Something for Nothing" want of public. Washington, D.C., May 4. Speaking before the 26th Annual Meeting of the United States Chamber of Commerce today, John J. Pelley, President of the American Association of Railroads, declared the plight of the carriers is traceable to public demand for "something

Defends actions. Washington, D.C., March 16. J.J. Pelley, President of American Railroads, denied before the Senate Rail Finance Inquiry today charges of Fred Sargent, President of the Northwestern Railroad, that the Association had used unfair tactics in "squeezing" the trunk line railroads of the

Discuss transportation difficulties. Washington, D.C., Sept. 14. Representatives of. types of transportation companies- railroad, airline, bus, steamship- attended a special meeting today at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to formulate a national transportation policy for presentation to the next

Rail executive confers with president. Washington, D.C., Oct. 31. Following a conference with President Roosevelt today on the carriers wage controversy, J.J. Pelley, President of the Association of American Railroads, announced that the President seeks settlement of the dispute without trouble on a

Rail head questioned on president's lending program. Washington, D.C., July 19. John J. Pelley, President of the Association of American Railroads, today made a brief appearance before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee now hearing witnesses on the President's lending program, 7/19/39

Big business. Washington, D.C., May 4. Troubles besetting big businesss were discussed in this impromptu huddle today at the 26th Annual Meeting of the United States Chamber of Commerce. Pictured, left to right, are: J.J. Pelley, President Association of Railroads; William S. Knudsen, President of G

Opens 26th annual meeting of U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Washington, D.C May 3. Officially opening the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 26th Annual Meeting today, George H. Davis, President, expressed faith in the capitalistic system and declared it was time for business to concentrate on agreement. He urged

Tells U.S. Chamber of Commerce lack of confidence to blame for business slowdown. Washington, D.C., May 2. Drafted to speak when illness prevented Secretary of Commerce Hopkins, S. Clay Williams, Chairman of the Board, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., today told the 27th annual meeting of the United State

Present rail wage same as in 1920 when under government control, fact finding committee told. Washington, D.C., Oct. 8. Present railroad wages are on approximately the same level as in 1920 when the roads were controlled by the government, Bert M. Jewell, President of the A.F. of L.'s railway employ