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Railroads Demand Fair Treatment in National Transport Policy
In a call for equal rights across transportation modes, supporters urge Congress to scrap exclusive rate setting. They praise ICC oversight but push for a shift to local juries to decide rates, aiming to level the field with air and steamship lines. Representative Bulwinkle backs AM. R. 9696 to standardize rates across roads and highways.
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Congress
Washington
Tto
Feder Courts
Interstate Commerce Commission
Air Lines
National Aeronaution Act
Evo
Railroads
Connnot
A. L. Bulwinkle
North Carolina
Mexico Eyes Big Bend Park Expansion as Peace Monument
Mr. Miner R. Tillotson reports Mexican enthusiasm for doubling Big Bend National Park by adding an equal area on the Rio Grande’s Mexican side. Plans include two arterial roads to connect Northern and Central Mexico attractions, with the Park of Peace as a possible name and major tourist appeal across the border.
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Fort Worth
Mexico
Big Bend National Park
United States
Miner R. Tillotson
National Park Service
Coahuila
Chihuas
Republic
Rio Grande
Parque de Pax
Park of Peace
Wsar
Tillotson
Big Bend
Americas
Sino Soviet Treaty: key moment in Far East peace
The Sino Soviet treaty with Chiang Kai-shek leads to the end of civil war remnants in China and signals a broad Soviet approach favoring peace. Russia chose to deal with Central government, yielding possible gains like Port Arthur but avoiding harsher moves that could spark wider conflict. The accord fosters a stabilizing atmosphere and could underpin lasting peace across Asia.
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Treremy
Chi
Russia
Far East
Imo Chiang Kai-shek
China
Chungking
Port Arthur
Darien
Dream and Opportunity Postwar Goal Urges Oil Leader
William R. Boyd president of the American Petroleum Institute argues postwar America must keep the nation free to dream study and plan to ensure opportunity for individuals. He notes Americans are better fed housed and clothed than any prior era and credits liberty for progress.
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William R. Boyd
American Petroleum Institute
Snafu Officer and Private In Odd Exchange
A humorous WWII era exchange shows a private admitting toothpaste caused delay at formation. A booster rivalry mocks town progress with a tale of a ten story building and rapid construction. A drunk man uses a key at a lamp post and a sentry forgets the password as Major Jones ferries a midnight patrol. Victory Bonds are urged.
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Momming
Much To Learn Scene In Private Room Dialogue
A fragment shows a private room scene where a secretary informs an agent a woman awaits. The agent and visitor exchange remarks on beauty and speculation about the caller’s relationship, hinting at social expectations and intrigue.
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Scully
New Plane Fuel Boasts Extreme Safety From Standard Oil
Standard Oil announces a new aircraft fuel touted as so safe that a lighted match dropped into it causes no fire. Engineers hail it as a major aviation advancement enabling in air refueling for long range flights while preserving high power.
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Standard Oil Co
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