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January 22, 1917
The Pensacola Journal
Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida
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In Washington on Jan. 21, Secretary Daniels defended the Navy's contract award to British firm Hadfields, Limited, for armor-piercing projectiles at $200 less than the lowest U.S. bid, criticizing American manufacturers like Bethlehem for delaying preparedness.
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DANIELS SCORES U. S. MANUFACTURERS
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Washington, Jan. 21.—Secretary Daniels replied today to a criticism of the government's action awarding Hadfields, Limited, a British munitions factory, the contract for a large number of armor-piercing projectiles at a price about $200 each less than the lowest American bid. He said that until the Bethlehem Company is able to fill contracts it is not becoming the company to criticize the navy department for contracting with manufacturers who make shells that meet the tests.
"I regard the attitude of these companies in this and other matters as most unfortunate and were there no relief through competition, I would feel they were putting our entire program of preparedness in peril," he said.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Washington, Jan. 21.—Secretary Daniels replied today to a criticism of the government's action awarding Hadfields, Limited, a British munitions factory, the contract for a large number of armor-piercing projectiles at a price about $200 each less than the lowest American bid. He said that until the Bethlehem Company is able to fill contracts it is not becoming the company to criticize the navy department for contracting with manufacturers who make shells that meet the tests.
"I regard the attitude of these companies in this and other matters as most unfortunate and were there no relief through competition, I would feel they were putting our entire program of preparedness in peril," he said.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Navy Contract
Armor Piercing Projectiles
British Munitions
Secretary Daniels
Bethlehem Company
Preparedness Program
What entities or persons were involved?
Secretary Daniels
Bethlehem Company
Hadfields, Limited
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Key Persons
Secretary Daniels
Bethlehem Company
Hadfields, Limited
Location
Washington
Event Date
Jan. 21
Story Details
Secretary Daniels responds to criticism by defending the Navy Department's decision to award a contract for armor-piercing projectiles to British firm Hadfields at a lower price than American bids, criticizing U.S. manufacturers like Bethlehem for their inability to deliver promptly and their attitude endangering preparedness.