Railroads move America's goods and daily needs
The piece argues railroads are essential to U S commerce and daily life. It cites Secretary Volpe on their unique role and notes railroads haul 41 percent of intercity tonnage, move 1.8 million freight cars, and transport vital supplies from farms to consumers including water and food, underscoring dependence on rail transport.
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I Have Had It With Those Who Tear Down America
A verbose letter to the editor rails at hippies, intellectuals, and Black Power speakers, defending the flag and railroads as essential to national life. It praises civil rights figures and condemns attacks on American institutions, urging readers to stand firm against perceived threats to patriotism.
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One Job many over Twenty Years Sentinel Staff
A reminiscence from a long serving Sentinel staffer recalling twenty years of duties from office bookkeeping to carrier management and proofreading. He recounts changing offices, modernizing presses, shifting staff, and personal memories of carriers and readers, ending with reflections on changes and loyalty. The piece notes former colleagues, the transition from brick building to new facilities, and ongoing work of reporters and editors.
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Wayne Schipper
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