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South Fears Trade Loss To Seaway
Mayor Morrison of New Orleans warns the St Lawrence Seaway could harm the Mississippi Valley and New Orleans port far more than any benefits. He tells a Senate subcommittee the project would divert commerce, threaten national defense, and risk economic disaster for New Orleans. Port of New York Authority official Hedden argues the seaway is not self liquidating and would cost New York New Jersey taxpayers billions with limited toll revenue.
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