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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1951
Page
10
The Interstate Commerce Commission again acts despite OPS opposition to raise rail rates by 6 to 9 percent, replacing temporary 4 percent in the East and 2 percent elsewhere, to cover rising wages and materials costs. Officials warn higher rates may spill into general prices and hinder price control efforts.
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted a nine percent freight rate hike in the East and six percent in the South and West, with a six percent cap for traffic among the three regions. The increase, estimated at about 548 million dollars annually, applies for a limited period through February 28, 1953, and may be extended to water carriers under ICC jurisdiction. Public notice can be given in 15 days.
An advertisement promoting T-4-L foot antiseptic promises to kill athlete's foot germs within an hour with high concentration formula. It guarantees 40 cents back from any druggist if not pleased and notes wide penetration to reach embedded germs, then lists Williamson's Drug Store as the retailer.
More than 100 dolls were shown in Baker Park during a special playground events program Tuesday evening. Judges included Mrs. Charles KR Albaugh, Mrs. Charles T. Butcher, and Mrs. Robert W. Russell. First and second place winners listed for multiple classifications. Largest doll went to Shirley Hurt and Betty Rodgers. smallest doll to Harriet Baker and Linda Lochner. oldest doll to Judith Sherman.
A fragment lists award winners including best doll and funniest doll categories. Names mentioned include Karol Kallo, Miriam Butcher, Jackie Rodgers, Linda Betsy Sherman Lochner, Betty Rodgers, and others with notes on placements and the largest collection attributed to Karol Kallo.
Readable text shows Harriet Baker and Edith Whisner tied for second place in an event. No additional context on event, location, or date is provided.
Egyptian cotton accounts for about 6 percent of world output but plays a key role in textiles. It is prized for long fiber length, durability, fineness, and luster, making it a premium material in high end fabrics.
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