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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
4
The Interstate Commerce Commission receives a brief from American railroads advocating a 15 percent freight rate increase. Supporters argue it could restore prosperity, while opponents warn higher rates push shippers to trucks and threaten rail cargo.
Arthur Brisbane argues rail networks lag behind era of motor buses and trucks. He urges railroads to exploit rights of way, borrow ideas from Europe, and test high speed, light cars to cut costs dramatically. He proposes a government funded cross country test with duralumin cars and diesel power.
Rodney Dutcher discusses the history and functions of the Interstate Commerce Commission which governs nearly all railroad matters in the United States. The column highlights the commission's role in regulating railroads and its impact on national transport policy.
Five autos carried about 25 desperadoes into Holbrook last night to raid the Green Lantern Cafe during a banquet for prominent citizens. They threatened the sheriff and city marshal, forced food from diners, sang, gave speeches, and caused furniture removal before departing without injuries. Lions Club members from Winslow and Holbrook were noted as visitors earlier.
An overview of the I C C from its 1887 creation to present, detailing its growth, core duties, and role in regulating railroads. It notes its authority over rates, securities, service adequacy, and safety, and explains the historical shifts in its power amid court rulings and congressional acts.
Mayor James L. Key of Atlanta returns with a group of American mayors after a wartime tour aboard the S. S. Ile de France on June 18. The trip focused on national security and wartime policy discussions with allied cities and officials.
Cleveland, June 18. The Brush Foundation reports children select large manipulatives that build leg and arm strength during growth. Dr Dewey L. Anderson notes toys with multiple uses aid development while single use items are less popular. Tests show consistent behavior and month to month predictions. Wellesley graduation features Chief Justice Hughes as honorary member at supper.
Mrs. S. A. Solomon of New Bern North Carolina reports a 47 pound weight loss in 3 months using Kruschen Salts. She dropped from 217 to 170 pounds and says pains vanished, she feels stronger younger and looks better with family and friends commenting. A 4 week bottle costs 85 cents at Central Drug Co. Take one half teaspoon in hot water each morning before breakfast and watch diet. Money back if not satisfied.
France states the Eighteenth Amendment was not foisted on the American people and was passed gladly during wartime to win the war. It argues the measure was not submitted in peacetime and should be so presented to the people.
New York June 18. Miss Catherine McNellis of Tower Magazines Inc. told a group at the Advertising Federation of America convention that men are to blame for the business downturn. She said male buyers retarded purchases and while motives may be selfish the trend weighed on overall demand.
In Santiago Chile a five cent fare is charged to enter Mapocho station unless one holds a train ticket. The policy aims to deter idlers and facilitate greetings among friends.
Yale University conferred honorary Doctor of Law degrees at the 230th commencement in New Haven on Ray Lyman Wilbur Secretary of the Interior and Hugh Gibson Ambassador to Belgium. President James Rowland Angell awarded the degrees. Also 507 degrees from graduate schools and 681 Yale College and Sheffield Scientific School seniors received bachelor’s degrees.
London officials deny New York reports that Scotland Yard questioned anyone in the Starr Faithfull death case. The denial came as authorities reiterated no active inquiry at that time.
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