The Pittsburgh Press (July 30, 1944)
Special trains granted to top candidates
Washington (UP) – (July 29)
Special passenger trains for campaign purposes will be provided to any duly nominated presidential and vice-presidential candidate, the Office of Defense Transportation said today.
The order, effective from tomorrow through Nov. 10, was issued under a special permit authorizing use of extra sections, cars, regularly-scheduled passenger trains, or special trains to nominees for either of those two offices.