Walter S. Orr, Allen P. Kirby; Robert R. Young and Frank F. Kolbe, 5-6-1937
New heads of the Van Sweringen RR Empire. Washington, D.C., May 6. Senator Wheeler's Senate Committee began today started investigation of the latest transfer of control of the Van Sweringen Railroad Empire. Two weeks ago George Ball sold the control to three brokers of the New York namely Young, Kobe and Co. who are closely identified with General Motors and Du Pont interests. Left to right in a huddle before the session are: Walter S. Orr, attorney for the brokers; and the new owners Allen P. Kirby; Robert R. Young; and Frank F. Kolbe, 5/6/1937
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