Harry Truman actually said...

"This order shall be effective as of the close of business May 8, 1946."

"I need not emphasize to you the importance of petroleum in the life of the Nation and the consequent necessity for assuring the adequate and continuous availability of this vital resource."

"The Petroleum Administration for War, established by Executive Order No. 9276 of December 2, 1942, together with the offices of Petroleum Administrator and Deputy Petroleum Administrator, is terminate..."

"The Secretary of the Interior, acting through such agency or agencies of the Department of the Interior as he shall designate, is authorized and directed to wind up the affairs of the Administration."