Dec 29, 1930
As a result of meetings of General [William W.] Atterbury, Mr. [Patrick E.] Crowley, Mr. [Daniel] Willard, Messrs. [Mantis J. and Oris P.] Van Sweringen and other representatives of the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Nickel Plate, and…
Herbert Hoover
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Herbert Clark Hoover was the 31st President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1929, to March 4, 1933. A member of the Republican Party, Hoover was born in Iowa but later moved to California. Before his presidency, he served as the Secretary of Commerce from 1921 to 1928, where he focused on promoting economic growth and efficiency. Hoover was also known for his humanitarian efforts during World War I, leading relief efforts in Europe and earning a reputation as a skilled administrator.
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Dec 29, 1930
These negotiations have been in progress for some weeks, and were undertaken at my suggestion in the hope of effecting the consolidation policies declared by Congress in 1920 and especially at this time as a contribution to the recovery of…
Dec 29, 1930
It is my understanding that the plan provides for the protection of the interests of the employees and full consideration of the interest of the various communities and carries out the requirements of the law in protection of public…
Dec 29, 1930
The four new systems embrace the territory east of the Mississippi River, including the Virginian Railway on the south, the New York Central on the north.
Dec 29, 1930
The plan, of course, must be submitted to the Interstate Commerce Commission, who have the independent duty to determine if it meets with every requirement of public interest.
Dec 29, 1930
The uncertainties and the delays of nearly 10 years have seriously retarded development of the railways--have prevented their desirable growth in many directions, and have diminished their ability to compete with other forms of…
Dec 29, 1930
I SEND you all my friendly greeting and best wishes on the occasion of this your first formal meeting outside of the United States and in Canadian territory.
Dec 29, 1930
These uncertainties and delays over nearly 10 years have seriously retarded development of the railways and have prevented a desirable growth in many directions, and have diminished their ability to compete with other forms of…
Dec 29, 1930
The Interstate Commerce Commission has no power to compel such consolidations.
Dec 29, 1930
During the past 10 years a possible grouping of the roads so as to carry out the law has been under constant discussion.
Dec 29, 1930
The Transportation Act [41 Stat. 456] passed by Congress in 1920 provides for a consolidation of railways into a limited number of strong systems in order to maintain broader competition, more adequate service, simplification of rate…
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