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Supporters of the Seaway, mostly mid-westerners, point rapturously to the benefits of connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, which they believe would make Chicago the commercial capital of the world. They argue that the Seaway could relieve much of the pressure now taxing the country's overloaded transportation system. Minnesotans claim that the great Mesabi iron ore deposits that feed the mid-west steel mills are nearly played out, and if cheap Labrador ores can't be shipped down the St. Lawrence, an unthinkable dislocation of the steel industry will occur. Senator Wiley of Wisconsin warned in recent...
...Mid-West Supporters...
...regional issue, defying party precepts and platforms. In the recent fight, for instance, New York's governor and junior senator, both Republicans, were in direct opposition, and in 1946, Chicago's Ed Kelly and Henry Wallace joined in praise of it. Now, of course, the cry of the Mid-West is "wait 'til next year," when the venerable Seaway will make another appearance in the halls of Congress and probably be booted out again...
...Mid-West about twenty years ago, Chuck Arnold and his Sophisticates were the rage of the countryside. All the little flappers sought a knowing look from the smiling maestro, but Jeanne Crain kissed him and this made more of an impression. In less time than it takes to sing "I'll See You in My Dreams" they were married, thus ending the plot, part I. Plot, part II, almost brings the band to New York and the big time, but just at the opportune moment November 1929 comes along and brings a depression. Plot, part III, finally gets the band...
Coach Bill Barclay's charges left for their educational tour of the Mid-west over the holidays with an unimpressive record of three wins in six starts and staggered back with an even less impressive three out of nine...