20 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1928
Page
1
State investigators summon experts to testify about use of funds in road building materials and gates paid from continuing funds. The inquiry examines past applications to supplement the railroad commission appropriation and similarities to prior cases.
Debate traces changes in freight and passenger rate control from 1928 shifts to interstate powers and South Carolina implications. Chairman Jones and Chairman Blease clash over highway work ties, funding for rate experts, and political motives while the hearing on road material freight rates draws attention. A feldspar deposit near Alstead New Hampshire promises 50 year supply.
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns against misbranded olive oil as cans are found opened and diluted with cottonseed oil then resealed. Brands labeled pure Italian often carry fine print hints like table oil or vegetable oil. Seventeen dealers have been prosecuted within the month.
Washington reports demand by southern railroads to raise tariffs across classifications from class A to class 2 and class 5, affecting carload and smaller shipments. Hearings with shippers concluded, 54 days notice required before increases take effect. Farmer protests led by Mr. Fulmer cite high costs of farming inputs and ongoing agricultural hardship.
A columnist argues that the nation’s roads have opened up and millions of travelers will pass through every county. Towns with hotels garages golf courses scenery and stores should actively advertise to the nationwide wheeling public or risk slow business and obsolescence.
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