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March 4, 1957
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Senator Magnuson (D-Wash.) introduces a bill to give the Interstate Commerce Commission jurisdiction over transportation between the U.S. and Alaska, replacing the Maritime Board's authority, and establishes a local board for intra-Alaska transport until statehood. This follows 1955 hearings on competitive rate cutting.
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Congress Asked To Give
ICC Jurisdiction Over
Alaska-U.S. Transportation
WASHINGTON, (P) Sen. Magnuson (D-Wash.) asked Congress Friday to give the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) jurisdiction over transportation between the United States and Alaska.
The bill, which he introduced as chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee at ICC's request, would give the Commission authority now held by the Maritime Board over water transportation between the States and the Territory.
It also would set up a 3-member nonpartisan board of Alaskans with initial jurisdiction over transportation within Alaska. The board, with control similar to that exercised by States, would operate as a branch of the ICC until Alaska receives Statehood. Its membership would require confirmation by the Alaska Senate.
The proposed bill, Magnuson said, is the outgrowth of hearings held on the West Coast and in Alaska in 1955. Testimony was given then that sharp competition between motor carriers and the Alaska Railroad was resulting in "ruinous rate cutting," the Senator said.
ICC Jurisdiction Over
Alaska-U.S. Transportation
WASHINGTON, (P) Sen. Magnuson (D-Wash.) asked Congress Friday to give the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) jurisdiction over transportation between the United States and Alaska.
The bill, which he introduced as chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee at ICC's request, would give the Commission authority now held by the Maritime Board over water transportation between the States and the Territory.
It also would set up a 3-member nonpartisan board of Alaskans with initial jurisdiction over transportation within Alaska. The board, with control similar to that exercised by States, would operate as a branch of the ICC until Alaska receives Statehood. Its membership would require confirmation by the Alaska Senate.
The proposed bill, Magnuson said, is the outgrowth of hearings held on the West Coast and in Alaska in 1955. Testimony was given then that sharp competition between motor carriers and the Alaska Railroad was resulting in "ruinous rate cutting," the Senator said.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Icc Jurisdiction
Alaska Transportation
Senator Magnuson
Rate Cutting
Statehood
Maritime Board
What entities or persons were involved?
Sen. Magnuson (D Wash.)
Interstate Commerce Commission (Icc)
Maritime Board
Where did it happen?
Washington, Alaska, West Coast
Story Details
Key Persons
Sen. Magnuson (D Wash.)
Interstate Commerce Commission (Icc)
Maritime Board
Location
Washington, Alaska, West Coast
Event Date
Friday, 1955
Story Details
Sen. Magnuson introduces bill for ICC to oversee U.S.-Alaska transport, replacing Maritime Board, and creates Alaskan board for local transport until statehood, based on 1955 hearings revealing competitive rate cutting.