Administration leaders in the Senate vigorously opposed the amendment limiting the expenditure for, planes, Besides the appropriation for new planes, "the bill "approved today provides $24,780,000 to strengthen the Panama Canal defences and $34,900,- 000 for orders designed to familiarize private manufacturers. with the mass reduction of war materials.
The Senate, after considerable debate, algo accepted an amendment proposed by Senator Barkley which prohibits awarding contracts under the bill to any manufacturer or firm which refuses to bargain collectively with its employees.
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