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Discuss transportation difficulties. Washington, D.C., Sept. 14. Representatives of ... types of transportation companies- railroad, airline, bus, steamship- attended a special meeting today at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to formulate a national transportation policy for presentation to the next congress. Banking and insurance interests were also represented. Here we see J.J. Pelley, (left) President of the Association of American Railroads, and ...W. Baldwin, Chief Executive officer of the Missouri Pacific, as they discussed the present ...ght of the railroads, 91438

Senate Interstate Commerce Committee opens hearings today on transportation. Washington, D.C., April 3. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee got off today for a series of hearings on public transportation problems, but the news value was considerably overshadowed by the appearance of Robert Montgomery in another committee at the same time. Carl R. Gray, Chairman of the president's committee of six on railroads, told the Committee that his group felt that an independent transportation board is needed to regulate all transportation, the board to be outside of the ICC jurisdiction. Gray urged that the federal board which he proposed handle water carriers as part of its duties. 4-3- 39

Discuss railroads' financial difficulties. Washington, D.C., Nov. 22. George H. Davis, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Arthur Hill, right, President of Atlantic Greyhound Co. at a meeting of representatives all types of transportation today. They are seeking ways and means to solve the present financial difficulties of the railroad. Davis is chairman of the conference and Hill Chairman of the Advisory Council

Discuss railroads' financial difficulties. Washington, D.C., Nov. 22. George H. Davis, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Arthur Hill, right, President of Atlantic Greyhound Co. at a meeting of representatives all types of transportation today. They are seeking ways and means to solve the present financial difficulties of the railroad. Davis is chairman of the conference and Hill Chairman of the Advisory Council

Senate Interstate Commerce Committee opens hearings today on transportation. Washington, D.C., April 3. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee got off today for a series of hearings on public transportation problems, but the news value was considerably overshadowed by the appearance of Robert Montgomery in another committee at the same time. Carl R. Gray, Chairman of the president's committee of six on railroads, told the Committee that his group felt that an independent transportation board is needed to regulate all transportation, the board to be outside of the ICC jurisdiction. Gray urged that the federal board which he proposed handle water carriers as part of its duties. 4-3- 39

Railway Labor and Capital meet. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. In compliance with a suggestion made by President Roosevelt in December, a joint conference between committees representing railway labor and railway managements was held here today. The most important matter considered was the Railroad Retirement Act situation, but no conclusion was reached. In the photograph, left to right: (seated) J.A. Phillips, Order of Railways Conductors; M.W. Clement, President of the Pennsylvania Railroad; and George B. Elliot, President of the Atlantic Coast Line; standing, left to right: E.J. Manion, Order of Railway Telegraphers: James J. Delaney, President, Masters, Mates, Pilots of America; George M. Harrison, Chairman of The Railway Executives Association of Railroads; J.B. Hill, President, Nashville, and Executive Officer, Missouri Lines; H.A. Scandrettm Trustee of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific

The committee of railroad presidents and railroad union officials forming the Railway Labor Management Conference held a session in Washington, December 18, 1942 with Office of Defense Transportation officials to discuss manpower problems. The group agreed to submit recommendations to the ailroad executives' associations and the railway labor organizations. Reading from left to right are J.J. Pelley, President, Association of American Railroads; E.E. Norris, President, Southern Railway System; L.W., Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer, Missouri Pacific Lines; S.J. Hogan, President, National Marine Engineers Association; E.W. Scheer, President, Reading Railway System; Joseph B. Eastman, Director, Office of Defense Transportation; J.G. Luhrsen, Executive Secretary, Railway Labor Executives' Association; O.S. Beyer, Director, Division of Transport Personnel; D.B. Robertson, President, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen; M.W. Clement, President, Pennsylvania Railroad; B.M. Jewell, President, Railway Employees' Department; G.M. Harrison, President, Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks; A.F. Whitney, President, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen

10 per cent railroad rate increase benefits motor carriers--ICC Commissioner Eastman. Washington, D.C., April 13. ICC Commissioner Joseph B. Eastman today told a Senate Interstate Commerce Subcommittee that he believed the 10 per cent rate increase granted the railroads last summer has been "Of more benefit to the motor carriers than to the railroads." Advocating a balanced system of transportation charges between rail, motor and water carriers, Eastman said that contrary to popular belief, rate wars between the three do not benefit the public, 4-13-39

Transportation growth detailed at Senate Judiciary committee hearing. Washington D.C. A hearing on the bill for corporation licensing was opened today before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney , of Wyoming, author of the bill, is shown with a chart detailing the growth of tranportation from the time of George Washington to the present as he opened the hearing with an explanitory statement of his measure. The bill,[...] passed, will require corporations dealing in [...] Interstate Commerce to comply with specified [...] in order aquire a federal license

Discuss transportation difficulties. Washington, D.C., Sept. 14. Representatives of [...] types of transportation companies- railroad, airline, bus, steamship- attended a special meeting today at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to formulate a national transportation policy for presentation to the next congress. Banking and insurance interests were also represented. Here we see J.J. Pelley, (left) President of the Association of American Railroads, and [...]W. Baldwin, Chief Executive officer of the Missouri Pacific, as they discussed the present [...ght] of the railroads, 9/14/38

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Old Governor's Mansion, Clark & Green Streets, Milledgeville, Baldwin County, GA

[Assignment: 48-DPA-01-13-09_SOI_K_Wheeler] Secretary Dirk Kempthorne [and aides receiving visit at Main Interior from] Dennis Wheeler, [Chief Executive Officer, Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation of Idaho] [48-DPA-01-13-09_SOI_K_Wheeler_IOD_9637.JPG]

[Assignment: 48-DPA-04-25-08_SOI_K_Abraham] Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, [Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management C. Stephen Allred meeting at Main Interior] with group led by Spencer Abraham, [Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Abraham Group international strategic consulting firm, and former Secretary of Energy]; and Nemesio Fernandez-Cuesta, [Executive Director of Upstream for the Spain-based global energy company, Repsol] [48-DPA-04-25-08_SOI_K_Abraham_IOD_4513.JPG]

[District of Columbia. Officers of Companies A and B, 3d Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, before quarters at Fort Totten]

Birthplace of American Railroads, 1826

Informs President SEC ready to proceed with investigation of insurance companies. Washington, D.C., Jan. 24. William O. Douglas, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, leaving the White House today after reporting to President Roosevelt that the commission was ready to proceed with its investigation of insurance companies in connection with the present monopoly inquiry. He indicated the SEC would be concerned primarily with the investment and managerial phases of insurance company operation and said approximately $300,000 would be required to carry out the work in this calendar year, 1/24/38

Daniel R. Tucker House, Milledgeville, Baldwin County, GA

Treviicos-Soletanche Joint Venture employee, Greg

620 North Wilkinson Street (House), Milledgeville, Baldwin County, GA

William Barnum, residence at Baldwin Farms North, Greenwich, Connecticut. Living room, to fireplace, night effect

Off-the-record. Washington, D.C., July 19. Just before appearing before the Senate banking and Currency Committee today regarding the President's lending program, John J. Pelley, President of the Association of American Railroad holds a whispered conversation with Senate Majority Leader Alben W. Barkley, 7/19/39

Baldwin House, Front & Dickenson Streets, Lahaina, Maui County, HI

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