Construction of new battleships to start this year. Washington, D.C., April 8. Following a conference with president Roosevelt today, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison (left) and Rear Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, Announces that construction of the new battleships

A Navy so strong other nations won't risk war with U.S., Edison tells house committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 26. Rep. Carl Vinson, (left) Chairman of the House Naval Affairs Committee, chats with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison just before he (Edison) appeared before the committee to

Chief of Naval Operations before House Naval Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 31. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. William D. Leahy, as he appeared before the House Naval Affairs Committee today, Leahy told the committee what Japan and Great Britain have completely upset the old 5-5-.3 ratio

Secrecy surrounds meeting of Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Washington, D.C., March 22. Rear Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, and Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles entering the Hearing Room of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today. Following the meeting, Leahy and

Navy opens bids for battle wagons. Washington, D.C., Nov. 2. The Navy opened bids today on construction of three 35,000 ton battleships today, all bids specified that the dreadnaughts be completed within 52 months. The guns, armor plate, and other accessories to be furnished by the Government cost a

Says airbase necessary at Guam. Washington, D.C., Jan. 25. Chief of Naval Operation Admiral William D. Leahy today told the House Naval Affairs Committee that development of an airbase on the Isle of Guam is necessary before the Isle is of any value from commercial or military standpoints. He stated

Discuss naval expansion with president. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. High Naval Officials and members of key Congressional Committees conferred with President Roosevelt today in regard to a Naval Expansion Program. Following the meeting, Chairman Taylor of the House Appropriations Committee announced t

Naval increase on the way. Washington, D.C., June 2. Assist. Secretary of the Navy, Charles Edison, today signed final confirmation on awards to private shipyards for the construction of twenty-four naval vessels totaling 159,800 tons. Approximate cost will be $350,000,000. Picture shows, left to ri

Before Naval Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 7. Flatly denying any foreign commitments or understandings, Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, today told to Naval Affairs Committee of the House that the fleet expects "To stand on it's own feet" in national defense, Interest