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NEW U.S. BATTLESHIP SIX MONTHS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE [U.P.A.-By Electric Telegraph-Copyright] (Rec. 2.20 p.m.) Philadelphia, May 15. The battleship Washington, of 35,000 tons, has been commit soned, rasing the battleship strength tc. 17. It was completed six months ahead of schedule. The Washington cost 70,000,000 dollars. SENATOR'S PROPOSAL NAVY TO SEIZE DAKAR (Rec. 2.20 p.m.) Washington, May 15. Senator Lee asked the Senate that the United States navy seize Dakar and convoy supplies to Britain as the best means of America avoiding total war.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 76, 16 May 1941, Page 6
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