Railroads Win Supreme Court Leeway to End Unprofitable Passenger Service
The Supreme Court by a 7 to 2 verdict declined to curb railroads and allowed continued discontinuation of unprofitable passenger routes, especially in thinly populated areas. The ruling frees the ICC to aid rail closures, prompting faster reduction of passenger service as freight moves to major terminals and trucks absorb overland traffic.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
High Court
ICC
Parkinsons new law on nationalized industries risks and voters
British historian Professor C Northcote Parkinson adds a third law to his theories noting nationalized industries tend toward bankruptcy as government ties prevent wage restraint. He argues payrolls are inflated to pay political debts since taxpayers cover the costs and subsidies keep employment high.
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C. Northcote Parkinson
Prof. Parkinson
Psychological edge Cassius Clay used against Liston
The piece notes Clay's psychological warfare to break Liston's confidence before the bout. It argues the same nerve and bravado should be used to strengthen resolve in the Cold War and restore a free world, urging self judgment over external threats.
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Cassius Clay
Sonny Liston
Cassius
Liston
Sonny
Soviet Union
Curb On Lobbyists Tightened by Senate Action
Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved amendments to the 1936 law to curb influence by foreign governments and special groups on lawmakers. The changes aim to give the measures real enforcement and end perceived corruption.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Florida East Coast strike sparks nationwide debate
The piece argues liberals overlook labor violence in the Florida East Coast strike, detailing vandalism, bomb threats, and sabotage against railroad crews. It contrasts union views with management claims of safer operations after consolidating crews from fifteen to four, noting lower accidents and injuries, and questions the political framing of hate and strikes.
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Miami
Fla
John Bircher
Kennedy
Florida
Florida East Coast Railroad
Jacksonville
Florida East Coast
Birmingham
Alabama
Wisconsin
Panama
Venezuela
FEC
New Smyrna
Fort Pierce
Dear Abby Blunt on Engagement Sneaking and Affairs
Dear Abby advises that an engagement opposed by parents requires independence and resolve. The mother reader warns the girl to avoid cheapening herself, while other letters ask about hearing loss and birthday gift etiquette. Abby notes a private marriage fate may hinge on the suitor’s willingness to stand on his own.
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Abby
Railroads Urged to Hire Merchandising Minds by Crane
Dr. George W. Crane addresses a Chicago rail executives club and argues railroads must embrace merchandising and human relations to compete with airlines. He notes engineers as leaders hinder promotion, urging a shift from technicians to versatile top managers. Follow-up promised tomorrow.
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Tony
Chicago
Tony A
William Wrigley
Wilkes Grange Meets As Community Notes Parade
Wilkesville notes report Grange meeting with Mabel Woods presiding in absence of the Master. Church bake sale planned March 28 at Woods Feed Store. Various visits and guests from Columbus, Bristol Village, Dayton, and nearby towns. A local talk on speed and travel entertainment ends with plans for future ideas. More tomorrow.
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Wilkesville
Wilkes Grange
Mabel Woods
Presbyterian Church
Woods Feed Store
Amos Lowe
Columbus
James Rush
E. M. Bailey
Bristol Village
Waverly
Emmin Steffin
Ernest Mayfair
Charles Griffith
Karen
Griffith
Kearney Ogdin
Junior Snavely
McCoy
Life Begins At 40 Palm Springs Couple Finds Freedom
Harold S Buck and hundreds of seniors live in a Palm Springs mobile home court paying 40 dollars a month plus utilities. Buck, 67, carpenters for hire, earns over 500 dollars monthly and assists his wife who works as a spa clerk. They winter in the sun and summer travel to Seattle and along the coast, enjoying a low cost, active retirement.
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Palm Springs
Calif
Harold S. Buck
Eisenhower
Bing Crosby
Dinah Shore
Buck
Seattle
Oklahoma
Carpenter
Spa
Do You Love Me Affects Of Separation On A Child
A parent asks how to handle a nephew age 4 1 4 who proclaims love to strangers and argues for the last word. The doctor suggests that the boy seeks attention and approval, warns against overindulgence, and advises brief replies and firm obedience to cultivate self reliance and social play.
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Dr. Myers
Nelsonville and Buchtel urged to study Burr Oak Dam water option
A reader letters about local water problems proposes Nelsonville study sourcing water from Burr Oak Dam and suggests collaboration with Buchtel. The writer asks for community input and a fair pricing plan to fund an improved water supply.
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the Messenger
Nelsonville
Burr Oak Dam
Buchtel
WSCS Meeting and Oyster Supper Held in Rutland
Mrs Gerald Violet Mrs Dana Hoffman and others attended a county wide WSCS meeting at Rutland with eighteen Official Board members and families enjoying an oyster supper before a church annex business session. Local residents Wassel Diller Fern Swank and Effie Saunders visited Carrie Bahr and daughter Margaret.
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Tuppers Plains
Gerald Violet
Dana Hoffman
William Chapman
Kenneth Griffith
Jack Weatherman
WSCS
Rutland
The
Methodist Church
Wassel Diller
New Lexington
Fern Swank
Akron
Effie Saunders
Carrie Bahr
Margaret
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Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Edna
Beverly Hills
George W. Crane
Clara Phillips
Smith College
New York
By Robert Peterson
Trailer Life In Retirement
Garry C. Myers
Evelyn Brickles
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Sunday Messenger
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