Ailing Northeastern Railroads Proposed as One Corporation
The USRA urged Congress to consolidate seven financially weak northeastern railroads into a 15000 mile system named Con Rail with Penn Central as backbone. The plan includes an all passnger line New York to Washington, improved service on 16 routes, and sale or subsidy of 5700 miles of lightly used trackage.
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New York
U.S. Railway Association
Congress
USRA
Con- Rail
Penn Central
Erie Lackawanna
Reading
Central of New
Wisconsin farmers say shortages are artificially raised
Wisconsin Agriculturist poll finds 63 percent of Wisconsin farmers believe food and gasoline shortages are probably artificial to boost prices. The rural magazine cites survey results as reflecting farmer opinion on the issue.
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Wisconsin Farmers Express
Racine, Wis
Wisconsin Agriculturist
Wisconsin
Americans reject school tax increases amid rising costs
Across New York and Washington states voters defeated school budgets demanding higher levies as inflation raises costs. About 24 percent of districts rejected proposals, with Seattle and other suburbs cutting funds to fit existing revenues and thousands of teachers facing job losses.
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Associated Press
New York State
the Nation's Schools & Colleges
Maynard Mathison
Washington
Seattle
Air conditioning tips cut costs this summer
Rising electric costs mean changing AC habits. Do not keep 72 degrees. set to 78 to save as much as 40 percent on operating costs. Wasting power equals wasting money, says SCE&G.
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