Strike in Steel Won't Affect Building Here

Although the current controversy has virtually ended steel output, construction at the University and Radcliffe will continue according to schedule.

Administrative Vice-President Edward Reynolds '15 reported last night that, even in the event of a steel shortage, building at the Business School will not be hampered. Reynolds added that most of the steelwork on Aldrich and Kresge Hall has already been completed.

Radcliffe officials said that construction of Holmes Hall is already beyond the stage where a lack of steel would mean interference with building.

Confusion over the legal issue in the steel disputes deepened yesterday when the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled, in a 5 to 4 vote, that the government is permitted to raise wages in the industry. Secretary of Commerce Sawyer said, however, that no boost is planned.

The case goes to the Supreme Court shortly, and the government has until 3:30 p.m. today to file briefs arguing the legality of Truman's order. Meanwhile, widespread strikes cut the daily 300,000-ton output to less than 20,000 tons.

In another industry--oil--walkouts have spread and the controversy is now nationwide. Local gas station owners report, however, that they will continue selling gas without limit since it is too early to determine whether a shortage will occur.