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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1955
Page
2
Market notes show apples and strawberries with mixed quality and variable crates. Livestock prices list cattle hogs and sheep across Baltimore and Chicago with multiple weight ranges and ongoing demand shifts.
The stock market edged higher with many small moves as a few names rose. Mack Trucks gained on 5 000 shares to 27 1 2, while Gimbel Bros moved up to 25 7 8 on 3 000 shares. Other notable advances included Southern Pacific Paramount Pictures International Telephone and several large industrials. The bond market showed mixed activity at the opening.
Grain contracts show slight losses on the Board of Trade amid light selling in corn and wheat after last week’s runup. Moisture fell across parts of the Northwest while cattle and hog prices move on supply and quality with varied loads and weight classes noted.
The piece notes Beachcomber as the fastest greyhound in racing history, son of More Taxes and Soapy Hands. It claims he is the richest dog, with earnings around 160000 dollars, and requires 20 extra staff plus regular crew to maintain peak condition during races.
Frank Joseph Lingo aged 56 died early today at Winchester Memorial Hospital. A Philadelphia native, he lived with his brother on Paper Mill Road and worked 30 years as a crane operator for Baltimore Loco motive Works. Survivors include three brothers and a sister. Funeral at Sacred Heart Church Wednesday at 9 am with Rosary Tuesday evening at Jones Funeral Home.
Market summary shows demand good with whites achieving the top price. Broilers under three pounds 27-27 and over three pounds 27 1/2-28. heavy hens 23-25. small type turkey fryers 31-32. one lot heavy type young hens 32. Prices reflect farm level at 12 noon today.
Market report lists U S Grade A eggs by size and grade with prices. Includes Grade B large brown and medium, small, plus miscellaneous codes and references to wigs and grog items.
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