Virginia Eastern Shore Berry Crop Seen Rising
The harvest situation on the North Carolina and Virginia markets shows Exmore prices at 6 to 7 dollars for 16 quart crates as Onley market opens May 19. Virginia crops appear good with a 20 percent gain over last year and a 5 percent rise for the Spring States, though yields lag in all areas except North Carolina. California adds 9 percent more acres but expects a 7 percent production drop, while Virginia's Eastern Shore faces a larger decline offsetting any acreage gains.
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Exmore
Onley
Virginia
California
Virginia Farm Price Outlook for Eggs Lambs and Crops
The Virginia Department of Agriculture forecasts egg prices holding near current levels with low storage stocks and reduced May production. Lamb prices should rise over the next two to three weeks as competition clears, with a normal June peak. Wheat expects a large crop and affordable storage, with Virginia production up around 25 percent from last year. Barley and oats storage value favors oats, with barley support price at 1.04 and oats at .71 per bushel. Virginia strawberries compete with peak market week.
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New York
Richmond
Valley
Rich
Virginia
U. S
Yard Party Raises 395 At White Post Event
Mrs. Charles R. Dear mont won the hi fi prize at the Boyce Parent Teachers yard party held near White Post. The event grossed about 395 dollars with 15 contestants. Patsy Kirby won first in the tacky dress contest, Linda Murphy second, and Tommy Strode third.
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William Luttrell
Preston Cornwell
Billy Graham Warns Listeners Of World End
Evangelist Billy Graham spoke to about 20 000 at the Cow Palace in San Francisco warning of the world’s end. He urged churches to offer both warning and hope and urged faith in Christ over science or degrees. He noted judgment could come at any time and urged conversions during his San Francisco crusade.
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Gozo and Comino: Britain’s two small European colonies
In addition to Gibraltar and Malta, Great Britain maintains two European colonies, the tiny islands of Gozo and Comino.
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Malta
Great Britain
Europe
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Comino
Tule Jim Crowned World Champion Jumping Frog
Tule Jim of Oakland wins the 32nd international jumping frog derby in Angels Camp California with a 14 feet 5.5 inch leap over Magzie and Tule Pete. The record 16 feet 10 inches remains uncaptured as qualifying trials are excluded. Other contenders include Veni Vidi Vici Rolli and Rolli, while distant entries from Sweden and South Africa posted modest jumps.
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Magzie
Basacker
Larry
Maggie
Tule Pete
Pete
Mike Voitich
Stockton Cali
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