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Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland
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The Senate Naval Committee completed the 1920 naval appropriation bill, increasing total funds to $646,272,000 (up $44,503,000 from House version), navy personnel to 191,000, and aviation fund to $35,000,000. It will follow the army bill in the Senate.
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Washington, June 24.—Carrying $646,272,000, an increase of $44,503,000 over the house total, the 1920 naval appropriation bill was completed by the senate naval committee. It will be taken up in the senate after passage of the army appropriation measure.
Increase in the navy enlisted personnel from 171,000 men, as proposed by the house, to 191,000, and an increase of the navy aviation fund from $15,000,000 to $35,000,000 were the principal changes made by the senate committee.
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Washington
Event Date
June 24
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total appropriation: $646,272,000 (increase of $44,503,000 over house); navy personnel increased to 191,000; navy aviation fund increased to $35,000,000.
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The Senate Naval Committee completed the 1920 naval appropriation bill, which carries $646,272,000. It will be taken up in the Senate after the army appropriation measure. Principal changes include increasing navy enlisted personnel from 171,000 to 191,000 and the navy aviation fund from $15,000,000 to $35,000,000.