10/29/1931
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"As I have publicly stated, one of the largest factors that can be [p.397] brought to bear is that of the energetic yet prudent pursuit of public works by the Federal Government and state, municipal, a..."
"The Federal Government will exert itself to the utmost within its own province and I should like to feel that I have the cooperation of yourself and the municipal, county, and other local officials in..."
"WITH VIEW to giving strength to the present economic situation and providing for the absorption of any unemployment which might result from present disturbed conditions, I have asked for collective ac..."
"It would be helpful if road, street, public building and other construction of this type could be speeded up and adjusted in such fashion as to further employment."