09/29/1934
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"I hereby exempt the said Samuel Thomas from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending September 30, 1942."
"By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the United States and in order to define further the functions and duties of the Economic Defense Board."
"I hereby exempt the said Edward D. Anderson from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending September 30, 1942."
"The Economic Defense Board is authorized and directed to discharge and perform the following responsibilities and duties."