19 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1947
Page
1
The French Line formed in 1855 and controlled 75 sailing ships. Many of these vessels were engaged in cod fishing off the Newfoundland banks, reflecting its large maritime operation and seasonal fishing activity.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered U S railroads to equip about 45 000 miles of track with automatic block signal systems to improve safety. The mandate targets lines where freight speeds are 50 mph or more and passenger speeds reach 60 mph or more after a lengthy inquiry into speed traffic and accident relations.
Federal commission orders automatic or manual block systems on trains at 8 mph or more with a latest compliance date of December 31, 1952. Exemptions possible for sparse traffic. Immediate effect with appeals to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Carter Fort of the AAR says the order is under consideration. Class I lines cover 236,553 miles passenger and 242,740 miles freight. current automatic block use on 90,000 miles for fast passenger trains and rain stop devices on 23,444 miles. average install cost about 6000 dollars per mile for single track.
The Veterans Administration said today that more than 150 000 World War II veterans including 67 living abroad are taking correspondence courses at government expense. The agency has contracts with 130 schools and institutions offering mail order courses under the GI bill. No subsistence allowances are paid to correspondence students.
Tokyo reports the international military tribunal adjourned until August 4 as it admits an affidavit from Joachim von Ribbentrop on behalf of Hiroshi Oshima. The court heard Kretschmeyer testimony that Pearl Harbor preparations kept Tokyo officials busy. The defense sought time to finish Pacific war evidence on Tojo and 24 others.
Rep Arnold of Missouri warns against a new world wide economic relief program funded by U S taxpayers. He says Congress should demand a business based plan run by proven leaders to ensure real recovery and questions including Russia in relief efforts. He predicts across the board tax cuts next year and tighter small business management plus higher building costs easing by up to 20 percent.
Foster B. McHenry was named to the Missouri state committee of the National Service Fund of Disabled American Veterans. He will lead a cooperative drive in Missouri to raise 2.5 million for DAV training and rehabilitation of disabled veterans, with Gov. Donnelly as honorary chairman and Jacob Lashley as state committee head.
New York court declines to rule on a romance between a 24 year old war widow Beatrice Ghilami and 17 year old Anthony Lembo. Magistrate Henry Soffer observes the couple, instructs the youth to return home by midnight, and warns the father for causing a disturbance as Anthony and Beatrice leave arm in arm.
An advertisement touts a new inconspicuous rupture truss promising freedom from rupture with no leg straps or pads. It claims ease of wear and comfort, offering a 30 day trial and a $3.50 special truss as a report gift, urging readers to write for a descriptive circular to Physician's Appliance Company in Kansas City Missouri.
Central News Agency reported a punitive raid by Mongolian irregulars in north Chahar province. The Kalgan dispatch said over 1,000 attackers burned looted and killed, described as Russian speaking nomads from inner Mongolia opposing Beijing.
Advertisement claims a strong foot germ treatment will kill athletes foot within an hour. If not satisfied, a 35 cent refund offered. Product marketed as made with 90 percent alcohol and capable of penetrating to reach and kill more germs faster.
General Fu Tgo-Hyi at Kalgan dispatches troops to repulse inner Mongolians moving toward Tsen gian. No new reports from Sinkiang after a recent raid by outer Mongolian forces. Tibet River runs 253 miles long with a maximum depth of 20 feet.
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