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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1942
Page
5
Baltimore and Chicago market summaries show mixed cattle hogs calves sheep and poultry with price ranges. Notable figures include Baltimore top cattle around 14.00 for 880-1000 lb steers and hogs near 14.70, while Chicago reports hogs mostly 10-15 lower and cattle 12.00-14.00.
In New York on May 28, traders saw early gains fade as selling pressure emerged. The downturn broadened across major indices with declines led by tech and banking sectors, signaling cautious sentiment amid slow volume and uncertain economic cues.
The City of Winchester Virginia invites sealed bids for about ten thousand feet of 10 inch water line, a pumping station and spring development work. Bids due June 10 1942 at 2 PM Eastern War Time. Plans and bonds available for $15 per set with refunds upon return. City reserves right to waive informalities or reject bids. S. Lee Grant City Manager.
Investors eyed profits and prospects for an air strike on Hitler while awaiting battles in Russia and Libya. Trading was uneven with a 10000 share block of Coty International helping volume. iron majors moved variedly with U S Steel and others retreating on mixed sentiment.
At Alexandria May 28 the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia conference elected the Venerable W. Roy Mason of Charlottesville to the new post of suffragan bishop. Mason will assist Coadjutor Bishop Frederick D. Goodwin and share duties as Bishop Henry St. George Tucker also serves as presiding bishop of the national church.
The War Production Board released certain small gauge shotguns odd-caliber and specific calibers of rifles for general sale to the public. Guns defined as defense pistols rifles or defense shotguns may not be sold without WPB permission except to government use Lend-Lease or defenses corp. Stated urging for all to buy War Bonds and Stamps.
The B M Chevrolet Sales Company will open its new North Loudoun street and Oates avenue facility next Saturday at 6 30 p m. The 16100 square foot fireproof building cost 24000 and was built by A C Oates with 8400 square feet of rear parking. W M Battaile Coast Guard member will attend the opening inviting the entire community.
The wheat market eased from yesterday's advance in early trading as prices lagged on hedging sales and demand setup. Opening quotes: Wheat July 1.20 7 8 to 3 4, Dec 1.26 1 2 to 5 8. Corn July 88 1 4 to 1 8, Sept 90 1 2 to 3 8, Dec 92 3 4. Oats Sept 51 7 8 to 3 4. Rye July 72 3 4 to 1 2, Sept 75 5 8 to 3 4, Dec 78 7 8.
A vintage health note promotes Doan's Pills claiming backache and other pains come from tired kidneys. It explains kidneys filter acids and waste, urging sufferers to seek relief after noting symptoms like swelling, nocturnal urination, dizziness, and headaches.
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