Significance of Passenger Trains Decline Drives Rail Merger Talk
The Associated Press reports a sweeping shift in transportation as passenger trains retreat and auto use rises, with railroads cutting service, merging, and seeking subsidies. Major lines like New York Central, Baltimore & Ohio, and Frisco trim or end routes, while winners and losers reshape intercity travel and commuter options.
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Conestoga
New Yor Central
Indianapolis
St Louis
Baltimore & Ohio
New York
New Avea
Boston
New Haven
Springfield
Katy
Houston
Westerns
Maryland
Bailmore
Magerstown
Frisco
Tulsa
Enid
Thaiis Central
Chicago
Gulf, Mobile & Ohio
St. Louis
Wiscoasin
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Youngstown
Ted States
Herbert Canavex
C. E. Peterson
Dent
Pu’fic
Southern Pacific
New York Central
United States
John Budd
Great Norther
Robert MacFarlane
Northern Pacific
Alfred Perlman
F Alpert
Massachusetts Leglature
Hoapital Investnent
Cente
Boston & Albany
Massachusetts Department of Public
Problems Of Oil Firms Increasing At Home Abroad
New York The oil industry faces mounting problems both domestically and internationally. Price shifts in gasoline follow crude trends amid output cuts, while overseas nationalization and altered profit splits threaten traditional 50-30 terms. American firms weigh investments in Indonesia Venezuela Saudi Arabia Egypt Syria and Iran amid shifting concessions and long term risk.
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M Dawson
New York
Royal Dutch Shell
BLPLM
Indonesia
Venezuela
Perez Dimenez
Amoricar
Iran
Tehran
Saudi Aratia
Kuwait
Royal Bute Shell
Andy
Egypt
Syria
Mideast
Saudi Arabia
Tersey Standard
Experts observe Etna eruptions from Mount Etna slopes
Italian scientists from the University of Catania visited Mount Etna in Sicily to monitor ongoing eruptions. The volcano, Europe’s largest, produced loud explosions from two craters and lava flows descending its slopes as activity continues since last June.
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Catania
Sicily
University of Catania
Mount Etna
Europe
Etna
Landal
Rogers to open Pike Restaurant in Oklahoma at Glass Mouse site
Will Rogers Jr. together with Gov. Raymond Gary and Turnpike Authority officials will dedicate the new Glass Mouse restaurant on the turnpike February 18. The 14 million dollar cafe, built by Continental Oil Co., will be operated by Interstate Co., a Chicago firm, with about 200 guests invited to the dedication program.
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Winita
Will Rogers Jr
Continental Oil Co
Interstate Co
Chicago
Raymond Gary
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Conventions Draw Large Attendance in Atlantic City 1957
Estimated 319,490 people attended 399 conventions and trade shows in Atlantic City during 1957, highlighting robust event season and strong visitor turnout for the year. The figures reflect sustained interest in conferences, exhibitions, and associated tourism.
Meany proposes formula to end union jurisdiction squabbles
AFL CIO leader George Meany advances a plan to settle long running control disputes between craft and production unions. Aimed at unifying the merged federation, the proposal seeks a broad work assignment formula and shifts in repair work for former CIO and AFL unions. A meeting was held to discuss the federation role in the 1958 campaigns and review of cases involving Operating Engineers and Jewelry Workers.
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Miame Beach
Fla
Aplcig
AFL-10
George Meany
Intec
Meany
AFL Building Trades Union
CIO
AFL
Afl-Cio Building Trades Department
Federation
Industrial Union Department
Afl-Cio
Teamsters
Teachers Back Three Month Summer Break in Poll
A convention poll shows teachers favor extending the school year with a three month summer vacation. They believe longer breaks help students and personnel cope with year round operation and staffing needs.
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Cleveland
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Necchi-Elnma
Latton
Okla
Joyce’s Furniture CO
D Avenue
Dial
Rogers
Pike
Northside Baptist
18Th and Taylor
Plas
Kenmore
Sears
Seores
Kenmore Electric
Cenk
Silvertone
Shell
Handy Shell
Cee Ee Ars Ee Sae
Cme
MD Peer Pru
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