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Rail Crisis Threatens Farmers and Consumers in 1973 Food Costs
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau officials warn rail freight turmoil could raise food costs 15 to 20 percent this fall. Penn Central, facing liquidation, may halt service by Oct 1 while five other northeastern lines seek relief. Proposals from DOT ICC and Adams Bill aim to restructure and fund private carriers.
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Pennsylvania Farmers’ Association
PFA
John R. Pitzer
Adams County
Penn Central Transportation Co
Midwest
Pennsylvania
American Farm Bureau Federation
Penn Central
Pitzer
Buffalo
Erie Lackawanna
Reading
Boston and Maine
Lehigh Valley
Central of New Jersey
Interstate Commerce Commission
John P. Fullam
Philadelphia
Fullham
Congress
Federal Department of Transportation
DOT
ICC
Adams
Brock Adams
Washington
Transportation Secretary
Amtrak
Northeast Transportation Commission
Federal National Railway Association
U.S