Railroads Accused Of Phony Poverty Claims In Aid Fight
Washington May 19 AP railway labor spokesman G E Leighty told the House Commerce Committee that railroads exaggerate poverty to win federal aid. He argued rates have risen enough to cover costs and net earnings remain stable since WWI, while calling the overall picture one of false despair. Seatrain Lines head John H Weller warned proposed rate rules would grant railroads a hunting license to wreck coastal water lines.
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Washington
G. E. Leighty
Railway Labor Executives’ Association
House Commerce Committee
Leighty
Congress
John H. Weller
Seatrain Lines
Pan-Atantic Steamship Corp
Welter
St Ann's Mothers Benefit Card Party and Fashion Show
The St. Ann's Mothers Club sponsors a scholarship benefit at 8 p.m. in the parish hall Brewster Street. Mrs Raymond Wahlgren chairs with Mrs George Poster as co chair. Mrs John Bero directs the program. Harry Duffy commentates. Mrs William Malone accompanies. William Bray soloists. A Roaring Twenties revue directed by Mrs John Garfield. Models include Mrs James Cardinale Mrs Zoltan Stiliha Mrs William Vasas Mrs Stephen Sedlak Mrs Peter Conley and Mrs Stephen Nemeth. Junior models Miss Lorna Duffy Miss Valerie Varga.
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Mothers Club
St. Ann's Church
Brewster Street
Raymond iWahlgren
George Poster
John Bero
Harry Duffy
William Malone
William Bray
John Garfield
James Cardinale
Zoltan Stiliha
William Vasas
Stephen Sedlak
Peter Conley
Stephen Nemeth
Lorna Duffy
Valerie Varga
TETONIA VOTES TO REPEAL DRINKING LIQUOR ORDINANCE
In Teton ia Idaho residents vote 70 to 13 to cancel an old ordinance that allowed liquor by the drink, marking the end of a long dry era in the small southeastern village. The unusual turnout reflects local sentiment on alcohol sales.
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Tetonia
Idaho
Tidewater Oil Company challenges rivals in octane race
The Tidewater Oil Company announces an octane competition backed by its new Delaware refinery. The firm pledges to market the highest-octane premium and regular fuel. Test figures in this report come from E. W. Saybolt and Company, a respected independent tester in the petroleum industry.
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Idewater
Tidewater
New Delaware
E. W. Saybolt & Company
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