Harry Truman

They will fly here tomorrow.

That means they will not strike.

Assured them that I was confident that further progress could be made, if they were willing to negotiate further.

I urge upon you its early enactment.

No, I didn't; but I am confident that that will happen.

I am directing the Veterans' Administration, the War Department and the High Commissioner to the Philippines to give consideration to a practicable method of providing some educational opportunity for the Philippine veteran and of…

I am transmitting, with request for its early introduction and consideration, a bill to provide for the Philippine veterans.

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes, it is hereby ordered as follows:

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including section 9 of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 as amended by section 3 of the War Labor Disputes…

The Director is directed to operate, or arrange for the operation of, the transportation systems, plants, and facilities taken under or pursuant to the order in such manner as he deems necessary to assure to the fullest possible extent…

Possession and control of the transportation systems, plants, and facilities owned or operated by the carriers by railroad named in the list attached hereto and made a part hereof are hereby taken and assumed, through the Director of the…

In carrying out the provisions of this order the Director may act through or with the aid of such public or private instrumentalities or persons as he may designate, and may delegate such of his authority as he may deem necessary or…

This order shall become effective at the close of business of May 31, 1946.

Except with the prior written consent of the Director, no receivership, reorganization, or similar proceeding affecting any carrier whose transportation system, plants, and facilities are taken hereunder, or which may be taken pursuant…

The transfer of these two divisions to the Department proper would reduce any such misconceptions, and make it clear that these standards and simplified practices are voluntary industry agreements in the making of which the Government acts…

That is for them to do.

The Plan transfers these functions to the Secretary of Agriculture in order to permit him to continue the consolidation already effected in the Production and Marketing Administration.

The benefits which have been derived from centralized review, coordination, and control of research projects and functions by the Agricultural Research Administrator have amply demonstrated the lasting value of this consolidation.

The effect of this proposal will be to eliminate entirely one agency, whose mission has been substantially accomplished, without appreciably increasing the burden of the Director of War Mobilization and Reconversion.

All are concerned with improving and simplifying particular phases of Government administration.

Transfer of these functions does not affect the responsibility of the Archivist for the contents and professional services of the Library proper.

Mr. Lewis and Mr. O'Neill came in to see me again at 10 o'clock this morning.

Since S. 1592 continues many substantial programs which are essential for the success of the veterans' emergency housing program, as well as for accomplishing the longtime objective of a decent home for every family, I feel bound to stress…

Achievement of the objectives we are seeking-homes immediately for our veterans and a suitable dwelling ultimately for every American family--will require, as I have noted, additional legislation by the Congress.

This order shall not be construed as revoking or limiting any power or authority heretofore delegated to the Alien Property Custodian.