Business: Munson to I. M. M.

Since the War the law of nature which has ruled U. S. shipping has been the Survival of the Fewest. One after another the many shipping lines which the Shipping Board created in the 1920's have merged or formed alliances; notably Roosevelt Steamship Co. with International Mercantile Marine, both with the Dollar-Dawson Pacific coast interests to control U. S. Lines. Last week was announced the passing of the independent existence of another famed line, Munson, whose ships flying a blue flag bearing a white M have carried many a passenger and many a...

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