Show navy Is shy on officers washington lack of officers in the navy is emphasized just now when applications are made for leaves 0 absence for a short time during the hot summer months most ot these requests have to be refused as there are not enough officers to go around some of the ships are without their full quota and there Is a demand tor officers to fill the details ashore and in the various bureaus where officers are required quite a number of re tired officers on duty in positions and are retained because active officers cannot be spared from other duty |