Private yards idle threaten Merchant Marine strength
A government survey warns that idleness in private shipyards and scattered personnel could undermine the Merchant Marine Act aims. It argues the United States cannot sustain a robust fleet unless yards stay productive and crews remain housed and trained, lest domestic and export waterborne commerce suffer.
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Shipbuilding Seen as Essential War Industry and Postwar Doubts
A Harvard Business School report says shipbuilding is essentially a munitions industry and warns no world power can rely on foreign nations for war materials. It notes shortages, reconversion needs, and tax issues delaying postwar passenger ship construction, with Britain and others rushing to reenter liner service.
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Murderer Among Us Opens Postwar German Film
Berlin reports on Germany's first postwar movie Murderer Among Us set amid ruined city scenes. The plot follows a hero who turns from murder, with virtue prevailing, as the industry tries to revive after Nazi propaganda era.
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