Word: bargemen
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Against this invasion the bargemen have fought long and hard-ever since Texas Eastern first asked FPC permission in 1954. But the FPC ruled that the Texas Eastern products line would benefit the public by stimulating competition, even though it might hurt the barge business. Already big Midwest refiners are seeking ways to use the proposed Chicago spur to their profit, while Sinclair, Texas and Gulf are talking about a similar products line to be constructed next year from outside Philadelphia to Cleveland. In addition, Texas Eastern got FPC permission last year to spend $74.7 million on a 422-mile...