Amendment to Section 15a, Interstate Commerce Act 87-1 |
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... forms of transport . This includes a calculated effort under section 15a ( 3 ) to corral heavy tonnages moving between major points at almost any rate level necessary to assure the diversion of such traffic from their motor and water ...
... forms of transport . This includes a calculated effort under section 15a ( 3 ) to corral heavy tonnages moving between major points at almost any rate level necessary to assure the diversion of such traffic from their motor and water ...
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... forms of trans- portation , provided that the rates do not contravene any provision of the statutes ; but we will not authorize departures from section 4 to permit the establishment of any rate lower than necessary to meet competition ...
... forms of trans- portation , provided that the rates do not contravene any provision of the statutes ; but we will not authorize departures from section 4 to permit the establishment of any rate lower than necessary to meet competition ...
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... forms of transportation , provided they do not reach the point where they result in the unfair or destructive competition referred to in the declared national transportation policy . Before we can regard any rates as falling below a ...
... forms of transportation , provided they do not reach the point where they result in the unfair or destructive competition referred to in the declared national transportation policy . Before we can regard any rates as falling below a ...
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... forms of transportation . Is there any validity in that statement ? Mr. BEARDSLEY . I don't believe that when the Commission follows a mandate of the national transportation policy to preserve the in- herent advantages of all forms of ...
... forms of transportation . Is there any validity in that statement ? Mr. BEARDSLEY . I don't believe that when the Commission follows a mandate of the national transportation policy to preserve the in- herent advantages of all forms of ...
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... form of transportation can complain when another form of transportation is able to take business away from it by providing the public a better service . But we recognize , and I am sure you recognize , the rail- roads have enough ...
... form of transportation can complain when another form of transportation is able to take business away from it by providing the public a better service . But we recognize , and I am sure you recognize , the rail- roads have enough ...
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adjustment amendment apply Association automobiles believe burden carload carriage cents CHAIRMAN charges committee commodities common carrier compete competitive rates Congress Corp destructive competition Detroit economic effect enacted fact factors flatcar FORGASH forms of transportation FREAS freight rates grain handling hearings increase inherent advantages Interstate Commerce Act Interstate Commerce Commission Jersey City legislation loaded MAGNUSON manufactured miles modes of transportation motor carriers move movement national transportation policy operating out-of-pocket costs percent piggyback portation pounds proposed rate rail carriers rail rates railroads rate cutting rate reductions reasonable regulation RENTZEL revenue rule of ratemaking SCHOEPPEL section 15a Senator BARTLETT Senator BUTLER Senator LAUSCHE Senator MCGEE Senator MONRONEY Senator SCHOEPPEL Senator SMATHERS shipments shippers South Plainfield statement Tariff tion TOFC ton-miles tonnage trailers trans Transportation Act truck truckers U.S. Senate value of service WARREN G water carriers ZAGRI
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Page 10 - No corporation shall acquire, directly or indirectly, the whole or any part of the stock or other share capital and no corporation subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Trade Commission shall acquire the whole or any part of the assets of...
Page 314 - ... to encourage the establishment and maintenance of reasonable charges for transportation services, without unjust discriminations, undue preferences or advantages, or unfair or destructive competitive practices...
Page 2 - Act, the Commission, in determining whether a rate is lower than a reasonable minimum rate, shall consider the facts and circumstances attending the movement of the traffic by the carrier or carriers to which the rate is applicable. Rates of a carrier shall not be held up to a particular level to protect the traffic of any other mode of transportation, giving due consideration to the objectives of the National Transportation Policy declared in this Act.
Page 44 - When used in this section the term "rates" means rates, fares, and charges, and all classifications, regulations, and practices relating thereto. (2) In the exercise of its power to prescribe just and reasonable rates the Commission shall give due consideration, among other factors, to the effect of rates on the movement of traffic by the carrier or carriers for which the rates are prescribed...
Page 813 - Act, so administered as to recognize and preserve the inherent advantages of each; to promote safe, adequate, economical, and efficient service and foster sound economic conditions in transportation and among the several carriers...
Page 433 - ... to encourage the employment of labor and to foster the preservation and development of a national transportation system adequate to meet the needs of the commerce of the United States, of the postal service, and of the national defense.
Page 315 - Provided, however, That this paragraph shall not be construed to apply to discrimination, prejudice, or disadvantage to the traffic of any other carrier of whatever description.
Page 718 - ... (c) To establish maximum proportional rates by rail to and from the ports to which the traffic is brought, or from which it is taken by the water carrier...
Page 342 - Railroad is a member of the Association of American Railroads and the American Short Line Railroad Association.
Page 315 - Commission shall give due consideration, among other factors, to the effect of rates on the movement of traffic by the carrier or carriers for which the rates are prescribed ; to the need, in the public interest, of adequate and efficient railway transportation service at the lowest cost consistent with the furnishing of such service ; and to the need of revenues sufficient to enable the carriers, under honest, economical, and efficient management to provide such service.