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... interests of national preparedness Creation of the National Research Council Its functions as defined by executive order of the President Its organization and activities - The Research Information Committee and its foreign contacts ...
... interests of national preparedness Creation of the National Research Council Its functions as defined by executive order of the President Its organization and activities - The Research Information Committee and its foreign contacts ...
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... interest . I have seen models of mines made in glass which show in three dimensions the various shafts and chambers and connecting galleries . Some such device might help us to get the picture at any given moment , but it was above all ...
... interest . I have seen models of mines made in glass which show in three dimensions the various shafts and chambers and connecting galleries . Some such device might help us to get the picture at any given moment , but it was above all ...
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... interest in our study of what has happened , and of significance in look- ing toward the future : ( 1 ) the exercise of direct au- thority , as in our commandeering of property and sup- plies ; ( 2 ) the processes of negotiation and ...
... interest in our study of what has happened , and of significance in look- ing toward the future : ( 1 ) the exercise of direct au- thority , as in our commandeering of property and sup- plies ; ( 2 ) the processes of negotiation and ...
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... interest has been aroused in any particular undertaking and who would like to know more about it on the spot must bear with the author for his prompt passing on to the next item in the long list of administrative enterprises , and must ...
... interest has been aroused in any particular undertaking and who would like to know more about it on the spot must bear with the author for his prompt passing on to the next item in the long list of administrative enterprises , and must ...
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... interests . There would be no assurance that they would be working to a common programme . They would com- pete with each other in a market inadequate to meet all their needs , with the result that prices would advance almost without ...
... interests . There would be no assurance that they would be working to a common programme . They would com- pete with each other in a market inadequate to meet all their needs , with the result that prices would advance almost without ...
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Page 263 - An Act to provide further for the national security and defense by encouraging the production, conserving the supply, and controlling the distribution of food products and fuel...
Page 144 - An Act to establish a United States Shipping Board for the purpose of encouraging, developing, and creating a naval auxiliary and naval reserve and a merchant marine to meet the requirements of the commerce of the United States with its Territories and possessions and with foreign countries; to regulate carriers by water in the foreign and interstate commerce of the United States; and for other purposes,' " approved July 15, 1918, contains the following provisions: "SEC.
Page 22 - In general, to stimulate research in the mathematical, physical and biological sciences, and in the application of these sciences to engineering, agriculture, medicine and other useful arts, with the object of increasing knowledge, of strengthening the national defense, and of contributing in other ways to the public welfare.
Page 329 - Aeronautics to supervise and direct the scientific study of the problems of flight, with a view to their practical solution, and to determine the problems which should be experimentally attacked, and to discuss their solution and their application to practical questions.
Page 130 - ... or for, or on account of, or on behalf of, or for the benefit of, any other person, with knowledge or reasonable cause to believe that such other person is an enemy or ally of enemy...
Page 40 - Whoever, when the United States is at war, shall willfully make or convey false reports or false statements with intent to interfere with the operation or success of the military or naval forces of the United States or to promote the success of its enemies...
Page 21 - The National Research Council was organized in 1916 at the request of the President by the National Academy of Sciences, under its Congressional charter, as a measure of national preparedness. The work accomplished by the Council in organizing research and in securing co-operation of military and civilian agencies in the solution of military problems demonstrates its capacity for larger service.
Page 92 - ... such product or material as may be required, and any individual, firm, company, association, or corporation, or organized manufacturing industry, or the responsible head or heads thereof, failing to comply with the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a felony, and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than three years and by a fine not exceeding $50,000.
Page 9 - Defense to supervise and direct investigations and make recommendations to the President and the heads of executive departments as to the location of railroads with reference to the frontier of the...
Page 4 - That by reason of the existence of a state of war, it is essential to the national security and defense, for the successful prosecution of the war, and for the support and maintenance of the Army and Navy, to assure an adequate supply and equitable distribution, and to facilitate the movement, of foods, feeds...