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March 23, 1959
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) introduced three bills in Congress to place Alaska's surface transportation, including water, rail, and motor carriers, under Interstate Commerce Commission jurisdiction.
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Congress Considers Bill to Place Alaska Surface Carriers Under I.C.C. Rule
WASHINGTON, (AP) - Three bills designed to place all surface transportation in Alaska under the Interstate Commerce Commission were introduced today by Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.), chairman of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee.
One bill would transfer jurisdiction over water transportation between Alaska and other states from the Maritime Board to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Another bill would give the I.C.C. jurisdiction over the Alaska Railroad.
The third would provide "grandfather" rights for motor carriers and freight forwarders operating in Alaska.
WASHINGTON, (AP) - Three bills designed to place all surface transportation in Alaska under the Interstate Commerce Commission were introduced today by Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.), chairman of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee.
One bill would transfer jurisdiction over water transportation between Alaska and other states from the Maritime Board to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Another bill would give the I.C.C. jurisdiction over the Alaska Railroad.
The third would provide "grandfather" rights for motor carriers and freight forwarders operating in Alaska.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Transportation
What keywords are associated?
Alaska Transportation
Icc Jurisdiction
Magnuson Bills
Interstate Commerce
Water Carriers
Alaska Railroad
What entities or persons were involved?
Warren G. Magnuson
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
Today
Key Persons
Warren G. Magnuson
Event Details
Three bills introduced by Sen. Warren G. Magnuson to place all surface transportation in Alaska under the Interstate Commerce Commission: one transferring water transportation jurisdiction from Maritime Board to I.C.C., another giving I.C.C. jurisdiction over Alaska Railroad, and third providing grandfather rights for motor carriers and freight forwarders in Alaska.