Market Quotations Stock Reports from New York
New York stock market attempts to rise faced opposition near midday as fractional losses kept most indices in the red. Caution rather than outright bear sentiment dominated trading with dividends and earnings broadly pleasing though some gaps remained. Top performers included Lion Oil Texas Co North American U S Steel Sears Roebuck and Phelps Dodge. laggards spanned General Motors Chrysler Goodyear Goodrich Douglas Aircraft Western Union American Water Works American Can Dow Chemical Johns Manville Santa Fe and Baltimore and Ohio.
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New York
Lion Oil
Texas Co
North American
U. S. Steel
Sears Roebuck
Phelps Dodge
General Motors
Chrysler
Goodyear
Goodrich
Douglas Aircraft
Western Union American Water Works
American Can
Dow, Chemical
Johns Manville
Santa Fe
Baltimore and
Ohio
Average miles per gallon for passenger cars in 1946
In 1946 the average mileage per gallon for passenger cars including taxicabs was 14.95, according to a Public Roads Administration report.
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Public Roads Administration
Baltimore Market Reports on Produce Poultry and Cattle
Baltimore markets show produce prices steady to higher with apples and eggs listed across grades. Cattle runs total around 1500 with steer and cow values steady to firm. hogs, sheep, and calves vary by weight, with top hog prices near 28.50 and cattle tops around mid thirties for select fed steers.
Canner and Cutter Cattle Prices Mixed In Market Report
Canner and cutter cows 10 to 13.25, odd head good heavy bulls to 18.50. Vealers steady at 25 to 27, some 27.50. Stockers and feeders about steady. Salable sheep 3000 of 3500 total, higher asking prices slow trade. Early slaughter lamb bids 25 cents per pound, good and choice lamb bids 24.50.
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Baltimore
W. Va
Jonathans
Romes
Staymans
Yorks
N. Y. McIntosh
Cortlands
Chicago
Wyoming
Grain futures slip on scattered moisture and pig crop forecast
Chicago grain prices opened lower as moisture in Kansas dampened sentiment for new crop wheat and government forecasts of a smaller spring pig crop increased selling in feed grains. Dec wheat 3.11 3/4, May 3.11 1/2, July 2.61. corn Dec 2.32 1/2, May 2.26 1/2, July 2.15 3/4. oats Dec 1.21 1/2, May 1.12 1/4. lard Nov 24.70, May 26.80.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Kansas
Local Market Prices and Grain Deliveries
Daily market listing shows wholesale prices for corn meal in 5 and 10 lb bags, white and yellow varieties, with readings for No. 2 Red winter wheat and various corn types. Delivered in city prices range from 2.00 to 2.85 per bushel, plus barley and soybean figures.
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City
Eggs and poultry prices from Winchester markets
Agriculture Department Markets Division reports U S Grade A extra large eggs at 69 cents per dozen and large at 67 cents, medium 58, B large 55, pullets 42, cracks and checks 30, live poultry prices for No 1 quality in Winchester area include heavy breed hens 24-25 cents per lb, Leghorn hens 18-21 cents, broilers 24-32 cents, old roosters 12-13 cents, guineas 0.35 to 0.60 per head, turkeys and other broilers listed under market subject to definite sale.
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Winchester
U. S
Turkey
Death of George W Weaver After Car Collision
George Wesley Weaver 72 a former teacher and farmer of Macanie Orkney Grade died from injuries suffered October 14 when struck by a car near Harrisonburg He was West Virginia born and moved to Shenandoah county in 1907 Survived by widow nine children and a sister Funeral at Mount Herman EUB Church Macanie Saturday 10 am Investigating officer cites driver George Harrison Hinton Harrisonburg as operator of the car
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George Wesley Weaver
Macanie
Orkney
Harrisonburg
Eva F. Hepner
Clearbrook
West Virginia
Shenandoah County
Mount Herman Eub
Weaver
George Harrison Hinton
Conditions for President to call out the Reserves
The War Department states that to call out the Reserves as a whole, a condition of National Emergency must exist before the President may activate the reserves.
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R.P.F. A
War Department
Pasture Shortage Prompts Grain Saving Advice
Experts urge extensive use of pasture as drought halves grazing value in Winchester and Frederick counties. Farmers switch to hay, grain, and ensilage while pests and diseases are controlled, hogs gain more with protein supplements, and lightweight hog marketing is advised. Supplemental pasture seeding may still occur in Frederick county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stine
Mr. Stine
Winchester
Frederick
Paul Haldeman
Frederick County
Fire destroys house taken by Black residents
An Atlanta fire damaged a northwest city house recently occupied by a Black family. White men allegedly threatened the officers and warned of further violence as police examined the arson claim.
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Atlanta
Specia
R. B. Bibb
Mrs. Tesa Brannon 75 Dies at Winchester Memorial
Mrs. Tesa Belle Brannon 75 widow of John William Brannon of Whitacre died at 2 p m yesterday in Winchester Memorial hospital after a week of illness following a year of decline. Born December 28 1871 in Frederick county she was daughter of the late Dr. James F. Gardner and Regina Clowser Gardner. Survived by son Lowell Brannon three daughters Mrs J D Barrow Mrs Troy Dick and Mrs O H Phillips two brothers Dr M E Gardner John Gardner F F Gardner and two sisters Mrs Atna Mathews and Mrs Thomas Barrow including 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services Friday with pallbearers six grandchildren. burial at Reynolds Store Baptist church with Elder Ed Quinn presiding. Body moved from Omps funeral home to Whitacre residence.
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Tesa Belle Brannon
John William Brannon
Whitacre
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Brannon
Frederick County
James F. Gardner
Regina Clowser Gardner
W. C. Whitacre
Lowell Brannon
Winchester
J. D. Barrow
Elkins
Troy Dick
Stotler's Cross Roads
O. H. Phillips
M. E. Gardner
John Gardner
Washington
F. F. Gardner
Atna Mathews
Erie
Thomas Barrow
Strasburg
Reynolds Store
Ed. Quinn
Omps
Charles Shirley of Middleway Dies After Illness
Charles Russell Shirley 57 of Middleway West Virginia died at home after more than a year of illness. Born May 1, 1890 in Shockeysville Virginia he was the son of Mrs. Catherine Luttrell Shirley and the late George Richard Shirley. He is survived by his widow Anna Marie Canby four children Thurman Shirley Naomi Barrow Edith Jones and Harry Shirley three sisters May Billmyer Hattie Turner and Bertha Hartley and seven grandchildren. Funeral 10 am Saturday at the home with Rev Roy Schmucker officiating and interment at Rose Dale cemetery Martinsburg.
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Charles Russell Shirley
Middleway
W. Va
Shockeysville
Catherine Luttrell Shirley
George Richard Shirley
Shirley
Anna Marie Canby
Martinsburg
Thurman Shirley
Naomi Barrow
Edith Jones
Harry
Auto Parts Show Draws 400 Attendees at Winchester Armory
About 400 people attended the auto parts show sponsored by Winchester Automotive at the Winchester armory last night. Twenty seven factory representatives displayed products, highlighting industry showcase activity.
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Winchester Armory
Winchester Automotive
Mrs Joan Quiett Dies at Home
Mrs. Joan Quiett widow of Prof John H Quiett died at 419 S Braddock St yesterday at 7 pm She was a long time Mt Carmel Baptist member joining 70 years ago Surviving children include Mrs H Q Giles Mrs A Q Tokes Granville Quiett and Mrs Challenger two brothers Charles Moss and Thamas Moss sister Miss Moss six grandchildren and a great grandchild Funeral at 3 30 pm Sunday with Rev S 5 oo of Martinsburg officiating
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John BH. Quiett
John H. Quiett
S. Braddock St
Mt. Carmel
Unions in AFL Press Upward Wage Revision Push
The AFL announces in Labor's Monthly Survey that unions must seek higher wages due to rising living costs. It warns a new price spiral hinges on management and workforce negotiations, marking the strongest AFL stance yet for a wage increase drive. The AFL did not specify wage amounts at its San Francisco convention.
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Washington
AFL
Labor
San Francisco
Venetian Blinds Valley Weatherstrip Awning Co Ad
Local advertiser Valley Weatherstrip and Awning Co offers blinds weatherstripping and awnings with a phone contact at 3742.
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Venetian Blinds Valley Weatherstrip & Awning Co
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Stock Market Reports
Capodine
Peayne’s
Willard
Fred
Boyd
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nature
Doan
Jie Stores
Rids
Aids Vitaman
AYDS
Gibson
Loudoun St
Chicago Grain
Star On
Agriculture Dept. Markets Division
Aluminum
Bailey
N. Loudoun St
Opp
Gee
Washington Garage
Charles Shirley
Mocha
Arabia
Rileys Real Estate
Hansbrough & Carter
N. Loudoun Street
Hoye Riley
Leonard Riley
Shop Argus Coolgran OF Comfort
Mervel W
N. Cameron St
ADAMS
Chrysler Airtemp
Joan Quiett
Penn
Chas. W. Webber and Sons Plumbing
Berryville Ave. Republic
Shenandoah Valley National Bank N Safe
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Philco Wfek
Miller & Anderson
Philco
Miller
Bing Crosby
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