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The midland journal., 1946-06-14
Stasse,, Heads
Open Forum

Chairman of the Republican Open
Forums advisory committee is Har-
old Stassen, and ROF is considered
pretty much his baby. Wayne
Morse, Walter Judd, Gov. Raymond
Baldwin of Connecticut, and other
Republicans not unfriendly to the
liberal domestic and expansive in
ternational views of Stassen make
up the committee.
At ROF headquarters, you are
told it is strictly all-Republican, not
a one dark-horse team. However,
q broad-ninded tolerance prevails
which permits Democrats to take
part in forums. if they want to.
The forums are compared to town
meetings, and are supposed to pro-
vide members of the party with the
opportunity to form party policy.
At that point comes the rub. Old
Timers don't want Mr.. Stassen's 8
outfit (which it's director insists it
isn't) making policy. They feel
they have had enough experience in
such matters themselves.
Anyhow, ROF is a going concern.
AS of mid-May, there were already
474 forums in operation in A states.
The midland journal., 1946-06-14
WANTED TO BUY

FEATHERS WANTED
Goose and duck feathers, new and old.
Mail samples for prices.
p. r. MITCHELL CO., Cincinnati, Ohio.
The midland journal., 1946-06-14
CLASSIFIED
BUILDING MATERIALS
DE P A r T M E N T

MAKE your own concrete blocks. Perfect
block made quickly. Fastest and cheapest
way; no pallets required. Price S25.
Mack Steel Products, Richmond, Missouri.
The midland journal., 1946-06-14
INSTRUCTION

MAKE BEAUTIFUL COSTUME JEWEL
RY at home for large profits, hobby or
therapy. Free illustrated wholesale cata-
logue of sea shell, metal and plastic
parts. Contains detailed instructions.
FLORIDA SUPPLY HOUSE
BRADENTON. FLORIDA
The midland journal., 1946-06-14
IELP WANTED-MEN, WOMEN
TEACHERS

EXCELLENT FALL POSITIONS
Salaries 81 500 to $500 for months,
No registration fee.
ADAMS TEACHERS AGENCY
Colorado Building, Washington s, ID. C.
The midland journal., 1946-06-14
MISCELLANEOUS

DELUXE ENLARGEMENTs of highest
quality selection for $500; 8-5x7 OF A.
SKI and 2!8x10 or a beautiful hand oil
colored 8x10 in folder. Add soc if mega
tive is not supplied HELLO PHOTO
SERVICE, Dept. WIN, p. o. Box sci,
Church Street Sta, New York 8, N. Y,
The midland journal., 1946-06-14

SEEDS, PLANTS, ETC.
NANCY HALL OR PORTO RICAN
Potato Plants shipped prepaid prompt
ly. 800, $1.25; 600, So IS; 1000, $500.
DUKE PLANT CO.
Dresden Tennessee
The midland journal., 1946-06-14

and including price guarantees
to farmers, progressive taxation
for large incomes, reduction on
small incomes. Specific bills are
singled cut for support or oppo-
sitiOn.
CIO-PAC's brother, NC-PAC, is
what might be described simply as
simon-pure New Deal. Chairman
of the policy committee is DR..
Frank Kingdom, with Sydney Hill
man as an honorary" and men,
bers including Mrs. Eleanor Roose-
welt, Henry Morgenthau Jr., Henry
Wallace, Hugo Black and so on.
The lead article in their organ,
''The National Citizen,"- whose
memorial edition made no single
mention of the name, Truman, con-
tanned this paragraph:
Stirred by the rising tide of re-
action, and the steady drift away
from the policies Of Franklin D.
Roosevelt, more than 2,100 Of the
late Presidents most ardent sup
porters and closest friends. gathered
to hear speaker after speaker
sound the call to political action as
the best method to fulfill the Roose-
welt domestic and international pro-
gram"
NC-PAC has a political guide
which demands the election Of
progressive candidates for con-
gress, and lists issues for action
which include anti-labor bills, Ar
gentina, British loan, eonscription,
FEPC, atomic power, and so on.
They likewise are sponsoring a
School Of Political Action Tech
Evening star., 1946-02-27
FREIGHT AND
PASSENGER RATES

The railroads have done the war Job
with practically no increase in freight
rates and 4 relatively small increase in
passenger fares-2/10 of cent per mile
in basic coach fares and $40 of cent
per mile in fares good in Pullman cars.
The year 1916 will be one of greatly
increased cost of operation and main
tenanoe with decreasing business, and
it is therefore imperative to consider the
need for increased railroad freight rates.
The railroads were granted 5$ in.
crease in freight rates, in May, 1912,
which however was suspended until
six months after the war; but, as the
situation appears to be developing,
it will be necessary for the railroads
to petition the Interstate Commerce
Commission for an increase greater than
that under suspension, in order to meet
greatly increased expenses and avoid
deficit operation.
Large expenditures must be made for
the rehabilitation of the railroads. All of
these necessities will require money in
large amounts. Money requires credit,
and the credit of the Company is very
much affected by the rates at which the
business is carried.
Evening star., 1946-02-27
ADVERTISEMENT.
800 Monthly # Sick Or Injured!
Hospital Bills Paid! All for s1 a NO.!

provides up to $4,000 accumulated
cash for accidental loss of life,
limbs or sight.
NO, this is not the usual limited"
policy. This policy pays as speci-
fled, for ANY and ALL accidents,
ALL the common sicknesses, even
for minor injuries; and disability
BENEFITS are paid from first day Of
disability. No waiting period.
Policy issued BY MAIL at big saw.
ings to men or women, ages Is to
SO. NO MEDICAL EXAMINA.
T1ON required. Interested persons
may obtain this policy for 10
DAYS FREE EXAMINATION
without cost or obligation by
sending their name, age, address
and name of beneficiary to the
Service Life Insurance Company
Dept. 46, Omaha 2. Nebr.-Ady.
Evening star., 1946-02-27
RESULTS FOR THE YEAR

The high level of business that pre-.
vailed during the war years continued
during l943. the volume being the third
largest in the Company's history. and
exceeded only in 1943 and 1914.
Costs ofoperation constantly increased
due to higher costs of labor and higher
costs of materials. Operating revenues of
the Company declined 1880, sol,
caused by the cessation of hostiliries
and labor disturbances in some of the
larger industries. Expenses of operation
increased SAT, ,62s, $50, including
$41, ,395,479 to cover the unamortized
portion of the cost of emergency facili-
ties required for the prosecution of the
war. The Net Income in 1945 was
$4o, o,oOs,23s compared with $64, 72o,431
in 1914, 4 decrease of $15,7l2Ho3. Not
withstanding this decrease in Net In.
come, dividends paid in 1945 were
maintained At the same rate paid in
1914, l943 and 1e42-ox $3.50 per
share).
Evening star., 1946-02-27
RESEARCH

The Company, always seeking through
research in science and technology,
through discovery and invention. to be
in the forefront of progressive improve
menr in railroad travel and shipping, has
continued TO move forward during the
year. Through its own research staff,
through the research laboratories of the
Association of American Railroads, and
comparatively with equipment manufao.
turers, the Company is alert in utilizing
to the utmost Improvements in the field
of elecuonics, metallurgy, chemistry and
engineering, which can be applied to
increase the efficiency, comfort and safety
OF rail transportation.
Evening star., 1946-02-27
REDUCTION
OF FUNDED DEBT

Maturities during the year amounted
to $11 1,so7, $50, which together with
other debt retired and Cancelled amount.
ing to 50, 1892 900, made total reduc.
ton of $21, ,lso, $50 in l945. This re-
duction was Offset, in part, by the
issuance of $16,29o, 900 Equipment
Trust Obligations.
In addition, as 4 result of re6nancing
Of bonds and purchases from the public.
other debt of System Companies was re.
duced $5,3s0.087.
Evening star., 1946-02-27
TRANSPORTATION
FOR THE FUTURE

The countrys vast system of airways,
highways and waterways will be ex-
panded at the Governments expense,
while all Of the Improvements for the
railroads will be privately financed The
problems with which the railroads are
faced as a result of the war should have
intelligent consideration by state and
national authorities wherever regulation
restricts the opportunity for the rails to
move forward.
The railroads want no subsidy; they
want equity. They are heavily taxed
industry competing with subsidized in
dustries, and all they ask is equality of
opportunity.
As the railroads planned to meet the
requirements of war, so they are plan
ming for the opportunities of peace, and
given fair and equitable chance they
will furnish the public the best in freight
and passenger service.
Evening star., 1946-02-27

This chart shows how the property invest
while publicly held debt has decreased. The
money put back into the railroad not
only has increased the stockholders equity
but has brought the total investment to
point where it is equal to more than $17 900
per employe.
Evening star., 1946-02-27
EMPLOYEES

As we come out of the war and enter
the peace, it is pleasure to acknowledge
the efficiency and loyalty of the employees
of the Pennsylvania Railroad and their
devotion to duty.
From the low ebb of the depression in
1888, with depleted force, the Com
pany moved into the heavy traffic of the
war, met the peak load of its history,
both passenger and freight, and is NOV.
ing into the reconversion era. The Man.
agement wishes to acknowledge the
sPendid way the employees served their
Country and the Company by meeting
successfully every emergency they were
called upon to face.
Evening star., 1946-02-27
TAXES

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
during the war years paid in taxes and
dlsbursed for Improvements and repairs,
to meet the war load 4 sum of money
equal to the entire debt upon the prop
erty. A national railroad system without
any debt would place the railroads in the
same position as their competitors, as
the Government furnishes 4 large amount
of the capital for the waterways, the
highways and the airways.
There was much deferred maintenance
during the war period. The Interstate
Commerce Commission gave the rail-
roads authority to create reserves to meet
this situation. The taxation system, how.
ever, would not permit them to take any
tax benefit on reserves so created, and
money that should have been set aside
tor this purpose was taxed the same as
otherincome. D Deferredmaintenancemust
therefore, be paid out Of postwar earn
ings, and the more the postwar earnings
are siphoned off through taxation, theless
will be the money the railroads can spend
on rehabilitation and Improvements.
Railway taxes, after adjustment BY tax
credits of $24, ,443, ,3s1 for prior war years,
together with Unemployment Insurance
Evening star., 1946-02-27
STOCKHOLDERS

The growth and expansion of the Com.
pany during the one hundred years of its
existence is reflected in the number of
shareholders, the shares outstanding and
their distribution. When the Company
was chartered there were 2 ,o35 subscribers
to the original issue of o0.257 shares Of
stock of the par value of $50 each, being
an average holding of 22.s7 shares by
each subscriber.
On December 81, l945, there were
214,9o5 holders Of stock, and the number
of Shares outstanding had grown TO
l3,lo7,754. The average holding was
6l.24 shares.
M. W. CLEMENT, Pyssidsn,.
Evening star., 1946-02-27

4 BRIEF HISTORY of the railroad's
growth and development over the
hundred years since Its founding
April 13. 1916, is included in the
Annual Reportsen to stockholders.
Copies of 1t may be had by writing
Once of the Secretary, Broad Street
Station Building, Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening star., 1946-02-27
Now She's
Walking On Air
ADVERTISEMENT. A

Every day, people who really suffer from
tired, burning feet are learning the ouick.
snrlling comfort that lies in jar Of Ice.
cream, you can actually feel tired nuacles
relax, as your feet respond almost insta antly
to it, refreshing coolness. To help soften
corns and callouses, there's nothing better
than medicinal Ice-Mint. So get . Jar TODAY
and enjoy the blissful feeling that eomes
with au-day foot comfort. At ~ druggists.
Evening star., 1946-02-27
"aoLb SEAL PLAN" Also Pays Up
70 $4,000 for Accidental Loss
Of Life, Limbs or Siphf!

OMAHA, NEB.-ln order to bring
all around insurance protection
within the budget of added
millions, old reliable Service Life
Insurance Company has just an
nounced an amazing new combina-
ton Sickness-Accident and Hos
pitalization policy that costs only
II a month, yet pays cash bene-
fits that are big enough to be
worthwhile.
This new Service Gold Sear'
policy provides a monthly income
up to 500 a month for either
sickness or accident disability plus
hospital benefits to over $3.50 for a
single confinement. Policy also
Evening star., 1946-02-27
taxes Of $12,741,141, and Railroad Re.
tirement taxes of$13.so2. .s9l, aggregated
34,34o,ol3.
LEGISLATION

To clarity the intent of Congress with
respect TO carriers subject to the Inter
state Commerce Act, and to resolve any
regulatory conflicts with the Antitrust
laws, Congressman Bulwinkle of North
Carolina introduced bill, H. R. 1886,
known as the Bulwinkle Bill, which gives
such carriers protection from the Anti
trust laws only to the extent that their
acts and procedures have obtained prior
Commission approval. The Bill was en-
dorsed by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission and numerous state commissions,
and by public and Commercial bodies and
BY shippers and producers generally. 1t
was passed by the House by large ma
jority and now awaits action by the Senate.
To insure consistent policies with ref
spect to legislation, and the future eff
cieney Of the transportation system, the
Bill is worthy Of the earnest support of
the people, who have recently seen the
vital importance to the nation of the
ability Of the carriers to work together
in the public interest.
Evening star., 1946-02-27
EQUIPMENT

The ending of the war made it possible
to acquire materials for construction Of
passenger cars, and there are under con-
struotion one hundred and twelve modern
passenger train cars, of lightweight con-
struotion, of which ninety are being built
in Altoona Shops, and twenty-five by an
outside builder. They are the finest type
ever TO be built for the Company, and
are especially designed for safety.
Since the close Of the year, orders have
been placed with outside builders for the
construction of two hundred and four
teen passenger train cars of which one
hundred and fifty-nine are to be sleePers,
for the improvement of the postwar
passenger service on the railroad.
Twenty-Five of the largest and most
modem steam freight locomotives and
tenders were placed in service during the
year. Orders were placed for fifty addi.
tional steam passenger locomotives and
tenders and part of the order was deliv-
cred One Diesel electric passenger loco
motive was delivered during the year.
and ten more were ordered.
On December Is, lo45, the District
Court of the United States for the East
ern District of Pennsylvania approved
the sale by Pullman Incorporated to 4
Buying Group of Railroads of all the out
standing stock of its wholly owned SUBJ
sidiary, The Pullman Company, which
owns and services the sleeping cars.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
as one of the railroads in the Buying
Group, has purchased from The Pullman
Company l42 lightweight sleeping cars
assigned for service on its lines, as well
As l23 regularly assigned Parlor cars.
Evening star., 1946-02-27

(2) Helps remove smile blurring
food film. 81 Helps sweeten your
breath. So get Pebeco Tooth Paste
now. and get set for tea for tWoi
Evening star., 1946-02-27
As completes One Hundred Years of Transportation Pr
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD REPORTS
For THE YEAR l945

The debt of the System in the hands
of the public was, therefore, reduced
$1o,279,967 in 1945, making 4 net re.
duction of $l4s. $40. 900 during the last
six years.
Evening star., 1946-02-27
REFINANCING OF BONDS

REFINANCING OF BONDS
The Company continued its policy of
taking advantage of the prevailing money
rates to rehnance certain of its bonds, as
we'll as those of its affiliated companies,
and was able TO make some very advan-
tageous refundings, from which it will
ultimately realize approximately
$47, 600, 900 of savings.
Evening star., 1946-07-19

Why allow crawling, flying
insects to emharraS you2
Spray Black F1ag efncient
insecticide around your
rooms. under the sink and
around drains and pipes.
Kills annoysng household in
sect pests.
d. g.. Stores Only
Evening star., 1946-07-19

So delicious you won't want to stop
eating themi Crisp, crunchy al
rnond nut meats, toasted and sea
soned to perfection, coated thickiy
With creamy chocolate. Make =
At your next party.
Evening star., 1946-07-19

simplihes toilsome serubbinE coat Of this
glisteninE wax on your floors and lnoleum helps
keep hoors clean . easy to wipe of dust and
dirt Requires little rubbing.
Evening star., 1946-07-19

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Monarch Citrate of Moenesio-
6Oe Fleets Phosph -Sodo
soc Edwords Olive Toilets
75c Squbb Mineral Oil, Pnt------------------59e
4Oc Squibb Milk Of Moeneso-
Squibb TosteIess Castor OiI-------------------23e
Lepoctic Pills, Bottle of
Sl00 Pepto- -BismoI
6Oc Ice-Mint for your Feet
35c Freezone for Corns
Num- Zt Teethne Lotion
Bismuth Formic Iodide Powder der-----------------23c
6Oc Murine for Your
soc Iodex Ointment
soc Uneuentine Burn Ointment
$l25 Absorbine, Jr. Liniment-
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-09
Food or Fashion

Albany, Ore.-AP-Butter and
nylons have been running a close
race for top spot on the ladies'
want" list but according to two
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-09
Stony Creek


Soldier Home
Ti5 Patrick NJ. Swope. son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph swope, Stony
Creek Rd.. is back from the Euro
pean Theater OF Operations. He
enlisted at Camp Custer. had his
basi training at Daniel Field. CO,
was transferred TO Camp Kilmer,
N. j., and sent from there to GlLs-
gov, Scotland, where he landed
July 8, 1943. From there he was
sent to Bristol, England, where he
was attached to the 9th Army Air
Forces and put In charge of head
quarters OF Motorcycle Corps. In
September, 1914. he was sent to
France where he saw combat In
the air. He was attached to the
Military Police OF the Army Air
Forces, and after leaving France
he was sent back 10 England where
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-09
Pick of the Air Today

Atomic Energy and Freedom;
NBC-4-National Forum.
NBC-2:30-John Charles Thomas;
6:00-NBC Symphony;
6:30-Gildersieeve;
7:00-Jack Benny;
s:0o-Charlie Mccarthy, Doro-
thy Lamour;
s:30-Fred Allen Comedy;
9:30-Familiar Music;
10:30-Meet Me at Parky's.
CBS-2-Claudette Colbert In "A
Question OF Courage;
Boon. Y. Philharmonic;
i:So--Nelson Eddy returns to his
show;
6:00-Ozzie and Harriet;
7:00-Thin Man drama;
S:00-Marlin Hurts Beulah:
9:00-ReQuest Performance;
9:30-Ed Wynn due back with
Jimmy Melton:
10:30-We the People;
ABC-12:3o-Paui Lavalle concert;
3:30-Johnny Thompson and
Ilene Woods;
600--Jones and drama;
6:00--Hall Of Fame, Burns and
Allen;
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-09
CMILES in
- The Neus
Overtime

Mcpherson. Kas.-AP-Basket-
Dall fans made a night OF 1t when
more than 400 Of them were strand.
ed overnight by a snowstorm which
occurred during the High School
Regional Tournament.
About $50 OF the players and fans
slept in the gymnasium on mats,
diyans. chairs and on the floor.
Hotel Hobbies and halls we're filled
with sleepers.
Others spent the night in res
taurants drinking coffee.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-09
MovIe Fan

Chicago, --AP-George Avery. 8,
who returned home last night after
being missing since noon Thusday.
explained his absence to his moth.
er, Mrs. Doris Avery. He had gone
TO a couple OF movies and stayed
over night at a friends house.
Georges father, Vincent, is as
sistant manager Of movie house.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-09

star and one service bar. He has
received his discharge. is attend
ing Trades School and Is at home
with his parents. He came home
on the U.S.S. Alhambra Victory
which was damaged so badly in a
storm that had to be returned to
Southampton for repairs.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-09
TonIoht

Tonight
NBC-7-Foreign Policy "St. Law
renee Waterway;
s;00-Life OF Riley:
s:30-Truth or Consequences;
9;00-Barn Dance;
9:30-Can You Top This;
10:30-Grand Ole Opry.
CBS-7-Helen Hayes in "Anoth-
er Language;
s:00-Dick Haynes Show;
9:00-Hit Parade;
9:45-Saturday Serenade;
10:I5-Celerbrity Club;
11:15-K. OF C. Track Nee. (also
MBS 10:45).
ABC-7:30-Green Hornet;
8:30-Famous Jury Trials;
e:00-Gang Busters;
1030-DuPont Radio Awards.
MBS-s-Twenty Questions. quiz;
S:30-Harry Savoy comedy;
9:30-Break the Bank quiz;
10:00-Chicago Theater.
Sunday
MBS-11:30 a. NJ Reviewing
Stand, tPressure Groups in
Politics.;
NBC lis D. m-American United
"Will New Sterilization Policy
Work."
N9C-1:3o-Chicago Roundtable.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-09
Has $237837 on Deposit;
Reserve Funds Built up
to Meet Building Needs

Good business principles guided city aldermen during
1945 report of City Clerk Harvey c. Holmes reveals Ex
elusive of utilities, cash deposit in municipal funds
total $237 ,837.91.
Included comfortable reserve funds built up with an
eye to the future needs of Ypsan The police building
fund now totals S25,000 city garage building $4,000;
parking meter earmarked for provision of park
ing lots $1243S.65 in cash and $4,000 in government
bonds These amounts have been set aside that
payers have Improvements without having to pay in
terest them.
Other funds working mems liability nsur-
ance $22 1878 pension and retirement fund.- $685.
and hospital construction $1037075 total reserves of
$94,349.46
Invested in city bonds and federal savings certificates
$4,000 from the poor fund.- $15450 from the nsur-
fund.- and $4,000 from the pension and retirement
funds making with the 10000 parking meter investment
total of $46,450 in securities.
There overdrafts in but three funds construc-
ton $281S2 second district $802960 and paving
(curb and gutter) $2 .09. The last two items
covered in bond issue being obtained and the first
item is generally adjusted in budget estimates.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-09

his squadron patrolled air bases
most OF the time. He was on duty
during some OF the heaviest air
raids on England and at one time
a tent that he was in was ripped
to pieces by a bomb and four Of
his buddies were killed. He has
Ave overseas Combat Ribbons with
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-09

ads appearing in an Albany news
paper the outcome has been set
tied.
Yesterday a woman advertised
offering to trade three pounds Of
butter for one pair of nylons. To-
day Mrs. H. A. w. Steidel inserted
a similar ad-only she offered six
pounds OF butter for one pair.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-09

9:00-I Deal in Crime;
MBS-1030 a. m.-Married for
Life;
2:50-Queen for a Day;
4:30-Mutual Melody;
7:45-Sports Inside;
9:30-Sonny Dunham Band.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-09
Quick ResuIta

ST. Paul. Minn.-AP-It didn't
take long for Eugene Benolken. 80,
World War 2 veteran, to get results
from an advertisement the placed
In the ST. Paul Pioneer Press. II
read:
"Will exchange my medals earned
while saving your home for a place
to call home for my wife and me"
He got more than a score OF Of
fers shortly after the ad appeared.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-09

Bonded Indebtedness at the years end is $22915o as
compared $25 $50 when the year opened This shows
considerable reduction from the high 5240O0 20 years
ago and the $274 100 ten years ago. Included in the
Indebtedness total special assessment bonds of $615O
water works. $50 900. general obligation, $8000
disposal $1,000; and hospital, 100000.
Bonds paid off during the year total $26700 and interest
payments totaed $5,23605 New bond issued for the
year totaled 100000
Building plumbing electrical and miscellaneous permits
neted $2,02882 Delinquent taxes brought $12,567OS;
scavenger sale 02965 intangible taxes $737614 and
liquor taxes, $9,45492
Interesting comparisons of tax levys valuations city and
total tax rates for the past four years are given
For 194546 the levy $263 AGO. valuation S16124,-
$780, city tax rate 1854 and total tax rate $500; for
194445 tax levy 1888 70O valuation 15249650 city tax
rate 1882 and total tax rate 1851; for 194344 tax
levy $2043O0 valuation S13883,700 city tax rate $212O
and total tax rate $3772 and for 194243 the tax levy
was S249 000 valuation $1 14sOO city tax rate $3.50
and total tax rate S39.54.