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FLAT REJECTION LIKELY (Rec 12.55 p.m.) Washington, June 18. Germany to-day formally delivered to the State Department a strong protest against the expulsion of consular officials charged with violation of the Treaty of Commerce and Friendship. 1923. Mr Welles. Assistant Secretary of State, indicated that the protest would be flatly rejected.—U.P.A. MERCHANT MARINE OFFICERS (Rec. 1.20 p.m.) Washington, June 18. Colonel Knox. Secretary of the Navy, announced to-day that naval reserve officers now serving in the merchant marine may be ordered on active duty without their consent. Naval recruiting officers have been instructed to recruit 15.000 men monthly.
Colonel Knox explained that the Navy would not conflict with the merchant marine unnecessarily, but the Navy’s urgent need must be met.— U.P.A.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 76, 19 June 1941, Page 5
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