Railways Struggle Demand Higher Rates Amid Low Earnings
The Railway Age reports that U S railways show their lowest gross and net earnings since 1922 and the weakest return on investment since 1921 in the first third of 1930. Freight car loadings drop 7 to 11 percent in Q1 and spring months, while operating income falls 32.5 percent. Policy-driven low rates and subsidies divert traffic, prompting large maintenance deferrals and further harm to general business.
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Railway Age
Arizona Gasoline Tax Shows Road Funding Potential
The Arizona Republican discusses a four cents per gallon gasoline tax and its expected 1980 31 revenue split of 2000000 to the state highway fund and 1200000 to counties. It notes current year collections for 1929 30 and projects 1930 31 road spending, urging careful study of revenue use and limits on tax increases while praising simplicity and broad road funding benefits.
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Maricopa County
State Department Shuns All Foreign Divorce Problems
The State Department refuses involvement in divorces obtained abroad and maintains strict secrecy. Its files include inquiries from Americans and foreigners seeking treaty provisions, interpretations of divorce decrees, or legal opinions, with many cases touching child custody and property division.
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State Department
Washington
Department
United States
New Jersey race may see first woman in Senate
The Washington letter notes Democrats nominate Thelma Parkinson of Vineland for a short term seat, potentially making her the first woman elected to the U S Senate. Her odds hinge on Morrow’s fate and anti saloon group dynamics amid New Jersey political strength and party divisions.
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Joe Frelinghuysen
Thelma Parkinson
Vineland
Morrow
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Minois
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Congress
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Madison Square Garden
Houston
Virginia Democrats barred blacks from primary, appeals court rules
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Virginia Democrats authority to bar negroes and other races from their primary. The ruling centers on party autonomy in selecting nominees and reflects ongoing disputes over race-based exclusions in state party processes.
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Asheville
N. C
United States
Texas Photographer Builds Vast Cactus Negatives Archive
Phoenix dispatch reports Otis Aultman of Paso, Texas, claims the largest collection of cactus negatives, grown from Arizona deserts and reflecting the work of a dean among 121 Texas photographers.
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Arizona
Otis Aultman
Paso
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