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Pennsy Employee Magazine, the 1955 May PRR Employee Magazine Annual report issue
The Pennsy 1955 May
IN THIS ISSUE
1954-1955 REVIEW & PREVIEW
Freight tonnage off in 1954, but business trend is encouraging for 19551
THE PRR DOLLAR
Charts show Railroad's income and outgo and how the money was used4
A JOB ON THE PENNSYLVANIA
Investment behind each job in 1954 was equal to $32,876. Return is low6
WAGES PLUS PAYROLL TAXES
Employes get 55% of PRR's income dollar, amounting to $467 million in 19547
FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION
PRR men increase efficiency, improve operation, and expand their services11
PASSENGER OPERATION
Despite losses, future is hopeful due to innovations and new equipment12
THE RAILROAD'S INVESTMENT
Chart shows PRR gets less for a dollar invested than many major industries13
1954: YEAR OF IMPROVEMENT
PRR improves facilities and expands services for expected business upturn14
$13 MILLION FOR ALTOONA
Big, new orders awarded Works for construction of flatcars and box cars16
MAIL POUCH
News briefs of the Railroad19
GARDEN CLUB FOR EMPLOYES
PRR people revive flower exhibits20
FAMILY CLUB ACCLAIMED
Olean citizens praise Pennsy group for community activities22
HIS HOBBY IS TAXES
Study has won PRR conductor fame. 24
SHIPPER TALKS TO PRR MEN
Carrier must give consistently good service, he says, to hold customers26
DOCTOR AYE
Chicago Division medical officer, retired, talks of old days on PRR28
SHORT RUNS
PRR people, places, and events29
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
Dr. John Bechtel discusses lockjaw30
CANDLEPOWER
PRR men please PRR patrons31
INFORMATION BUREAU
PRR people ask, and receive answers to, questions about the Railroad32
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