Disposition Authorities for Individual Classifications for Headquarters Case Files. Part B: Classification 160. Federal Train Wreck Statute.

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Disposition Authorities for Individual Classifications for Headquarters Case Files. Part B: Classification 160. Federal Train Wreck Statute.

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This classification, established during 1960, contains investigative cases conducted under the Federal Train Wreck Statute (18 U.S.C. 1992), which broadened and clarified 1940 legislation which made wrecking tains a Federal crime. During World War II sabotage cases involving railroad property or trains were assigned to classification 98.

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The FBI established this classification when it assumed responsibility for ascertaining the protection capabilities and weaknesses of defense plants. Each plant survey was a separate case file, with the survey, supplemental surveys, and all communications dealing with a plant insofar as plant protection was concerned, filed together. On June 1, 1941, and January 5, 1942, the Navy and Army, respectively, assumed responsibility for surveying defense plants in which they had interests. Thereafter, ...