Congress Launches Study On Merchant Marine Ailments
The House Commerce Committee led by Chairman Herbert C. Bonner opens hearings on a survival program for the US Merchant Marine. Clarence Morse testifies as the Maritime Board seeks 103 million dollars for shipbuilding subsidies and 115 million for operating subsidies as work proceeds to replace wartime fleets. The panel will review labor management, wage costs, dispute laws, and subsidy limits amid looming foreign competition.
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Official Says Oil Cartel Suit Being Prepared
Assistant Attorney General Stanley N. Barnes told Congress the government plans to have the oil cartel lawsuit ready for prosecution within a year. The 1953 suit accuses Socony Vacuum Texas Company Gulf Standard Oil of New Jersey and California of conspiring to control and divide world oil production and markets. Barnes also projected a second Coast area monopoly case could begin within a year.
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New Hampshire Owls Point to Size Range
Concord report notes the great horned owl as the state’s largest with a six foot wingspan while the saw whet is the smallest at about one foot. The article contrasts sizes among local owl species.
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Catching Big Black Bass Requires Big Bait Strategy
The essay argues bass anglers must target big bass exclusively using large lures, noting older, larger fish dominate the meal and survive better. It advises fishing quietly at night, avoiding smoking, and embracing a focused approach rather than chasing average catches.
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