
Am. Rad
Am. Smel
Anaconda
Bethlehem
M. Ward
Natl. Dairy
Packard
Penney
J.C
Penn
Man Drives Air Cruiser Into Freshly Repaired Runway
At Windsor airport yesterday at 5 pm Mr Luke unknown first name lost control of a new air cruiser while returning to Covington after a stop in New Jersey. He misjudged the runway and landed on the outer edge under resurfacing. No injuries. aircraft damage is slight.
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Luke
Winester
Gallvary
Ee Ersey
Covington
Convention Attendee J A Hottinger Visits Richmond
J A Hottinger of the Virginia District of Columbia Mutual Agents Association attended a convention in Richmond yesterday. He was accompanied by Mrs Hottinger and several others including Mrs Alton Powell Mrs Ford Barry and Mrs Robert Lindsey.
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J. A. Hottinger
Virginia District of Columbia Mutual Agents Association
Richmond
Hottinger
Alton Powell
Ford Barry
Robert Lindsey
Funeral Sunday for Thomas Barr in Baltimore
Funeral services for the late Thomas Barr aged 68 who died at his home in Baltimore yesterday morning will be held at Mt. Hebron Cemetery tomorrow at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The Rev. T. M. Swann will officiate.
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Thomas Barr
Baltimore
Mt. Hebron
T. M. Swann
Scarce Lamb Market Report Shows Varied Weights and Prices
Scarce lots at 11.50 down with 81 92 Ibs fed wooled lambs at 10.65 to 11.40. Medium to good 87 lb weights late at 10.75, bulk 85-103 lbs. Shorn old crop lambs 9.00-9.65 with some loads 9.75-10.00. Week’s best selling at 94 lb loads 8.25. Slaughter ewes at 5.00 down.
Local Market Prices for Flour and Feed
The market listing shows wholesale and retail prices for flour types including Short Patent and Patent Erase with bag sizes ranging from 12 to 98 pounds per barrel and per bag. Additional items include mixed feed, horse and chick feeds, oats, and butter prices from local dealers. Prices are quoted with units and varied per item.
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Gor Feeane
Ness
Weeentes
Radio Programs On American Day Feature National Figures
New York May 17. A half dozen radio programs are set for Sunday in the mania of Im An American. Secretary of State Cordell Hull is slated for a talk on World Trade Week. Other speakers include Senator J H Ball of Minnesota Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio and Alfred M Landon.
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New York
The
Special News Service
State Cordell
Hull
Mrs. Conard Awarded Disability Claim in Virginia
Ida R. Conrad of Lehew West Virginia won an Industrial Commission award setting compensation at 7.43 dollars weekly for disability due from National Fruit Products Company. The award covers back wages from November 7 and ongoing payments up to 500 weeks, plus 60 days of hospital and medical expenses.
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Robinson
Industrial Commission of Virginia
Ida R. Conrad
Lehew
W. Va
National Fruit Products Company
Raymond Perrine
Conrad
National Fruit Plant
Perrine
National
John Jay Named First Chief Justice of U.S. Supreme Court
John Jay of New York became the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, marking the inaugural leadership of the high court in the new nation.
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Supreme Court
John Jay
New York
Little Girl Dies Of Meningitis In One Day
Hilda Estelle Ashby eight died in Winchester Memorial Hospital within hours of admission due to meningitis symptoms. She was the daughter of Marshall R. and Myrtle Tumblin Ashby of Clarke county and is survived by four brothers. Funeral services were held at Providence Chapel with interment in the adjacent cemetery.
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Hilda Estelle Ashby
Marshall R
Myrtle Tumblin Ashby
Clarke County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Marvin
Gilbert
Irvin
Marshall Ashby
Providence Chapel
Clarence Lloyd
Cemedy
Over 6,000 Killed By Nazi Bomb
London reports that 6,065 killed and 6,926 injured in German air raids on the United Kingdom during April. Among the dead are 2,912 men and 2,418 women, with 680 children under 16 and 55 unclassified. Sixty one missing believed dead bring civilian toll since June 1940 to 35,756 killed and 47,856 injured.
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London
United Kingdom
Ministry of Home Securiy
Britain
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