B-176949(2),B-177228:
Aug 17, 1973
WERE DENIED. SECRETARY: THIS IS IN REPLY TO THE LETTERS OF OCTOBER 20 AND NOVEMBER 27. WE HAVE UPHELD THE POLICY AS A LEGITIMATE REQUIREMENT OF THE NAVY. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THE AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF THE POLICY TO ALL PROCUREMENTS FOR SHIP OVERHAUL. WHERE ALL OR MOST OF THE CREW OF A PARTICULAR VESSEL ARE UNMARRIED THE HOME PORT RESTRICTION WOULD NOT SERVE TO FOSTER THE STATED HOME PORT POLIC...
