FDR: “I hereby exempt the said William E. Yates from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending July 31…”

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.

This is our chance to serve those who serve us.

The Federal Loan Administrator and the War Food Administrator are hereby designated as additional members of the Economic Stabilization Board.

All sections of our population—labor, farmers, businessmen have shared and will share in the benefits which increased trade brings.