I also call upon officials of the Government to arrange for the display of the flag of the United States on all public buildings on the twelfth day of October in honor of the memory of Christopher Columbus.

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Renegotiation Act of 1951, 65 Stat. 7, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the Act, and as President of the United States, it is ordered as follows:

The order shall become effective upon its filing for publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER.

I want to make this clear: The Administration considers these REA programs great advances for rural America.

If an accused is found guilty of an offense or offenses for none of which dishonorable discharge is authorized, proof of three or more previous convictions during the year next preceding the commission of any offense of which the accused…

If an accused is found guilty of an offense or offenses for none of which dishonorable discharge is authorized, proof of three or more previous convictions during the year next preceding the commission of any offense of which the accused…

We shall continue to give them our wholehearted support.

For the record I should like to emphasize certain facts.

I also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all Government buildings on that day in tribute to General Casimir Pulaski.

Now, Therefore, I, Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Monday, October 11, 1954, as General Pulaski's Memorial Day, and I invite the people of our country to observe the day with appropriate…

I extend my most sincere wishes for their overwhelming success.

I earnestly hope that the American people will earn these rewards anew by contributing to this year's Community Chest and United Defense Funds with an inspired generosity and a true warmth of heart.