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Bethlehem Steel’s War Time Armament Plans and Costs
Bethlehem Steel explains its stance on government contracts, stating it would not overcharge for armament to aid the Navy. The letter details past shell orders, test difficulties, and losses, plus a plan to build sprint 16 inch shells and battle cruisers with private capacity to support national defense, while outlining staffing and payroll growth from 1915 to 1917.
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Navy Department
Department
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
United States
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
House Committee On Naval Affairs