Jan 1, 1931
I haven’t anybody in mind whatever. I have got to look around and find somebody.
Herbert Hoover
The Public Record
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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Dec 30, 1930
Mr. John W. Martyn, executive assistant, Office of the Secretary of War, may be classified as administrative assistant and chief clerk in the War Department.
Dec 29, 1930
Such questions as electrification, the linking up of different railroads, the development of larger terminals, and many offer major improvements have been retarded because of uncertainty with respect to the position which different roads…
Dec 29, 1930
The uncertainties and the delays of nearly 10 years have seriously retarded development of the railways--have prevented their desirable growth in many directions, and have diminished their ability to compete with other forms of…
Dec 29, 1930
The plan, of course, must be submitted to the Interstate Commerce Commission, who have the independent duty to determine if it meets with every requirement of public interest.
Dec 29, 1930
The Interstate Commerce Commission has no power to compel such consolidations.
Dec 29, 1930
The Transportation Act [41 Stat. 456] passed by Congress in 1920 provides for a consolidation of railways into a limited number of strong systems in order to maintain broader competition, more adequate service, simplification of rate…
Dec 29, 1930
It is my understanding that the plan provides for the protection of the interests of the employees and full consideration of the interest of the various communities and carries out the requirements of the law in protection of public…
Dec 29, 1930
As a result of meetings of General [William W.] Atterbury, Mr. [Patrick E.] Crowley, Mr. [Daniel] Willard, Messrs. [Mantis J. and Oris P.] Van Sweringen and other representatives of the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Nickel Plate, and…
Dec 29, 1930
I SEND you all my friendly greeting and best wishes on the occasion of this your first formal meeting outside of the United States and in Canadian territory.
Dec 29, 1930
These negotiations have been in progress for some weeks, and were undertaken at my suggestion in the hope of effecting the consolidation policies declared by Congress in 1920 and especially at this time as a contribution to the recovery of…
Dec 29, 1930
It is my understanding that the plan provides for the protection of the interests of the employees and for full consideration of the interests of the various local communities, and fulfills the intent of Congress in the public interest.
Dec 29, 1930
During that time negotiations have been undertaken in respect to those railways on a great number of occasions with view to carrying out the wishes of Congress, but have hitherto all proved abortive.
Dec 29, 1930
During the past 10 years a possible grouping of the roads so as to carry out the law has been under constant discussion.
Dec 29, 1930
It is a happy omen and another one of the many examples showing the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation which unite us to our great northern neighbor.
Dec 29, 1930
These uncertainties and delays over nearly 10 years have seriously retarded development of the railways and have prevented a desirable growth in many directions, and have diminished their ability to compete with other forms of…
Dec 29, 1930
The four new systems embrace the territory east of the Mississippi River, including the Virginian Railway on the south, the New York Central on the north.
Dec 24, 1930
Christmas is the children's day and older folk can enter into its joys only when led by their hands.
Dec 23, 1930
It is a matter of deep gratification that every increase in the facilities of communication between our countries draws them nearer together, fostering the growth of cultural and commercial relations between them and further strengthening…
Dec 23, 1930
Please give the children my affectionate greetings when they have their party on the Steamship Leviathan on December 24th, and my best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Dec 22, 1930
This compares with the rate of about $275 million per annum prior to the depression.
Dec 22, 1930
Under the authority provided in subsection (d), section 18, of the act approved May 24, 1924 (43 Stat. 144), the President of the United States, in the exercise of his discretion, and acting in the interest of the United States, hereby…
Dec 22, 1930
The volume of construction work direct and indirect is estimated as follows:
Dec 19, 1930
I assure Your Excellency that the resources of the Government of the United States are devoted to this end, and I earnestly trust that the news which will flash back and forth over this wire will reflect an ever increasing sympathy between…
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