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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1960
Page
11
Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell urged railroads to end featherbedding disputes through calm public study rather than bargaining deadlines. He spoke at the State University of Iowa and cautioned that newspapers can distort negotiations.
The uproar centers on outmoded work rules that railroads say force costly idle labor. Railroads estimate featherbedding costs about 500 million dollars annually, while unions argue staffing is lower than ever and dispute the claim.
Three new members were added to the Frederick Chamber of Commerce last night Carl Culler representing the Floyd L Culler Company Inc Thomas Kelly representing Household Finance Corporation and Mrs Golda Castle hostess of the Welcome Wagon Inc Richard D Haremond Chamber manager noted the Welcome Wagon has long represented the chamber by delivering welcome letters offers invitations to the Newcomers Club and lists of local churches
The report notes a 161 percent jump in unemployment benefits from $18,678 to $48,370 and insured unemployed increasing from 880 to 1,548. Post Office receipts fell six percent to $27,898. County and city building permits rose nine percent to $674,405 in March, with the January through March period outlining further trends.
Building permits in the city and county rose 24 percent in value, from 1 135 255 in 1959 to 1 407 175 in 1960. Frederick Clearing House receipts climbed eight percent in the first three months, from 21 341 960 in 1959 to 23 065 960 this year. Freight car loadings in March fell 16 percent, from 371 in 1959 to 480 this year. For January through March, local freight car loadings declined seven and one half percent, from 1 674 last year to 1 546 this year.
Circuit Judge Godfrey Child acquitted Wilbert Small, 44, of manslaughter in the Christmas night crash on U S 50 near the Ocean City bridge. David Lynch, 17, died in the flaming wreck. his brother Michael Lynch died two days later in Salisbury hospital.
A flood of rural and town properties from 34 acre tracts near Creagerstown to brick bungalows with modern amenities. Listings include 7 room houses with electric water, carriages, several 30x80 structures, and multiple 3 to 4 bedroom setups. Prices range from 7,502 to 35,800 with quick possession and multiple garages, basements, and new oil heat. Brokers Zentz of Taneytown and Crickensurger of Thomas Ave advertise extensive dairy farms and 40 acre parcels in Frederick County.
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