Claims. Hearing [79th Congress, 2d session], on S. 2247, to permit Secretary of Navy to delegate authority to compromise and settle claims against United States caused by vessels of Navy or in naval service, or for towage or salvage services to such vessels, and on H. R. 6994. to permit Secretary of Navy to delegate authority to compromise and settle claims for damages to property under jurisdiction of Navy Department; [statement of Myron H. Avery].

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