Simultaneously, with sponsors emphasizing its potential value for national defence, a Congressional campaign for the construction of a $2,- 000,000,000 trans-continental superhighway to span he nation in a system of ten major highways was gaining momentum.
Senator Robert J. Bulkley, Democrat of Ohio, said he was "certain" the Administration would support the drive for the giant highway system. He said he hoped hearings on the bill could be begun next week.
"The super-highways would be an important adjunct to national defence" he. said, "through enabling speedy movement of military forces from one section of the country to another. Military experts have made
make certain that all military rea thorough Cag' One ihe proposal to quirements would be met in construc-highway.
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