The President's News Conference
04/17/1930
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Section 598 of the Consular Regulations of 1896 is hereby canceled.
These policies and measures will hold our hard-won American system of ordered liberty and government.
Provided further, That the charge for the issue of an original passport shall be $9.
The Government will encourage and foster the development of privately owned and operated radio facilities in such a mann...