This Government will not, I am sure, in any way approve of, nor will it participate in, the indiscriminate or unrestricted distribution of armaments, which would only contribute to a useless and burdensome armaments race.

This order shall be effective as of the close of business May 8, 1946.

In keeping with the Administration's policy of winding up the affairs of war agencies as quickly as possible after their emergency responsibilities have been discharged, I have acted upon your recommendation to terminate, effective May 8…

I need not emphasize to you the importance of petroleum in the life of the Nation and the consequent necessity for assuring the adequate and continuous availability of this vital resource.

The Petroleum Administration for War, established by Executive Order No. 9276 of December 2, 1942, together with the offices of Petroleum Administrator and Deputy Petroleum Administrator, is terminated.

The Secretary of the Interior, acting through such agency or agencies of the Department of the Interior as he shall designate, is authorized and directed to wind up the affairs of the Administration.

I am sure you will find them ready to cooperate fully.

No. It's--it's contemplated, and I don't think it is necessary as yet.

I don't believe in strikes against the Government.

I gave him none.

As part of the investigations necessary to carry out these provisions of law, I am requesting the Director of the Bureau of the Budget to reexamine and redefine the role of Government corporations.

Mr. Byrnes was making his usual report to me.

You will have to ask Pauley.

I did not discuss it.

I recommend, therefore, that its statutory authority be extended beyond the present expiration date of January 22, 1947.

They have discussed the matter with my Military Aide, and that is as far as it will go.

It's none of your business.

I hope soon.