Matson Ships To Be Rebuilt
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THE Matson Company announced in New York in April that their liners “Mariposa,” “Monterey” and “Lur line” will be completely rebuilt as soon as they are released by the United States Government.
They will be air-conditioned through out. Cost of renovation is expected to be in the vicinity of 20,000,000 dollars, and it is hoped that the work will be com pleted before the end of this year.
All three ships have, for several months, been transporting war brides across the Pacific between New Zealand and Australia, and the United States, a war for personal freedom; but Brass hats still can keep German-New Guinea civilians locked up, and refuse to give any reason.