Rail Merger Creates Penn Central as Nation's Largest Railroad
ICC approves merger of Pennsylvania and New York Central Railroads forming Penn Central. Officials say combined system will boost service and compete with air and highway travel, with potential for further mergers if successful. The move is seen as vital to jobs, stockholders, and the broader economy.
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Today’s Quip on New Styles for Women Skirt Fit
A humorous note observes that modern women’s fashions keep skirts from bagging at the knees. The remark hints at evolving styles and practical tailoring in public life.
Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Update
Puzzle teaser lists crossword clues with answers across and down and a cryptoquote sample using substitution. The page includes a hint on solving and a credited quote about sympathy with nature.
Break the News to Mother Dear Abby and Judy columns
A reader asks how to tell a mother she is embarrassing her child in the car. Abby suggests respectful tips to improve appearance, while another asks how to describe a cocktail waitress uniform to a deployed boyfriend. Judy replies with a playful line.
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Dear Abby column helps husband beat gambling disease
A Brooklyn woman thanks Abby for mentioning Gamblers Anonymous after her husband freed himself from a 18 year gambling battle. A Jamaica GA member named Sam helped guide him to treatment and recovery. Gray Lady in Medina explains handling unwanted hospital visitors. A private in-law note advises a daughter to visit her own home, and Abby offers personal replies and a wedding booklet.
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The Lighter Side Sir Francis Was Obviously Drunk
A humorous UPI item argues a new history theory the Great Drunk, by Joe E. Lewis, at a Blue Room seminar. It jokes that sobriety shaped events like Drake's Armada victory and cites Lewis’s long memory of past exploits.
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Fewer Visiting Firemen Mark Johnson White House Pace
President Johnson shows fewer public appointments and press briefings as he avoids routine meetings and secretive calls. The shift signals preoccupation with unresolved problems and desire to limit public speculation while maintaining control over major decisions.
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