Transportation Policy: Hearings Before a Subcommittee of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, House of Representatives, Eighty-fourth Congress, Second Session, on H. R. 6141 [and Others] ... |
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... necessary or proper to secure the safe and prompt receipt , handling , transportation , and delivery of property subject to the provisions of this part upon just and reasonable terms , and every classification , regulation , and ...
... necessary or proper to secure the safe and prompt receipt , handling , transportation , and delivery of property subject to the provisions of this part upon just and reasonable terms , and every classification , regulation , and ...
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... necessary to provide an adequate nucleus of modern and efficient facilities to build and repair the ships necessary in time of war and to employ the number and type of shipyard and ship repair labor needed for rapid expansion in time of ...
... necessary to provide an adequate nucleus of modern and efficient facilities to build and repair the ships necessary in time of war and to employ the number and type of shipyard and ship repair labor needed for rapid expansion in time of ...
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... necessary for national defense . To qualify , a construc- tion project must normally be covered by an established Expansion Goal . Two such goals for tankers and special purpose ( roll - on , roll - off ) ships are now in effect . A few ...
... necessary for national defense . To qualify , a construc- tion project must normally be covered by an established Expansion Goal . Two such goals for tankers and special purpose ( roll - on , roll - off ) ships are now in effect . A few ...
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... necessary to meet water competition ; many represent excessive reductions below normal rates ; in some int ances they are lower than rates heretofore condemned by the Commission because they did not meet the criteria established by the ...
... necessary to meet water competition ; many represent excessive reductions below normal rates ; in some int ances they are lower than rates heretofore condemned by the Commission because they did not meet the criteria established by the ...
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... necessary to enforce compliance with the national transportation policy . * * * We have no doubt that the Commission had authority to disapprove rates shown to be lower than necessary to meet competition , and to prescribe a mini- mum ...
... necessary to enforce compliance with the national transportation policy . * * * We have no doubt that the Commission had authority to disapprove rates shown to be lower than necessary to meet competition , and to prescribe a mini- mum ...
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Page 371 - It is hereby declared to be the national transportation policy of the Congress to provide for fair and impartial regulation of all modes of transportation, subject to the provisions of this Act, so administered as to recognize and preserve the inherent advantages of each...
Page 370 - 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 1 - Act to charge or receive any greater compensation in the aggregate for the transportation of passengers, or of like kind of property, under substantially similar circumstances and conditions, for a shorter than for a longer distance over the same line or route in the same direction, the shorter being included within the longer distance...
Page 31 - That it shall be unlawful for any common carrier subject to the provisions of this Act to charge or receive any greater compensation in the aggregate for the transportation of passengers, or of like kind of property, for a shorter than for a longer distance over the same line or route in the same direction, the shorter being included within the longer distance...
Page 40 - The essence of the American economic system of private enterprise is free competition. Only through full and free competition can free markets, free entry into business, and opportunities for the expression and growth of personal initiative and individual judgment be assured. The preservation and expansion of such competition is basic not only to the economic well-being but to the security of this Nation.
Page 625 - 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, 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 171 - ... to cooperate with the several States and the duly authorized officials thereof...
Page 569 - ... under continuing contracts with one person or a limited number of persons either (a) for the furnishing of transportation services through the assignment of motor vehicles for a continuing period of time to the exclusive use of each person served or (b) for the furnishing of transportation services designed to meet the distinct need of each individual customer.
Page 209 - That nothing in this act shall prevent the carriage, storage, or handling of property free or at reduced rates for the United States, State, or municipal governments...
Page 14 - ... for a shorter than for a longer distance over the same line in the same direction, the shorter being included within the longer distance ; but this shall not be construed as authorizing any common carrier within the terms of this Act to charge and receive as great compensation for a shorter as for a longer distance...