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On the recordMay 16, 1946
Except with the prior written consent of the Director, no receivership, reorganization, or similar proceeding affecting any carrier whose transportation system, plants, and facilities are taken hereunder, or which may be taken pursuant hereto, shall be instituted, and no attachment by mesne process, garnishment, execution, or otherwise shall be levied on or against any of the real or personal property or other assets of any such carrier.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Executive Order 9727—Possession, Control, and Operation of Certain Railroads

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