03/13/1939
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"I hereby exempt the said Charley R. Davis from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending August 31, 1942."
"This Order will become generally effective on January 1, 1942."
"For the first time in the history of this Government the greatest possible opportunities are now open for the development of a broad merit system."
"It is under the authority of this Act that today's Order is issued."