Evening star., 1945-04-07
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Full Employment in
Letter 10 Roosevelt

The 12-member Advisory Board
Of the Office of War Mobilization
and Reconversion today told Presi-
dent Roosevelt that full employ
ment can be attained" in this coun-
try under our system of competitive
free enterprise" and that they pro-
pose to do their share to accomplish
this and other objectives that will
make for a strong Nation.
The board, drawn from business,
labor and agriculture, recently let
former War Mobilization Director
James F. Byrnes know that they
would like to have a more active
part in shaping up policies of the
Office.
No Criticism Meant.
At the time this was done there
was a hint that some of the board
members felt they were not being
consulted to the full extent intended
by Congress, but Chairman o. Max
Gardner, former Governor of North
Carolina, who signed the letter, said
today "it was not intended to have
any reflection to the past or to any
criticism that might have existed
in the past"
His comment was made in response
to a question as to whether the
letter to the President might be
considered "a follow up" to the
earlier action of the board when its
views were set forth in resolution
Mr.. Gardner said the board simply
took the opportunity between the
resignation of Director Byrnes and
the assumption of office by Fred M
Vinson Ito assert its convictions as
to its duties and obligations" along
the lines intended by Congress.
Five Firm Convictions"
TT is the immediate responsibility
ments to bring to the director by
advice and recommendations its best
thoughts and assistance, rejecting
the views of the different economic
groups and the opinions and feelings
of the people throughout the coun-
lIy, lIlt ltIltl SdlQ.
The board listed five firm con-
victions" setting forth its view on
what the country could do both at
home and abroad and said these
convictions constitute our declara-
ton of faith in the future of the
Nation"
In response, the President said
he was deeply grateful" for the
boards expression of faith"
In expressing conviction that full
employment can be obtained, the
board said that in the conversion
period bold ventures by all our citi-
zens are necessary and the role OF
Government must be positive. This
does not call for any compromise
with traditional American institu-
tions and relations of Government
labor, business and agriculture
The board also believes that the
full use of our resources of materials
and manpoWer can produce a ma
tional income which, properly dis
tributed. will bring about sound
business and industrial activity
higher real wages. better health
housing and education for all.
Place for Veterans.
THAT the veterans returning
when war is finally at an end will
then find a respected and secure
place in the economic life of the
Nation.
That this Nation can and will ir
that way help the needy in devas-
tated lands abroad to alleviate theil
misery and ennble them to agair
provide for themselves"
The President told the board ir
reply that you know how COM
pletely I agree" with its expression
of faith and belief that we are
headed for "a peactime economy fal
more abundant and productive thar
we have ever had before"
Mr.. Roosevelt paid tribute to Mr.
Byrnes and Mr.. Vinson as well as
the board members, and said he felt
sure the American people who have
done so much in the winning of the
war have no doubt that we can give
victory the rich meaning of full en-
ployment in the United States anc
Of assistance to other nations ir
their reconstruction"
He added: Victory without the
use for abundance of the powers wi
have developed in production fol
war would be, indeed, hollow vic
tory. We must plan security anc
abundance together"