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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1963
Page
12
An obscure note references a supposed machine named after Joseph Lee or Tomé revolution suggesting condemned individuals could be executed mercifully by such a device. The fragment hints at an invention linked to mercy in capital punishment.
Roy Wilkins executive secretary of the NAACP will speak at the Virginia NAACP state convention in Fredericksburg October 11 to 13. Also on the program are Mrs Medgar Evers and the Rev L F Griffin state NAACP president.
The koala bear relies on certain eucalyptus species for sustenance. The diet is highly selective, with leaves providing essential nutrients and water.
The New York market rose modestly as motors and chemical shares led gains. The AP 60 average rose 0.5 to 280.8 at noon with industrials up 0.9, rails 0.3, utilities 0.2. Chrysler led with about a 2 point rise while IBM and Xerox gained around 3. Polaroid and Control Data added about 2. U.S. Steel and Jones & Laughlin edged higher. United Aircraft rose nearly 1. Diversions limited, bonds mixed, mood mildly higher overall.
USDA market report from Baltimore notes moderate activity for hogs with barrows gilts and sows mostly steady. Prices show US 1 2 185 230 lb barrows and gilts around 17.25 to 17.70, US 1 8 185 235 lb hogs 16.75 to 17.00, US 1 3 300 400 lb 13.75 to 14.75, US 2 3 400 500 lb 13.00 to 14.00.
Chicago livestock report lists hog prices with 6,000 head on hand. Butchers steady to weak. 200-230 lb hogs bring 16.00 to 16.25, 190-260 lb hogs 15.50 to 16.00, 250-285 lb hogs 15.35 to 15.75, 300-350 lb sows with varied bids.
The report lists cattle prices per weight classes from 350 to 625 pounds, calf counts, and slaughter steer values from 23.75 to 24.50 for 1,000-1,275 lb ranges. It also covers heifers, utility and commercial cows 14.50 to 16.25, bulls 17.00 to 19.00, and spring lambs with prices 21.00 to 20.00 for various weights. Sheep and ewe bids sit near 4.00 to 6.00 for ewes, with high choice and prime lambs at 21.00.
JW Officials, cheerleaders, and guests of Lions Club coach Jim Casey and the Saka Wood squad attended a Winchester Lions Club luncheon at George Washington. The event kicked up interest for the County ball game on October 11 at 8 p.m., marking James Wood’s homecoming.
In Washington House Republican leader Halleck urged budget cuts, not speeches, to advance Kennedy's tax reduction. He said a clear plan for voluntary spending reductions could secure passage this year. Senate opposition and Byrd’s demand for cutbacks threaten final action. In Strasbourg nine European nations agreed to outlaw debtors prisons under a human rights protocol.
FRONT ROYAL The Cedarville District Ruritan Club will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7 o'clock. The gathering takes place at the Rockland Community Church annex.
Fragmentary line notes electoral votes and Wilson's initial election win in 1912. The readable text references the shift in presidency and associated vote counts without full context.
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