In all it does, service to humanity is its main objective as well as its sole reward.

It reaches into every community of our land.

Beneath the flag of the Red Cross we are a united people.

When catastrophe strikes, the Red Cross moves with the precision of a well-trained army to bring order out of chaos.

Its greatest strength lies in the fact that it belongs to the people.

This order shall become effective as of July 1, 1947, and shall be published in the Federal Register.

This order shall become effective as of September 1, 1947.

I bring you greetings from your fellow Americans, who watch with constant interest your efforts to meet problems which are familiar to them, too.

During 1947 nearly one million housing units were added to our housing supply.

I am very happy to be here today to have this opportunity to visit St. Croix and to see for myself what this part of our American family is doing to meet our common problems.

We have a national responsibility to assure that decent housing is available to all our people.

The acute shortage of rental housing makes it imperative to continue emergency rent control.

The expansion of housing production is necessary in this inflationary period, just as it is necessary to expand the production of other articles in short supply which are vitally needed by our people.

To achieve an increased volume of construction in 1948, and a higher proportion of rental housing, the Government should continue its financial aids, with appropriate modifications, and should assist in the expansion and proper…

In addition, careful safeguards should be provided against inflationary impacts.

Here, I know, our American way of working together toward peace and prosperity will bring results we can all enjoy.

We must all be ready with enterprise and courage to make the most of these new developments, and through them to reach the higher standard of living we all strive for.

The recent declines in certain prices in the commodity markets cannot be regarded as a valid reason for failing to continue and strengthen rent control.