Railroading in December: Pullman cuts porters as trains face change
A retrospective on railroading notes Pullman sleeper service ending after the year’s start, with 2,300 porters down to 325 and severance pay. It also covers January moves: Penn Central absorption of the bankrupt New Haven, union mergers, wage raises, and the Washington New York fast train debut amid a multi‑million dollar rapid transit program.
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Junction
Pullman Company
Pulhman Company
Pullman
Althugh
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
Penn Central
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Order of Railway, Contructors and
Switchmen's Union of North America
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Washington
New York
Johnson
South
Mars
Transportation Deactment
Your Congressman Proposals From Citizens to Congress
The article urges citizens to inform legislators and executives about expectations for the coming year. It stresses efficient management sound fiscal policy and tight spending with labor reform. It invites readers to share proposals as voices from home reach government representatives.
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Natonal Manufacturers Association
Welfare Conflict Sparks Debate Over Relief Residency
A 24 year old Delaware single mother with five children moved to Pennsylvania and requested relief. The Pennsylvania Welfare Department required a full year residency, a three judge court ordered immediate relief, and the state’s Supreme Court appeal was denied. The incident illustrates rising welfare costs and policy tensions.
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Washington
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Welfare Department
Supreme Court
Steel outlook remains clouded with imports and demand
The column notes persistent steel price volatility driven by foreign imports and lower orders. Armco and Republic Steel show mixed prospects with Armco benefiting from diversification while Republic remains challenged. U S Steel lacks flexibility but dividend coverage supports retention for income investors.
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Armco Steel
Republic Steel
F. M
U.S. Steel
Bethlehem
Armco
Midqrest
Big Steel
Tsat
Spear
Debating Black Faculty Hiring and University Control
A professor argues against reverse discrimination in admissions and hiring, warning that endorsing unqualified black instructors would erode academic standards. He contends university leaders fear shutting the door to radicals, risking a loss of merit and autonomy to militants and students.
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Midwest
Caliga
Seige
Greal
Phi Beta Kappa
Harvard
Aristotle
Erasmus
Kant
Eldridge Cleaver
Brady's Health Advice and Readers Letters From Dr Brady
A clipping shows Dr William Brady inviting readers to request his pamphlet on vitality and vitamins. He reflects on long readership, malaria anecdotes, and offers to answer brief personal health queries with stamped self addressed envelopes.
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Dr. Brady
Wiliam Brady
Camino
Beverly Hills
California
Worry Clinic case on heart fear and remedies
Dr George W Crane analyzes Tom T a 48 year old with heart phobia. He outlines risks from tobacco obesity stress and heavy meals and gives practical steps including small meals regular exercise and breathing to reduce blood pressure and heart attack risk.
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Tom
Dr. Crane
Army
Arciac Bank
Almigthy
Leon
Folklore of Early Office Rules Collected by William Wade
Folklore recounts century old office rules and norms governing daily work life. It notes tasks such as sweeping, lamp care, pen making, and opening hours, plus social controls like evening time off for men and thrift expectations. It highlights moral judgments tied to personal habits and a five cent daily raise after five years of faithful service.
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A. J. Colidence
Tom
Itive
Heavens dont fall easily says an editors outlook
An editor reflects on doomsayers and historic shocks. He notes trends like pollution and wars, yet argues optimism and prudent risk keep societies afloat. He recalls stock gambles and wartime lessons, urging faith and steady work to weather uncertain futures.
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Chicken Little
Henny Peony
Barnard
Chicken Litle
Jones
Hitler
Levas
Navy
Hollywood
Mia
Atown
New Haven Railroad
Shaw
Moscow
I Wale
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George D. Crittemberger
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Charles WW. Laughan
Jane Tower
Catt
Andersen
Indiana
Madison
Hadizon
Admeining
Associated Press
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William F. Buc
Brady's Health Service
William Bro
Erie County Hospital
Rachelle
George W. Crane
Tom T
William Wade
Jenking Loyd
Tia
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