This Day in History: 1956-06-07
According to a report made to the Township Committee at its regular meeting by Preston C. Shimmer the State Public Health Engineer, noise on the Erie spur to the Ford plant has been cut in half since October. Readings had been taken between 1:00 and 3:00 AM by sound recorder and the sound of the cars coupling were so soft as almost not to register on the meter. Several local residents disagreed with the report. The Erie is to be asked to plant two rows of evergreen trees along the spur to muffle the noise. A complaint that excessive smoke had been emitted by the Brake Shoe Factory was referred to Plant Superintendent Morris Ruddick for action, reported Health Office Wiley. (Bristow)