Investigation of the National Defense Program. hearings before the United States Senate Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program, Eightieth Congress, first session, on July 28-31, Aug. 1, 2, 4-9, 11, 1947. Part 40, Aircraft Contracts (Hughes Aircraft Co. and Kaiser-Hughes Corp.) :

Investigates delays and cost overruns in construction of Kaiser-Hughes Corp.-Hughes Tool Co. "flying boat" cargo plane and Hughes Tool Co. F-11 reconnaissance planes. Includes allegations that Sen. Owen Brewster offered to call off the investigation if Hughes would agree to merge his Trans...

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