01/30/1932
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"There have been 41 contracts let during the months of September and October with a total value in excess of $48,000,000."
"The estimated cost of the buildings thereon is $31,133,500."
"It is estimated that the number of men now directly and indirectly employed on this program is 50,000."
"There are 64 projects in which sites have been arranged, drawings are completed, for which construction contracts have been invited, of a total estimated cost of $19,970,500."