Mar 23, 1932
With the aid provided by mail contracts and construction loans, authorized by this act, orders have been placed for 45 new vessels of 500,000 gross tons and for the reconditioning of 19 vessels of 160,000 gross tons.
Herbert Hoover
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Herbert Clark Hoover was the 31st President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1929, to March 4, 1933. A member of the Republican Party, Hoover was born in Iowa but later moved to California. Before his presidency, he served as the Secretary of Commerce from 1921 to 1928, where he focused on promoting economic growth and efficiency. Hoover was also known for his humanitarian efforts during World War I, leading relief efforts in Europe and earning a reputation as a skilled administrator.
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Mar 23, 1932
The efforts put forth in the rehabilitation of the American merchant marine have proved beneficial to the country at large.
Mar 23, 1932
I am glad to extend congratulations to the Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, as builders, and to The Grace Line (Panama Mail Service), as owners, upon the launching of the SS Santa Rosa.
Mar 23, 1932
The constant volume of new construction has made possible a notable advance in the shipbuilding art.
Mar 23, 1932
At no time since the glorious American clipper ship era has the Nation displayed such a keen interest in its ship activities.
Mar 22, 1932
It is inconceivable that Congress could have intended to protect racketeering and extortion under the guise of labor organization activity.
Mar 21, 1932
It is hereby ordered that returns may be open to inspection by State officers for State intangible property tax purposes.
Mar 20, 1932
Subsequent to the date hereof and prior to the date of restoration to general disposition as herein provided, no rights may be acquired to the released land by settlement in advance of entry or otherwise, except strictly in accordance…
Mar 20, 1932
It is hereby ordered pursuant to Public Resolution 85 of June 12, 1930 (46 Stat. 580), that, subject to valid rights, the unreserved public lands in the above described sections in said T. 36 N., R. 13 W., if otherwise subject to…
Mar 20, 1932
All the lands in T. 36 N., R. 12 W., are included within the limits of the Montezuma National Forest.
Mar 20, 1932
Executive Order No. 4827, dated March 12, 1928, which withdrew the public lands in T. 36 N., R. 12 W., and sees. 1, 12, 13, 24, 25, and 36, T. 36 N., R. 13 W., New Mexico principal meridian, Colorado, pending resurvey, be, and the same is…
Mar 18, 1932
The coordination of programs and policies has been arrived at by the Government and the railway agencies to effect these results.
Mar 18, 1932
I have held a number of conferences for survey of the railway situation and for determination of general policies in respect to the railroads.
Mar 18, 1932
Examination of the financial problem confronting the railroads shows that it is of smaller dimensions than has been generally believed or reported.
Mar 18, 1932
The problem is to handle the situation as a whole so as to lay the foundations for restored employment on the railways and through their purchases of supplies, and at the same time to establish confidence in the security of the bonds which…
Mar 17, 1932
THE PRESIDENT has had conferences with the Directors of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, the members of the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Department of Commerce, interested in reconstruction matters, together with the…
Mar 16, 1932
The maximum age limit for appointment as acting postmaster and that for entrance to the open competitive examination for postmaster at the post office at Woodward, Okla., is hereby waived to permit Mr. Joseph H. Hopkins to be appointed…
Mar 15, 1932
It is hereby ordered that Executive Order No. 5116, dated May 15, 1929, which withdrew the public lands in T. 1 N., R. 26 W., fifth principal meridian, Arkansas, pending resurvey, be, and the same is hereby, revoked.
Mar 14, 1932
I have no doubt that benefits will show at once in business, in employment, in agriculture, and in the prosperity of the people of the town generally.
Mar 14, 1932
The nature of your organization of itself demonstrates that American business survives all ebbs and flows of economic tides, and moves forward by virtue of the indomitable courage and energy and individual initiative of Americans.
Mar 14, 1932
By his own efforts he became one of the great industrial leaders of the world.
Mar 14, 1932
Your enterprise and courage is an admirable instance of restoring confidence.
Mar 14, 1932
I AM GRATIFIED to learn of so fine an instance of cooperation on the part of the community and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation as the opening of the banks of your city and the restoration of their fundamental service to the whole…
Mar 14, 1932
He gave strength to every movement for the public welfare of his generation.
Mar 14, 1932
Likewise the earned tribute you will pay to Mr. Harvey D. Gibson illustrates the power of local community effort, when inspired by a sense of personal and civic responsibility, to meet all demands for humane helpfulness in times of stress.
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