THE AMERICAN NAVY
CONSTRUCTION BILL SENATE COMMITTEE’S REPORT. (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) WASHINGTON, May 3. (Received May 4, at 10 p.m.) The Senate Naval Committee reported favourably on the Naval Construction Bill for 15 cruisers and one aircraft carrier, but added an amendment “relative to the manufacture of ships by private firms,” which promises so much discussion on the floor of the Senate when the measure comes up that it is now considered there is a possibility of no vote being taken before Congress adjourns. Moreover, a group of Republican insurgents, and a number of democrats are organised to oppose the measure, arguing that there is no need for such a heavy programme. An amendment favouring the modification of sea laws during war was defeated. —Australian Press Association.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20400, 5 May 1928, Page 11
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