05/31/1945
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"The Petroleum Administrator shall operate the said plants and facilities pursuant to the provisions of the War Labor Disputes Act, and during his operation of the plants and facilities shall observe t..."
"The Petroleum Administrator is hereby authorized and directed, through and with the aid of any persons or instrumentalities that he may designate, to take possession of the plants and facilities at th..."
"Possession, control, and operation of any plant or facility, or part thereof, taken under this order shall be terminated by the Petroleum Administrator within 60 days after he determines that the prod..."
"The Petroleum Administrator is authorized to take such action, if any, as he may deem necessary or desirable to provide protection for the plants and all persons employed or seeking employment therein"