01/29/1942
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"We want to keep commercial aviation going on its present basis;"
"That is right—open and undamaged."
"I expect to save money on the thing you are interested in, Pete [Mr. Brandt]—the purchase of public lands, park lands and forest lands, things of that kind."
"Yes and no; we are increasing the percentage of defense work that is being done by W.P.A."