Higher Rail Fares and the Postwar Economics
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a roughly 16 percent rise in basic passenger fares on Eastern railroads. The commission found a yearlong deficit of about 5.6 million from passenger operations and noted the fare increase is moderate given wage and price gains since the war. The article argues wage hikes were misaligned with productivity, and higher wages must come from lower costs or be paid by consumers, reinforcing a core economic principle.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
For the Record and the Budget Battle in Washington
A compilation notes the role of the Republican majority in Congress cutting government spending. It highlights planned sizable reductions, debate over their severity, and the political stakes ahead. The piece also covers box score disputes in baseball scoring and opinion on domestic matters, with reflections on gender and marriage.
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Treasury
Powe
United States
Congress
Letters To The Editor Blames Truman For High Prices
A reader blames President Truman for rising farm real estate costs, arguing his labor policies caused inflation and indebtedness. The letter contends workers and farmers face hardship and criticizes privileged groups for seeking more earnings, noting inflationary effects on farming profits and costs.
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Truman
Biany
Mr. Truman
Mrr
Lewis
Green
Murray
Brr
Paganda Deine
Alvin L. Dudley
Mt. Airy
Local Items From The News May 29 1997
Fifty years ago items note Mr William Fisher of Dium Bend composing a marsh piece for the band. A service to be held at the bank and a solicitor listed. A separate entry mentions a house ending in $1,539 and an Annaport event.
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the News
William Fisher
United Dium Bend
Annaport
Tomercow Rernolas
X House
REICH
Teng Seperate
Twenty Years Ago facet ems from the Columes Of The News
Twenty Years Ago column notes a runaway horse on city streets and a death of Reverdy J Winebrener a well known farmer near Wailville aged 84 at his farm Self Defense containing over 300 acres.
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Fata
J. Winebrener
Wailville
Dorothy Dix On Men Women And Marriage Misunderstandings
Dorothy Dix observes that men are a largely undiscovered nation and argues women face double ethics and expectations in relationships. She notes men seek cosmetic appearance and questions why pre and post marriage behavior differs, urging reflection on why marriages become strained.
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Dorothy Dix
Insance
Weenan
Memorial Day Golf Events At Catoctin Country Club
Memorial Day program at Catoctin Country Club includes a 10 am mixed two ball foursome and a 1 pm men handicap tournament with prizes. Members and guests enjoy special entertainment and social rounds continue for one week after May 30. Present club champion Rhogeries seeks to defend laurels amid rising membership.
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Catoctin Country Club
Catoctin Cham Fo
Rhogeries
Class Tertained at Evan-3 church school meeting
The Class Tertained at Evan-3 church school with 28 members and two guests at 314 College Parkway. Mrs Richard Rudy led the meeting after hymns sung by Mere Schildknecht. A Guess box prize went to Mrs Iaing Ramsburg. movies by Mrs Schildknecht were shown.
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Evan- 3 Church School
Calvin Schildknecht
College Parkway
Schudknecitt
Wo OV. Garrett
Henry N. Lochner
Babson Advocates Tax Cuts to Spur Production
St Louis May 29. Roger W. Babson argues high prices can be reduced by boosting production through labor saving machinery, urging lower taxes to free capital and encourage investment. He cites the Morgan estate example and warns heavy taxation kills savings and enterprise, urging Congress to lower unit taxes to raise national income.
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Roger W. Babson
St Louis
Babson
America
House of Morgan
J. P. Morgan
Congress
Rome
Egypt
Spain
France
England
Sam
U.S
Pub Financial Bureau
Chest Chest Clinics Set for June 10 and 24 in Winchester Hall
Frederick county health officials announce two chest clinics on June 10 and 24 at Winchester Hall under the Health Department with Dr W Bakins in charge. Appointments via the County Health Office. referrals by family physicians. Each clinic examines about 10 people, offers physical exams chest X rays and tuberculin tests when indicated. Nurses aim to reach contacts of active TB cases for early detection and recovery, funded largely by Christmas seals with two thirds of proceeds staying local.
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Frederick County
Winchester Hall
Focal Health Department
W. Bakins
State Sanatorium
Health Department
Holdcrafts Tenth Book Off The Press In May Release
Announcement from Abingdon-Cokesbury Press in Nashville declares the May 26 release of R. E. Holdcrafts Cyclopedia of Bible Illustrations. The Hagerstown pastor has served Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church for eighteen years and edits the Broadcaster.
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Abingdon-Cokesbury Press
Nashville
Tenn
R. E. Holdcraft
D D
Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church
Hagerstown
Dr. Holdcraft
Frederick
Lund
New Fabrics on Parade Delights Lewistown Women
The Lewistown Women’s Club met at the home of Mrs. Deni Tead. Mrs Mehric Ramsburg presented a demonstration on new fabrics while 23 members attended. A director’s report was given and Mrs Clifford Kelly was named chair to display a flower arrangement at the upcoming show. Public notices relate to Jane 4 at Calvary Methodist parish house and Mrs R Faul Buhrman.
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Reiations
Pointell
France
Buhrman
Lewis Martz
Merle Sollinger
Mehrie Ramsburg
Frederick County Council of Homemakers Clubs
Luther Remsbers
Frederick Council of Homemakers Clubs
Jonas Barker
Ramsburg
Lewistown
Mehric Ramsburg
Lenhart
Ay Deni
Clifford Kelly
Jane
Calvary Methodist Parish House
R. Faul Buhrman
Taneytown council swears in new members and files report
In Taneytown regular session the mayor and uncle of Taneytown met in the Firemen's building. Clerk Charles L. Messier read the yearly report. Newly elected councilmen Harry B. Dougherty Merie S. Baumgardner and Harmon Albaugh were sworn in for two years. A benefit pay is planned for St Joseph's school hall. The W S C S of St Zion church held a May meeting with plans for a June 1 festival and discussed child management.
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Taneytown
Charles L. Messier
Harry B. Dougherty
Merie S. Baumgardner
Harmon Albaugh
George Lockingbin
Dorothy E
Samuel P. Hostetter
Baltimore
St. Joseph's School Hall
Pius L. Hemler
James Magee
Camden
Elwood Wells
Castle
Societ dl
George Drone
Weather data snapshot for May 1946
End of 24 hours precipitation shows a deficit of 4.36 inches by May 1 1947. Normal high is 89 with yesterday at that mark. last night low 54. May 8:29 p.m. sunset, 3:47 a.m. sunrise, moon rises 4:34 p.m. and sets 3:40 a.m.
Taft Hartley Labor Bill Faces Prolonged Negotiations
Washington reports from House and Senate labor conference committees show slow progress as they reconcile Taft and Hartley reform proposals. Expect action not before July. talks aim to preserve welfare funds and industrywide bargaining while toning down key Hartley provisions. AFL CIO oppose perceived labor right erosion and await final form.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Senate
House Labor Committee
National Assn
AFL
CIO
Congress
Robert H. Taft
Taft
Tafts
Minnesota
Joe
Bails
Irving M. Ives
New York
Senator Ives
John Less
Michigan
House
Hartley
Doctor Advises on Malaria Relapses and Atabrine Treatment
Common malaria may relapse for three years after infection and then disappear. Relapses can be reduced and spread prevented by proper treatment at a hospital with atabrine over seven days. Injections may aid if nausea occurs. immunity develops with time and some cases use alternative regimens at veterans hospitals. Cancer is not contagious. exposure to a relative with cancer does not transmit the disease to a child.
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Penny Pincher
Martriage
O Willine
Marrage
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Vevrsus
Alaria
Veterans Hospital
Questions and Answers on UN General Assembly Presidency
Questions cover frequency of presidency changes and session procedures. Other items discuss historical events, the Penagon Bc g.or, and a memorial funeral deadline with Sowers, plus Taft-Hartley implications.
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Paig Ree
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White
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Actve
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Mit
Bethtee
Selder
Evaurch
Middletown
Republican Party
David Lawrence
National Capital
House of Representatives
John Taber
Taber
House of Plans
War Department
Treasury, Justice and Labor Department
Bev
S.ndior
Jake Wise
Faily
Sotan
Tess
SY Ea
William A. O'Brien
United Nations General Assembly
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Germany
Great Britain
Zanzibar
D.C
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Esre
New York Bank
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Antietam
Mr. Taft
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