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Testifies on railroad reorganization bill. Washington, D.C., May 12. Leslie Craven, New York attorney, testifying today before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee on the railroad reorganization bill

Testifies on railroad reorganization bill. Washington, D.C., May 12. L...

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Whispered advice. Washington, D.C., Oct. 14. Senator Harry Truman (right) of Missouri, who today opposed the proposed rail wage cut before the President's fact finding board, gets a bit of last minute information from Max Lowenthal, counsel for the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. In contending the cut will not save the situation, Truman told the board that railroad labor is the most efficient in the country and expressed the belief that the men are not overpaid, 10/14/38

Whispered advice. Washington, D.C., Oct. 14. Senator Harry Truman (rig...

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Owen D. Young appears before Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. Owen D. Young [...], expert and possible candidate for president in 1932, as he appeared before the Senate Interstate Committee today to describe the growth of the radio industry and its plans for the future. In the picture, left to right: Senate C.C. Dill of Washington; Owen D. Young; and Senator James Couzens of Michigan

Owen D. Young appears before Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. Owe...

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Senator Wheeler discusses rail road legislation with rail leaders. Washington, D.C., April 21. At a special meeting at the Capitol today, Senator Wheeler, Democrat of Montana, Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, discussed with representatives of Railroad Labor and Management the possibilities for railroad legislation at this session of Congress. In the photograph, left to right: (seated) Martin W. Clement, President, Penna Railroad; George M. Harrison, representing the Labor Executives Association; and Chairman Wheeler. In the back row, left to right: Ralph Budd, President, Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy R.R., Senator Harry S. Truman, member of the Interstate Commerce Committee, and J.J. Kelley, President of the Association of American Railroads, 4/21/38

Senator Wheeler discusses rail road legislation with rail leaders. Was...

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Screen idol besieged by autograph hunters in Capitol appearance. Washington, D.C., April 3. Arriving early at the Capitol today for an appearance before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, screen actor Robert was kept busy autographing until called to the stand. Here we see, left to right - Frances Aker, Robert Montgomery, Mary Fowler, and Catherine Bixler. 4-3-39

Screen idol besieged by autograph hunters in Capitol appearance. Washi...

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Senate Committee told that telegraph companies cannot meet provisions of wages and hours act. Washington, D.C., May 22. Isador Lubin, Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, today told a Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that Western Union and Postal could not meet provisions of the Wages and Hours Act 'without going further into the red.' He was testifying on a resolution recently introduced by Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana, which would authorize a complete study of the telegraph industry

Senate Committee told that telegraph companies cannot meet provisions ...

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Movie star before senate committee. Washington, D.C., April 3. The S.R.O. sign was hung out today at the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Hearing as Robert Montgomery, movie star, appeared to express his opposition to a bill designed to prohibit "Block booking" and "Blind selling" two trade practices which curb the discretion that a movie house owner has in selecting pictures to be shown in his community. Speaking as a former President of the Screen Actors Guild, Montgomery told the Committee that the Guild and their lawyers have come to the very definite conclusion that if the bill should become a law it would cut in half the production schedules of the Motion Picture Industry. 4-3- 39

Movie star before senate committee. Washington, D.C., April 3. The S.R...

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Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., March 31. Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana, Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, pictures as he presided at a meeting of the Committee today, 3/31/38

Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., March 31. Senator Burton K. Wheeler...

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MacKay testifies in wire quiz. Senator James Couzens (left) of Michigan, Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee and Clarence M. MacKay, President of the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company looking over a map in connection with the proposed Federal commission to regulate American communication systems. Mr. Mackay said that he was in favor of the establishment of such a commission

MacKay testifies in wire quiz. Senator James Couzens (left) of Michiga...

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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

Senate Interstate Commerce Committee opens hearings today on transport...

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Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. A new informal picture of Senator Burton K. Wheeler, democrat of Montana. He is Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee which is now studying the nation's rail problems, 2-10-39

Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. A new informal picture of ...

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No rail troubles here. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. Apparently no rail troubles in the Senate subway indicates Senator Burton K. Wheeler as he rides the tram car between the Senate office building and the Capitol. Senator Wheeler is Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee which is now studying the nation's railroad problems, 2-10-39

No rail troubles here. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. Apparently no rail t...

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Testifies on railroad reorganization bill. Washington, D.C., May 12. Leslie Craven, New York attorney, testifying today before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee on the railroad reorganization bill

Testifies on railroad reorganization bill. Washington, D.C., May 12. L...

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Senator Wheeler discusses rail road legislation with rail leaders. Washington, D.C., April 21. At a special meeting at the Capitol today, Senator Wheeler, Democrat of Montana, Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, discussed with representatives of Railroad Labor and Management the possibilities for railroad legislation at this session of Congress. In the photograph, left to right: (seated) Martin W. Clement, President, Penna Railroad; George M. Harrison, representing the Labor Executives Association; and Chairman Wheeler. In the back row, left to right: Ralph Budd, President, Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy R.R., Senator Harry S. Truman, member of the Interstate Commerce Committee, and J.J. Kelley, President of the Association of American Railroads, 42138

Senator Wheeler discusses rail road legislation with rail leaders. Was...

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Discuss rail strike threat. Washington, D.C., May 20. David B. Robertson (right) President of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginermen, discuss with Chairman Burton K. Wheeler of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, the threatened "Nation-Wide" strike bode of the railway labor unions which would no good to the already extreme railroad crisis

Discuss rail strike threat. Washington, D.C., May 20. David B. Roberts...

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No rail troubles here. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. Apparently no rail troubles in the Senate subway indicates Senator Burton K. Wheeler as he rides the tram car between the Senate office building and the Capitol. Senator Wheeler is Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee which is now studying the nation's railroad problems, 2-10-39

No rail troubles here. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. Apparently no rail t...

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Movie star before senate committee. Washington, D.C., April 3. The S.R.O. sign was hung out today at the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Hearing as Robert Montgomery, movie star, appeared to express his opposition to a bill designed to prohibit "Block booking" and "Blind selling" two trade practices which curb the discretion that a movie house owner has in selecting pictures to be shown in his community. Speaking as a former President of the Screen Actors Guild, Montgomery told the Committee that the Guild and their lawyers have come to the very definite conclusion that if the bill should become a law it would cut in half the production schedules of the Motion Picture Industry. 4-3- 39

Movie star before senate committee. Washington, D.C., April 3. The S.R...

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MacKay testifies in wire quiz. Senator James Couzens (left) of Michigan, Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee and Clarence M. MacKay, President of the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company looking over a map in connection with the proposed Federal commission to regulate American communication systems. Mr. Mackay said that he was in favor of the establishment of such a commission

MacKay testifies in wire quiz. Senator James Couzens (left) of Michiga...

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Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. A new informal picture of Senator Burton K. Wheeler, democrat of Montana. He is Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee which is now studying the nation's rail problems, 2-10-39

Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. A new informal picture of ...

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Owen D. Young appears before Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. Owen D. Young ..., expert and possible candidate for president in 1932, as he appeared before the Senate Interstate Committee today to describe the growth of the radio industry and its plans for the future. In the picture, left to right: Senate C.C. Dill of Washington; Owen D. Young; and Senator James Couzens of Michigan

Owen D. Young appears before Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. Owe...

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Screen idol besieged by autograph hunters in Capitol appearance. Washington, D.C., April 3. Arriving early at the Capitol today for an appearance before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, screen actor Robert was kept busy autographing until called to the stand. Here we see, left to right - Frances Aker, Robert Montgomery, Mary Fowler, and Catherine Bixler. 4-3-39

Screen idol besieged by autograph hunters in Capitol appearance. Washi...

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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

Senate Interstate Commerce Committee opens hearings today on transport...

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Discuss rail strike threat. Washington, D.C., May 20. David B. Robertson (right) President of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginermen, discuss with Chairman Burton K. Wheeler of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, the threatened "Nation-Wide" strike bode of the railway labor unions which would no good to the already extreme railroad crisis.

Discuss rail strike threat. Washington, D.C., May 20. David B. Roberts...

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Urges new government radio station. Washington, D.C., May 19. Herbert Wright, (left) Professor of Law at Catholic University, today described to the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee the advantages of a government radio broadcasting station to promote friendly relations with countries in the western hemisphere. He is pictured with Senator Dennis Chavez, co-author with Senator William Gibbs McAdoo of a bill which authorizes the erection of such a station, 51938

Urges new government radio station. Washington, D.C., May 19. Herbert ...

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Urges new government radio station. Washington, D.C., May 19. Herbert Wright, (left) Professor of Law at Catholic University, today described to the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee the advantages of a government radio broadcasting station to promote friendly relations with countries in the western hemisphere. He is pictured with Senator Dennis Chavez, co-author with Senator William Gibbs McAdoo of a bill which authorizes the erection of such a station, 5/19/38

Urges new government radio station. Washington, D.C., May 19. Herbert ...

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Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., March 31. Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana, Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, pictures as he presided at a meeting of the Committee today, 33138

Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., March 31. Senator Burton K. Wheeler...

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FCC Chairman tells reporters of moves to allow wire firms to merge. Washington, D.C., Nov. 29. FCC Chairman James Fly today told reporters that a report would be submitted to the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee next week on the proposed merger of the Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies. He said that data is being gathered by the Labor and Justice Departments to be included in the report. He added that there was some talk of effecting the merger through a consent decree in the anti-trust action filed by the Justice Department

FCC Chairman tells reporters of moves to allow wire firms to merge. Wa...

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