Fare Increase Sways Railroading Future
A New York Central Railroad fare hike faces scrutiny from the Public Service Commission amid lingering postwar rail losses. The plan follows competition from airlines, trucks, buses, and autos, with local subsidies already propping up service. Critics warn higher fares may push commuters to cars, worsening local tax burdens. Debates on a three state solution persist as officials weigh economic viability and public impact.
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New York Cetral Railroad
Public Service Commission
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Rail
Iai Serback
Newey
Keating criticizes pay raise amid reform push in Congress
Senator Keating urges lawmakers to reject a $10,000 salary boost while calling for full-time service requirements, conflict of interest rules, and overhaul of congressional procedures. He warns a raise would harm credibility and stresses legislative reforms as prerequisites.
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Irvington local history and school plans report
Five decades of Irvington notes recount a local leader’s roles in civil defense and politics, a 1.2 million dollar elementary school project, road improvements on South Buckhout and North Ferris streets, and village milestones. It also mentions past trustees votes, Christmas tree installations, and historic public notices alongside archival anecdotes.
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Peckham| ‘Road Corporation
Walter’ C. McBride
State Traffic Commission
Broadway
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Haresiman ‘Road
Irvington School Menu Week of Dec 16 20
Irvington area schools list weekly meals across Dows Lane High School and East Irvington. Entries include daily menus such as Monday chicken noodle Tuesday vegetable Wednesday creamed tuna Thursday vegetable Friday special items and beverages. Local notes mention community members and brief anecdotes from East Irvington and Dobbs Ferry Hospital events.
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Dows Lane
High Schioss
Dows ‘Lane
East Irvington
Elizabeth Koster
Adam ‘Anderson
Boston
Charles Haman
Main Main Street
Letter From West Berlin Asks For Kennedy Tribute
A reader from the West Berlin Armed Forces Radio Station describes the shock of President Kennedy's assassination. He recalls the city’s response, including a 69,000 person gathering in City Hall, and Mayor Brandt’s call for candles in windows as a tribute. He notes how the tragedy touched residents and colleagues, ending with a reflection on the value of money.
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Irvington
Azette
Mom and
Hickey
Brankfurt
Frankfurt
Phil
Mike
West
Berlin
Famil
Brandt
Ein Berliner
Westchester Children's Association marks fiftieth anniversary
The Westchester Children's Association celebrates its 50th year with Mrs George A Guerdan of Bronxville as president and Mrs Shelby Cullom Davis of Tarrytown as planning chair. A birthday dinner dance at Hilton Inn Canons is planned with Rye United Fund and Scarsdale Community joining hundreds of volunteers and staff to support long range programs for children and families. Also noted is Miss Margaret Battaly of Irvington High School accepted to Albany Business College as college costs rise. Nicholas Republica.
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Westchester ‘Children’s Association
George A.”.Guerdan
Bronxville
Shelby. Cullom Davis
Tarrytown
Hilton’inn
Canons
Scarsdale
Margaret Battaly
Irvington ‘High School
Albany
Business
Cole
Begin
Friends of the Library Form in Irvington
A preliminary meeting called by honorary chairman Carl Carmer at Octagon House drew 64 attendees including Betty Moroney and Mrs James Robertson. Wayne Gossage outlined the group’s purpose as an auxiliary to the library, with a nominating committee to propose officers for the next meeting. Over 70 residents have signed as prospective members.
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Friends of the Library
Carl Carmer
Octagon
Betty.Moroney
James’ Robertson
Irvington Library Board
John F’ Smith
Wayne ‘Gossage
Hibra
Warner Library
Larrytowi
Arrytown
Friends of
Miss Moroney
Robertson
Friends
Mni
Smith
Net
Barton,Eddison
Harold B. Scott
Wiliam Warnock
Clay Rice ‘Smith
Irvington Library
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Membe
Postmaster Urges 5 Cent Christmas Stamps Use
Postmaster William A Murp hy urges residents to apply the first class five cent Christmas stamp on holiday cards. The stamp features the National Christmas Tree in the Eastern Ellipse at the Capitol and is available at the Post Office. The five cent rate permits forward or return of letters where needed and allows a handwritten message with faster handling and delivery, especially for outgoing cards.
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William A.’ Murphy
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