Navy, yesterday said the Navy was ready to handle the U.S. convoying job urged on Tuesday by Col, Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of War.
He also revealed that sea going activities of the U.S. Coast Guard were being transferred to the Navy.
When asked specifically if the Navy was ready: to handle the job suggestet by Col. Stimson, Col. Knox replied "the Fleet is always ready, and is more ready now than ever".
Col. Knox termed Col, Stimson's speech a "forthright, courageous and high spirited utterance."
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