Rate Increase By C and P Is Refused
Baltimore March 18 The Public Service Commission denied Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company higher rates, saying present income suffices and saving Maryland subscribers about 2.5 million annually. The decision permanentized a 4.5 million hike from last year’s temporary approval, rejected a larger increase, and cited a 50 page ruling that the company’s net income is not hardship on it.
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Baltimore
Public Service Commission
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Maryland
PSC
C and P
and P
Baltimore City
Commission
W G Morrel
Morrel Didn Speeiny
Prospects For Elevator Are Seen As Better
Frederick grain elevator plans gain momentum after a Washington conference with Commodity Credit Corporation officials. The group learned that a bonded warehouse may qualify for price support, with private ownership and a uniform storage agreement. An official meeting Monday will hear details on construction and financing and potential community benefits including significant local economic impact.
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Frederick
Washington
Commodity Credit Corporation
Ray H. Smith
Chamber of Commerce Rural Urban Committees
CCC
Smith
Me South
Staley
Brice Ro Crum
J William Brosius
Navy May Use Older Planes
The Navy plans to rely on older aircraft and cut back carrier air groups and squadrons to strengthen submarine defenses. Vice Admiral Cassady told the Appropriations Committee the 1952 budget seeks major cuts in carriers, air power, and training, with thousands of planes and pilots affected.
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Howe Appropriations Committee
Navy
Adm
John H Cassady
Naval Operations
Naval Aviation
Marine
Reserve
DIES AT AGE OF 101 IN WILLAMSPORT
Willamsport report states Mrs. Mary Jane Hessler died at her son's home after a long life of health until two weeks ago. Born in Lycoming County Pa she would have celebrated her 101st birthday January 19 five years ago she moved from Cherry Run West Virginia and was survived by five children.
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Willamsport
Mary Jane Hessler
Hessler
Cherry Run
Va Ehe
Lycoming County
Coal And Steel Strikes Hit B and O Railroad
Baltimore March 16 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reported a 1949 net income of 6,809,827 down from 21,158,295 due to coal and steel stoppages. Freight revenue declined by 39,728,935 with about 133,000 carloads lost. The carrier reduced debt by over 15,000,000 while investing in property.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
B. and
Freight reverses and mine losses cited by road
The report estimates mine stoppages last year caused 11 million dollars in losses and a steel strike added 4 million. Drastic furloughs were in effect in the last four months as coal and steel work stoppages hit. The railroad’s average workforce in 1949 was 49,848, down 7,349 from the prior year. DOG OWNERS WARNED Regional Game Warden Benja min F. Phobus Friday reminded dog owners to confine pets until September 10. State law bans dogs running at large during this period. Dogs caught pursuing game will receive summons. keep dogs tied up until September.
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Benjamin F. Phobus
Phobus
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