11/07/1940
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"I hereby exempt the said Miss Augusta F. Johnston from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending September 30, 1942."
"Soulis Newman may be appointed to a classified position as guard in the Public Buildings Administration, Federal Works Agency, without compliance with the requirements of the Civil Service Rules."
"I hereby further exempt the said Nelson S. Thompson from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending September 30, 1942."
"It is no act of war on our part when we decide to protect the seas that are vital to American defense."