Removal of Restriction on Use of Laid-up Fleet: Hearings...on H.J. Res. 519...April 24, 19401940 - 226 pages |
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... move lumber , and therefore are faced with the drastic curtailment of their operations and the enforced idleness of much labor . We feel there is a possible partial solution to this problem , and our group is moving in the direction of ...
... move lumber , and therefore are faced with the drastic curtailment of their operations and the enforced idleness of much labor . We feel there is a possible partial solution to this problem , and our group is moving in the direction of ...
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... moving their product by vessel to the Atlantic coast , according to a current canvass of each of these 18 mills , will be as follows : Firm name Location Number of employees Total monthly pay roll Amount of curtail- ment necessary ...
... moving their product by vessel to the Atlantic coast , according to a current canvass of each of these 18 mills , will be as follows : Firm name Location Number of employees Total monthly pay roll Amount of curtail- ment necessary ...
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... moving via the intercoastal carriers cannot move on all - rail rates because of the high transcontinental rates and still meet the competition experienced . Furthermore , it seems to me that it is neither logical nor equitable for the ...
... moving via the intercoastal carriers cannot move on all - rail rates because of the high transcontinental rates and still meet the competition experienced . Furthermore , it seems to me that it is neither logical nor equitable for the ...
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... move- ment via intercoastal steamers from Gulf ports in calendar year 1939 was less than half of movement in ... moving from that port . " Our most recent experience is the shutting out 50 ton on the steamship Lena Luckenbach , sailing ...
... move- ment via intercoastal steamers from Gulf ports in calendar year 1939 was less than half of movement in ... moving from that port . " Our most recent experience is the shutting out 50 ton on the steamship Lena Luckenbach , sailing ...
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... moving between this locality and Pacific coast ports . For some time I have been trying to interest the Isthmian Line in extending its service to include this port , and since the withdrawal of the Gulf Pacific Line service , I have ...
... moving between this locality and Pacific coast ports . For some time I have been trying to interest the Isthmian Line in extending its service to include this port , and since the withdrawal of the Gulf Pacific Line service , I have ...
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Page 192 - 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 53 - That it is necessary for the national defense and for the proper growth of its foreign and domestic commerce...
Page 35 - Commission shall determine after proper hearing of all parties that the service already provided by vessels of United States registry in such service, route, or line is inadequate, and that in the accomplishment of the purposes and policy of this Act additional vessels, should be operated thereon...
Page 53 - It is necessary for the national defense and development of its foreign and domestic commerce that the United States shall have a merchant marine (a) sufficient to carry its domestic waterborne commerce and a substantial portion of the waterborne export and import foreign commerce of the United States...
Page 195 - Whenever the President shall proclaim that the security of the national defense makes it advisable or during any national emergency declared by proclamation of the President...
Page 123 - We are enclosing a copy of a resolution adopted at last week's meeting of the board of directors of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce.
Page 195 - Commission to requisition or purchase any vessel or other watercraft owned by citizens of the United States, or under construction within the United States, or for any period during such emergency, to requisition or charter the use of any such property.
Page 69 - ... together with his military rank, if any, and the capacity in which he signs the paper. Such signature constitutes a certificate that the statements made therein are true and correct to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of the person signing the paper, and that the paper is filed in good faith and not for purposes of unnecessary delay.
Page 11 - I would like to have it incorporated in the record. The CHAIRMAN. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Page 99 - ... capable of serving as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emergency...