07/09/1947
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"The first of these bodies, the President's Advisory Committee on the Merchant Marine, in 1947, stated: 'It appears to the Committee that the organization structure of the Maritime Commission as set up..."
"It is probable that a reduction of expenditures will result from the reorganizations included in this plan, as well as from greater efficiency of administration."
"I have found and hereby declare that it is necessary to include in the accompanying reorganization plan, by reason of reorganizations made thereby, provisions for the appointment and compensation of a..."
"I have found and hereby declare that each reorganization included in Reorganization Plan No. 16 of 1950 is necessary to accomplish one or more of the purposes set forth in section 2(a) of the Reorgani..."