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Southern Pacific Sues Over Interstate Freight Rates
Southern Pacific files suit in the commerce court to overturn an ICC order prohibiting higher intermediate haul rates between San Francisco and Portland. The railroad argues water competition forced lower long haul rates while short or intermediate hauls carry higher charges.
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