Bootleg Auto Freight Charges Spark Senate Probe
Sen. Mike Monroney of Oklahoma branded phantom freight as favoritism that fuels auto bootlegging. Testimony showed dealers in Detroit pay a token delivery charge while others face higher phantom freight, with estimates of 214 million dollars paid in 1954.
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Washington
Mike Monroney
Dem
Oklahoma
Detroit
Mich
Monroney
Senate Commerce
National Automobile Dealers Association
Paul E. Herzog
Associations’ Research Division
Esti
Herzog
California
Michigan
Stan's Auto Supply closes out deals on heaters and washers
All Clayback and Circulating Heaters to close out at greatly reduced prices. G E Filter-Flow Automatic Washer with a five year transmission guarantee regular 319.95 now 239.50 with 29.50 down and 10.50 monthly. Stan's Auto Supply Whitewright.
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Lem Tittsworth
Bonham
Stan
Whitewright
Legislature Polls Boner On Election
A Texas legislature error could trigger a costly special election for a lone proposed constitutional amendment. Nine amendments were set for the general election, but one measure to expand welfare for disabled adults may go to a separate vote the second Tuesday in November. Secretary of State Tom Beavley says he is looking into the matter.
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Austin
Tom Beavley
Secretary of State
Bigger profits desired by plants and manufacturers
The passage argues that larger producers with plants seek greater profits than smaller manufacturers lacking plant facilities, highlighting a competitive disparity in earnings potential between规模ed operations and smaller makers.
Judge excuses foreign-born woman from Omaha district court jury
A grey-haired immigrant asks to be excused from jury service in Omaha district court saying she knows simple words but not complex terms. Judge Ross Newkirk grants her request. The report also notes that many rigs used in oil and gas drilling cost over $500,000.
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Omaha
United States
Ross Newkirk
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