The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-09-23
NEW BUILDING PROJECTS TO Be
DELAYED FOR PERIOD OF THE WAR

the war industries board, whereby the
matter OF new construction during the
war will be controlled 1t is desired
that no building that is not absolutely
necessary be done, and that state
councils of defense will be required
to pass on all building projects. Per-
mits will be required for all new con-
struction projects.
The following bulletin, which sets
forth in detail the war boards ruling,
has been received by L. F. Parsons,
chairman of the Latah county council
of defense:
September 49, 1918.
"Mr L. F. Parson, Chairman County
Defense Council, Moscow, Idaho.
Dear Sir:
81 enclose herewith what is perhaps
the most important announcement made
by the National Council of Defense in
its effect upon non-war construction
throughout the United States.
please give to this announcement a
careful reading and have it read in open
meeting of the county council.
"The statewide committee, of which
Director O. 0. Haga is chairman, will
take up with you in the very near future
directly the matter of the appointment
of local committee on non-war con-
struction.
"Yours truly,
"E A. BRYAN,
Chairman"
September IL, 1918.
"BULLETIN No. 113.
ITO the Several State Councils of De-
Tense: The War Industries Board asks
the State Councils of Defense to act as
its representatives in passing upon pro-
posed construction, in order that all
building which is not absolutely neces-
sary may be stopped. This is part of
the new plan of the War Industries
Board, by which permits from the board
will be required for construction prof.
ects, as specified in the attached Circular
No. 21 You will note that permits are
required for all new construction prof.
ects, with few exceptions relating prin-
cipally to government work.
This plan has been adopted only be-
cause of the imperative necessity of con-
serving labor, materials and capital for
war purposes.
81 The person interested in a con-
'truction project will apply, with full
statement of the facts under oath, to the
appropriate local representative of the
State Council of Defense.
o., The local representative of the Z
State Council will then investigate the
necessity of the proposed construction
md transmit its recommendation, with
/ summary of the facts, to the State
Council for review.
"3. The State Council, or its appro-
oriate committee, will review the case.
"(a) If the State Council decides in
avor of the construction, it will at once
send its recommendation, with a full
statement of all the facts, to the Nom
war Construction Section of the Prior
ties Division of the War Industries
Board The Non-war Construction Sec
ion will then grant or withhold the per-
nit and notify the State Council of De-
tense, and also the individual concerned
IF its action.
"(b) If the State Council decided
against the proposed construction, it will
notify the person concerned that his
project has been dIsapproved
a. The State Council will report
monthly to the Non-war Construction
oeCIlOIl dli dppilNdtiOllS SuDllllttCu " ~,
those decided adversely.
"The War Industries Board will in
orm all persons applying directly to it
bat they must first take up their prof.
cts with the appropriate local represen-
ative of the State Council of Defense.
Persons interested in construction prof.
cts against which State Council of
Defense has ruled can appeal to the War
Industries Board, but in such cases the
,oard will attach great Importance to
he negative decision of the State Coun-
H. You will undoubtedly concur with
he boards decision that it is not neces-
AIRY to call public attention to the privi-
ege of appeal
"The ability of the War Industries
Board to enforce this whole plan rests
Ipon the fact that it controls priorities
nd has also secured from the manu-
acturers of building materials pledge
lot to supply materials for projects
which are not authorized under the regu
atoms of the War Industries Board.
ITO carry on the work outlined above,
We recommend that you create small
ommittee on proposed construction. We
rye the selection Of men of broad ex-
erience, who are known to be disinter-
sted and who are SO located that they
an assemble frequently. If an existing
onr1ittee can do this work, it can be
ssigned to them The duties of this
ommittee will be:
II. To create and direct the sub
rganization throughout your state. AS
he need of action is immediate, we be-
eve in cases where practicable your
ounty councils or like organization
hould be utilized.
~. To see that the plan of the War
Industries Board for the curtailnert of
obstruction is understood throughout
1e state and to create a public state of
lind which will automatically discour-
ge building.
SO To maintain regular communica
on with the War Industries Board on
,e one hand and with local representa-