The Passaic Affair

The Passaic AffairWashington, D.C. (Global Press)—Testimony concluded today in the United States Navy's court of inquiry into the loss of the U. S. S. Passaic off Montauk Point last January.The court's findings, as announced by Vice-Admiral Rodney H. Limpert, are that the Passaic's commander, Lieutenant Commander Harold T. Short, evidenced "culpable neglect of his functions," and all indications are that Short will face a court-martial.In his summation for the defense, Short's civilian...