Last Summer's Airline Strike Aided Railroads
The Association of American Railroads reports a $15 million rise in passenger revenue during the July 8 to August 20 airline strike, with a temporary surge in first class travel. Rail travel then declined, but coach and parlor car revenues fell less than expected, and commuter ridership rose 1.5 percent.
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Fire Dept Bars Polish Dolls As Combustible Hazard
New York City Fire Commissioner Robert Lowery ordered a halt to distribution of thousands of imported Polish dolls after inspection of A D Sutton Co offices and three warehouses. Dolls, made of a celluloid like material, ignite rapidly when exposed to flame and were linked to Newark thefts and hospital seizures. The department will notify retailers and contact the Polish maker to stop deliveries, amid reports some dolls arrived from England.
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Michigan State Fullback Apisa Ends Season After Injured Run
Fullback Bob Apisa missed two games and most of a third due to a bat, ending his season with nine touchdowns for a4 points in scoring.
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