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August 14, 1935
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
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In Grand Forks, ND, on Aug. 14, city authorities consider building a $472,650 municipal power plant amid a court appeal by Red River Power Company against state-ordered rate reductions saving consumers $75,000 annually. A citizens' committee pushes for the plant via PWA aid, despite potential legal battles.
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Grand Forks Fathers Ponder Power Scheme
Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 14.(AP)- City authorities Wednesday contemplated construction of a municipal power plant while the district court considered confiscation charges entered by a utilities firm against the state railroad commission.
Assailing methods of the commission as confiscatory in a rate reduction aimed to save electricity consumers $75,000 a year, Tracy R. Bangs, counsel for the Red River Power company, appeared before Judge G. Grimson in the appeal against the commission order.
A citizens' committee met an uncertain response from City Engineer E. L. Lium on its recommendation for construction, through PWA aid, of a $472,650 municipal plant. Because of the Red River Power company's franchise in Grand Forks, Lium said, this might mean "10 years in court."
"If you embark on this proposition," he said, "it means you must go into competition with the power company."
Grand Forks Acts on Proposed City Plant
Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 14.-(AP)- Final action on an application for a federal loan and grant for a $472,650 municipal power plant will be taken by the city commission here Wednesday. The application was approved by a special citizens' committee Tuesday, after it decided that the only method to obtain lower rates in the city is to operate a competing plant. The Red River Power company, that serves the city, is now in district court on an appeal from the order of the state railroad commission establishing lower electric rates in the city.
Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 14.(AP)- City authorities Wednesday contemplated construction of a municipal power plant while the district court considered confiscation charges entered by a utilities firm against the state railroad commission.
Assailing methods of the commission as confiscatory in a rate reduction aimed to save electricity consumers $75,000 a year, Tracy R. Bangs, counsel for the Red River Power company, appeared before Judge G. Grimson in the appeal against the commission order.
A citizens' committee met an uncertain response from City Engineer E. L. Lium on its recommendation for construction, through PWA aid, of a $472,650 municipal plant. Because of the Red River Power company's franchise in Grand Forks, Lium said, this might mean "10 years in court."
"If you embark on this proposition," he said, "it means you must go into competition with the power company."
Grand Forks Acts on Proposed City Plant
Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 14.-(AP)- Final action on an application for a federal loan and grant for a $472,650 municipal power plant will be taken by the city commission here Wednesday. The application was approved by a special citizens' committee Tuesday, after it decided that the only method to obtain lower rates in the city is to operate a competing plant. The Red River Power company, that serves the city, is now in district court on an appeal from the order of the state railroad commission establishing lower electric rates in the city.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Municipal Power Plant
Rate Reduction
Court Appeal
Red River Power
Pwa Aid
Grand Forks
What entities or persons were involved?
Tracy R. Bangs
Judge G. Grimson
E. L. Lium
Red River Power Company
State Railroad Commission
Where did it happen?
Grand Forks, N. D.
Story Details
Key Persons
Tracy R. Bangs
Judge G. Grimson
E. L. Lium
Red River Power Company
State Railroad Commission
Location
Grand Forks, N. D.
Event Date
Aug. 14
Story Details
City authorities contemplate a municipal power plant as Red River Power Company appeals state rate reductions in court, claiming confiscation. Citizens' committee recommends PWA-aided construction despite potential decade-long litigation.