Naval experts estimated Mr. Vinson's bill for the construction of 41 new naval bases in the Pacific and Caribbean would cost approximately $1,500,- 000,000. They pointed out that Navy [plans for the establishment of a strong air and submarine base at Guam, capable of defending the Philippines, probably would require at least $200,- 000,000.
Mr, Vinson indicated that his bill would provide that the base expansion programme be extended over five years. Hearings on both the Vinson and May bills are expected to begin within' a fortnight.
Senator Lewis—Schwellenbach, Democrat of Washington, introduced a bill in the Senate today asking Congress to empower the President to control the export of scrap iron to belligerent nations. He said scrap iron exports from the United States in the past five years had soared to record levels and should be forbidden inasmuch as the Government exercises rigid control over the export of manufactured munitions.
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