Munitions Industry: Minutes of the Council of National Defense, Volume 92 |
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action adopted advise Advisory Commission American appointed approved Attest authorized Bureau Chairman Willard Commissioner Gompers Commissioner Willard conference cooperation Council and Commission Council of National Councils of Defense Daniel Willard Department desire Director introduced Director read Director referred Director was requested discussion employees February 21 Federal fense following resolution foregoing Government held a special Industries Board joint meeting June manufacturers matter meeting adjourned ment military Minutes of Meeting motion of Secretary moved by Secretary Munitions Board National Defense Naval Consulting Board necessary o'clock p. m. organization present all members present Chairman Baker President production railroads read the following recommendations representatives Resolved Samuel Gompers Secre Secretary Baker Secretary Daniels Secretary Houston Secretary Lane Secretary of Labor Secretary of War Secretary Redfield Secretary Wilson special meeting submitted suggested supply Surgeon Thereupon tion United voted W. S. GIFFORD War Industries Board Washington Woman's Committee
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Page 32 - All such printing, blanks, blank books, stationery and postage as may be necessary for the proper conduct of the business of the offices herein created shall be furnished by the secretary of state upon requisition for the same made by the secretary of the Bureau of labor statistics.
Page 229 - THERE SHOULD BE NO STRIKES OR LOCKOUTS DURING THE WAR. Right to Organize 1. The right of workers to organize in trade unions and to bargain collectively through chosen representatives is recognized and affirmed. This right shall not be denied, abridged, or interfered with by the employers in any manner whatsoever.
Page 1 - ... and means of production, and availability of military supplies; the giving of information to producers and manufacturers as to the class of supplies needed by the military and other services of the Government, the requirements relating thereto, and the creation of relations which will render possible in time of need the immediate concentration and utilization of the resources of the Nation.
Page 86 - Treasury as ex officio members, and of the Surgeon General of the Army, the Surgeon General of the Navy, and the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, or of representatives designated by the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of the Treasury, respectively.
Page 16 - President shall appoint, an advisory commission, consisting of not more than seven persons, each of whom shall have special knowledge of some industry, public utility, or the development of some natural resource, or be otherwise specially qualified, in the opinion of the council, for the performance of the duties hereinafter provided.
Page 33 - The Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized to prepare or cause to be prepared, to purchase or otherwise procure, such gauges, dies, jigs, tools, fixtures, and other special aids and appliances, including specifications and detailed drawings, as may be necessary for the immediate manufacture, by the Government and by private manufacturers, of arms, ammunition, and special equipment necessary to arm and equip the land forces likely to be required by the United States in time of war...
Page 116 - ... labor in any one day of persons engaged upon work covered by contracts with the United States: Provided further, That the wages of persons employed upon such contracts shall be computed on a basic day rate of eight hours...
Page 1 - Under the terms of the act, the council was among other things charged with the " coordination of industries and resources for the national security and welfare " and with the " creation of relations which render possible in time of need the immediate concentration and utilization of the resources of the Nation.
Page 2 - That the sum of $200,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be immediately available for experimental work and investigations undertaken by the council, by the advisory commission, or subordinate bodies; for the employment of a director, expert and clerical expenses and supplies, and for the necessary expenses of members of the advisory commission or subordinate bodies, going to and attending meetings of...
Page 12 - ... increase of domestic production of articles and materials essential to the support of armies and of the people during the interruption of foreign commerce...