Hog Island Yard Costs Far Above Early Plans
The Department of Justice report on the Hog Island shipyard finds no criminal fraud but notes the project cost ballooned from earlier estimates. It cites about $61 million final cost versus initial figures of $21 million and $27 million, with $6 million added by Emergency Fleet Corporation orders. The report recommends arbitration to determine if any excess costs should be repaid.
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Ncy Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Hog Island
White House
Wilson
Arb
Emergency Fleet Corporation
American International Corporation
Governmnt
Piez
Mate Commerce Committee
G. Carroll Todd
Mark Hyman
Hurley
Shipping Board
Senate Commerce Committee
American International Corporation of New York
Fleet Corporation
Ship Orders for Sixty More Vessels in 1919 Plan
The plan calls for sixty additional ships at $1,426,000 each, totaling 180 ships to be completed by August 4, 1919. To support this scale, the project will require longer ways and piers and expanded shop and storage capacity.
Christmas clubs open for soldiers in Harrisburg
Red Circle Club prepares a homelike space for white and soon colored soldiers with writing tables, piano and victrola, books and magazines, free admission, and rooms at 307 Market and 202 South Second Street. Lieutenant Neate, British Army veteran, heads plans and seeks games and donations.
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Red Circle Club
War Camp Community Service
Market Street
Harrisburg
Red Circle
South Second Street
United States Service
Neate
Hartsburg
Royal Arsenal
England
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Steel Company
Harrisburg Boys Enjoy Membership Privileges
Accogee Fertinty of Harrisburg reveals ship cards as gifts to 253 Harrisburg boys who will receive them as a lasting present until Christmas. Mr Dinsmore explains the program offers members benefits and lasting value for the season.
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Nate Sons
A. Dinsmore
Harrisburg
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