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Domestic News January 29, 1940

Imperial Valley Press

El Centro, Imperial County, California

What is this article about?

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a lower court's decision upholding a contract between San Francisco and Pacific Gas & Electric for Hetch Hetchy power distribution, following a federal petition claiming violation of the Raker Act.

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Court to Review Hetch Hetchy Suit
WASHINGTON. Jan. 29. (UP)- The United States supreme court agreed today to review the decision of the ninth circuit court of appeals upholding the contract between the city of San Francisco and the Pacific Gas and Electric company for distribution of city-made Hetch Hetchy power. The review was granted on petition of the federal government which is seeking to annul the contract on grounds it violates the Raker act through which the Hetch Hetchy power and water project was authorized and built.

What sub-type of article is it?

Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Hetch Hetchy Suit Supreme Court Review Raker Act Power Contract San Francisco Pacific Gas Electric

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

Jan. 29.

Outcome

the united states supreme court agreed to review the decision upholding the contract; the federal government seeks to annul the contract on grounds it violates the raker act.

Event Details

The United States supreme court agreed to review the ninth circuit court of appeals decision upholding the contract between the city of San Francisco and the Pacific Gas and Electric company for distribution of city-made Hetch Hetchy power. The review was granted on petition of the federal government.

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