Finally, the benefits accruing to prior purchasers, if they are allowed to capitalize these amounts above the statutory sales price, would afford them the special operating advantages which arise from the higher depreciation allowances possible under this measure.
Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill To Amend the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946
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