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San Diego, Ship Repair Works, 1958

 File — Box: 145, Folder: 8
Identifier: Folder 8

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters & public records as follows: 1 letter (11/15/57) from Robert F. Bennett (Mgr., Campbell Machine, Inc.), attached Schedule “DE and DD work,” & Congressman Wilson’s reply (1/2/58) re/ “Navy repair work in the Naval establishments against the Navy repair work in the commercial yards;” 1 note (5/12/58) from John Plot, 1 “Memo To Bob From Leon” (5/5/58), & attached copies of Congressional Record—House for Feb. 10, 1958, pp. 1729-1730 & April 29, 1958, pp. 6875-6884, & Congression Record—Appendix for April 21, 1958, pp. A3545-A3546 re/ the “Hiestand Bill” to challenge “Government competition with private enterprise and in particular the overhaul and repair business.” The extensive remarks by the Hon. Edgar W. Hiestand (R. CA) indicate a sustained effort by Republicans to challenge both the New Deal and the Fair Deal periods in terms of government programs & expenditures that the GOP felt should go directly to the private sector.

Dates

  • created: 1958

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access to some records is restricted, please consult with Special Collections & University Archives staff for details. Patrons wishing to use the Robert C. Wilson Papers must sign a "Researcher's Agreement," a copy of which can be obtained from Special Collections & University Archives staff.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & University Archives Repository

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