Railroads Aim to Grab Freight Share Amid Growth Estimates
New York business briefing outlines railroads plans to cut costs and win freight growth over the next decade. Executives predict a 40 percent rise in freight traffic and a move to invest about 20 billion dollars in equipment and track upgrades. Innovations include convertible box cars, enhanced sleepers, and irradiation-preserved foods on trains.
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New York
Ness
James M. Symes
Pennsylvania Railroad
Preautos
Holcombe Parkes
Railway Progress Institute
Way Steel
Evans‘ville
Ind
Bible reference used in hotel listing dispute
The Ohio Hotel Lodging Commission, at Berea, refused to list inns that do not accept Negro guests. Chairman James W Shocknessy invoked a biblical reference to defend the policy. The panel voted to survey 15 Pike restaurants while a Cincinnati member argued against deadlines and publicity.
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Cleveland
Ohio
James W. Shocknessy
Commission
Berea
Jesus, Mary and
Joseph
Pike
A. J. Allen
Cincinnati
Schedule For Frisco Convention
Frisco convention schedule lists Pacific Daylight times for sessions. Opening program begins 3:30 p.m. with music and Young Republicans activities. Includes call to order, color presentation, state roll call to nominate vice president, and committee appointments.
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San Francisco
Middletown
New York
Oldster Still Going Strong at Warwick Birthday
Warwick report notes John Sav age dancing a jig and admiring a TV image. He grimaced at a photographer during a birthday celebration with roast beef blueberry pie birthday cake and gifts reportedly two quarts as well as a pint of a trendy item.
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Warwick
John Savage
Director's Wife Wins Settlement
Santa Monica. Film director Anthony Mann agreed to a $65,000 settlement involving his wife Nina, 12, who will live with her mother, and Toni, 18, who will live with her father. Mann will contribute six monthly installments for daughter Nina's support. The couple had been married MM years.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Anthony
Kenyon Mann
Mann
Nina
Toni
Manns
Pilots Shortage Hits Suez Canal After Nationalization
After Egypt nationalized the canal, no foreign pilots have returned from leave. Authorities and pilots say 125 to 150 mariners remain available to move 40 to 50 ships daily, while training native replacements and awaiting resumption of leave. Captain Knibb Young warns of limited rest and potential broader impact on transit.
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Suez
Egypt
Suez Canal
Suez Canal Authority
Knibb Young
Scotland
Nasser
Sdaenatianedienh
Young Ball Player Struck by Bat In Incident
A 10 year old boy was playing at home when a bat flew into his nose. He was admitted to the hospital at 5 50 p m for emergency treatment. Eight stitches were required to mend the cut.
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Rt. 2
Nora Enright
Charles Handlech
Stevens Heads Fund Raising
Washington report notes committees to be formed to cover six states each, outlining a regional fundraising plan led by Stevens.
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Stevens
Washington
Bloodhound Said to Track Trail Over a Day Old
A report notes that a bloodhound can follow a scent trail more than 24 hours after its creation, highlighting the hound's keen sense of smell and tracking ability.
Vital West Elkton school meeting set in crowded district
Eaton special reports a West Elkton school meeting called for 8 p.m. to address overcrowding in classrooms. Alvin G. Myers notes two year trend with third graders missing full days. A $90 000 elementary addition is delayed by a steel strike while Preble County schools seek seven teachers.
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West Elkton
A Roberts
Preble County
Superintendent of County Schools
Hoboes elect new king at Cedar Rapids gathering
New king of the hoboes named at the annual convention in Cedar Rapids part of a long standing event. The crown prince Gilman Coolo led 125 sentries with 12 bands as crowds of hoboes viewers and union guests attended. Free stew and Chamber of Commerce chefs fed attendees during the traditional reunion.
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Britt
Iowa
Ben Benson
Newark
N. J
Ted King
Cedar Rapids
Gilman Coolo
Chamber of Commerce
Ee Brewing
Sender
Scooter Crash Fatal to Girl in Massillon
State police report a 14 year old Massillon girl died when a scooter she rode collided with a car three miles from Massillon Tuesday night. The boy riding with her was uninjured. The girl identified as Fath lived on Route 1 Massillon and was driving the scooter.
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Scooter
Massillon
Ohio
Southwest Patrol
Fath
Rt. 1
Personal notice offers Soft Water Service trial
A personal notice promotes Soft Water Service with no obligation to buy and monthly rates as low as $3.00. Interested readers are urged to call GA 2-6355 for details, signed by Joanne.
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Joanne
He's Poor But Honest
George M. Kandarian, an unemployed window washer in Los Angeles, walked into the university police station and requested return of money he had lost.
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Los Angeles
George M. Kandarian
University
Ex Slave Rev Silas Sears Dies at 102 in Sandusky
Funeral services for the Rev. Silas Sears a former slave aged 102 will be held in Sandusky on Friday. Sears lived in the Sandusky area for 40 years and served as pastor of the Nor walk AME church for four years.
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Sandusky
Ohio
Silas Sears
Sears
Norwalk
Eisenhower urged to curb overconfidence and campaign hard
President Eisenhower is expected to urge Republicans at the convention to tone down self-assurance and focus on winning in November. Party leaders worry Adlai Stevenson gains momentum while Democrats prepare aggressive campaigning. Eisenhower planned to speak at the convention and may urge firmer action and fewer forecasts of victory.
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San Francisco
Eisenhower
Comecratic
Adlai E. Steven
Detroit
Atlantic
Pacific
Dewey Praises Ike Nixon at Republican Convention
Thomas E. Dewey urged support for Eisenhower Nixon in November saying a Republican win would bring prosperity and peace. He cited past victories preventing war, ending Korea hostilities, and strengthening the Atlantic Alliance, arguing a strong administration can deliver safety and growth.
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San Francisco
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Eisenhower
Dewey
Korea
Indochina
Trieste
European Defense Alliance
Guatemala
West Germany
Ticker Installed At Fairmont for Convention Delegates
In San Francisco the Fairmont Hotel, GOP headquarters, has installed a stock ticker to assist delegates attending the Republican National Convention with real time market updates.
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San Francisco
Fairmont Hotel
GOP
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