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Domestic News
January 11, 1938
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Joseph Kennedy, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, predicts a boom in American shipyards for years due to enlarged Merchant Marine plans, stated in Portland, Ore., on Jan. 11 before addressing local groups.
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SHIPYARDS TO HAVE BOOM IS PREDICTED NOW
Chairman of Federal Maritime Commission Makes Statement, Portland
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 11.
American shipyards will have a boom "for a number of years, perhaps many years as the result of plans for an enlarged Merchant Marine." This statement was made here today by Joseph Kennedy, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, who has arrived here to address the Columbia Empire Industries, Inc., and Oregon Manufacturers' Association.
The address will be given here tonight and then Kennedy will go to Seattle.
Chairman of Federal Maritime Commission Makes Statement, Portland
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 11.
American shipyards will have a boom "for a number of years, perhaps many years as the result of plans for an enlarged Merchant Marine." This statement was made here today by Joseph Kennedy, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, who has arrived here to address the Columbia Empire Industries, Inc., and Oregon Manufacturers' Association.
The address will be given here tonight and then Kennedy will go to Seattle.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Shipyards Boom
Joseph Kennedy
Federal Maritime Commission
Merchant Marine
Portland Ore
What entities or persons were involved?
Joseph Kennedy
Where did it happen?
Portland, Ore.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Portland, Ore.
Event Date
Jan. 11
Key Persons
Joseph Kennedy
Event Details
Joseph Kennedy, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, stated that American shipyards will have a boom for a number of years due to plans for an enlarged Merchant Marine. He arrived in Portland to address the Columbia Empire Industries, Inc., and Oregon Manufacturers' Association tonight, after which he will go to Seattle.