The key word is to call off the strike at this time.

No, I didn't; but I am confident that that will happen.

This order shall become effective at the close of business of May 31, 1946.

The Director is directed to operate, or arrange for the operation of, the transportation systems, plants, and facilities taken under or pursuant to the order in such manner as he deems necessary to assure to the fullest possible extent…

Except with the prior written consent of the Director, no receivership, reorganization, or similar proceeding affecting any carrier whose transportation system, plants, and facilities are taken hereunder, or which may be taken pursuant…

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including section 9 of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 as amended by section 3 of the War Labor Disputes…

In carrying out the provisions of this order the Director may act through or with the aid of such public or private instrumentalities or persons as he may designate, and may delegate such of his authority as he may deem necessary or…

Possession and control of the transportation systems, plants, and facilities owned or operated by the carriers by railroad named in the list attached hereto and made a part hereof are hereby taken and assumed, through the Director of the…

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes, it is hereby ordered as follows:

I therefore proposed arbitration.

Since S. 1592 continues many substantial programs which are essential for the success of the veterans' emergency housing program, as well as for accomplishing the longtime objective of a decent home for every family, I feel bound to stress…

The shift will prevent needless duplication of personnel and facilities and will assure the best service to veterans.

I will take the matter up from there on.

The effect of this proposal will be to eliminate entirely one agency, whose mission has been substantially accomplished, without appreciably increasing the burden of the Director of War Mobilization and Reconversion.

The proposed transfer will permit efficient administration by ending divided responsibility.

Achievement of the objectives we are seeking-homes immediately for our veterans and a suitable dwelling ultimately for every American family--will require, as I have noted, additional legislation by the Congress.

That is for them to do.

The country is in desperate straits as a result of the recent strike of the coal miners.