FDR: “I hereby exempt the said Dr. Lawrence W. White from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending…”

Improved standards of nutrition, increased levels of farm incomes, avoidance of agricultural surpluses—these are among the important objectives that the Food and Agriculture Organization will assist the Nations of the world in achieving.

We are absolutely un changed in our policy of two years ago, for immediate Filipino independence.

That such a body would be best able to perform its nationally important tasks if created independently of the War Labor Board by the President.

This is our chance to serve those who serve us.