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Harry Truman: The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of any and all of the said mines of the…

On the recordJuly 18, 1946
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of any and all of the said mines of the Carter Coal Company and, to the extent that he deems necessary, of any real or personal property, franchises, rights, facilities, funds, and other assets used in connection with the operation of such mines in such manner as he may deem necessary in the interest of the war effort
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Executive Order 9758—Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to Take Possession of and to Operate Certain Coal Mines

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