The Associated Press asked presidents of leadinl U-s- l'lii' roads to state their views on the future of nilrondlns. laced with ever - lneicaslag competi- tlon. They are outlined in the followlnl story-

By JOHN BAUSMAN

NEW YORK (AP) - Planes. buses nnd family cars-have they now built up): crisis for the pas-

er train.

"Est week six eastern United 51,195 railroads asked the Inter- state Commerce C mmisslou to in- crease first-class fares by a whop- ping 45 per cent. They admit this is a bold step and some railmen, looking at compa ably lower alr- nne fares. say it would mean the end of long-haul train travel.

Do the railroads stand at an historic junction Where do they go from here is the Pullman car becoming obsolete?

The Associated Press asked presidents of leading rail lines to supply the answers. Their replies .11 agree on one point: The rail- roads are in deep trouble as far .5 passenger operations go. '

Some say they are operating their passenger service at a direct out-of-pocket loss. Others make a small profit. but none say profits are big enough to pay the fully- rated share of line maintenance and overhead.

BIG DEFICIT

Pennsylvania Railroad presi- dent James M. Symes A his passenger service deficit was

nearly 550.000.000 iast Year. and 1,

nearly 42 per cent of freight prof-

its were needed to offset It. He V

comment s':

"The economic problems are be- I?

coming increasingly serious so

that the operation of long - haul i lpassengert service will become- less and less attractive to many .

rail carriers. "

H. Smith, president of the

Norfolk and Western Railway. laid:

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from less than two per cent to more than 29 per cent. in the same period the railroad share has dropped from 74 per cent to '38 per cent.

The trend developed while plane and first class roll fares were closely competitive. The proposed eastern rail increase would give airlines I huge price advantage in their campaign to get an even bigger share of passenger busi-

ness. STILL l-IOPEFUL

Railroad officials in other parts

of the United States say they have no plans to join the eastern lines in seeking a huge fan; boost, but are pinning their hopes for pas- senger profits on long-haul first- class trains. -, President Robert S. Macfar- lane of the Northern Pacific re- ported. "in our case this is the class of business which has in- creased in recent years.

For the Union Pacific, another line r u nning transcontinental trains, president A. E. Stoodard -replied:

Tested Today

A new marine railway built at Georgetown primarily an In aid to the fast growing draggar fleet will receive its initial test this aft- ernoon when I 75-ton schooner will be hauled from the water.

The slip was started last sum- mer by Crandall Drydock Engin- eers of Cambridge. Mass, and was built for the Department of Industry and Natural Resources. Premier A.W. Matheson and Hon. Dougald MacKinnou, Minister of the Department, will witness the test in , , with other Gov- ernment officials.

The marine railway has I cap- acity of 100 tons and was con- structed at a cost of 875,000. It is 375 feet long with a power house at the shore and supply the power to haul the ships up where their hulls may be ' ”, cleaned Ind Painted. The track on which they are drawn up is bedded in concrete supported by Hardwood creosoted piling. In ad- dition to draggers any ship within the 100 tons limit may use the slip at a nominal cost.

"A favorable trend to patronize good ti-alas would indicate to me that this passenger problem at least as far as our own railroad is concerned. should hold some gossibility of I satisfactory solu-

on."-

What future does this leave for the pullman car?

Pennsylvania's Symea and other railroad executives recently pre- dicted I' " will'be ” ' f in a few decades II passengers shift to airplanes for what now are overnight trips.

In replies to Associated Press queries, there were no such ex- treme statements. .

J. J. Knowland, vice-president in charge of traffic for the Pull- man Company of Chicago, which is owned by 59 railroads and op- erates their Pullman: for them, stated:

”We foresee ii continued. sub- stantial volume of Pullman travel, particularly for trains giving I comfortable overnight run without passengers losing any W0FiKiD8 time."

Curlers Prepare

reported

"There is every indication that l '

long - haul . . business is

steadily decreasing toward the u cannot i compete in over-all speed with air-

vanishing point. Trains planes." Railroad statistics show that from 1944 to I955 the airlines have increased 'thcir share of commer- cial intercity passenger b '

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The Montague Curling Club is a beehive of activity these evenings as the curlers, under the direction of George Gordon, proceed with the renovation of the rink.

The improvements planned on being carried out this year in- clude sheathing and painting of the rink interior. improvements in the observation and club room fac- ilities. repairing of the roof, out- side grading to permit .proper drainage and general repairs to the building. The present phase of the work, which consists of strapping of the interior in prep- aration for the wallboard, is pro- ceeding according to schedule and is expected to be completed this week. Work will then continue on other phases of the work until the arrival of the sheathing mat- erial, which Is expected at an early date. it is hoped that work will be completed well in advance of the opening date in order to give at least a month for the paint to dry before ice-making begins.

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'3 son Harry of Windsor. 0nt., are spending their holidays in Mur- ray River and White Sands at the homes of their mothers. Mrs: Claea Porter. and Mrs. Ada Buell.

g Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hassfield of Lexington, Mass. are spending their vacation with Mrs. Hass- field's sister, Mrs. John W. Mac.

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LODGE MEETS- Mrs. Kath- leen Cann presided at the regular Thursday night meeting of Acme Rebekah Lodge, Montague. In the absence of the secretary. Mrs. lla- zel Hooley presided in that office. Final arrangements were made for holding the annual wiener roast on August 23rd. Plans were finalized for having a white el- ephant sale at the close of the meeting next week. and the com mittee in charge included Mrs Violet -MacDonald. Idrs. Hooley and Mrs. Spencer Llewellyn. The members were pleased to have brother William MacLeun present folowing his trip to Winnipeg 0" the ”0vcrlander." A social hour was enjoyed and lunch was ser- vecl by Mrs. Cann.

ARDENT SWlMMERS- Seven- ty one childreu registered Monday for Red Cross swimming 055595 Montague. The children are being transported .to Clement's Cove, Lower Montague by truck. where they have the use of the large raft and diving board owned by the Legion. and the picnic facilities installed at the cove by Mr. R.K. Clements for the use of the public. Miss Mary Fielding is the Red Cross Swimming iustructress.

MURRAY RIVER

Mr. and Mrs. John Cox and daughter Faye, of Ottawa, Ont., are visiting at the home of Mrs. Cox's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Art Gosher, Murray River.

Mr. Malcolm MacLeod has re- turned to Port Credit. 0nt., after

and daughter-ln-law. MI'- and Mrs. Bruce MacLeod. Lillie 55305-

Sincere sympathy is extended to Mrs. Chester MncEachern and family of Hopefleld on the death of her husband. the late Cheater M--F ” u. who , ”' IIWIY very suddenly at his home on Aug- ust Int, 1956.

Mr. Sydney Stewart of Ottawa. Ont.. is spending his holidays at the home of his sisters and broth- er the Misses Flo and Sally, and Mr. Bruce Stewart. High Bank.

Miss Mae Herring. R.N., of Halifax, in spending her vacation at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Herring. Murray River.

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jenkins and daughte of London. 0nt.. are gpendl part of their vacation in White Sands. at the home of Mrs. Jenkln'I parents. Mr- Ind Mrs. Herman White.

Miss Isabel Macbcod and her uuuaihar, Mr. Norman Mac- god have rotin-and to their hom lg Murray River. after ”

spending his holidays with his son'

lean, and Mr. Maclaean, High Bank.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd MacLeod and daughter Karen of Dartmouth. N.S., are spending their holidays with Mr. MacI.eod's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Gavin MacLeod. Mur- ray River.

and daughter Ruth, Lois and Kath- lenn of New Glasgow. N.8., are spending a week at the home of Mrs. Johnston's sister, Mrs. Fred Raiuse and Mr. Rafuse.

Mr. William Parter, Murray River, left recently for Ontario, where he hopes to obtain employ-

mam. Mr. and Mrs. Byron Sharp and

children Betty and Billy of Camp- bellton. N.B.. are spending their holidays in Murrary River. guests of Mrs. Sharp's mother. Mrs. M. M. MacLeod.

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gusher and children. of Ottawa, Ont., were recent visitors to Murrary River, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Art

Goshee. Mr. and Mrs. Basil Irving and daughters, Brenda Ann, Donalda, Mrs. Ralph Gordon, Murray and Cathy, spent the past week-

River. is spending a few days in Charlottetown. guest of her sister, Mrs. Stanley Buell and Mr. Buell.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nicolle. Murrary River. left on Saturday for I holiday to Halifax. and St. John. while in Halifax they will he the guest of their son-in-law. and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Renof. and in St. John, they will be the guests of their son. and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Nicolle.

Miss Edith Glover. Murray Riv- er. is visiting with her sister. Miss Lillian Glover, Halifax.

Mrs. Lealaud Nicolle and daugh- ter Darlene and son Blaine, of Murrary River, are spending some time in Moncton. N.B., while there they are the guests of Mrs. Nic- olle's sister, Mrs. Clarence Stock- ford and Mr. Stockford.

Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Buell. of London. Ontario. are visiting at the home of Mr. Buell's mother, Mrs. Ada Buell. White Sands.

In Murray River. guests of Mrs. Irving's parents. Mr. and Mrs. William J. Maclfay.

Dr. Friend Herring of High Riv- er, Alberta, is spending his holi- days with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Herring, Murrary Riv- er.

Mrs. Louis Jenkins and son Rocky. of Halifax, are visiting in Murray River, guests -of her par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. Lealand Nic- olle, and her sisters, Mrs. Em- merson Johnston, and Mr. John- ston, and Mrs. Howard Rafuse and Mr. Refuse.

Mr. and Mrs. Angus E. MacKay and sons. Thayde and Eldon. of London, Ontario. are spending their holidays at the homes of thier parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willia MacKay, and Mr. and Mrs. Jew- ell.

Miss Donalda MacKay. Char- lottetown, spent the past week- end at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. William J. Macl(ay, Murray River.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hayden and son Dwaine have returned to their home in Wolfville, NS. after vis- iting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Keenan. Murrary River.

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Alley and children Ronnie and Shirley have returned to Halifax after spending I short holiday in Murray River.

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Porter and

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Mr. Bill Connolly Jr.. has left an horn; in Ontario. After gpending two week: with his Pl!- alts.

The new High School is coming .1033 fut, Already Itudentn are being enrolled for the Septmeber opening, The new school will be I wonderful sovlnl W 93'9"" who until now had to send their Lig school children to the city. along may the high school teach- er, four other teachers will look after the lower grades in the graded school.

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Mrs. Eugene Sinnott. who was called to Boston I month 380 is expected home this week.

Mr. Charlie Mosher in employ- ed at Southport at present as a cu-pgnta, A long a dition is be- ing built to the Sr ed school P. R. Slnnott is also employed 1n the city as a cal'P9ili-0i'- M5 Jai- Perry who has done I lot of work. in the city in oulldlns a house here at present.

Miss Hilda De-Coursey. has re- turned to her home in Boston. She spent her vacation with her mother. Mrs. Jane Flynn and oth- er relatives in this vicinity.

Friends of Mr. Ernest Tobin, C.N.R. sectionman will be sorry to learn that he has been forced

The club executive in planning on opening earlier than usual this year with the object in view of providing good curling for the rural members while the roads are in good travelling condition. Plans are also underway to take advantage of the short route to Nova Scotia before the end of Nov- ember, in order to entertain some of the enthusiasts of the roarin' game from clubs in that province. With the improvements in the buil- ding completed, thus creating a more comfortable and brighter at- c, and with a record mem- bership expected, the club mem- bers feel they can look forward to the most successful curling sea- son in the history of the club.

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"THE WEDDING

CAPITOL - TODAY

(Replacing the feature "MOONFLEET")

SHOWS 2:30 - 7 -- 9

Encourage Canadians To Invest In U. S. Subsidiaries

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OTTAWA (CP) - Progressive Conaervative membe. Friday complimented the government on I measure which they said recog- nizel the 0ppositiou's arguments that greater Canadian ownership in Canadian subsidiaries of United States corporations should be en- couraged.

The Commons quickly passed I bill ratifying a convention with the U.S. amending previous con- ventions for avoidance of double taxation.

One of the amendments reduces to 51 from 95 per cent the volume by the U.S. parent company to

The Guardian. rages Tuesday, Aug, 14. 1925;

to Rhode Island. Heispeut the pad twa weeks with his nephews, Mes- Irs Ganld Joseph and Vernon MacDonald. North Lake.

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it in with regret we learn that Mrs. Oswald Stewart. Kingsbo u. underwent an eye operation in the P.E.I. Hospital recently. The latest report in that she is making :.5:"fi:”.i2i..'3f”.lEZ”.;':”' .."a". w. -a M-. .u--v unmo- the sincere wish of her host of m'mm"' ontanm "9 vlsmng hf friends that she will soon be able "”'m”- - to return to her home. Mrs. Stew- art in one of Kingaboro'I Dist- rict's oldest and most highly re- spected Indies.

The daily vacation Bible Class for young children is conducted at East Baltic and Lakeville and will continue for ten days. These class- es are conducted by the pastor, Rev. D.J. McClare and several teachers.

qualify the Canadian subsidiary for I five per cent limit on tax on its dividends.

This, said Donald Fleming (PC -Toronto Egiinton) and John Diefenbake (PC-Prince Albert), encourages greater Canadian par- ticipation in ownership of shares in U.S. corporations-a principle the Opposition had been advocat-

g.

Mr. Diefeuhaker said it was I forward step and the govern- ment's action was proof of the value of a forceful Opposition in- sisting ou the adoption of needed reforms.

to leave his position. owing to his continued poor health. He is being replaced by his brother Bernard. who has been extra man on the different sections for some time.

Mr, Stanley Brown. C.N.R. sec- tion foreman returns to his dut- ies this week following his vac- ation. Mr, Brown is a former K ' um resident. He came here I few years ago as foreman.

The church picnic held last week under the direction of Fath- cr Robbin. in aid of both Catholic parishes was well attended. A large sum of money was added to the church funds.

Rev. W.V. MacDonald, who has been in failing health for several months has left the Charlottetown Hospital again. He has not been

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Mlu Margaret Herring, who graduated in the spring class It the Victola General in Halifax. in Igniting I well earned holiday at home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Louis nei-ring. nlatloaa an Intended to Miss or- on

Miss Jonaotta Giddlull and Mr.

It Maeonooa of llonctai N. their holiday! in til.rh.om6 of re. Olive ou- dlnlll - Mr. "Morris Darby. of Ontario. I his Hal his UI.io in, , sub.

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WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

Broadway's Iili musical hits the-screen! A boatload of love. I docliful of darlings. an ocean of laughter!

Mr. Arthur Gaudet, Charlotte- town, was a visito rin Kingsboro and Basin Head recently.

Mr. John Grindsell has returned

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able to resume his duties as P.P. at St. Peters.

Mr. John Murry, retired C.N.R. section foreman, who was taken very ill while visiting his daught- er Mrs. Keenan in Edmuudson, N.B.. and rushed to the Charlotte- town Hospital has recovered. At present he is I ”' in Summer- aide. His old friends trust it will not be long until he is in good! health again. i

The Misses Bertha and Flor-i ence Mac-Donald, who were our vacation for the last two weeks, have returned to their duties at the Provincial Sanatorium, Char-

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