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On the recordFebruary 27, 1920
The said Walker D. Hines, Director General of Railroads, or his successor in office, is hereby authorized and directed, until otherwise provided by proclamation of the President or by Act of Congress, to do and perform as fully in all respects as the President is authorized to do all and singular the acts and things necessary or proper in order to carry into effect the provisions of this proclamation, the provisions of said Act of February 28th, 1920, and the unrepealed provisions of the said Federal Control Act of March 21, 1918.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Proclamation 1558—Authorizing the Director General of Railroads to Continue Certain Duties Regarding the Railroads Vested in...

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