10/24/1948
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"I trust that you will exert your very best efforts in bringing about immediate consideration of this legislation, which is so essential to the welfare of the veteran and housing generally."
"I haven't been requested to act."
"All functions and authority of the Economic Stabilization Director are transferred to the Director of War Mobilization and Reconversion."
"I am advised, however, that it is the best bill the Congress will now pass."