Investigation of Air Mail and Ocean Mail Contracts: Hearings Before a Special Committee on Investigation of Air Mail and Ocean Mail Contracts, United States Senate, Seventy-third Congress, Second Session, Pursuant to S. Res. 349 (72d Congress), a Resolution Creating a Special Committee of the Senate to Investigate Air Mail and Ocean Mail Contracts, Parts 1-3

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Page 13 - Well, gentlemen, we will now recess until 2 o'clock. (Thereupon, at 1: 15 pm, a recess was taken until 2 pm) AFTER RECESS ( The hearing was resumed at 2 pm) The CHAIRMAN.
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Page 73 - I think that is the most practical step to take at the present time. (Thereupon, at 12 : 30 pm, the committee took a recess until 2 pm) AFTER RECESS The hearing was resumed at 2 pm, pursuant to recess. The CHAIRMAN. The committee will come to order.
Page 418 - Berry, general counsel, National Board of Fire Underwriters. So if Mr. Berry is here, he will understand that he will be called first thing this afternoon upon reconvening. (Thereupon, at 1 :15 o'clock, a recess was taken until 2 :15 pm) AFTERNOON SESSION (The hearing was resumed at 2 : 15 o'clock, Chairman Simpson presiding.) Mr. SIMPSON. The committee will please come to order. I said before luncheon that Mr. Berry would be the next witness. I wonder, Mr. Berry, if you would object to Mr. McMillen,...
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