"Freight rates-against", 1950
File — Box: 99, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Correspondence in opposition to legislation (S. 1008), known as the Basing Point Bill, concerning the application of the Federal Trade Commission Act and the Clayton Act to allow for the absorption of freight where it is done in good faith to meet competition. Opponents argued that the legislation would reduce the ability of small businesses to compete with larger chain stores. Senator Maybank supported the legislation.
Dates
- Creation: 1950
Creator
- From the Collection: Maybank, Burnet R. (Burnet Rhett), 1899-1954 (Person)
Language of Material
From the Collection:
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 241.8 linear feet (149 document boxes, 136 cartons, 8 slim document boxes, 7 oversize boxes, 1 oversize scrapbook)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
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Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)