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Page 59 - A business league is an association of persons having some common business interest, the purpose of which is to promote such common interest and not to engage in a regular business of a kind ordinarily carried on for profit.
Page 58 - ... not to engage in a regular business of a kind ordinarily carried on for profit. It is an organization of the same general class as a chamber of commerce or board of trade. Thus, its activities should be directed to the improvement of business conditions of one or more lines of business as distinguished from the performance of particular services for individual persons.
Page 198 - Its announced and practiced purpose is to support a military policy for the United States that will provide adequate national security and to assist in the development and execution thereof.
Page 197 - The history of failure in war can almost be summed up in two words, too late. Too late in comprehending the deadly purpose of a potential enemy. Too late in realizing the mortal danger. Too late in preparedness. Too late in uniting all possible forces for resistance. Too late in standing with one's friends.
Page 164 - I am pleased to have the opportunity to meet with you today to do whatever I can to assist your Committee's Inquiry into the problem of Inflation In our- national economy.
Page 106 - Certain functions are inherently governmental in nature, being so intimately related to the public interest as to mandate performance by Federal employees.
Page 244 - EXERCISE; an exercise conducted in the field under simulated war conditions in which troops and armament of one side are actually present, while those of the other side may be imaginary or in outline.
Page 247 - ... movement of any vessel, foreign or domestic, in the territorial waters of the United States, may inspect such vessel at any time, place guards thereon, and, if necessary in his opinion in order to secure such vessels from damage or injury, or to prevent damage or injury to any harbor or waters of the United States...
Page 246 - That part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel, to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, material and documents, and to safeguard them against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.
Page 248 - Policy. (a) It is the policy of the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to manage the natural and cultural resources of the WCA in the public Interest, providing the public with safe and healthful recreational opportunities while protecting and enhancing these resources. (b) Unless otherwise Indicated herein, the term District Engineer...