Hearings, June 30-July 1, 1942 |
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... average detention beyond free time of 11,000 or 12,000 freight cars every day . It is the intent of this resolution to reduce that detention . This subcommittee is going into every phase of this matter , the full history of it , and ...
... average detention beyond free time of 11,000 or 12,000 freight cars every day . It is the intent of this resolution to reduce that detention . This subcommittee is going into every phase of this matter , the full history of it , and ...
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... average agreement cannot be used to offset any charges provided above which are in excess of $ 1 per day . The above ... average agreement , " under which charges might be somewhat different from those under the straight demurrage plan ...
... average agreement cannot be used to offset any charges provided above which are in excess of $ 1 per day . The above ... average agreement , " under which charges might be somewhat different from those under the straight demurrage plan ...
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... average earning capacity of a car is often far in advance of $ 1 per day . We must also bear in mind that the demurrage charge has a further purpose than to recompense the carrier for the use of its equipment ; it is intended to com ...
... average earning capacity of a car is often far in advance of $ 1 per day . We must also bear in mind that the demurrage charge has a further purpose than to recompense the carrier for the use of its equipment ; it is intended to com ...
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... average - agreement rule effective on the same date , clearly indicated the consensus of the Commission , the carriers , and the shippers that the penalty effect of the rules should be increased in the light of the existing well - known ...
... average - agreement rule effective on the same date , clearly indicated the consensus of the Commission , the carriers , and the shippers that the penalty effect of the rules should be increased in the light of the existing well - known ...
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... average agreement " plan . The use of that plan would be impossible under the resolution . Senator REED . Go ahead . I want to discuss that agreement with you . Mr. AITCHISON . Under the " straight demurrage " plan a carrier is obliged ...
... average agreement " plan . The use of that plan would be impossible under the resolution . Senator REED . Go ahead . I want to discuss that agreement with you . Mr. AITCHISON . Under the " straight demurrage " plan a carrier is obliged ...
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Page 38 - At a General Session of the INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, held at its office in Washington, DC, on the 1st day of June, 1908.
Page 43 - ... and that notice of this order be given to the general public by depositing a copy in the office of the Secretary of the Commission at Washington, DC, and by filing it with the Director, Division of the Federal Register.
Page 19 - car service' in this Act shall include the use, control, supply, movement, distribution, exchange, interchange, and return of locomotives, cars, and other vehicles used in the transportation of property, including special types of equipment, and the supply of trains, by any carrier by railroad subject to this act.
Page 19 - ... unless the same shall be suspended or modified or set aside by the Commission, or be suspended or set aside by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Page 14 - Commission. Demurrage charges are thus published as a part of the tariffs filed pursuant to the statutes. All demurrage charges have a double purpose. One is to secure compensation for the use of the car and of the track which it occupies. The other is to promote car efficiency by providing a deterrent against undue detention.
Page 19 - Commission shall have, and it is hereby given, authority, either upon complaint or upon its own initiative without complaint, at once, if it so orders, without answer or other formal pleading by the interested carrier or carriers, and with or without notice...
Page 44 - Each of said railroads, on or before the effective date of this section, and upon not less than one day's notice to the Commission and to the public...
Page 7 - ... to his siding, which he had failed to fully unload within the time prescribed by the rule, and defendant by retaining the coal in its possession and demanding...
Page 37 - At a session of the Interstate Commerce Commission, division 3, held at its office in Washington, DC, on the 19th day of March, AD 1956.
Page 39 - Act; that each of said railroads, on or before the effective date hereof, and upon not less than one day's notice .to the Commission and to the public...