01/28/1943
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"Executive Order No. 8798 of June 19, 1941, transferring certain vessels between the Navy Department and the Department of Commerce, is hereby amended."
"The choice is ours to make; but we must act speedily."
"I hereby exempt the said Charles A. Appel from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending October 31, 1942."
"I hereby exempt the said Paul Bartsch from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending August 31, 1942."