I propose to create a civilian conservation corps to be used in simple work, not interfering with normal employment, and confining itself to forestry, the prevention of soil erosion, flood control and similar projects.
Message to Congress on Making the Civilian Conservation Corps a Permanent Agency
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The name of the customs port of entry of Marshfield, Oregon, in Customs Collection District Number 29 (Oregon), is changed to Coos Bay, Oregon.
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By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:
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