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Show DEPARTMENT NAMES OCT. 27 NAVY DAY i . j WASHINGTON. Oct. 11 f By V. P.) j At the auXHTeation of the Navy lujtuf of America, the navy drpirtm.'nt has, dettignated Friday, October 27. to he set aside aa Navy day, and celebrated! us such throughout the country. Up to thia time no form of public) recognition has been fiven the navy! for Its performance In the World war. While no great engagement waa fought, the work of the navy In con- t voying troops, furnishing an fltttt- I submarine patrol, laying the great! mine barage, taking over some 5f.O ahipa of the merchant marine, fitting) them out, putting crews aboard and supplying 'officers for them, complete! a record which deserves a special date to recall It e-ach year ta th minds of j th nnvy. in the opinion of the navyj department. |