Battle for New York Central centers on Young and White
In New York May 2, stockholders wage a public duel for control of the New York Central. Robert R. Young and William White, long rivals, lead a list of prominent figures including Allan P. Kirby, Sid W. Richardson, Clint Murchison, Harold Vanderbilt, William H. Vanderbilt, James A. Farley, and others amid a high stakes vote on the railroad’s future. White, 57, president of the Central, is described as a steady, hard working leader. Young is pegged as a financier with expansive railroad ambitions. The piece sketches the players and their influence as the battle unfolds ahead of the crucial stockholder vote.
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New York Central Railroad
Robert R. Young
Wiliam White
Allan P. Kirby
Alleghany Corp
FLW
Woolworth
Sete Young
Clint W. Murchison
Texas Oil Man
Joseph R. McCarthy
Sid W. Richardson
Murchison
Cal Eisenhower
White House
New York
William White
The
York Central
Midland Park
N. J
Erie Railroad
Erie
Youngstan
Eastern District
Delaware, Lackawanna & Eastern
New York Central
Central Line
Scarsdale
Manhattan
Central
White
Harold
Vanderbilt
Commodore Vanderbilt
New York Central System
William H. Vanderbilt
Rhode Island
Adm
Chester Nimitz
James A. Farley
Central Board
Coca Cola Export Company
Congressional Roundup Sees Segregation Tension in Housing Debate
Washington report notes Democrats on the banking committee drafting a housing measure amid reluctance from most lawmakers on Maybank’s stance. Sen. Douglas criticizes public housing as unconstitutional while Rep. Hays pushes investigations into tax-exempt foundations. The Veterans panel weighs expanding COLA costs for service veterans, with an annual $57 million estimate. Senate approves $5,483,095,500 for flood control and navigation projects, sending the bill to conference. House endorses a $392,355,945 legislative spending package, boosting member clerical funds and communications. Brown calls Hoover Commission findings on military waste “almost criminal,” suggesting billions wasted.
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Senate
House
Huffman Briefs and Local Weekend Visits
Huffman notes several residents visiting and traveling including Norris family members returning from Austin where he studies at the University of Texas. Other regional events include a medical procedure at Fayle clinic and church-attendance mentions. Edinburg officials reject a bid for a slightly used courthouse while a Sacramento theft report records a bag taken from Eva Duncan of Winters containing a bible and prayer book.
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Ruby D. Smith Wynne Norris
John & Norris
Austin
University of Texas
Leslie Hinton
Crosby
Sacramento
Eva Duncan
Winters, Calif
Carver High Graduation Set for Saturday
Carver High will hold commencement exercises this Saturday in the school gymnasium for its 32 graduates. Dr George R Woolfolk will give the address as department chair and education committee director. Rev 2 L Dunlap will present, music by the band and male glee club, solos by Helen Matie Johnson. Diplomas and awards will be presented by Superintendent George H W Gertitry.
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Khel
George R. Woolfolk
Department of History
Educational Research Committee
Prairie View State
2. L. Dunlap
Thompson Chapel Methodist Church
Baytown
Svill
Bachman
Helen Matie Johnson
Willison
George HW. Gertitry
Brake Pedal Question Triggers Jail Time for Driver
In San Francisco on May 26 Sadie Rodriguez stalled during rush hour and rolled into another car. Highway Patrolman Clem Collins asked what the brake pedal was for and Rodriguez replied she had no idea. She was sentenced to eight days in jail in lieu of a $40 fine.
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San Francisco
Sadie Rodriguez
Jesson
Clem Collins
Tailor Converts Pants Into Skirt By Error
In Uxbridge England Maurice Graff opened Norman Johny Martyr’s trousers for a waist let and converted them into a skirt by mistake. A court ordered Graff to pay Martyr 12 guineas about 33 dollars in damages. Martyr testified the garment was sent for alteration. Graff blamed a ticket switch for the error.
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Uxbridge
England
Maurice Graff
Norman Johny Martyr
Martyr
Damares
Graff
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Caroina Democrat
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Dewey Seni Ur-Mo
Foundations
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Ohief
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Hays
Aaron M. Sargent
B. Carroll Reece
R-Tenn
House Veterans Committee
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Hoover Commission On
Huffman Briefs
Ira. J. Egott
Fayle Clinic
BH. Potert and Sons
Carloni Wayne
Jor Somers
Daugh Laverne
White Oak Baptist Church
Security
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Bill Sommers
Mont Belvira
Edgar L. Spear
Jack Brannon
Jacquelyn
Gary
Austin L. Martin
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Houston
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Wells
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Pasadena
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National Safety Council
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