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Rail way Boards Keep Authority Over Crossings
Des Moines reports that state railroad commissioner Dwight N. Lewis clarifies that state commissions retain full power over grade crossings despite a U S Supreme Court ruling. He explains the California case limitations, distinguishes police power scope, and notes interstate commerce rules still require federal cooperation for new lines while preserving state authority over dangerous crossings and station placements.
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