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February 1 0 , 1 9 5 0 1 **9 BSouni*t ew %&iMt«$ rH oi*u sBea Orfinfgice Building WaeMngtoii, 0. 0. Steal* Qongreesaasii louse M i l 378 would empower the Xa%«rw State Ooameroe Coaraiation to prescribe rules, regulation# ®u# practices for operation of train#, intended to promote safety. However, it does not say what these regulations will he, and considering the different operating condition# that arise on various railroad# it night tee feetter to have the adoption of safety rules in the hands of railroad Sianageneat in view of the fact that railroads now have the best safety record of any form of transportation. The purpose of this letter Is to suggest that eternal vigilance is the price of safety, and It oarniot tee attained tey Merely passing lave or slaking government regulations. The desire for safety oust some voluntarily fro® the employes thee*elves, the man who «afce the trains go, the sen ^ho Maintain tracks and bridge# and everyone who has to do with the operation of a railroad, let’s leave the safe operation of trains to the sen on the ground, and not the then up with any unnecessary legislation. With best wishes and sincere thank# for your consideration. Tours very truly. A* If. Folger ISO ~ Mr. Ray E. Mark's Mr. E. E. Bennett
