WHEREAS after an investigation I find and proclaim that the plants and facilities of the Texas Company, located in and around Port Arthur, Texas, are equipped for the production of crude oil and its products that are required for the war effort, or that are useful in connection therewith;
Executive Order 9577-A—Authorizing the Petroleum Administrator to Take Possession of and Operate the Plants and Facilities...
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