Rail volume drop in U S from 1895 to 1933
Railroads carried fewer passengers in 1933 than in 1895 in the United States. The decline highlights shifting travel patterns and market pressures on the rail network during the early 20th century.
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1964
Page
11
Railroads carried fewer passengers in 1933 than in 1895 in the United States. The decline highlights shifting travel patterns and market pressures on the rail network during the early 20th century.
A column listing multiple public auctions across Indiana towns with details on items including service station equipment real estate farm machinery household goods cattle and tools. Various auctioneers names and dates are provided such as Wardell Flatford Daleville Lions Club George Raines Ray Elliott Joe Kellum Jim Bradley Pheanis and Whelchel with sale dates in September and times in the morning or afternoon.
Pro communist rebels in the Congo proclaimed a people s republic aimed at ousting Moise Tshombe s central government. Radio Stanleyville named Christopher Gbenye as president. Stanleyville fell to rebels on Aug 5 and is expected to be the rebel capital.
At a Cairo led summit in Alexandria Arab leaders struggle over Israel's superior military power. Western intelligence notes Israel leads in manpower and hardware, despite Soviet aid to Egypt and Iraq, with Israel capable of mobilizing 250000 in 48 hours versus more than 90 million across 13 Arab states. Discussion centers on military matters and water access plans for irrigation.
Washington AP report says 14 of 20 experiments aboard the orbiting geophysical observatory OGO I were activated Monday and transmitted data successfully. NASA analyzes data from the satellite after its low Earth pass at 176 miles. Launched Friday from Cape Kennedy the 1073 pound craft had orientation issues as two booms failed to deploy. One mission aims to study solar effects on Earth and atmosphere to assist future manned spaceflight.
Romain Wilhelmsen an internationally known explorer from Pasa dena California will speak October 7 at the Anderson High School auditorium. The presentation opens a six program series sponsored by the Mounds Kiwanis Club with season tickets available.
Cambodian warplanes patrol boats and artillery backed Viet Cong in a border clash near Vinh Xuyen. Cambodian patrol boats crossed 800 yards into Vietnamese territory firing on pursuing troops. Cambodian mortars killed two Vietnamese soldiers and two civilians. Vietnamese air support engaged, MIG17 jets pursued, casualties included a civilian wounded. A jungle fight north of Saigon left two Americans wounded and four Vietnamese dead as guerrillas abandoned an ambush.
Two power stations exploded in Luton sending flames up to 100 feet high and cutting electricity. No injuries were reported. The second item notes U S churches reporting over 85 percent with about 30 million in Sunday schools.
An index style page listing multiple classifieds categories such as Lost and Found, Help Wanted, Real Estate, Rentals, Automotive, and services. Includes headings for various trades like carpentry, plumbing, painting, hauling, tax service, funeral directing, and clothing. Dense category list reflecting a traditional classified section.
Learn to square dance western style. Lessons start the 10th. Instructor Bob Silvey. Telephone numbers 642 1603 or 643 2793. Carriage House Upholstery at 2635 Main St offers decorator fabrics with free pickup and delivery. Weekly, three day, one day ad rates listed with discounts for cash or prompt payment.
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