Jun 13, 1951
That is the mechanized farm age that has reduced the drudgery, and reduced the number of men that are necessary to produce the food that keeps this country and the world going.
Harry Truman
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Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States, serving from April 12, 1945, to January 20, 1953. A member of the Democratic Party, he assumed the presidency after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Truman is known for his decisive leadership during the final months of World War II, including the controversial decision to use atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which contributed to Japan's surrender. He also played a significant role in the early stages of the Cold War, implementing the Truman Doctrine to contain communism and establishing NATO.
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Jun 10, 1951
Such an interconnection is simply a matter of common sense--it is a good, fast way to increase the Nation's power supply.
Jun 10, 1951
It is absolutely imperative that we move forward with these Federal power projects, as well as with the expansion of private facilities now planned or underway.
Jun 10, 1951
To improve the reliability and timeliness of statistical information.
Jun 10, 1951
To minimize the burden upon those furnishing statistical data needed by the various Federal agencies.
Jun 10, 1951
To achieve an adequate program of statistical work in the agencies of the executive branch, in relation to over-all needs for statistical information, including the filling of gaps and overcoming of weaknesses in presently available…
Jun 10, 1951
To keep power rates down, the Government has built many transmission lines to load centers and, in most instances, has served preference customers directly over its own transmission facilities.
Jun 10, 1951
To improve the presentation of statistical information and of explanations regarding the sources and reliability of such information, and regarding the limitations on the uses that can appropriately be made of it.
Jun 10, 1951
To achieve the most effective use of resources available for statistical work by the agencies, in relation to over-all needs.
Jun 10, 1951
This bill, as it passed the House, makes such a sweeping attack on Government transmission lines that it would actually limit the supply of critically-needed power.
Jun 10, 1951
To achieve maximum comparability among the several statistical series and studies.
Jun 10, 1951
When taxpayers' funds are invested to produce power, the benefits of that power ought to be made widely available to people who need it, at the lowest possible rates consistent with sound business principles.
Jun 10, 1951
The Director of the Bureau of the Budget shall develop programs, and issue regulations and orders, for the improved gathering, compiling, analyzing, publishing, and disseminating of statistical information for any purpose by the various…
Jun 8, 1951
This manpower conservation program should be given top priority throughout the executive branch.
Jun 8, 1951
The present emergency has caused great demands on the manpower resources of our country, with shortages of manpower in certain special areas already being felt.
Jun 8, 1951
The Federal Government, as the largest single employer in the country, should set the example in accomplishing this objective.
Jun 6, 1951
No pressure has been put on him to do anything, by the President or anybody else.
Jun 6, 1951
It is extremely important that the Defense Production Act be extended and strengthened if we are to keep the heavy pressures of the next few months from becoming an unmanageable torrent of inflation.
Jun 6, 1951
WHEREAS I find that as to public work being performed by the Department of Defense an extraordinary emergency exists:
Jun 6, 1951
The bill passed by the House was a ridiculous one--strictly ridiculous.
Jun 6, 1951
I think if you will read the Executive order I signed this morning you will find out what my views are.
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