Highway Conference Protests Diversion of Road Funds
The National Highway Users Conference warns that highway user taxes are being diverted to non highway uses. In 1947 diversions rose 80 percent to 170.5 million dollars, led by New York and California with 36.1 and 31.6 million respectively. Rhode Island tops diversion rate at 57 percent, with other high rates in Florida, Georgia, and more.
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NHUC
United States
Robert C. Hibben
Washington
International Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers
National Highway Users Conference
Federal Public Roads Administration
Rhode Island
Florida
Georgia
New York
California
Texas
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Record Polio Surge Warns of New Highs Across States
Cunningham of the foundation reports that U S polio cases have surpassed 18 000 with an alarming rise. He notes the 1916 peak of 27 363 as a benchmark while addressing March of Dimes directors from Illinois Indiana Kentucky and Wisconsin.
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Cunningham
Chicago
Foundation
United States
March of Dimes
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Fall Fishing Prospects Rise Despite Drought Warnings
State conservation department reports frosty weather will boost fall fishing with lower out-of-state visitors reducing pressure. Field reports indicate ongoing drought across the state with low water levels raising concern over fish freeze-outs and warden fears.
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State Conservation Department
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