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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 15, 1946

The necessity for confirming Executive Order No. 9610 arises from the fact that certain of the corporations have program commitments, for which funds have been made available, extending into fiscal year 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 15, 1946

It is contemplated that after July 4, 1946, the conduct of relations with the Republic of the Philippines will be carried on in the same manner as relations with other countries.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 15, 1946

In the light of this situation, I proposed that the two sides agree to submit their differences to arbitration.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 15, 1946

The country is in desperate straits as a result of the recent strike of the coal miners.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 15, 1946

The benefits which have been derived from centralized review, coordination, and control of research projects and functions by the Agricultural Research Administrator have amply demonstrated the lasting value of this consolidation.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 15, 1946

I transmit herewith Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1946, prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Reorganization Act of 1945.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 15, 1946

Transfer of these functions does not affect the responsibility of the Archivist for the contents and professional services of the Library proper.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 15, 1946

This order shall not be construed as revoking or limiting any power or authority heretofore delegated to the Alien Property Custodian.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 15, 1946

All are concerned with improving and simplifying particular phases of Government administration.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 12, 1946

The Secretary of War is authorized and directed, within thirty days from the date hereof, to reassign to such agencies and officers of the War Department as he may deem appropriate the functions, duties, and powers heretofore assigned to…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 7, 1946

I appeal also to every driver and pedestrian for cooperation in making our streets and highways safer.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 7, 1946

It is perfectly absurd that a man or a woman, or a child, can go to a place and buy an automobile and get behind the wheel--whether he has ever been there before makes no difference, or he is insane, or he is a 'nut,' or a moron doesn't…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 7, 1946

We announced on December 10, 1945 plans to terminate two of the combined supply boards but stated that the food shortages continued to be such that the Combined Food Board could not then be dissolved.

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