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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 13, 1944

He shall provide such protection of the employees as may be necessary to maintain production.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 13, 1944

Possession of the mines, collieries, and facilities taken under this order shall be terminated by the Secretary of the Interior within sixty days after he determines that the productive efficiency of the mines... has been restored.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 11, 1944

The exercise, as herein specified, of the powers vested in me is necessary to insure, in the interest of the war effort, the operation of these mines, collieries, and facilities.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 11, 1944

Possession of the mines, collieries, and facilities taken under this order shall be terminated by the Secretary of the Interior within sixty days after he determines that the productive efficiency of the mines, collieries, and facilities…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 11, 1944

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of the mines, collieries, and preparation facilities designated in the list attached hereto.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 11, 1944

He shall provide such protection of the employees as may be necessary to maintain production.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 8, 1944

The Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed, through and with the aid of any persons or instrumentalities that he may designate, to take possession of the plants and facilities of the Twentieth Century Brass Works, Inc.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 8, 1944

Possession, control, and operation of any plant or facility, or part thereof, taken under this order shall be terminated by the Secretary of War within 60 days after he determines that the productive efficiency of the plant, facility, or…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 8, 1944

to operate or to arrange for the operation of the plants and facilities in any manner that he deems necessary for the successful prosecution of the war

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 5, 1944

The Sherman and Clayton Acts have become as much a part of the American way of life as the due process clause of the Constitution.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 5, 1944

The defeat of the Nazi armies will have to be followed by the eradication of these weapons of economic warfare.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 5, 1944

the Governor of The Panama Canal is hereby authorized to contract with the Panama Railroad Company for the operation by that Company of Piers Nos. 6 and 16 and Mindi Dock at the Atlantic terminal, and Piers Nos. 6, 7, 16, 18, and one-half…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 5, 1944

This policy goes hand in glove with the liberal principles of international trade for which you have stood through many years of public service.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 5, 1944

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of the mines, collieries, and preparation facilities of the companies named in the list attached hereto and made a part hereof.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 5, 1944

Possession of the mines, collieries, and facilities taken under this order shall be terminated by the Secretary of the Interior within sixty days after he determines that the productive efficiency of the mines, collieries, and facilities…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 4, 1944

Possession, control, and operation of any plant or facility shall be terminated by the Secretary of War within 60 days.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 4, 1944

To operate or to arrange for the operation of the plants and facilities in any manner that he deems necessary for the successful prosecution of the war.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Sep 4, 1944

The Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to take possession of the plants and facilities of the Cleveland Graphite Bronze Company.

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