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Dear Leo:
Dear lieds
1 an sure that you are quite as
pleased as I am about the tremendous vote
of approval which the House the
of the
action
country cooperate with the
that
& desire on the part
for It Bretton Congress Indicates this Woods to Agreements. sincere take to I JAVE believe necessary
United Nations In building a better world.
The vote of 345 to 18 which the
House cast in favor of the Bretton Woods
Agreements is, I believe, a signal to the
world that the United States intends to
cooperate wholeheartedly in efforts to
create a peaceful and prosperous world.
The vote Is a source of deep satisfaction
to me and I know that your feeling about
It Is similar to sine.
I want to express to you a grati-
tude for the excellent work you have done
in connection with the Tretton Woods
proposals.
I want to thank you for your
untiring effort is helping to bring about
this gratifying result.
Sincerely yours,
Sincerely yours,
(Sighted) Hours
(01mmd) Henry
Mr. Edward E. Brown, Chairman,
Board of Directors,
First National Bank of Chicago,
Chicago, Illinois.
Honorable Leo Crowley, Administrator,
Foreign Economic Administration,
Temporary Building T,
14th and Constitution Avenue,
Washington 25, D. C.
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My dear Marrinor:
lie could hardly have asked for a
heavler vote in favor of the Bretton
Woods Agreements than the House cast on
Thursday and I know that you must be as
delighted with the result as I an.
My dear Visa lieweoners
The Bretton Woods Agreements have
taken the first big jump with plenty of
to I an very pleased with
the
I
Your suggestion concerning an
Advisory CouncIL had a great deal to do
with the Republican support that the
Agreements received. I want to express
to you my sincere thanks for the splendid
work that you and the Federal Ensorve
Board have done in connection with the
gave POCES huge them spare. vote and of know approval that that your the splenéid House
efforts had a lot to do with this result.
I want to thank you for the fine
work that you did at the Conference and
that you have continued to do since last
summer.
Sincerely yours,
Bretton Woods proposals.
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) W. Morgenthes in
(Sign+1) Terms
Miss Mable Newcoser,
Honorable Marriner 5. Recles, Chairman,
Board of Directors,
Federal Reserve System,
Professor of Economics,
Vassar College,
Poughkeepale, New York.
Sashington 25, D. C.
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Dear Fred:
My dear Senators
I was greatly pleased by the almost
unanimous vote of the House on the retton
Woods bill. It secus to as this is clear
evidence that measures for international
cooperation will be considered on a nonpartisan basis.
I know that your enthumlastic
support of the Fretton Woods proposals
will serve to promote non-partisan consideration of them by the Senate and I want
you to know that 1 fully appreciate the
enormous efforts that you have made to
keep this legislation from becoming a
party issue.
I know that you must have been very
pleased by the tremendous vote of approval
which the House gave the Bretton Woods
Agreements. This probably marks the last
high hurdle which will have to be taken
before the program goes into effect and
I think that all of us who have worked on
it have good reason to be proud of the
result.
I want you to know that I fully
appreciate the fine work that you have
done in connection with this legislation
as well as the splendid job you did at
Bretton Woods.
Sincerely yours,
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) H. ..
Honorable Charles : Tobay,
United States Senate,
Washington 25, D. C.
(Signed)
Honorable Fred Vinson, Director,
Office of Bar Mobilization and Reconversion,
East Wing, White House,
Washington 25, D. C.
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My dear Colonel Taylor:
with reference to the conference held in my
office today and your request for detailed information
respecting this Department's drive to recruit personnel
in our Internal Revenue Buresu, you are advised that the
?presary Department is conducting an extensive campaign
to apprehend tax ovaders engaged in black market opers-
My dear Senators
tions. To do this work it will be necessary immediately
I was very pleased by the House
action on the Bretton Woods bill because
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sincere cooperate in seens efforts deaire to fully to as build that of with the it the better whole is United based country world. upon Nations to a I
know that under your leadership equally
fine results will be achieved in the Senate.
I want you to know that I an very
grateful to you for your able support of
the Agreements.
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) H. Margenthese 3r
to recruit 11,000 employees, including 6,500 Agents and
4,500 clorical and other employees. The President of
the United States has thrown his full support behind
this urgent and important program and he stated to the
press on 1 June that he desired to give qualified veterans
the first opportunity to fill these jobs in Treasury.
The following is . copy of the President's statement:
"Secretary Morgenthau has told no about
the truly shocking cases of tax evasion his
men have discovered. I am thoroughly in
sympathy with his plan to enlarge the Bureau
of Internal Revenue forces to whatever extent
is required to insure full compliance with
the law. It will be good business for the
Government, because every dollar we spend in
Honorable Robert lagner,
United States Senate,
Washington 25, D. C.
collection and enforcement will produce $20
or more in revenue. And mach more important
is the matter of good morals. We are not
fighting this war to make millionaires, and
certainly we are not going to allow the black
market operators or any other packeteers to
be in . favored class, when the man in the
arned Torces, and our citimens generally,
are snorificing so hervily.
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The top officials of the Civil Service
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Commission have been adquainted with our
special tax drive and the necessity for an
accelerated program of recruitment. Arrangements have been made with the Civil Service
Commission to have placed at every Army
discharge center in the United States a
qualified recruitment officer from the Civil
Service Commission, fully versed in our
recruitment requirements, who will steer to
us qualified veterans as they are discharged.
"The American people understand that
secrifices are necessary. They know the
war is still far from being over. The one
thing that night break down their will to
keep on to complete victory would be a
In addition to the anlaries shown above all employees
are paid from $311 to $628 per annum, depending upon the
salary rate, as overtime as long as they are on a 48-hour
per week basis. A further pay increase may be approved
on 1 July 1945, which would add 20 per cent for the first
$1,200 and 10 per cent for the amount between 81,200 and
$4,600. The Senste has alrendy approved this increase
and it is now being considered by the House.
Any one interested in these jobs should immediately
make application on Standard Form 57 to any field office
of the Bureau of Internal Revenue of the Treasury Department, to any Civil Service Commission Regional Office,
or to the Director of Personnel, Tressury Department,
Washington, D. C.
Your cooperation in this matter will be appreciated.
feeling that a few were profiting from the
secrifices of the many. We must see that
there is no justification for any such
feeling, and that is just what we are going
Sincerely,
(Signed) H Jr
to do.
The Agents' jobs will pay $2,600 or $3,200 depending upon education and experience qualifications.
Briefly, the qualifications required are 2 to 3 years'
experience in responsible accounting, auditing, or
investigational positions and substitutions are allowed
in lieu of experience for accounting and legal education.
Deputy Collector positions are available at $2,000.
The requirements for these are 2 years of business
experience, prefersbly bookkeeping or accounting, or 2
Colonel John Thomas Taylor
Legislative Director
The American Legion
1608 K Street, N. W.
Weshington, D. C.
years of accounting or legal education. A simple test
is given to applicants for these positions.
The clerical positions offer salaries of $1,440
and $1,620
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"The top officials of the Civil Service
Commission have been adquainted with our
9 June 1945
My dear Colonel Taylor:
With reference to the conference held in my
office today and your request for detailed information
respecting this Department's drive to recruit personnel
in our Internal Revenue Bureau, you are advised that the
Treasury Department is conducting an extensive campaign
to apprehend tax evaders engaged in black market opere-
tions. To do this work it will be necessary immediately
to recruit 11,000 employees, including 6,500 Agents and
4,500 clerical and other employees. The President of
the United States has thrown his full support behind
this urgent and important program and he stated to the
press on 1 June that he desired to give qualified veterans
the first opportunity to fill these jobs in Treasury.
The following It a copy of the President's statement:
special tax drive and the necessity for an
accelerated program of recruitment. Arrangenests have been node with the Civil Service
Commission to have placed at every Army
discharge center in the United States a
qualified recruitment officer from the Civil
Service Commission, fully versed in our
reeruitment requirements, who will steer to
us qualified veterans as they are discharged.
"The American people understand that
anorifices are necessary. They know the
war is still for from being over. The one
thing that might break down their will to
keep on to complete victory would be a
feeling that . few were profiting from the
secrifices of the many. We mast see that
there is no justification for any such
feeling, and that is just what no are going
to do.
"Secretary Morgenthau has told me about
the truly shooking cases of tax evasion his
man have discovered. I un thoroughly in
syapathy with his plan to enlarge the Bureau
of Internal Revenue forces to whatever extent
is required to insure full compliance with
the law. It will be good business for the
Government, because every dollar we spend in
collection and enforcement will produce $20
or more in revenue. And much more important
is the matter of good morals. We are not
fighting this war to make millionaires, and
certainly we are not going to allow the black
market operators or any other rooketeers to
be in . favored class, when the nea in the
arned forces, and our citizens generally,
are secrificing so heavily.
The Agents' jobs will pay $2,600 or $3,200 depending upon education and experience qualifications.
Briefly, the qualifications required are 2 to 3 years'
experience in responsible accounting, auditing, or
investigational positions and substitutions re allowed
in lieu of experience for accounting and legal education.
Deputy Collector positions are available at $2,000.
The requirements for these are 2 years of business
experience, preferably bookkeeping or accounting, or 2
years of accounting or legal education. A simple test
is given to applicants for these positions.
The clerical positions offer seleries of $1,440
and $1,620
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In addition to the seleries shown above all employees
are paid from $311 to $628 per annum, depending upon the
salary rate, as overtime as long as they are on . 48-hour
per week basis. A further pay increase may be approved
on 1 July 1945, which would add 20 per cont for the first
81,200 and 10 per cent for the amount between $1,200 and
$4,600. The Seaste has alrendy approved this increase
and It is now being considered by the House.
Any one interested in these joba should immediately
make application on Standard Form 57 to say field office
of the Bureau of Internal Revenue of the Treasury Deportment, to any Civil Service Commission Regional Office,
or to the Director
Washington,
D. C. of Personnel, Treasury Department,
My dear Mr. Ketchum:
reference to the conference held in my
with and your request for detailed information
office today this Department's drive to recruit personnel that the
respecting Internal Revenue Bureau, you are advised campaign
in our Department is conducting an extensive opers-
Treasury tax ovaders engaged in black market Immediately
to apprehend To do this work It will be necessary and
tions. recruit 1,000 employees, including 6,800 President Agents of
to clorical and other employees. The behind
4,600 UnIted States has thrown his full support to the
the and important program and he stated veterans
this urgent 1 June that he desired to give qualified
Your cooperation In this matter will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
(Signed) H. Morgenthan In
press on opportunity to fill these jobs in statement: Treasury.
The the following first is & copy of the President's
"Secretary Morgenthau has told me about his
truly shocking cases of tax evasion In
men the have discovered. 1 - thoroughly
sympathy with his plan to enlarge the Bureau extent
of Internal Revenue forces to whatever with
is required to Insure full compliance the
the law. It will be good business for
Government, because every dollar we spend $20 in
collection and enforcement will produce
or more in revenue. And such more important
is the matter of good sorals. We are not
Colonel John Thomas Taylor
Legislative Director
The American Legion
1606 K Street, N. W.
Weshington, D. C.
fighting this sar to make millionaires, and
certainly BE are not going to allow the black to
market operators or any other racketeers the
be in B favored class, when the men in
armed forces, and our citizens generally,
are sacrificing so heavily.
The top officials of the civil Service
Commission have been sequainted with our
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special tax drive and the necessity for an
accelerated program of recruitment. Arrangements have been made with the civil Service
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Commission to have placed at every Army
discharge center in the United States a
qualified recruitment officer from the
Civil Service Commission, fully versed in
our recruitment requirements, who will
steer to us qualified veterans as they
are discharged.
"The American copie understand that
sacrifices are necessary. They know the
WP.F is still far from being over. The one
Any one interested in these jobs should immediately
make application on Standard Form 67 to any field office
of the Bureau of Internal Revenue of the Treasury Department, to any Civil Service Commission Regional Office.
or to the Director of Personnel, Treasury Department,
Washington, D. C.
Your cooperation in this matter will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
thing that might break down their will to
keep on to complete victory would be
feeling that a fon were profiting from the
sacrifices of the many. WE must see that
there is no justification for any such
feeling,
and that is just what we are going
to do.
In
The Agents' jobs will pay $2,600 or $3,200 dependIng upon education and experience qualifications.
Briefly, the qualifications required are 2 to 3 years'
experience in responsible accounting auditing, or
investicational positions and substitutions are allowed
in lieu of experience for accounting and legal education.
Deputy Collector positions are available at $2,000.
The requirements for these are 2 years of business
experience, preferably bookkeeping or accounting, or 2
years of accounting or legal education. A simple test
is given to applicants for these positions.
The clerical positions offer salaries of $1,440
and $1,620.
In addition to the salaries shown above all employees
are paid from $311 to $628 per annum, depending upon the
salary rate, as overtime as long as they are on a 48-hour
per week basis. A further pay Increase may be approved
on 1 July 1945, which would add 20 per cent for the first
$1,200 and 10 per cost for the amount between $1,200 and
$4,000. The Senate has already approved this increase
and it is now being considered by the House.
Mr. Our B. Kotchum
National Legislative Representative
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Room 612, Tower Building
Washington 5, D. C.
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is dear Mr. Ketchum:
with reference to the conference held in my
office today and your request for detailed information
respecting this Department's drive to recruit personnel
in our Internal Revenue Bureau, you are advised that the
Treasury Department 10 conducting an extensive campaign
to apprehend tax ovaders engaged in black market opens-
tions. To do this work it will be necessary immediately
to recruit 11 000 employees, including 6, 500 Agents and
4,500 clorical and other employees. the President of
the United States has thrown his full support behind
this urgent and important program and he stated to the
press on 1 June that he desired to give qualified veterans
the first opportunity to fill these jobs in Treasury.
The following is a copy of the President's statement:
"Secretary Morgenthau has told as about
the truly shocking cases of tax evasion his
men have discovered. I an thoroughly in
sympa thy with his plan to enlarge the Bureau
of Internal Revenue forces to whatever extent
is required to Insure full compliance with
the law. It will be good business for the
Government, because every dollar we spend in
collection and enforcement will produce 120
or more in revenue. And much more important
is the matter of good morals. We are not
fighting this zar to make millionaires, and
certainly the are not going to allow the black
market operators or any other racketeers to
be in a favored class, when the men in the
armed forces, and our citizens generally,
are sacrificing 80 heavily.
"The top officials of the Civil Service
Commission have been acquainted with our
special tax drive and the necessity for an
accelerated program of recruitment. Arrangements have been made with the Civil Service
discharge center in the United States a
qualified ecrultment officer from the
Civil Service Commission, fully versed in
our recruitment requirements, who will
steer to us qualified veterans as they
are discharged.
The American copie understand that
sacrifices are necessary. They know the
nar is still far from being over. The one
thing that night break down their will to
keep on to coonlete victory would be a
feeling that a few were profiting from the
sacrifices of the many. We must see that
there is no Justification for any such
feeling, and that Is just what 20 are going
to do.
The Agents' jobs will pay $2,600 or $3,200 depending upon education and excerience qualifications.
Briefly, the qualifications required are 2 to 3 years'
experience in responsible accounting auditing, or
investigational positions and substitutions are allowed
in lieu of experience for accounting and legal education.
Deputy Collector positions are available at $2,000.
The requirements for these are 2 years of business
experience, preferably bookkeeping or accounting, or 2
years of accounting or legal education. A simple test
is given to applicants for these positions.
The clerical positions offer salaries of $1,440
and $1,620.
In addition to the salaries shown above all employees
are paid from $311 to $628 per annum, depending upon the
salary rate, as overtime as long as they are on a 48-hour
per week basis. A further pay Increase may be approved
on 1 July 1945, which would add 20 per cent for the first
$1,200 and 10 per cent for the amount between $1,200 and
$4,000. The Senate has already approved this increase
and it is now being considered by the House.
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Any one Interested in these jobs should immediately
make application on Standard Form 57 to any field office
of the Bureau of Internal Revenue of the Treasury Depart=
ment, to any Civil Service Commission Regional Office,
or to the Director of Personnel, Treasury Department,
9 JUN 1945
Washington, D. C.
Your cooperation in this matter will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dear General Hodges:
Morgenthes to
I want to thank you most sincerely for
the excellent statement you nade available
to the Treasury for our use in promoting the
nation 7th San gave Loan it Drive. splendid The front newapapers page coverage, of the
and I an sure it will be helpful to us in
reaching our high quotas for the drive.
Sincerely,
(Signed) N Mergenthse Jr.
General Courtney H. Hodges
Consanding General, First Aray
The Pentagon
Mr. Omar B. Ketchum
Washington 25, D. C.
National Legislative Renesmentative
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Veterans of Foreign Tara of the United States
Loom 612, Tower Building
Washington 5, D. C.
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9 JUN 1945
Dear Admiral Gatch:
Dear General Zevin's
I want to thank you most sincerely for
the excellent statement you made available
to the Treasury for our use in promoting the
7th lar Loan Drive. The newspapers of the
nation gave it splendid front page coverage,
and I an sure It will be helpful to us in
reaching our high quotas for the drive.
I want to thank you most sincerely for
the excellent statement you made available
to the Treasury for our use in promoting the
7th Par Loan Drive. The newspapers of the
nation gave it splendid front page coverage,
and 1 an sure it will be helpful to us in
reaching our high quotas for the drive.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
(Signed) H. Margonisa
(Signed) If Morgenther Jr
Rear Admiral T. L. Gatch
Judge Advocate General, U. S. Navy
General Jacob L. Devers
Commanding General, Sixth AFay Group
Washington 25, D. C.
Washington 25, D.C.
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Dear General Truscott
Dear Admiral McMorries
to thank you most sincerely for
I want statement you made available
nation gave sure it is will be helpful to drive. us
nation the
reaching and I as our high quotas for the
reaching our high quotas for the drive.
to the the excellent Treasury Drive. for our The use newspapers in promoting of the the
7th BAY Loan splendid front page coverage, in
Sincerely,
I want to thank you most sincerely for
the excellent statement you made
to the Treasury for our use in available
gave it splendid front page
and 7th I War Loan Drive. The newspapers promoting coverage, of the
as sure it will be helpful to us in
Sincerely,
(signed) a Morgenins
(iiiga-4) - Margarthan "
Vice chief Admiral of Joint c. staff, H. McNorris, Pacific USN Ocean Areas
Havy Department
Washington 25, D. C.
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Lieut, General Lucian K. Trussett. Jr.
Consanding
The Pentagon General. Fifth Army
Washington 25. D. C.
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Desir General Bradleys
you neat sincerely for
Dear Mr. Robinsons maint you BAGA Available
Dear General Smith:
to
I want to thank you most sincerely for
the excellent statement you made available
to the Treasury for our use in promoting the
7th War Loan Drive. The newspapers of the
sure to
nation gave It splendid front coverage,
and I an it will be helpful page us in
9th I have read with such interest your the
issue of Sunday, June 3 particularly the
section you to know devoted how very to Bar such Bonds, we appreciate and I want
the splendid job the Herald-FrIbune is
doing in support of the war financing program.
reaching our high quotas for the drive.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
(Signed) a.
(Sign IN Mergenthaw JT.
General 2. Bendlay
Mr. William E. Robinson area Group
Lieut. General Holland M. Smith, USMC
Commanding General, Pacific Fleet
Marine Force
Havy Department
Washington 25, D. c.
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Dear General Bradley:
signine this letter. the thinks It
I want to thank you most sincerely for
to
is too strong for him so sten personally.
If you feel that 15 is too strong, or have
and I as sure 16 will be helpful to us in
reaching our high quotas for the drive.
nation 7th War the the excellent gave Treasury Loan it Drive. statement splendid for our The front page use you newspapers made in promotion available coverage, of the the
Sincerely,
amy questions about 15, will you please
call him en the telephone.
the letter was written at she
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General Omar N. Bradley
Consanding General, Twelfth Army Group
The Pentagon
Washington 25, D. C.
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My dear Mr. Secretary:
I would like to ask your favorable consideration of a matter
which is of atmost Importance to the Var Bond Program.
In your letter of 10 March 1945, you were kind enough to make
the services of Lt. (1.g.) David Levy, USER, available to the
Treasury Department for the completion of the six months' detail
authorised under orders datad 26 January 1945
I should now like to ask that Lt. Lovy's assignment be extended for
another six months in order to carry us through the Eighth War Loan.
As you know, before entering the Navy, Lt. Lovy was & top
radio producer handling leading network programs such as "No the
Prople".
I cannot overemplasist his importance to us. He has been
responsible for the excellence of all our Yar Bond radio programs.
and the work he has 4000 with radio spansors has been outstanding.
Our canvass of the field has failed to develop the availability of
another producer-writer of his professional ability.
I need not tell you that the next for months and the period
of the Highth War Loan will probably be the most difficult to date,
and Lt. Lovy's services would be especially valuable during this
period.
I will appreciato deeply your approval of this request.
Sincerely,
Honorable Janes V. Forrestal,
Secretary of the Navy,
Washington, D. C.
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/o/ D. W. Bell
Acting Secretary of the Treasury
SPECIAL
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
INTER OFFICE COMMUNICATION
INTER OFFICE COMMUNICATION
,
DATE May 31, 1945
DATE June 9. 1945
TO
FROM
Mrs. McHugh
Secretary Morgenthau
Ted R. Camble
Secretary Morgenthau
Dave Levy's present assignment expires July 1 and
That letter to the Navy Department about Lt. Levy,
give it to me and I will ask Dan Bell to sign it as
Acting Secretary. I don't want to sign it myself.
Letter turned ner to Bill-
I feel it imperative that we retain him. I would like
to
suggest that at the earliest opportunity, you apenk to
Secretary Forrestal about extending Levy's assignment
for another six months, which will carry us through the
Eighth War Loan.
You are familier, of course, with the work which he
has done on various programs with which you have been
associated. In addition, be has played an extremely
important part in the entire War Bond radio operation.
He has beer responsible for the excellence of all our
transcribed series, as well as our live programs, and,
in addition, has been very instrumental in the greatly
improved creative quality which networks and advertisers
have
putfreah
into their
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series of new songs which have been so well received.
Tom Lane tells no that if we should lose Levy, it
would be extremely difficult to get another producer-write
of his professional ability and obviously impossible to
get one with the knowledge and background of War Finance
which Dave by this time has acquired.
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Because Secretary Forrestal has recently turned down
request for another man that we wanted to use, I think
the most effective way to handle this is for you to mention
it to Forrestal st & convenient time, and, then we can prepare formal request in writing.
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My dear Hr. Cohn:
with reference to the conference held in my
office today and your request for detailed information
respecting this Department's drive to recruit personnel
in our Internal Revenue Pureau, you are advised that the
Treasury Department is conducting an extensive campaign
to apprehend tax evaders engaged in black market opera-
tions. To do this work it will be necessary immediately
to recruit 11, 000 employees, including 6, 500 Agents and
4,500 clerical and other employees. The President of
the United States has thrown hls full support behind
this urgent and important program and he stated to the
press on 1 June that he desired to give qualified veterans
the first opportunity to fill these Jobs in Treasury.
The following is & copy of the President's statement:
"Secretary Morgenthau has told no about
the truly shocking cases of tax evasion his
aen have discovered. I - thoroughly In
sympathy with his plan to enlarge the Bureau
of Internal Revenue forces to whatever extent
is required to insure full compliance with
the law. It will be good business for the
Government, because every dollar we spend in
collection and enforcement will produce 820
or more in revenue. And much more important
is the matter of good morals. We are not
fighting this BAP to make millionaires, and
certainly we are not going to allow the black
market operators or any other rocketeers to
be in a favored class, when the non in the
armed forces, and our citisens generally,
are sacrificing #0 benvily.
"The top officials of the Civil Service
Commission have been acquainted with our
special tax drive and the necessity for an
accelerated program of recruitment. Arrangenents have been made with the Civil Service
Commission to have placed at every Army
discharge center in the United States .
qualified recrul tuent officer from the
civil Service Commission, fully versed in
our recruitment requirements, who will
steer to US qualified veterens as they
are disclarged.
"The American people understand that
sacrifices are necessary. They know the
war 10 still for from being over. The one
thing that might break down their will to
keep on to complete victory would be a
feeling that 5 few were profiting from the
seerIfiest of the any. TO must 200 that
there Is no justification for any such
feeling, and that is just what we are going
to do.
The Agents' jobs will pay 12,600 or $3,200 dependInc upon education and experience qualifications.
Briefly, the qualifications required are 2 to 3 years'
experience in responsible accounting, auditing, or
investigational positions and substitutions are allowed
In lieu of experience for accounting and legal education.
Deputy Collector positions are available at $2,000.
The requirements for these are 2 years of business
experience, preferably bookkeeping or accounting, or 2
years of accounting or legal education. A simple test
is given to applicants for these positions.
The clorical positions offer salaries of $1,440
and $1,820.
In addition to the solaries shown above all employees
are paid from 311 to 1628 per annum, depending upon the
salary rate, as overtime as long BA they are on a 48-hour
per week basis. A further pay Increase may be approved
on 1 July 1945, which would add 20 per cont for the first
$1,200 and 10 per cent for the amount between 1,200 and
14,000. The Senate has already approved this increase
and It 1s now being considered by the House.
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one interested in these jobs should Immediately office
Any application on standard Form 67 to any field
make the Bureau of Internal Revenue of the Treasury office, Depart-
of to any civil Service Commission Regional
mont, or to the Director of Personnel, Treasury Department,
Washington, D. C.
Your cooperation in this matter will be approcisted.
sincerely,
(Signed) H Morganthan Jr.
My dear Mr. Cohn:
with reference to the conference held in my
office today and your request for detailed information
respecting this Department's drive to recruit personnel
in our Internal Revenue Bureau, you are advised that the
Treasury Department 1s conducting on extensive campaign
to evadors engaged in black
tions. do this work it will be
to employees, including and
recruit apprehend To 11,000 tax necessary 6,500 market Agents immediately opera-
4, 500 clerical and other employees. The President of
the United States has thrown his full support behind
this urgent and Important program and he stated to the
press on 1 June that he desired to give qualified veterans
the first opportunity to fill these Jobs in Treasury.
The following is 6 copy of the President's statement:
men his
I an
plan to the
*Secretary Morgenthau has told me about
the truly shocking cases of tax evasion his
Revenue forces to extent
of sympathy Internal have with discovered. enlarge thoroughly whatever Bureau In
Mr. Milton D. Cohn
National Commander
Disabled American Veterans
National Handquerters
Melillan and Grandviow
cincinnati, Ohio
insure full
law. It will be
every dollar we in
enforcement will $20
Government, is the required because to good business compliance for spend with the
revenue. And much more
ofmatter
goodin morals.
The
or collection is more the
and produce
BP: important not
fighting this war to make
to are not to allow the black
or any
other rocketeers and to
certainly market operators going
millionaires,
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be In a favored class, when the sen in the
arned forces, and our citizens generally,
are secrificing #O heavily.
"The top officials of the Civil Service
Commission have been acquainted with our
special tax drive and the necessity for an
accelerated program of seruitment. Arrange-
ments have been made with the civil Service
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civil Service Commission, fully versed in
our recruitment requirements who will
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are discharged.
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Any one interested in these jobs should immediately
make application on Standard Form 57 to any field office
of the Bureau of Internal Revenue of the Treasury Department, to any Civil Service Commission Regional office,
or to the Director of Personnel, Treasury Department,
Washington, D. C.
Your cooperation in this matter will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
"The American people understand that
sacrifices are necessary. They know the
war is still for from being over. The one
thing that might break down their will to
H Mor.grathin. In
keep on to complete victory would be 5
feeling that & few were profiting from the
oscerifices of the many. We aust see that
there in no justification for any such
feeling,
and that is just what we are going
to do.
The Agents' jobs will pay $2,600 or $3,200 dependarequalifications.
2 to 3 years'
Briefly, ing upon education the qualifications and experience required
experience in responsible accounting auditing, or
investigational positions and substItutions are allowed
In lieu of experience for accounting and legal education.
Deputy Collector positions are available at $2,000.
The requirements for these are 2 years of business
experience, preferably bookkeeping or accounting, or 2
years of accounting oz legal education. A simple test
is given to applicants for these positions.
The clerical positions offer salaries of $1,440
and $1,620.
Mr. Milton D. Cohn
National Commander
Disabled American Veterans
National Headquarters
McVillan and Grandview
Cincinnati, Ohio
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In addition to the salaries shown above all employees
are paid from $311 to 2628 per annus, depending upon the
salary rate, as overtime BD long as they are on a 48-hour
per week basis. A further pay Increase any be approved
on 1 July 1945, which would add 20 per cent for the first
$1,200 and 10 per cent for the amount between 1,200 and
$4,600. The Senate has already approved this increase
and it is non being considered by the House.
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MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
RESEARCH CENTER FOR GROUP DYNAMICS
DEPARTMENT of ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
CAMBRIDGE .. MASS
June 9, 1945
Mr. Caston
Secretary Morgenthau
I suggest that you call up Bob liannegan and tell him
that you are going on this trip and would like to have
any suggestions Remind him that he gave ne a suggestion
of one District Attorney In Los Angeles but he didn't
tell me the name and he can give you the name. I think
you will find him very friendly.
9 June 1945
Minurable Henry %orgenthera, Jr.
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington, D.C.
1/2 that Mr. Secretary
Mr. Pertie from the American Jewish Congress who attended
are of the recent seetings at which you were present. has
informed the of your deaire of my getting is touch with you.
I as not informed of the particulars.
For your information : enclean . brief announcement cas=
earning this newly established Research Center.
: RR Consultent to the Office of Strategic Services, but
at student. not frequently in
Terry sincerely yours,
XLt5
Snc.
Kurt Lewin, Director
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
RESEARCH CENTER FOR GROUP DYNAMICS
Department of Economics and Social Science
OBJECTIVES
RESEARCH
The Center is devoted to the development of scientific concepts, methods,
and theories of group life which should lead to a deeper understanding and
permit A more intelligent management of social problems in small and large
settings. Emphasis is placed on laboratory and field experiments for studying
systematically the forces which determine group life and changes in group life
The Center is therefore interested in all aspects of group life, such as:
C
Group structure and group functioning,
including leadership, policy determination, group efficiency,
ideology.
Interrelations between groups,
including status relations, minority problems, and the merging
and splitting of groups.
Group ecology,
including the dependence of group life on production requirements and on the social, cultural, or physical setting
Relations between the individual and the group.
Research projects are selected according to the requirements of a systematic
and comparative study of groups. An attempt is made to integrate the relevant
aspects of psychology. sociology, and cultural anthropology to this end, making
use of industry, community life, and any other type of group activity.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
TRAINING
RESEARCH CENTER FOR GROUP DYNAMICS
Department of Economics and Social Science
The Center trains graduate students in research and social diagnosis for
academic or applied fields It participates in the training of practitioners in
related fields such as Industrial Relations, Applied Psychology, Group Work,
Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships
Public Health, Government, and Community Work
The Center offers a limited number of Research Assistantships and Fellowships
ORGANIZATION
to graduate students who wish to secure a Ph.D. in Group Psychology. The
training emphasizes the development of professional skill in research and in
RESEARCH
the diagnosis of group life in such fields as Industry, Administration, the
Community, and Nutrition
For carrying out controlled field experiments, the Research Center cooper-
ates with industrial firms, and with organizations active in the field of minority
problems within and outside Boston The library of the Industrial Relations
Section and rooms for laboratory experiments are available
In addition to tuition the half-time assistantship carries a stipend of
$600-$700 a year, and permits enrollment in substantially half of a normal
graduate student program of study and research
TEACHING
A thesis for an advanced degree may by prearrangement be based on reThe Center offers . program of graduate study and research for the degree
search for which the student has in part received remuneration Not all research
of Doctor of Philosophy in Group Psychology at M.I.T. It is part of the general
assigned to assistants will, however, necessarily be in the category of thesis
teaching program of the Department of Economics and Social Science, and is
carried out in close cooperation with its Industrial Relations Section In addi-
research
tion to courses in anthropology. psychology, and sociology, the student has
opportunity for practical field work.
Applicants should have major in psychology, is one of the social sciences,
or in group work, and must meet the prerequisites for admission to the Graduate
School For further information write to Prof. Kurt Lewin, Research Center
for Group Dynamics
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11 June 1945
Dear Mr. Levies
Thank you for your letter of 9 June 1945,
sending DE morial about the Research Center
of which you are Director. I - and to have
this and shall read 11 with noeb interest.
with theats for your courtesy,
Sincerely,
(Signed) H. Morpenthesis Jn
Mr. Eart Levin,
Streeter, Research Center for
Group Synordos,
Institute of Technology.
Cambridge 39, Masanchustis.
GEF/Clus
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RAMSPECK
Office of the Majority Whip
D
House of Representatives
LANE DALRY
Washington D.C.
OFFICE
FLOOR CAPITOL
June 9, 1945.
left Bretton Woods
SPECIAL HEDEARS *III
ideleased through
7th the Loan
HUS SATURDAT, JUIC S
= Finance Division
SUBAY JUSTIC 10
Treasury Departaint
for telephone w with services
TO TATE CB TAX STADIORS
Dear Mr. Secretary:
Your letter of June eighth about the Bretton
CN it, THE PICPLE PILOGRAM SUGLAY
Woods proposal has been received and is very such
Secretary at the treasury Corpenthan, its will talk on
appreciated.
"Tax on the program "The the People" Substay, June 10,
00:30 11.00 . CT. Columbia reswork).
with kindest regards, 1 an
Sincerely yours,
The Honorable
The Secretary of the Treasury
Heary Horgan thau, Jr.
Washington, D. ".
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DATE 9 June 1945
TO
9 June 1945
to
Mr. Fussell
Secretary Morgenthau
DIGEST OF MAIL
70
FROM E. B. Fussell
REPORT TO DECISITABLE
Constructive Suggestions
Highlights of the mail reports:
Treasury should circulate more cooprehensive tables than shope now available
aboveing proceeds 5. 10, 15 years from regular board purchases- 1
There were approximately 250 letters last week on
the tax evasion drive. of these:
For 5th for Loan have a non-interest bearing bond, all purchasers to
receive special Victory Pin- 1
132 were applications for jobs
Save board sales talks by returned O.I.'s in battle clothes- 1
0/3 from service men)
(Have real *front-line* infantagement appear in public places-dig
65 reported tax evasions
real fexhole in park if possible-- dirty clothes, unshaven,
(37 of these anonymous)
just aa Appear in fighting, and make short board appeals than
of him different he looks when engaged in combat than when on home
on Curlough all dressed up and closs. Pro. Sinor 0.
40-odd approved drive, or offered suggestions
APC #254, 1.1.)
[
2 opposed special appropriation for investigators.
liavo Schools-ot-illar program place more eaphasis on sponsorship of hospital
equipment and rehabilitation= 5
6 want tax rates reduced.
(These a continuation of returns partly reported on last works
are from our Education Chairman in the states. J.M.M.)
War Finance letters included virtually no comments on
general issues. Scattering letters opposed offering cigarettes
they don't - put question mark instead of period after offequoted alogan
GG posters and banners- "Dug Your $100 far Bond Today. -1
and nylons as premiums for bond purchases, criticised shipments
of food to Europe and pointed out that outbacks hurt bond sales.
The mail referred to the Treasury from the White House
is showing a sharp falling off. Only 268 letters referred
during May. May references usually run 500 to 800.
War Finance report attached
Mrs. Forbush's report transmitted personally
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I'm
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Criticism
To favor professional song-writers and don't spensor good numbers free
usabours-- 1
Macellaneous
Volunteer offerings of poster designs- 7 or a
Riot in German primoner camp near Pvyor, oklahoma, having unfavorable effect
on local board sales-- 1
Volunteer offerings of bond songe- 15 or aors
Why has Government let 0020 stocks (several railroads and Willya Overland)
rise so much in past two years- isn't this jeruitting infisition 1
Suggested alogans- 7 or e
The are sending too must food to Burope- 1
liquest for citation to be awarded writer- 2
(*If your = Bond drive is lagging adju not encourage the people
by diverting acne of the must and butter (being ment to Europe)
..... the VODING and children of America.. people over here aren't
Saquest for information an why Treasury has so many items in basket of
offerings- 1
thy doesn't Treasury deal in marketables between drives?- 1
very happy ...while MY try and got *long on elee and crushing
taxes.
13an bags our jardon for redeeming some of his War Bonds to bug A house-- 1
Practice of FORM New York City stores in siving away Ryona with bond
purchases is unfair competition (Demorts, Port Jarvis)- 1
C
D.C. store objects to practice of one or two others offering cigarettes to
bond purchasers- 1
0
Request from O.P.A. to our Book and Author Consittee to know if notable
authors would be agreeable to making statements on rationing and price
control to so on book jackets- 1
O.D.T. restrictions are too 1
Agent wants low-down os the book Secretary Morgenthau is reported to be
Treasury sponker in Les Angeles went too far afield from his subject and tended
to stir a race hatred- 1
offer of contest in which entrants would guess charactoriation of number
of people, their photographs to be circulated unnamed- 1
(Weaker of Southern California KEC in making talk on Mar Bonds must
Foots- or 6
100 far afield to build up white VI. yellow rage hatred. Referred
and nonstars sending
to constantly cant opprobrium to "yellow on loyal pupe* Japanese "alant-agred" residents of United or States such, as
will as on enemies in Japan. Md. Note. This matter, from
CIO Local 1421 of United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of
America, handl of directly by our Los Angeles office, which apologised
and promised to keep speakers to their topic. This office supplied
file simply for our information J.M.M.)
Why didn't we put Rosenthal's name on the 2wo Jine reproduction used as 7th
This Loan poster:- 1
(Were couple like this last rook, J.M.M.
7th the Loan drive bound to RU alon because of fear of out-backs and popular
feeling the is most over- 1
(YOUR Committee is gutting along okay, but it certainly is more difficult
to sell bonds with no many people thinking the was is about over, and
with many folks facing discharge because of the out-backs in -
paterials." Gene Urbin, President, Pittaburgh Misical Society, Local
10, Amer. Fed. of Misicians, 5 June 1945).
writing. 23a would like to syndicate 11 (Henry Snavily, Dall Syndicate).
(Including 600 good one, unsolicited, from EathLoon Norrisa *Letter to a Goldier" calling on people of America to
estimate how many Bonds they oan truy, and than to purchase
twice ** such. J.M.M.)
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to
Mr. Fussell
To favor professional song-writers and don't sponsor good numbers free
sasteurs- 1
Riot in German prisoner camp near Pryor, Oklahoma, having unfavorable effect
DIGEST OF MAIL
on local bond sales-- 1
FOR
REPORT TO SECRETART
Constructive Suggestions
Treasury should circulate more comprehensive tables than those now available
showing proceeds 5, 10, 15 years from regular bond purchases- 1
For 8th War Loan have . non-interest bearing bond, all purchasers to
receive special Victory Pis- 1
Have bond sales talks by returned O.I.'s in battle clothes- 1
(Have real *front-line* infantryman appear in public places-dis
Why has Government let some stocks (several railroads and Willys Overland)
rise so much in past two years- isn't this permitting inflation 1
We are sending too much food to Europe- 1
("If your E Bond drive is lagging why not encourage the people
and of America. aren't
by divertion some of the most and butter (being sent to Europe)
very to happy the women
while
overcrushing
here
- try and
getchildren
along onpeople
aleo and
taxes,
Practice of some New York City stores in giving away Nylone with bond
purchases is unfair competition (Denner's, Port Jervis)- 1
real faxhole in park if possible-in dirty clothes, unshaven,
D.C.
store objects to practice of one or two others offering cigarettes to
bond purchasers- 1
of how different he looks when engaged in combat than when home
O.D.T. restrictions are too sovere- 1
just as appear in fighting, and make short bond appeals on these
on furlough all dressed up and clean. Pfc. Elear O. Base,
APO #254, N.T.)
Have Schoole-at-War programs place more emphasis on sponsorship of hospital
equipment and rehabilitation- 5
(These a continuation of returns partly reported on last week)
are from our Education Chairman in the states. J.M.M.)
Why don't we put question mark instead of period after oft-quoted alogan
on posters and banners- "Buy Your $100 Mar Bond Today."- 1
Treasury speaker in Los Angeles went too far afield from his subject and tended
to stir up race hatred- 1
(Member of Southern California WFC is making talk on War
up white vs.
constantly too far afield to to build yellow race hatred, Bonda Referred want
*yellow pupe* and *alant-ayed* monsters or such, tending
to cast approbrium on loyal Japanese residents of United States as
of Radio and
well as on our anemies in Japan. M. Note.
CIO Local 142) United Electrical, This Machine matter, Workers from of
and America, handled directly by our Los Angeles office, which apologised
promised to keep speakers to their topic. This office supplied
file simply for our information. J.M.M.)
Why didn't we put Rosenthal 's name on the Two Jima reproduction used as 7th
War Loan poster?- 1
(Were couple like this last week. J.M.M.)
7th
Marwar
Loan
feeling
is drive
most bound
over- 1to go slow because of fear of cut-backs and popular
(*our Committee is getting along okay, but it certainly is more difficult
to sell bonds with so many thinking the war is and
so many folks facing discharge because of the
materials.
with people cut-backs about over, in war
60, Amer. Fed.Gene
of Musicians,
Juno
Urban,5President.
and Musical Society, Local
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Miscellaneous
Volunteer offerings of poster designs-- 7 or 6
Volunteer offerings of bond songe-- 15 or more
Suggested alogane-- 7 or 8
My dear Mr. Rice:
with reference to the conference held in my
office today and your request for detailed information
respecting this Department's drive to recruit personsel
in our Internal Revenue Bureau, you are advised that the
staders In black
Request for citation to be awarded writer- 2
Treasury Department is conducting an extensive campaign
offerings1
Request
for information
on why Treasury has so many items in basket of
tions. to apprehend To
do tax
engaged market
operawork
willthis
beItnecessary
Immediately
Why doesn't Treasury deal in marketables between drives?- 1
Man baga our pardon for redeeming some of his War Bonds to buy . house- 1
Request from O.P.A. to our Book and Author Committee to know if notable
control
go on
jackets1
authors to
would
bebook
agreeable
to making
statements on rationing and price
Agent wants low-down on the book Secretary Morgenthan is reported to be
writing. Be would like to syndicate it (Henry Snevily, Ball Syndicate).
offer of contest in which entrants would great characteristics of number
of people, their photographs to be circulated unnamed- 1
Poese- or 6
to recruit 11,000 employees, including 6,500 Agents and
4,500 clerical and other employees. The President of
the United States has thrown his full support behind
this urgent and important program and be stated to the
press on 1 June that be desired to give qualified veterans
the first opportunity to fill these jobs in Treasury.
The following is a copy of the President's statement:
"Secretary Morgenthan has told as about
the truly shocking cases of tax evesion his
ann have discovered. I am thoroughly in
sympathy with his plan to enlarge the Bureau
of Internal Revenue forces to whatever extent
is required to insure full compliance with
the law. It will be good business for the
Government, because every dollar ** spend in
(Including one good one, unsolicited, from Eathleen Norrisa "Letter to a Soldier* calling on people of America to
twice as how
such.many
J.M.M.)
estimate
Bonds they can buy, and then to purchase
collection and enforcement will produce $20
or more in revenue. And such more important
is the matter of good morals. No are not
fighting this me to make millionsires, and
certainly we are not going to allow the black
market operators or any other racketeers to
be in . favored class, when the non in the
arned
forces, and
our citizens generally,
are
sacrificing
so heavily.
"The top officials of the Civil Service
Commission have been acquainted with our
special tax drive and the necessity for an
accelerated program of recruitment. Arrangements have been made with the Civil Service
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Commission to have placed at every Army
discharge center in the United States
qualified recruitment officer from the
civil Service Commission, fully versed in
our recruitment requirements, who will
steer to us qualified veterans BE they
a
Any one interested in these jobs should immediately
make application on Standard Form 57 to any field office
of the Bureau of Internal Revenue of the Treasury Depart=
ment, to any Civil Service Commission Regional Office,
or to the Director
Washington,
D. C. of Personnel, Treasury Department,
are discharged.
"The American people understand that
secrifices are necessary. They know the
Your cooperation in this matter will be appreciated.
war is still far from being over. The one
thing that might break down their will to
Sincerely,
keep on to complete victory would be ,
feeling that a few were profiting from the
secrifices of the many. We must see that
there is no justification for any such
feeling, and that is just what we are going
to do.
(Signed) H Morgenthan Te
The Agents' jobs will pay $2,600 or $3,200 depending upon education and experience qualifications.
Friefly, the qualifications required are 2 to 3 years'
experience in responsible accounting, auditing, or
investigational positions and substitutions are allowed
in lieu of experience for accounting and legal education.
Deputy Collector positions are available at 12,000.
The requirements for these are 2 years of business
experience, preferably bookkeeping or accounting, or
2
years of accounting or legal education. A simple test
is given to applicants for these positions.
The clerical positions offer salaries of $1,440
and #1,620.
Mr. Millard W. Rice
National Service Director
Disabled American Veterans
543 Munsay Building
Washington, D. C.
In addition to the salaries shown above all employees
are paid from $311 to $628 per annum, depending upon the
salary rate, AB overtime as long as they are on a 48-hour
per mook basis. A further pay Increase may be approved
on 1 July 1945, which would add 20 per cent for the first
1.200 and 10 per cont for the amount between $1,200 and
$4,600. The Senate has already approved this Increase
and It La now being considered by the Russ.
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9 June 1945
My dear Mr. Rice:
with reference to the conference held in my
office today and your request for detailed information
respecting this Department's drive to recruit personnel
in our Internal Revenue Bureau, you are advised that the
Treasury Department is conducting an extensive campaign
to apprehend tax ovaders engaged In black anrket opera-
tions. To do this work it will be necessary immediately
to recruit 11,000 employees, including 6,500 Agents and
4,500 clerical and other employees. The President of
the United States has thrown his full support behind
this urgent and important program and be stated to the
press on 1 June that be desired to give qualified veterans
the first opportunity to fill these jobs in Treasury.
The following is a copy of the President's statement:
"Secretary Morgenthau has told as about
the truly shocking cases of tax evasion his
non have discovered. I an thoroughly in
sympathy with his plan to enlarge the Euresu
of Internal Revenue forces to whatever extent
is required to insure full compliance with
the law. It will be good business for the
Government, because every dollar we spend in
collection and enforcement will produce $20
or more in revenue. And much more important
is the matter of good morals. We are not
fighting this WAT to make millionsires, and
certainly NO are not going to allow the black
market operators or any other racksteers to
be in a favored class, when the mon in the
arned forces, and our citizens generally,
are sacrificing BO beavily.
"The top officials of the Civil Service
Commission have been acquainted with our
special tax drive and the necessity for on
accelerated program of recruitment. Arrangements have been made with the civil Service
Commission to have placed at every Army
discharge center In the United States a
qualified recruitment officer from the
civil Service Commission, fully versed in
our recruitment requirements, who will
steer to us qualified veterans as they
are discharged.
"The American people understand that
secrifices are necessary. They know the
war is still for from being over. The one
thing that might break down their will to
keep on to complete victory would be a
feeling that 6 few more profiting from the
secrifices of the many. is must see that
there is no justification for any such
feeling,
and that is just what THE are going
to do.
The Agents' jobs will pay 82,600 or $3,200 dependIng upon education and experience qualifications.
Friefly, the qualifications required are 2 to 3 years'
experience in responsible accounting, auditing. or
Investigational positions and substitutions are allowed
In lieu of experience for accounting and legal education.
Deputy Collector positions are available at 12,000.
The requirements for these are 2 years of business
experience, preferably bookkeeping or accounting, or 2
years of accounting or legal education. A simple test
Is given to applicants for these positions.
The clorical positions offer salarion of $1,440
and 1,520.
In addition to the salaries shown above all employees
are paid from $311 to $628 per annum, depending upon the
salary rate, as overtime as long as they are on a 48-hour
per week basis. A further pay increase may be approved
on 1 July 1945, which would add 20 per cent for the first
$1,200 and 10 per cont for the amount between $1,200 and
$4,600. The Senate has already approved this increase
and It in now being considered by the House.
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Any one interested In these jobs should !mmediately
make application on Standard Form 57 to any field office
of the Eurosu of Internal Revenue of the Treasury Departnent, to any civil Service Commission Regional Office,
or to the Director of Personnel, Treasury Department,
Washington, D. C.
Your cooperation in this matter will to appreciated.
Sincerely,
(Signed) H Te
Mr. Millard W. Rice
National Service Director
Disabled American Veterans
543 Munsey Building
Washington, D. C.
CSB:bag
9 June 1945
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the following for McClelland 10 ERD 034.
Reference your no. 3063, of June 6.
Board is strenging for rale of its surplus 206,000 POW
pared if to UNREAL Accordingly, plense advise
Interspons that non (report none) of those 206,000 parcels
any THE turned year to Intercross. Detailed instructions
concer stag transfor to UTARA :111 be sent to you shortly.
Board 10 aloceed to know that balance of 20,792 three-
kilt Uni Refunde Board percela will soon be exhausted. Please
express appreciation of Doard to Intercrece.
PO to not unde stand your reference to 20,000 gallone of
gagoline (plus user conte). 40 they now available in DuitzerLand on 2000 by the Board.
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intermediator was the Refugee Attach at the American
Stockholm
Legation in Stockholm Mr. Ivar Olsen, who said that the
Dated June 9, 1945
intention primarily was to help prisoners and their
Rec'd 7:27 n.m. 10th
families, people hunted by the Gestapo and the Quisling
police, and to finance the transportation of refugees
Scortary of state,
Washington.
DEPARTMENT or STATE
2076, Ninth
JUN 11 1945
from Norway.
The task of organizing the activity and lending
the currect work was given to Trygve Milsen who had
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FOR WAR REFUGEE BOARD FROM OLSEX LIAISON OFFICE
just arrived as a refugee in Sudden. In an interview
The Norwegian labor organ ABBLIDERBLADET in its
with ARBEIDERBLADET today, Mr. Hilam states that the
May twenty-sixth edition carrita 0 feature story
covering American labor relief activities for Norway,
which should be of considerable interest to the
first sun placed at his disposal amounted to 050,000.
We started very modestly with 60 to 70 packages
in the first month, anya Mr. Hilam, but as soon no WE,
financial sponsors of this program. Foodstuff and
through contact with Norway had acquired the DECEMBER
clothing one way. guiding refugees on return. Illegal
foodstuff deliverito for 2,000,000 kronor from Sweden
lista of people within the fremework fixed by the
donators, the activity developed at a trenendous rate.
to Norway.
In a very ahort time WE had reached a monthly ccapatch
"One of the most important relief activities for
of 1200 to 1300 packages of food, clothing and footwaar.
Norway during the war has been the one organized by the
These packages WERE sent into Norway in the single
American Labor Relief, an institution which probably is
"legal End single" way. We got Norwegian refuge to
unknown to most people. In the beginning of the summer
of 1944 editor Transact and Lars Evenaen received the
apply for licenses which WE took over and d capatched.
You any legally, does that mean that other channels
good message that organized workers in America had col-
of transport were also used besides the regular railway
lested substantial sums for relief to Norway. The
deliverica?
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intermediator
Certainly.
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-3-#2076, Ninth from Stockholm.
-4-2076, Ninth from Stockholm.
Certainly. Gradually larger sums WERE placed
at our disposal - in all WE received more that 2,000,000
kronor, ao WE had to accic new ways of transportation.
In cooperation with the Norwegian Legation's section
for transport of refugeen, the chief of which was
Mr. Halvor Arnesen, WE organized illegal routes to
Norway. At the border somewhere in Vacreland, WE had
a group of strong nen who arranged the transportation
of foodstuff, clothing, medicines, ct ofters to the
Norwagian side. Theat boys carried the food into Morway
and guided refugees on the way back. On the Norwegian
side the goods WERE stored until they could be fetched
by trucks which brought then to Oalo and other places.
Since the trucks were controlled constantly, the trans-
portation had to be cancoffaged. For 0 long time WE
used charcoal as cancuflage, but Inter we packed the
Goods.
Did you EVER have any accidents which ltd to oonfiscation and appeat?
No, the traffic occurred undisturbed the whole
time. I would like to stress that this is in the first
place thanks to Ragnvald Thoresto who has dont most of
this work. He crossed the border inumerable times and
went to Oalo almost every fortnight. There are many
others who
others who CESERVE to be mentioned, but that will have
to be done later.
Did all the transports go to Calo or did you also
have other connectiona?
We sent quite a 1ct via Kantavik to be distributed
in northern Norway, and sonstince WE sent small boats
from western Sweden right up to Bergen. The most in-
portant aco routes, however, went to Vestfold. In order
to be able to maintain n regular traffic TE bought a
fishing boat which brought large quantities of goods to
Toensberg and Sandef jord, and brought refugeed back.
From Vestfold, where the activity was ltd by Mr. Ottcorn
and Sandef jord the goods were distributed chiefly to
sailors' families, and sone were also sent to Oalo where
the center for the whole country had been established.
The att who organized the distribution in Oslo WERE
office chief Skjcratad and bookkeeptr APVESED who col=
laborated with the chairman in the Illegal Labor Committee Frank Hansen. The Cooperative Chocolate Factory
CAVE us rooms for storing and also furnished US with the
necessary packing material and men to help pack.
How large WEPE the total deliverica?
The activity still has not CEASED, so accurate figUPES are only to be had in Stockholm, but I should think
that the
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(HEAD OFFICE CHUNGEING CHIMA)
-5-2076, Ninth from Stookholm.
Room 5115, Palace Hotel,
San Francisco 19, Calif.,
June 10th 1945.
that the foodstuff deliverits US received amounted to
200 tona. In addition, number of other commodities,
His Excellency Mr. Henry Morgenthau, Jr.,
The Secretary of the Treasury,
mainly clothing and footwear. However, we will give
a detailed report of this when Arnc Arnesen, who now
My dear Mr. Morgenthaum
leads the activity in Stockholn, has finished the
- will mercly USE this opportunity to
liquidation.
receipt of your kind reply to my recent letter, and to thank you
for your splendid message to be transmitted to the people of
China, through the medium of my nespaper, on the occasion of the
Eighth Anniversary of their entry into the war against our
thank all 001
rators, both on the Morwegian and the
Swedish side, for their services, and above all the
American workers for the personal sacrifices which
made this relief activity possible."
Washington 25, D.C.
I have the honour and pleasure to acknowledge
c omoon enemy, Japan.
I am sure your message will be enthusiastically
received by the Chinese people, and that It will contribute
greatly toward encouraging then to continue their fight against
Japan until complete victory is won.
with best wishes, I remain
Very respect yours,
JOHNSON
REP
SKT-KP
Isao Shu-ming Sheeming Tsao,
Diplomatic Correspondent
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WAR DEPARTMENT
THE CHIEF OF STAFF
WASHINGTON
10 June 1945
My dear General Marshall:
Dear Mr. Secretary:
I have your letter requesting that General Eisenhower see you during his visit here
and I shall call it to his attention upon his
arrival. His stay in Washington will be very
brief as he has scheduled appearances in Kan-
sas City and at his home in Abilene, but he
will be returning to Washington on his way
When General Eisenhower is here, I would
appreciate it very much If you would arrange
for me to have an appointment with him to talk
things over.
back overseas.
Sincerely yours,
Faithfully yours,
(Signed) H Morgettires a
C
The Honorable
extraster
The Secretary of the Treasury
General George C. Marshall,
Chief of Staff,
War Department
Washington, D.C.
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June 8, 1945
My dear General Marshall:
My dear General Marshall:
When General Eisenhower is here, I would
When General Eisenhower is here, I would
appreciate It very much If you would arrange
appreciate It very much if you would arrange
for me to have an appointment with him to talk
for as to have an appointment with him to talk
things over.
things over.
Sincerely yours,
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Sincerely yours,
(Signed) n de
in
General George C. Marshall,
General George C. Marshall,
War Department,
War Department,
Chief of Staff,
Washington, D.C.
Chief of Staff,
Washington, D.C.
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I take great pleasure in opening officially the cash sales
campaign for the Independence Day Drive at the U. S. Naval Air Station,
Daytons Beach, Fla.
I take great pleasure in opening officially the cash sales
campaign for the Independence Day Drive at the U. S. Naval Air Station,
Daytona Beach, Fla.
It is indeed gratifying to observe the high enthusiaan which is
It is indeed gratifying to observe the high enthusianm which is
being demonstrated by both service personnel and civilians in the
Daytons Beach area during this campaign to furnish the alnews of vic-
Daytons Beach area during this campaign to furnish the sinewa of vic-
tory. I am confident that this is typical of the spirit which is being
tory. I am confident that this is typical of the spirit which is being
manifeated by the entire country.
manifested by the entire country.
being demonstrated by both service personnel and civilians in the
As the hour of our victory draws even nearer, may we continue our
All the hour of our victory drawa even nearer, may we continue our
striving to match, in some degree, by our moral and material support,
the valor of our arms.
striving to match, in acmo degree, by our moral and material support,
he valor of our arms.
Henry Morgenthau, Jr.,
Henry Morgenthau, Jr.,
Secretary of The Treasury.
Secretary or The Treasury.
TI The above was signed by the Secretary April Dth,1045 at
the Welch Hospital for the purpose of boosting sales at the
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Daytona r the Secretary Beach Naval signing Air Station. the original Pictures copy were and also of selling taken
4 31 War Bond to Capt. R.W.D.Eoods Commaning Officer
f the above pentioned Naval Post.The pictures and an article
will appear in the Grealin.the Station Publication and a copy
f the release will be submitted for approval of the Bedretary
for the general press.
Arrangements for the above were nade through and by Lieut.
Richard Helm Naval Station Educational Directors and War Bond
Unit Chairman.
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I want to tell you first about what our
Treasury agents have discovered in the state of
Kansas. They have been looking into the
operations and tax liabilities of a group of
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persons who appear to have garnered lush profits
in that war-booming state.
They report hundreds of thousands of dollars
(
poured by free spenders into a night club - illicit
liquor - gambling combination, organized by men
who appear to be lining their pockets with currency
and ignoring their tax obligations.
These reports tell of black market liquor
flowing into that legally dry state at prices as
high as $14 a quart, of black market meat operations,
of fat profits from illegal slot machines.
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Today we have nearly 20,000 cases of tax evasion
PauceTomorrow morning at Wichita, Kansas,
which require investigation. We need many more
Judge Guy T. Helvering will convene a federal
investigators and we are going to get them.
grand Jury to hear the whole story.
But however many investigators we have, they
Wherever opportunities for vast profits have
cannot do the job #1 thout help.
developed, racketeers and wir profiteers have sprung
If you were to see a thief stealing your neighbor's
your
up to milk the public and cheat the (government
groceries, you would not hesitate to call the police.
Here is another case. An employee of a
The tax evader is a thief. He steals from
Minnesota ordnance company used his influence to
everyone. And we need everyone's help to catch him.
throw purchases of certain supplies to a company
In one series of black market cases now under
in which he had "chiseled" a half interest. He
investigation in Colorado, information has come to us
from five unrelated sources, including a Treasury
demanded "kickbacks" amounting to SEVERIL thousands of
dollars which he did not report as income. He has
special agent, the office of Price Administration and
made a complete confession.
individuals who have observed the gambling activities
of some of the principals.
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And those who have the best right of all to demand
Because so many of the black market operators
that the tax evader be run down and punished are
and other racketeers use currency in large amounts
our millions of fighting men.
and denominations, we especially need the help of
From these zen, as they are discharged, we
all who have any information concerning unusual
expect to recruit a large part of the investigators
currency transactions We have recently called
we will add to our forces. I ask the support of all
upon banks and similar institutions to make regular,
of you listening to We the People tonight -- of all
uniform reports, so that this information will come
honest Americans in this effort. I am confident
to us in the most readily available form. By and
we will get this support, and with it, we will win
large they have met that request with a splendid
our fight for honesty and justice at home, just as
spirit.
surely as we are winning the war against the
Everyone of our 50 million taxpayers has a
aggressors overseas.
right to expect that the tax cheat shall be brought
to justice. Each of our 85 million individual
bondholders has the right to expect that our system
of finance be kept sound.
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It is a picture of black market liquor flowing
into that legally dry State at prices as high as $14
8 quart, of black market meat operations, of fat profits
Tomorrow morning at Wichita, Kansas, Judge Guy T.
from illegal slot machines.
Helvering will convene & Federal grand jury to look into
Wherever opportunities for vast profits have
the operations and tax liabilities of a group of persons
developed, racketeers and war profiteers have sprung
who appear to have garnered lush profits in that war-booming
up to milk the public and cheat the government.
State.
Here is another case. An employee of a Minnesota
I can tell you the picture our Treasury agents
ordnance company used his influence to throw purchases
have developed.
of certain supplies to & company in which he had "chiseled"
It is one of hundreds of thousands of dollars
a half interest. He demanded "kickbacks" amounting to
poured by free spenders into a night club - illicit
several thousand dollars which he did not report as
liquor - gambling combination, organized by men who
income. He has made a complete confession.
appear to be lining their pockets with currency and
ignoring their tax obligations.
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Today we have nearly 20,000 cases of tax evasion
Because so many of the black market operators
which require investigation. We need many more investigators
and other racketeers use currency in large amounts and
and we are going to get them.
denominations, we especially need the help of all who
But however many investigators we have, they cannot
do the job without help.
If you were to see a thief stealing your neighbor's
groceries, you would not hesitate to call the police.
The tax evader is a thief. He steals from everyone.
And we need everyone's help to catch him.
In one series of black market cases now under
have any information concerning unusual currency
transactions. We have recently called upon banks and
similar institutions to make regular, uniform reports,
so that this information will come to us in the most
readily available form. By and large they have net
that request with a splendid spirit.
Everyone of our 50 million taxpayers has a right
investigation in Colorado, information has come to us
to expect that the tax cheat shall be brought to justice.
from five unrelated sources, including a Treasury special
Each of our 85 million individual bondholders has the
agent, the Office of Price Administration and individuals
right to expect that our system of finance be kept sound.
who have observed the gambling activities of some of the
principals.
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And those who have the best right of all to demand that
the tax evader be run down and punished are our millions
of fighting men.
From these men, as they are discharged, we expect
to recruit a large part of the investigators we will add
to our forces. I ask the support of all of you
listening to We the People tonight -- of all honest
Americans in this effort. I an confident we will get
this support, and with it we will win our fight for
honesty and justice at home. just as surely as we are
winning the WST against the aggressors overseas.