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Loans to railroads have my approval--Jesse Jones. Washington, D.C., July 14. Federal Loan Administrator Jesse Jones today told the Senate Banking and Currency Committee that he approved as 'highly desirable' loans to railroads to permit refinancing of their securities with lower interest rates. The loans should be made, Jones said, only if the railroads give bondholders preferred stock equivalent to the difference between the par value of the bonds and the price at which the securities were purchased

Railway heads. Washington, D.C., March 11. M.W. Clement, (left) President of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and Daniel Willard, Prexy of the B&O, pictured at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Association of American Railroads here today. The Executives were called into special session to seek a relief for the "critical financial condition" of the Nation's largest industry, 31138

Defends actions. Washington, D.C., March 16. J.J. Pelley, President of American Railroads, denied before the Senate Rail Finance Inquiry today charges of Fred Sargent, President of the Northwestern Railroad, that the Association had used unfair tactics in "squeezing" the trunk line railroads of the middle west. Pelley told the committee his association afforded ... cooperation to all the railroads, 3138

Why central labor unions should be a part of the American federation of labor ... How to form a central labor union .... American federation of labor. Headquarters 423-5 G. St. N. W. Washington, D. C. [n. d.].

Defends actions. Washington, D.C., March 16. J.J. Pelley, President of American Railroads, denied before the Senate Rail Finance Inquiry today charges of Fred Sargent, President of the Northwestern Railroad, that the Association had used unfair tactics in "squeezing" the trunk line railroads of the middle west. Pelley told the committee his association afforded [...] cooperation to all the railroads, 3/1/38

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

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

In spotlight at Senate Railroad Inquiry. Washington, D.C., Dec. 17. J.J. Anzalone, President of the Mid-America Corp., and Comptroller for many Van Swerigan companies, was questioned today by Chairman Burton K. Wheeler at the Senate Railroad financing inquiry. Anzalone told the committee of an option agreement between the Allegheny Corp., former Van Swerigan top holding Co., and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Feb. 1, 1932 under which C&O agreed to buy 382,000 shares of Erie and Nickel Plate Railroad stock for $5,062,000. Chairman Wheeler attempted to show that this deal was a violation of the Sherman [Anti]-trust law

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

Why Northern Pacific railroad 7-30 gold bonds are a good investment for the mechanic operative, laborer and farmer? ... Jay Cooke & Co. New York, Philadelphia, and Washington. Financial agents Northern Pacific railroad co. ... [n. d.].

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On verso: (Stamp) GIFT, A P LOPER, APR-26-1938.

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML.

Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 134, Folder 18.

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