New Haven Railroad seeks up to 10 percent fare hikes
The New Haven railroad filed with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities a request for commuter fare increases up to 10 percent with a minimum rise of 10 percent for commutation fares in the New York Connecticut area. The carrier cites a $14,234,000 loss on passenger service in 1956 and rising costs, noting annual expenses up more than 12 million dollars, but says its commuter fares will still be lower than other railroads. An August 1956 increase was enacted and a breakdown of proposed rises is provided.
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Delay opens Hollywood park stable area due to picket lines
In Inglewood California the opening of the Hollywood park stable area was postponed because midnight pickup lines could surround the track. In Fortville Indiana Otis L. Springer reported a suitcase stolen from his car on a Louisville Kentucky street. The thief removed a pair of pajamas and left them spread on the seat.
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Muskegon College History Instructor Criticizes Uni Social Focus
Social studies students in Muskegon Mich report that retired MCC history instructor Dr John L McKinley says many university students come mainly for social life and disrupt serious students’ work.
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Muskegon, Mich
Muskegon Community College
John L.mckinley
Life After Death Promised in Reader's Digest Issue
Norman Vincent Peale writes in October Reader's Digest about personal experiences of men and women including Thomas A. Edison that support the scriptural view of life after death. The issue offers 42 articles aimed at uplifting readers through condensed material.
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Norman Vincent Peale
Thomas A. Edison
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