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PPF 2900
OLSON, CULBERT I....
THE WHITE HOUSE
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WASHINGTON
October 22,1934
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17th-1934.
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. McINTYRE:
1. Culbert Olson, Chairman of the
Democratic State Central Committee of California,
telephoned from New York and asked for an appoint-
le Presidents
ment with the President tomorrow (Tuesday).
Said he has to return to California Tuesday
night (will stop at the Willard
Hotel). phoned 10/23/34.5 no,
y.
Democratic State
2. J. H. Geisse, of the Bureau of Air
Committee.
Commerce, and a nephew of Senator T. J. Walsh,
called and said that Senator Walsh's sister,
Mrs. Wattawa, is in town and, although he has
said nothing to her, he thought the President
might like to have her come in to say "Hello."
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yours,
639 South Spring Street,
Los Angeles,
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The White House
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Los Angeles Calif Oct 17th-1934.
Louis McH Howe,
The White House.
As soon as received Will you please call the Presidents
attention to letter from me mailed yesterday.
Culbert L Olson Chairman Democratic State
Central Committee.
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have
order to drive to San Diego.
Please do not let these plans be known,
as no announcement will be made for sometime. Becuase
it is Sunday I feel, quite frankly, that a very large
Coliseum or similar meeting would be a mistake. On
Monday, the thirtieth, the speech at the Fair will, of
course, be before a very large audience.
Very sincerely yours,
Honorable Culbert L. Olson, #
Democratic State Central Committee,
639 South Spring Street,
Los Angeles,
California.
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Hyde Park, N. Y.,
September 7, 1935.
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My dear Senator:-
George Dern has sent me your letter and
I am looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks.
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Very confidentially, I hope to get to
Boulder Dam the morning of Saturday, September 38th,
and I hope that you can join my train at Boulder Dam
and proceed with all of us to Los Angeles. As we get
to Los Angeles on Sunday morning, it is my plan to
attend church and then go to a hotel for luncheon.
I wish you and Senator McAdoo would get together in
regard to this luncheon. Being Sunday it should be
non-partisan and non-political, and I agree with you
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that it would be a mistake to have it held under the
auspices of any organization like the Chamber of
Commerce.
I have to leave about 2.30 P.M., in
order to drive to San Diego.
Please do not let these plans be known,
as no announcement will be made for sometime. Becuase
it is Sunday I feel, quite frankly, that a very large
Coliseum or similar meeting would be a mistake. On
Monday, the thirtieth, the speech at the Fair will, of
course, be before a very large audience.
Very sincerely yours,
Honorable Culbert L. Olson, #
Democratic State Central Committee,
639 South Spring Street,
Los Angeles,
California.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON
September 6, 1935.
Dear Mr. President:
I have received a letter dated August 31st from State
Chairman Culbert L. 01son, of California, with which he encloses
a letter to you which he desires me to deliver to you. Inasmuch
as I am leaving for the West to-day, it will not be possible for
me to make personal delivery and I am therefore obliged to send
you Mr. Olson's letter herewith.
I am glad to note that in his capacity as State Chairman,
Mr. Olson is apparently using his best efforts to keep all factions
of the Party in line. He informs me that he had a long talk with
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Mr. Farley and tried to make him acquainted with the local situation
but he thinks Mr. Farley did not stay long enough to get a thorough
grasp of all the problems.
Mr. Olson seems to be definitely of the opinion that a third
party movement will be promoted in California, for the purpose of
breaking the Democratic ranks on national issues. He says he would
like very much to receive an early answer from you to the enclosed
letter, so that he may know the plans that you desire to have
carried out.
Very sincerely yours,
The President,
The White House.
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Democratic State Central Committee
OF CALIFORNIA
639 SOUTH SPRING STREET
Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
FRANK J. HENNESSY
CULBERT L. OLSON
First Vice Chairman
Chairman
Grant Building
San Francisco, Calif.
639 South Spring
Los Angeles, Calif.
MURLE C. SHRECK
Secretary
August 31, 1935.
706 Capital Natl. Bank Bldg.
Sacramento, Calif.
LESTER BLANKFIELD
Treasurer
Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt,
639 South Spring
Los Angeles, Calif.
President of the United States,
Washington, D.C.
Regional Vice Chairmen
My dear Mr. President:
San Francisco Dist.
JAMES B. MCSHEEHY
137 Clifford Terrace
San Francisco, Calif.
I am writing this note to you, through
Los Angeles Dist.
Secretary Dern, regarding your visit to California
RUBE BOROUGH
next month.
4202 Latona Avenue
Los Angeles, Calif.
Southern Dist.
I need not say that we are very anxious
EDWARD H. CALVERT, M.D.
that your appointments here will be such as to
315 Fir Street
San Diego, Calif.
prevent any wrong implications as to your attitude
Los Angeles Dist.
toward a liberal Democracy in the state as represented
WM. O. WANZER
by the party organization. We consider your visit
319 Prospect Avenue
Long Beach, Calif.
one of great importance as affecting our work here
Sacramento Dist.
to hold the state in line for you next year by pre-
RAY T. COUGHLIN
Bryte Building
venting defection through the possible inroads of
Sacramento, Calif.
third party movements.
East Bay Dist.
FRANK T. LUKEY
2618 College Ave.
I understand that you are to visit the fair
Berkeley, Calif.
at San Diego and assume that your appearance there
Orange Belt Dist.
would naturally be under the auspices of the official
ALBERT A. JAMES
3614 9th Street, Room 20
management of the fair itself and that representatives
Riverside, Calif.
of all groups and organizations in that section will
San Joaquin Dist.
IENER W. NIELSEN
be recognized on your reception committee there.
513 T. W. Patterson Bldg.
Fresno, Calif.
With respect to your public appearance in
Central Coast Dist.
J. B. BERKEMEYER
Los Angeles, I feel that it would be a very serious
1023 Chorro Street
matter, fraught with dangerous consequences, if you
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
were to appear under the auspices of the Chamber of
Northern Dist.
MRS. ESTHER M. MIEST
Commerce, which of course is 100% Republican and
1115 D Street
Marysville, Calif.
anti-administration, or any other Republican or
reactionary auspices. I also feel that your recep-
tion here should not be in any way exclusive, but
general contact with the masses.
What our State organization desires to
plan and believes will meet with general acclaim
and approval of all groups is your appearance at
the Los Angeles Coliseum, in order that the greatest
Democratic State Central Committee
OF CALIFORNIA
639 SOUTH SPRING STREET
Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
FRANK J. HENNESSY
CULBERT L. OLSON
First Vice Chairman
Chairman
Grant Building
639 South Spring
San Francisco, Calif.
Los Angeles, Calif.
MURLE C. SHRECK
Secretary
706 Capital Natl. Bank Bldg.
Page 2. Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Sacramento, Calif.
LESTER BLANKFIELD
Treasurer
639 South Spring
Los Angeles, Calif.
possible number of people may see and hear you.
As you know, this coliseum has a capacity of
over 100, people. We would like your
Regional Vice Chairmen
appearance there and the State organization of
San Francisco Dist.
the Democratic Party wishes to make the arrange-
JAMES B. MCSHEEHY
137 Clifford Terrace
ments for and handle the event. You may be assured
San Francisco, Calif.
that care will be taken to name on a widely selected
Los Angeles Dist.
reception committee representatives of every group
RUBE BOROUGH
4202 Latona Avenue
in the community in order that there may be no
Los Angeles, Calif.
possible implications of anyone being neglected.
Southern Dist.
EDWARD H. CALVERT, M.D.
Before writing you this suggestion we have made
315 Fir Street
inquiry and find that we can secure the coliseum
San Diego, Calif.
for this event and we are prepared to manage and
Los Angeles Dist.
WM. O. WANZER
handle all matters in connection with your reception,
319 Prospect Avenue
Long Beach, Calif.
appearance and address to the people who will fill
Sacramento Dist.
to overflowing that coliseum.
RAY T. COUGHLIN
Bryte Building
Sacramento, Calif.
If it is your purpose also to visit
East Bay Dist.
San Francisco, we believe the same plan should be
FRANK T. LUKEY
carried out there and you should appear in the
2618 College Ave.
Berkeley, Calif.
San Francisco Civic Auditorium under party auspices.
Orange Belt Dist.
ALBERT A. JAMES
I am very anxious to cooperate in
3614 9th Street, Room 20
Riverside, Calif.
carrying out your wishes and suggestions in regard
San Joaquin Dist.
to your visit to California and to carry out the
IENER W. NIELSEN
plans and details in accordance therewith. It is
513 T. W. Patterson Bldg.
Fresno, Calif.
important that these plans be formulated as early
Central Coast Dist.
as possible and for that reason I should like to
J.B. BERKEMEYER
1023 Chorro Street
have an answer to these suggestions and your
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
expressions and advice concerning the matter at the
Northern Dist.
earliest possible date. Awaiting the same, and
MRS. ESTHER M. MIEST
1115 D Street
with renewed expressions of my kindest regards,
Marysville, Calif.
I am,
Very sincerely yours,
Chairman,
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Democratic State Central Committee.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
9/16/35
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MEMORANDUM FOR MR. McINTYRE
The President wrote to Mr. Olson, State Chairman in
California as follows:
"George Dern has sent me your letter and I am
looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks. Very
confidentially, I hope to get to Boulder Dam the
morning of Saturday, September twenty-eighth. I am
hoping that you can join my train and proceed with
us to Los Angeles.
"As we get to Los Angeles on Sunday morning, it
is my intention to attend church and then go to a hotel
for lunch and I wish you and Senator McAdoo would get
together in regard to this luncheon. Being Sunday it
must be non-partizan and non-political and I agree with
you that it would be a mistake to have it under the
auspices of any organizations like the Chamber of Com-
merce.
"I have to leave about two-thirty in order to drive
to San Diego.
"Please do not let these plans be known as no
announcement will be made for some time.
"Because it is Sunday I feel quite frankly that a
very large coliseum or similar meeting would be a mis-
take.
"On Monday the thirtieth, the speech at the Fair
will, of course, be before a very large audience. 11
His letter to George Dern was as follows:
"I am sorry I shall miss you at Freemont and at
Salt Lake City. You must not put off your sailing date.
I will speak only from the back platform at Freemont if
we can arrange to get there in daylight hours. I take
it we go through Salt Lake City about twenty-four hours
later and if it is not too late at night or too early
in the morning, I will come out on the back platform and
say a few words there.
I will write you again before you go."
K.
STANDARD FORM No. 14A
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT
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TELEGRAM
OFFICIAL BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT RATES
September 24, 1935.
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Culbert L. Olson,
Democratic State Chairman,
Los Angeles, California.
PPF 2900
Confidentially we arrive Boulder City early Monday September
thirtieth and expect you join us there returning with our party
to Los Angeles that night STOP Jefty O'Connor due Los Angeles
tomorrow will contact you. Best regards.
M. H. McIntyre,
Assistant Secretary
to the President.
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Culbert Olson, Esq.,
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Assistant Secretary to the President.
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THE APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN ARRANGED.
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THE WHITE house
WASHINGTON
August 6, 1935
MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARY ROPER:
The President asked me to tell you he
would be delighted to see Olson here, but to call
your attention to the fact that he expects to get
to California very soon after September twentieth.
Don't you think it would be a good plan
to arrange for the President to see Olson there?
metm M. H. MCINTYRE
Assistant Secretary
to the President
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Culling Sincerely yours Olson
CLO:M
August 6, 1935
MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARY ROPER:
The President asked me to tell you he
would be delighted to see Olson here, but to call
your attention to the fact that he expects to get
to California very soon after September twentieth.
Don't you think it would be a good plan
to arrange for the President to see Olson there?
M. H. McINTYRE
Assistant Secretary
to the President
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WITH Kind regards, and hoping to see
you in Washington, I am
Sincerely yours Olson
CLO:M
THE
HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 6, 1935
MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARY ROPER:
The President asked me to tell you he
would be delighted to see Olson here, but to call
your attention to the fact that he expects to get
to California very soon after September twentieth.
Don't you think it would be a good plan
to arrange for the President to see Olson there?
M. H. MoINTYRE
Assistant Secretary
to the President
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Cullur Sincerely yours Olson
CLO:M
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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Tell Roper that I shall
be delighted to see Olson here but
that I expect to get to California
very soon after September twentieth.
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WASHINGTON
July 30, 1935
Colonel Marvin H. McIntyre,
Assistant Secretary to the President,
The White House,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Marvin:
Will you please read the attached letter
from State Chairman Olson, of California, and
ascertain from the President whether he would have
me encourage Mr. Olson to come on here during the
month of August for a conference?
Very sincerely,
Am
DANIEL C. ROPER
End.
When I can plan CHIP,
With kind regards, and hoping to see
you in Washington, I am
the Sincerely yours Olson
CLO:M
639 SPRING STREET
LOS ANGELES
CULBERT L. OLSON
EDUCATION COUNTY GOVERNMENT
thirty-eighth senatorial DISTRICT
FINANCE
JUDICIARY
MOTOR VEHICLES
CHAIRMAN
committee ON LABOR AND capital
MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS
OIL INDUSTRIES
Unemployment
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE
Senate
FIFTY-FIRST SESSION
NINETEEN THIRTY-FIVE
Los Angeles, California,
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Hon. Daniel C. Roper,
Secretary of Commerce,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Secretary Roper:
I owe you an apology for not sooner
writing to further explain my failure to come to
Washington from Sacramento as planned about two
weeks ago.
I am chairman of a special state
senate committee, investigating the drainage of
state oil lands and was engaged in the work of this
committee at Sacramento, or I would have been in
Washington on the 10th, giving me two days there
and enabling me to be back in Los Angeles on the 15th.
The fact that my work at Sacramento was not finished
and that I might not be able to see the President and
be back in Los Angeles on the 15th, made it necessary
to postpone my trip or arrange to see the President
when he visits California.
As stated in my wire to you, I particu-
larly desire to see the President before I am called
into any conference with Senator McAdoo and others
active in connection with the California situation.
I am sure this would lead to a better understanding all
around. The press reports are that Congress may be in
session until after August 15th, in which event I am
still hoping to come there before the President leaves.
When I can plan this, will write you again.
With kind regards, and hoping to see
you in Washington, I am
Sincerely yours Olson
CLO:M
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March 10, 1936
My dear Mr. Secretary:
I am returning herewith the letter
from Honorable Culbert L. Olson, which you were
good enough to let the President see.
Very sincerely yours,
H
M. A. Le Hand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
The Honorable
The Secretary of War,
Washington, D. C.
Enclosure.
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Let. from Hon. Culbert L. Olson, Chairman, Democratic State
Central Committee of California, 639 So. Spring St., Los Angeles,
Cal., 2/26/36, regarding developments with reference to the selec-
tion of a delegation to the national convention.
STANDARD FORM No. 14A
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT
FROM
The White House
MARCH 10, 1926
Mashington
TELEGRAM
FEBRUARY 6 1937
OFFICIAL BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT RATES
P.P.7.
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 113669
HONORABLE CULBERT L OLSON
639 SOUTH SPRING STREET
2900
LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA
FEAR IT WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE ANY PERSONAL APPOINTMENTS
WITH THE PRESIDENT AROUND FIFTEENTH OR SIXTEENTH DUE TO
PRESSURE OF ENGAGEMENTS STOP HOPE YOU WILL DROP IN TO SEE
MEC
M. H. MCINTYRE
ASSISTANT SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT
I will be in Washington on the
15th and 16th of this month and would like to have
a word with the President before returning to
Los Angeles. Will you kindly suggest it to him
and I will telephone you for the answer when I
arrive on the 15th.
With other California Democrats,
I will be present at the dinner to be given for
Mr. Farley on the evening of the 15th.
Very truly yours,
CLO:M
CULBERT L. OLSON
STREET
ANGELES
SACRAMENTO ADDRESS
STATE CAPITOL
culbert L. olson
thirty-eighth SENATORIAL DISTRICT
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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE
Senate
FIFTY-SECOND SESSION
NINETEEN THIRTY-SEVEN
Los Angeles, California
February 4, 1937
AIR MAIL
Mr. Marvin McIntyre,
Secretary to the President,
White House,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. McIntyre:
I will be in Washington on the
15th and 16th of this month and would like to have
a word with the President before returning to
Los Angeles. Will you kindly suggest it to him
and I will telephone you for the answer when I
arrive on the 15th.
With other California Democrats,
I will be present at the dinner to be given for
Mr. Farley on the evening of the 15th.
Very truly yours,
CLO:M
CULBERT L. OLSON J6
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December 10, 1938
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
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Culbert L. Olson, Esq.,
1501 Fifteenth Street,
PPP 2900
Sacramento,
California.
WILL ARRANGE APPOINTMENT requested. SUGGEST YOU TELEPHONE ME AFTER
YOUR ARRIVAL WASHINGTON.
M. H. MCINTYRE
Secretary to the President
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Los Angeles,
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WE WILL BE IN MARYLAND TOMORROW AND MONDAY ARRIVING IN HYDE PARK THESDAY MORNING.
WILL COMMUNICATE WITH YOU FROM THERE REFERENCE YOUR WIRE. REGARDS.
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U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 113669
HONORABLE CULBERT L OLSON
639 SOUTH SPRING STREET
LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA
FEAR IT WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE ANY PERSONAL APPOINTMENTS
WITH THE PRESIDENT AROUND FIFTEENTH OR SIXTEENTH DUE TO
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For the President's information:
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Mrs. William Denman, 2 Laurel St.,
San Francisco, Calif:
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"I do hope you will meet
Governor Olson on his trip to Washington.
Will says that his appointments and planning
already indicate & practical political
idealist who in all probability will make
the California governorship somewhat com-
parable with that of your husband in New York
and the elder LaFollette in Wisconsin. And
besides, he happens to be a gentleman and a
thoroughbred as we used that term in the
'age of innocence'."
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Sacramento,
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WILL ARRANGE APPOINTMENT REQUESTED. SUGGEST YOU TELEPHONE ME AFTER
YOUR ARRIVAL WASHINGTON.
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Secretary to the President
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Sacremento, Cal., Dec.6,1938.
The President.
I am planning to arrive in Washington on Saturday, December
seventeenth, and to remain there until twentieth, or twenty
first. If I may see you within that time will Mr. McIntyre
please advise me. Address fifteen naught one Fifteenth Street,
Sacremento.
Culbert L. Olson.
E. M. W.
STANDARD FORM No. 14A
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT
MARCH 10, 1926
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April 17 1939
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OFFICIAL BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT RATES
His Excellency
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Culbert L Olson # alsow.
Governor of California
Sacramento California
I have heard with sincere sorrow of the great loss which
you have sustained in the passing of your devoted wife. Please
accept an assurance of heartfelt sympathy.
FRANKLIN D roosevelt
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E. M. W.
Mr. Hassell
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Sacramento, California, April 15, 1939.
MARVIN H. MCINTYRE.
Dear Marvin: Sorry to inform you that Governor Olson's
wife died today. I particularly wanted to convey this news
directly to the President and you.
Sincerely,
J. O. Donovan.
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E. M. W.
Please accept our sincere thanks for your
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we deeply appreciated it
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best to get something progressive and satis-
factory to the President and to him. He
will continue to do everything in his power
to get a real measure through.
E. M. W.
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THE WHITE house
WASHINGTON
P.P.F.
6-15-39
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT:
I conveyed your message to Governor
Olson, of California, and he said that he
was having difficulty with an opposition
legislature, but that he was doing his
best to get something progressive and satis-
factory to the President and to him. He
will continue to do everything in his power
to get a real measure through.
E. M. W.
P.P.7.
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January 4, 1989
by dear Governor:
liany thanks to you and to Honorable
John Gee Clark for your telegram of December
thirty-first. SHIP much appreciate your writing
to the about Honorable Harold Sawyer, whom you
recommend for appointment as & sumber of the
United States Naritine Commission.
Very simcerely yours,
His Excellency
Culbert be Olson,
Governor of California,
Suaramento, California.
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Governor of California,
Sacramento, Califor
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My dear Governor Olsons;
I have received your telegram of April 3 in support of
the proposed John Muir Kings Canyon National Park.
You, as Governor of the State of California, are emi-
nently qualified to express the wishes of the people of your
State. I an, thereford, delighted to have your endorsement
of this proposed national park.
Cooperation of State apprep lated. appreciated. Suc should redound to benefit
users, general and of the United
is building the das success in this effort.
Franklin D. full Roosevelt
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Governor of California,
Sacramento, California.
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I understand California Assembly is soon to consider S. 1259 designed to place
California through its Water Authority in position to assist Federal Government
in disposition of power from Shasta Dam through publicly owned outlets.
Cooperation of State appreciated. Such legislation should redound to benefit
of project water users, of general consuming public, and of the United States,
which is building the dam and project. I wish you success in this effort.
Togort DL.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
H.Z.8.
His Excellency
Culbert L. Olson,
Governor of California,
Sacramento, California.
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October 16, 1939.
Hon, Culbert L. Olson,
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Governor of California,
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Sacramento, California.
I am in full accord with the favorable endorsement by the Navy and Interior
Departments of the California oil and gas conservation law, the Atkinson
at
Bill, which will be voted upon by n the special election on November seven.
You know as I do that an adequate supply of oil at reasonable prices is
vital to the well being of the people of California and the whole nation
and also that oil is of paramount importance to the national defense. Over
production means waste and waste means higher prices, both for domestic
consumption and for purposes of national defense. My view is that Atkinson
Law, if put into effect, will contribute to best interests of the State and
His Excellency
Culbert L. Olson,
Governor of California,
Best
Sacramento, California.
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RM No. 14A
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THE PRESIDENT
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October 13, 1939.
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of the Nation. You have my best wishes in your efforts to give this law
a chance to prove its effectiveness.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT.
FOOR
telegram
His Excellency
Culbert L. Olson,
Governor of California,
Sacramento, California.
mdg
see 1059-a-Wabefield
STANDARD FORM No. 14A
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT
FROM
The White House
MARCH 10, 1926
Mashington
OFFICIAL TELEGRAM BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT
April 17 1939
RATES
OPO
16-6481
His Excellency
Culbert L Olson
Governor of California
Sacramento California
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I have heard with sincere sorrow of the great loss which
you have sustained in the passing of your devoted wife. Please
accept an assurance of heartfelt sympathy.
FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT
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FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
His Excellency
Culbert L. Olson,
Governor of California,
Sacramento, California.
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APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT
No. 14A To FROM
The White House
DL MARCH 10, 1926
Mashington
TELEGRAM
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June 6, 1939
OFFICIAL BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT RATES
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
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Honorable Culbert L. Olson,
Governor of California,
PPF (900
Sacramento,
California.
Confidentially, the President expects to entertain the Governors
at Hyde Park on date mentioned, therefore you might disregard conflict of
dates as date of the President's visit to California is still indeterminate.
EDWIN M. WATSON
Brigadier General, U. S. Army
of
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
His Excellency
Culbert L. Olson,
Governor of California,
Sacramento, California.
Olson
see 1059-a-Webefield
STANDARD FORM No. 14A
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT
MARCH 10, 1926
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FROM
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Mashington
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October 26 1939
OFFICIAL BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT RATES
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16-6481
Ernest 0. Thompson
Chairman,
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Interstate Oil Compact Commission,
Austin, Texas.
Regret to advise you it is impossible for the President to
comply with the request made in your telegram October twentyfifth to
make picture recording. He must stand on the oral statement he made
last Tuesday plus statements contained in his telegram to Governor Olson.
STEPHEN EARLY
Secretary to the President
GRITER
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FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
His Excellency
Culbert L. Olson,
Governor of California,
Sacramento, California.
mdg
see 1059-a-Wabefield
STANDARD FORM No. 14A
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT
FROM
The White House
MARCH 10
1926
Mashington
OFFICIAL TELEGRAM BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT
December 19, 1939.
RATES
Honorable Culbert L. Olson
Governor of California
Sacramento, California
PRE900 16 6481
Your telegram has been received and referred by the President
to appropriate government officials for action. If you care to release
it to the press, the President would have no objection.
stephen EARLY
Secretary to the President
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FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
His Excellency
Culbert L. Olson,
Governor of California,
Sacramento, California.
Olson
see 1059-a-Wahefield
November 20, 1940
P.P.7, 2900
My Dear Governor:
Many thanks for your message of
November eighteenth recommending the appoint-
ment of Honorable Ray C. Wakefield to the
existing vacancy on the Federal Communications
Commission. I appreciate your letting me have
the benefit of your comments.
Very sincerely yours,
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
His Excellency
Culbert L. Olson,
Governor of California,
Sacramento, California.
mdg
see 1059-a-Wabefield
GREAT THE SEAL OF THE
State of California
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
CULBERT L.OLSON
GOVERNOR
were
November 23, 1940.
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
President of the United States,
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The White House,
Washington, D.C.
Dear President Roosevelt:
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There are some matters I should
discuss with Federal department heads relating
to projects now under way in California, involving
Federal and State cooperation; and I am arranging
to visit Washington soon after the 1st of December.
While there I should like to take advantage of
your invitation to see you.
According to my present plans I will
reach Washington on Sunday, December 8th, and spend
the greater part of that week there, that is:
the 9th, 10th and 11th of December, I hope you
will not find it inconvenient to see me during
that time.
With kind personal regards, I am
Sincerely,
Culliers Olson
CLO:M
Governor of California.
CURCHA
State of California
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
SACRAMENTO
CULBERT L. OLSON
GOVERNOR
November 23, 1940.
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Miss Marguerite LeHand,
Personal Secretary
to President Roosevelt,
White House,
Washington, D.C.
My dear Miss LeHand:
Governor Olson has requested
that I send in your care the enclosed letter
which he has written to the President with regard
to his proposed visit to Washington in December.
Will you kindly deliver
this letter to the President, and advise
Governor Olson as early as possible whether
an interview with the President can be arranged
for December 9th, 10th or llth.
Governor Olson will greatly
appreciate your giving this matter your personal
attention.
Very truly yours,
Hellen Jullon
Helen Melhorn,
Personal Secretary
HM:M
to Governor Olson.
ORM No. 14A
BY THE PRESIDENT
FROM
The White House
MARCH 10, 1926
Mashington
TELEGRAM
November 26, 1940
OFFICIAL BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT RATES
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16-6481
NIGHT LETTER
His Excellency Culbert L. Olson
Governor of California
Sacramento, California
Confidentially it is highly probable that the President will be away
from Washington during the time you are here. Should there be any change
in his plans, however, you may be sure he will be delighted to see you.
EDWIN M. WATSON
Secretary to the President
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April 4th, 1940.
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CULBERT L.OLSON
GOVERNOR
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Honorable Franklin Delano Roosevelt,
President of the United States of America,
Washington, D. C.
Honorable Sir:
It is a pleasure and a privilege to address you
via the last of the historic "Twenty Mule Team" borax trains
which half a century ago played such a colorful part in the
progress of early California.
In sending this pioneer symbol across the nation
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I feel Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and the Pacific Coast Borax Company
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are making tangible demonstration of the unity between state and
our mutual right to share in all the lore and romance that went
into the making of this great nation.
I extend my hearty personal felicitations to
you and to the citizens of our great Country, with sincere hope
that this final journey of an original "Twenty Mule Team" may
have interest and educational value for them.
Cordially,
culbert L. OLSON
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State of California.
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EASTERN DIVISION OF THEATRES
Office of Division Manager
May 24, 1940
Let
Mr. Stephen Early
The White House
Washington,D.C.
My dear Mr. Early:
The twenty mule team referred to in the enclosed letter
from the Governor, has come and gone - and incidentally
was very royally received by the District Commissioners
and some of the more distinguished western Congressmen
on the hill.
After much discussion with the caretakers of this great
Democratic contingent, I was able to convince them that
the President had a few other things to do that might
interfere with his being able to personally greet twenty
mules.
Cordially,
Carter
Carter Barron
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WASHINGTON, D. C.
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Hyde Park, New York,
July 24, 1940.
My dear Governor:
Many thanks for your telegram of July
twenty-first. I do appreciate your letting me
know of your high opinion of the ability and in-
tegrity of Honorable J. F. Marias, whom you rec-
ommend for appointment as a member of the United
States Maritine Comission.
Very sincerely yours,
His Excellency
Gulbert L. Olson,
Governor of California,
Sacramento, California.
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August 3, 1940
My dear Governor:
Your talk to the Convention
was very refreshing. I find that our
friends who returned from the Convention
all felt about it as I do. You did a
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grand job and I want to send you this
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personal note of appreciation.
Do let me know the next time
you plan to come East for I wauld like
very much to talk with you.
Always sincerely yours,
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
Honorable Culbert L. Olson, esen
Governor of the State of California,
Sacramento,
California.
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October 14, 1940
My Dear Governor:
Many thanks for your note of October
ninth in behalf of Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson.
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also to have the benefit of your reaction to the
situation in California.
Very sincerely yours,
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
His Excellency
Culbert L. Olson, *x9sen.
Governor of California,
Sacramento, California.
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October 9, 1940.
THE WHITE HOUSE
OCT II 9 21 AM '40
RECEIVED
The Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt,
President of the United States,
The White House,
Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. President:
From my own knowledge of him,
and because of the recommendations of others, I
x300
should like to see Congressman Lyndon V. Johnson,
of Texas, appointed as Secretary of the Democratic
National Committee.
Things look very well for
the November election in California.
With best wishes, I remain
Very sincerely,
CULBERT L. OLSON,
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Governor of California.
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VINDICATION OF YOUR COURAGEOUS FIGHT FOR THE CAUSE OF LIBERALISM
AGAINST THE CALUMNY ABUSE A ND VILLIFICATION YOU HAVE HAD TO
ENDURE IT is AN INSPIRATION TO ALL TRUE LIBERALS IN THE
CONTINUANCE OF OUR TIRED STRUGGLES FOR ALL THAT DEMOCRACY SHOULD
MEAN TO THE PEOPLE WE IN CALIFORNIA ARE OVERJOYED.
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My dear Covernor:
That message you sent ne is appreciated
more than I can say. My heartfelt thanks to you.
Very sincerely yours,
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
His Excellency
Culbert L. Olson, #
Governor of California,
Sacramento, California.
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Honorable Culbert L. Olson
Governor of California
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HONORABLE FRANKLIN D ROO SEVELT PRESIDENT UNITEDSTATES
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YOUR INSPIRING MESSAGE TO CONGRESS AND TO THE WORLD VOICES
THE RESOLUTIONS OF A UNITED AMERICAN PEOPLE. IT GIVES
ASSURANCE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD THAT CIVILIZATION WILL
BE SAVED BY AMERICAN LEADERSHIP UNDER A PRESIDENT IN WHOM I.S
PLACED IMPLICIT TRUST AND CONFIDENCE. WE IN CALIFORNIA ARE
THRILLED AND ENTHUSED BY EVERY WORD OF YOUR IMPORTANT AND
COURAGEOUS PRONOUNCEMENTS AND ARE ORGANIZING OURSELVES TO
READILY AND EFFICIENTLY RESPOND TO YOUR CALL OXX TO DUTY IN
CARRYING ON TO VICTORY. WITH KINDEST PEAL REGARDS
CULBERT L OLSON GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA.
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as much governmental protection as is possible to augment that furnished
by owners and operators. I know that you are keenly aware of your
responsibilities and are making every effort to afford maximum protection
for all vital installationsin your State and will continue to do SO.
As regards equipment, the withdrawal of rifles now being effected
is a military necessity and a step which was taken only after the most
careful consideration, and then, most reluctantly. Steps are being
taken to furnish other suitable arms and ammunitions to all State Guards
with special allowances for the coastal States.
Very sincerely,
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Honorable Culbert L. Olson
Governor of California
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May 23, 1942
Dear Governor:
Your telegram of April 29, 1942, recommending federalization
of State Guards, or other Federal assistance, has, at my request, been
given the most careful consideration by the War Department. x25
The Commanding General of the Western Defense Command is
charged with the responsibility of seeing to it that all installations
vital to the war effort are adequately protected within his command.
He is using a minimum number of combat troops to prdect certain vital
installations which, in his judgment, require the use of such troops.
He also has at his disposal a substantial number of Military Police
units for employment in sensitive and critical areas against parachu-
tists or organized fifth column action. In addition, these units will
protect key points in the lines of communication and are SO disposed
that they can be moved promptly to any threatened point.
As you indicate, the War Department is not in favor of feder-
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alizing State Guards. To do SO would disrupt the normal balance
between the responsibilities of the Federal government on the one
hand and of the states on the other. The mission of the State Guards
is primarily that of enabling the several States to execute their
Constitutional police powers and to afford protection against civil
disorders. If the State Guards were federalized, it would be necessary
either for the Federal government to assume the duties and responsi-
bilities now incumbent upon State governments or for the several States
to form still another State Guard.
T am sure that you will appreciate that the Federal government
cannot undertake to guard every installation and facility vital to the
war effort. It must look to the State and local authorities to furnish
as much governmental protection as is possible to augment that furnished
by owners and operators. I know that you are keenly aware of your
responsibilities and are making every effort to afford maximum protection
for all vital installationsin your State and will continue to do SO.
As regards equipment, the withdrawal of rifles now being effected
is a military necessity and a step which was taken only after the most
careful consideration, and then, most reluctantly. Steps are being
taken to furnish other suitable arms and ammunitions to all State Guards
with special allowances for the coastal States.
Very sincerely,
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FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
Honorable Culbert L. Olson
Governor of California
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GA SANFRANCISCO CALIF APR 29 1942
HON FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT
PRES OF THE U S WASHNDC
AS I HAVE HERETOFORE MENTIONED TO YOU IN OUR CORRESPONDENCE SINCE
WE WERE DRAWN INTO THE WAR, FEDERAL ASSISTANCE IS ANTICIPATED IN
THE MAINTENANCE OF ADEQUATE GUARDING OF VITAL SUPPLY SOURCES,
INSTALLATIONS AND FACILITIES IN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING STRATEGIC
INSTALLATIONS UPON WHICH THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES
(E1-2-5)80 my 185 DSDBR
DEPEND. PROVISION FOR THE FEDERALIZATION OF FORCES FOR SUCH
GUARD DUTY WOULD BE RECOMMENDED BY ME AND I AM SURE ALSO BY THE
Delay in transmitting reply is due to review of
policies pertaining to internal security matters which has
only recently been completed.
Henry L Stimson
Secretary of War
2 Incls.
Ltr. to Gov. Olson for
signature of the President
Telegram fr. Gov. Olson to
the President dated 4/29/42
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GOVERNORS OF THE WEST COAST STATES WITH WHOM I HAVE CONFERRED.
OUR STATE GUARD IS FUNCTIONING WITH THOUSANDS OF ITS TROOPS NOW
ON DUTY. WITH THE WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL TROOPS FROM GUARD DUTY IN
CALIFORNIA, WE ARE REPLACING THEM WITH STATE GUARD TROOPS AND WILL
CONTINUE TO DO so TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT
GIVEN BY THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE. I AM AWARE OF THE
OPPOSITION OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO A FEDERALIZATION OF STATE
GUARDS AS EXPRESSED IN HIS LETTER OF FEBRUARY 24 LAST TOCHAIRMAN
MAY OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES. IF PROVISION CANNOT BE MADE FOR THE
FEDERALIZATION OF ALL STATE GUARD SERVICE, INCLUDING THE
GUARDING OF SUPPLY SOURCES AND UTILITIES, VITAL TO THE VARIOUS
Delay in transmitting reply is due to review of
policies pertaining to internal security matters which has
only recently been completed.
Henry L Stimson
Secretary of War
2 Incls.
Ltr. to Gov. Olson for
signature of the President
Telegram fr. Gov. Olson to
the President dated 4/29/42
COMMUNITIES OF THE STATE BUT NOT CONSIDERED AS STRATEGIC MILITARY
NECESSITIES FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, THEN SUCH GUARD SERVICE AS MAY
BE REQUIRED FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PLACES, INSTALLATIONS AND
FACILITIES REGARDED AS ESSENTIAL FOR THE USE OF THE ARMY AND NAVY
IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AND IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE WAR SHOULD
BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. THIS I STRONGLY
RECOMMEND AND I HOPE SUPPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO MEASURES DESIGNED
FOR THAT PURPOSE. MEANTIME IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THE
WAR DEPARTMENT NOT ONLY PERMIT THE CALIFORNIA STATE GUARD TO
RETAIN ALL FEDERAL ARMS AND EQUIPMENT HERETOFORE FURNISHED, BUT
ALSO IF POSSIBLE FURNISH OUR GUARD THE ADDITIONAL ARMS AND
EQUIPMENT REQUESTED BY OUR ADJUTANT GENERAL
CULBERT L OLSON, GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA.
'DATDURY Sureen S'AM TALLETT are
Delay in transmitting reply is due to review of
policies pertaining to internal security matters which has
only recently been completed.
Henry L Stimson
Secretary of War
2 Incls.
Ltr. to Gov. Olson for
signature of the President
Telegram fr. Gov. Olson to
the President dated 4/29/42
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WAR DEPARTMENT
wASHINGTON
May 22, 1942
MEMORANDUM TO MAJOR GENERAL EDWIN M. WATSON:
There is transmitted herewith a letter for the
signature of the President. This letter is in reply to the
telegram from the Honorable Culbert L. Olson, Governor of
California, dated April 29, 1942. Governor Olson requested
federal assistance in guarding installations in California.
He suggested that either the State Guard be federalized or
that the military forces assume the responsibility for
protecting installations in California which he considers
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essential to the national war effort. Governor Olson also
urged that additional arms and equipment be furnished the
California State Guard.
Recently Judge Denman, Chester Rowell, Mr. T. J.
Boardman, and President Sproul presented very much the same
considerations to the Department as Governor Olson does in
his telegram. After receiving our estimate of the situation
and learning the steps we were taking for internal security,
this group withdrew its request for the federalization of the
State Guard and left expressing its satisfaction with the way
the matter was being handled.
Delay in transmitting reply is due to review of
policies pertaining to internal security matters which has
only recently been completed.
Henry L Stimson
Secretary of War
2 Incls.
Ltr. to Gov. Olson for
signature of the President
Telegram fr. Gov. Olson to
the President dated 4/29/42
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required for the protection of the
places, installation and facilities
regarded as essential for the use of
the Army and Navy in the National Defense
and in the prosecution of the war should
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I VIEW WITH DISMAY THE ELIMINATION OF STUDENT WORK PROGRAM
FROM PROPOSED NYA APPROPRIATION. STRONGLY ENDORES THIS PROGRAM,
WHICH HAS BEEN OF TREMENDOUS HELP TO STUDENTS IN CALIFORNIA
AND ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO WAR EFFORT. MANY STUDENTS ARE IN ARMY
AND NAVY "V" PROGRAM OR IN TECHNICAL WORK. ALSO WORK PERFORMED
BY STUDENTS IN STUDENT WORK PROGRAM IS INCREASINGLY IN LINE OF
WAR EFFORT. URGE YOU USE YOUR INFLUENCE TO RETAIN THIS IMPORTANT
PROGRAM
CULBERT L OLSON GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
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PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON DC
I VIEW WITH DISMAY THE ELIMINATION OF STUDENT WORK PROGRAM
FROM PROPOSED NY APPROPRIATION. STRONGLY ENDORSE THIS
PROGRAM, WHICH HAS BEEN OF TREMENDOUS HELP TO STUDENTS IN
CALIFORNIA AND ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO WAR EFFORT. MANY STUDENTS
ARE IN ARMY AND NAVY "V" PROGRAM OR IN TECHNICAL WORK.
ALSO, WORK PERFORMED BY STUDENTS IN STUDENT WORK PROGRAM IS
INCREASINGLY IN LINE OF WAR EFFORT. URGE YOU USE YOUR
INFLUENCE TO RETAIN THIS IMPORTANT PROGRAM
CULBERT L OLSON GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
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HON FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT
WASHINGTON DC
I VIEW WITH DISMAY THE ELIMINATION OF STUDENT WORK PROGRAM FROM
PROPOSED NYA APPROPRIATION. STRONGLY ENDORSE THIS PROGRAM. WHICH
HAVE BEEN OF TREMENDOUS HELP TO STUDENTS IN CALIFORNIA AND ALSO
CONTRIBUTES TO WAR EFFORT. MANY STUDENTS ARE IN MARY AND NAVY
"V" PROGRAM OR IN TECHNICAL WORK. ALSO, WORK PERFORMED BY
STUDENTS IN STUDENT WORK PROGRAM IS INCREASINGLY IN LINE OF WAR
EFFORT. URGE YOU USE YOUR INFLUENCE TO RETAIN THIS IMPORTANT
PROGRAM
CULBERT L OLSON, GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA.
BUREAU OF THE BUDGET
MAY 23 1942
Memorandum for the President:
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President of the United States
Washington, D. C.
Dear President Roosevelt:
I am pleased to send to you under
separate cover "America's War Poster", a
beautiful illustration of the Four Freedoms
and a splendid morale builder.
It is my belief that this beautiful
poster will become identified with our war
work and education for democracy in our
public schools in the days to come.
This is, of course, sent with my
compliments.
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fornia's work in War. Says he feels it most
important he talk a minute to the President.
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HON CULBERT L OLSON
GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
BACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
WILL YOU PHONE US ON ARRIVAL WASHINGTON? WILL TRY TO ARRANGE
appointment. REGARDS
M. H. McINTYRE
Secretary to the President
VIHERWISE I WOULD NOT INVADE UPON YOUR CROWDED TIME
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THE PRESIDENT
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I INTEND TO BE IN WASHINGTON ON THURSDAY JUNE TWENTY FIFTH
AND MUST LEAVE THERE ON FRIDAY JUNE TWENTY SIXTH. I AM
COMING THERE FROM THE GOVERNORS CONFERENCE AT ASHVILLE
NORTHCAROLINA ESPECIALLY TO HAVE A FEW WORDS WITH YOU. I
HOPE THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL BE GIVEN ME IF IT IS ONLY
LIMITED TO A FEW MINUTES. I CONSIDER IT OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
TO CALIFORNIAS WORK IN THE WAR EFFORT THAT I DO SEE YOU.
OTHERWISE I WOULD NOT INVADE UPON YOUR CROWDED TIME
CULBERT L OLSON GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
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September 1, 1942.
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Washington. Regret very much President will not be available
Thursday or Friday but if you are here he wants me to be sure
and see you. Will explain more fully when I see you. Regards.
M. H. McINTYRE
Secretary to the President
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March 3, 1945
Dear Governor Olson:
This is just a brief note to let
you know I received your letter of March
second, and that I am passing it along to
Mr. William D. Hassett who is at present
making the President's appointments. I am
sure Mr. Hassett will get in touch with you
direct.
Kindest regards,
Very sincerely yours,
JONATHAN DANIELS
Administrative Assistant to
the President
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little longer.
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Asks that you phone him at the Mayflower.
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attached.
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will dhatel. longer - as mayblower
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as you know a tried, without
Aucess, to see the president
because he haddwad to me
when a was here last year
earlier in the year that he
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still wishes to see me, and
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This note on to the President
andadvise me whether and
when it may he his present
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wordwish me
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yours Sincerely,
Cullient). Olson
Washington, D. C.
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Harch 31, 1945
My door Mr. Holifield:
Please accept the President thanks
for the letter of March twenty-sixth, signed
by yourself and your colleagues, endorsing
Honorable Culbert Las Olson for appointment as
United States Righ Commissioner to the
Philippinos. May I assure you that your in-
terest in writing in behalf of Governor Olson
is appreciated and that your coments will be
kept in mind.
Very sincerely yours,
WILLIAM D. HASSETT
Secretary to the President
Honorable Chet Holifield,
House of Representatives,
Washington, D. C.
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STANDARD FORM No. 14A
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT
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MARCH 10, 1926
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Washington
TELEGRAM
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DERN, Hon. Geo. H.,
Secretary of War
October 3, 1935
States after Culbert L. Olson's visit here he wrote to his brother-in-
law, C. W. Poole, of Berkeley, Calif., who is an ardent Progressive, and sup-
ported Sinclair in the last California Campaign. The Secretary says he asked
Mr. Poole for his estimate of Olson's prestige in the Democratic Party of
California; also asks Poole what his opinion is of the President's most de-
sirable contacts while he is in California. Transmits Poole's reply.
Mr. Poole says that he feels too close association with Olson would
entail the danger of having Hearst and the Reactionaries in the Sinclair
campaign hanging all the "1sms", from Atheism to Communism, on the President,
as they did on Sinclair. Says Olson's group is certainly the regularly ac-
credited organization of the Democratic Party in California, and powerful
enough to defeat the Reactionaries within the Party, but Poole doubts its
ability to conduct a winning and successful campaign; fears the real problem
is to pull Hearst's fangs and believes that it can be done by perfunctory
recognition of Olson, tempered with things like the appointment of Roach and
the protest to Russia.
See P.P.F. 1636
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Chairman, Democratic State Central Committee of Calif.,
Los Angeles, Calif.
Oct. 21, 1935
Writes Mr. McIntyre, enclosing letter from Dr. George Parrish, Health Officer of
Los Angeles, suggesting that the President visit or send message to 38 nurses,
victims of an infantile epidemic in Los Angeles, being cared for in the Los
Angeles General Hospital and in the hospital of Physicians and Surgeons in Glen-
dale. -- The President wrote Dr. Parrish Oct, 30, re these nurses, and asking
that he convey to each of them an expression of the President's fellow feeling
for them in the sacrifice they have made and are making.
SEE - PPF 334
P.P.7.
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vah.
MEMORANDUM FOR JIM FARLEY:
October 21, 1936
On above date Col. McIntyre referred:-
Telegram from Culbert L. Olson, Los Angeles, Cal if., 10/8/36 asking for an expression
from the President to the effect that he hopes the Dems. will be elected in Calif.--
local as well as national. Col. McIntyre in his memo to Mr. Farley asks that he
will send a wire to Mr. Olson stating that the above was referred to him while Col.
McIntyre was on the trip with the President.
See 300-Calif - "0"
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29 2900 00
vah.
MEMORANDUM FOR JIM FARLEY:
October 21, 1936
On above date Col. McIntyre referred:-
Telegram from Culbert L. Olson, Los Angeles, Cal if., 10/8/36 asking for an expression
from the President to the effect that he hopes the Dems. will be elected in Calif.--
local as well as national. Col. McIntyre in his memo to Mr. Farley asks that he
will send a wire to Mr. Olson stating that the above was referred to him while Col.
McIntyre was on the trip with the President.
See 300-Calif - "0"
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MeADOO, Senator William Gibbs
Senta Berbara, Calif.,
Sept. 3, 1938
Writes to the President to political conditions in California, sul
makes suggestions 20 Home Culbert L. Clson and Hon. Sheridan Domey, both
candidates for the Senate. Mentions the (60. every Thursday program. Says
he will send some interesting information shortly. - Mr. MeIntyro replied
on Gept. 8 discussing the Senator's suggestions ant the matter in general.
SEE - P.P.F. 308
P.P.F.
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CORCORAN, Tom
Oct. 31,1938
pp7 2900
Mr. Early submitted for a draft reply, a rough idea of what the President
wishes to say in his proposed letter to George Creel. - Draft was furnished, and
on Oct. 31, the President wrote to George Greel, Commissioner, U.S. Golden Gate
International Exposition, San Francisco, Calif., mentioning his (the President's)
letter to Jerry Voorhis, re the political situation in California. Says the impres-
sion is being carefully propagandized through California that since the President
does not agree with the $30.00 every Thursday plan* he is indifferent to the
nominees of the Democratic Pary on both the State and National tickets. Says this
is a flat misrepresentation of his position, and asks Mr. Creel to make clear to
every Democrat, Progressive, and Liberal he can reach that It is not true. Speaks
in favor of Sheridan Downey and Culbert Olsen. Mentions Cov. Frank P. Merriam,
and says that as Woodrow Wilson liked to point out the reactionaries can always
present a front because their program is wholly negative.
SEE - P.P.F. 2346
ags
The following sent holiday greetings to the President. Filed 1-6-39
THE FOLLOWING ARE
FOWLE, Arthur N.
LANDSON, Joseph
ACKNOWLEDGED BY PRESIDENT
Miami, Fla.
Los Angeles, Calif.
LAMMX, Ira James Earl
*MORGAN, Keith
*HARRISON, Leland
Port Huron, Mich.
New York City
Bern, Switzerland
SPELLMAN, T. R.
REILLY, Commander F.B.
FARLEY, James A.
Washington, D.C.
Fred Mitchell Post #11
Washington, D.C.
DOZIER, Thomas B.
American Legion
DAVIS, Hon. Norman H.
Nashville, Tenn.
Bonneville, Oregon
Eastport, Maine not
New York City
NORTH, Mrs. Blancho
BECHTEL, Jesse H.
SCHREMBS, Rt.Rev.Joseph
Pottstown, Pa.
Shaker Heights, Cleve-
ANDERSON, A.
DeHAVEN, Guy T.
land, Ohio
Toronto, Ont., Canada
Peoria, Ill.
2900
SARNOFF, David - Pres.
Asks Pres. to send stamps.
Radio Corp. of America
LASSEN, Alma M.
ellenbogen, Henry (Judge
New York City
New York City. - Requests/ Pittsburgh, Pa.
ATHENAGORAS, Archbishop
interview for Arthur C.
Long Island, N.Y.
Johnson re General Welfare
PEPPER, Senator Claude S.
Act.
THOMAS, Ellen
Tallahassee, Fla.
MORROW, Veda Ball
THOMAS, Pearl
FISHER, Fred J.
Eureka, Calif.
New York City
Detroit, Mich.
Sent song which she asks PHILLIPS, Herbert S.
FILENE, Lincoln
Pres. to have published. Tampa, Fla.
Boston, Mass.
WOLF, Boyd
BROWN, William G., Jr.
JONES, Jesse H.
Boulder, Colorado
South Hills, Pittsburgh,Pa. Washington, D.C.
WRIGHT, Alton
FISHER, Frederick S.
CARTER, Amon G.
Colored Rescue Mission
White Plains, N.Y.
Fort Worth, Texas.
Kansas City, Mo.
PADILLA, Simon Calles
LAVELLE, Rev. Msgr. M.J.
(asks for domation)
El Paso, Texas
New York City Drexel
RILEY, Mrs.
MORRIS, Harry B.
BIDDLE, Anthony Jo, Jr.
Butte, Montana
Delano, Calif.
Warsaw, Poland
MOORE, Margaret H.
MANSS, W. H.
OLSON,Gov. Culbert L.
Normal, Ill.
Chicago, Ill.
Sacramento, Calif.
GORDON, Shirley J.
SHARP, Ben W.
VANDERBILT, Cornelius
Lynchburg, Va.
Reynolds, Ill.
New York City
EINHORN, Rabbi N.
ALFANGE, Dean
BATTLE, Hon. George Gordon
Bronx, N.Y.
New York City
New York City
PASHKI, George
MARSH, James A.
FARLEY, Jame S A.
Akron, Ohio
Denver, Colorado
Washington, D.C.
SCHULTZ, Dave
PRICE, Joseph M.
New York City
New York City
Not ack. by Pres.
HALPER, Samuel
PETERSEN, Julius N.
LUCINICH, John
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Glendale, Calif.
Zanesville, Ohio
TAGGART, Reba
HALE, C. W.
McCOLGAN, Arthur J.
New York City
Dunsmuir, Calif.
Baltimore, Md.
DES PORTES, Fay (Minister to Guatemala)
Washington,D.C.
SEE P.P.F. 1000- (Initial of Writer)
BUDGET, The Acting Director of the
November 15, 1938
Mr. McIntyre referred to him, for draft of reply, telegram received by the
President November 15th from Hon. Culbert L. Olson, Palm Springs, California,
concerning five University of California projects which he feels merit favor-
able action. - In accordance with draft submitted, the President wrote Mr.
Olson November 29th that owing to the large number of applications received
by the Public Works Administration, it was not possible to provide funds for all,
and, as the allotments have not been completed and the funds exhausted, he is
unable to take the favorable action requested.
SEE - 466-B Miscel.
2.2.F. is P.
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MACAULEY, Capt. Edward, U.S.N.,Ret.,
San Mateo, Calif,,
Nov. 20, 1938
Writes to the President re the Democratic victory in
California. Says they are now awaiting Culbert Olson's appointments.
Says he should like to have the State Relief Administrator appointment,
for which he has been recommended, as he feels competent he could do a
good job. -- On Nov. 29, Mr. McIntyre replied saying the President asked
him to write a line and say that this has been taken up with Senator Olson.
On Dec. 6, Mr. MeIntyre wrote to Senator Olson, Governor-elect, Los Angeles,
Calif., enclosing copy of Capt. Macauley's letter, and stating that he has
done a grand job and is entirely honest and competent.
SEE - P.P.F. 4402
P.P.F.
2900
br
The following communicate with the President, commenting on his
proposal to reorganize the Judiciary in his Message to Congress of 2-5-37.
ALLEN, Ivan
WELLS, Augustus, Jr.,
Ivan Allen-Marshall Co.,
Underwood Park,
Atlanta, Ga.
Delaware County, Pa.
BLILEY, Frank A.,
KAPLAN, Benjamin,
Erie, Pa.
Bronx, N.Y.
HOWISON, James F.,
McCLANE, B.S.,
Richmond, Va.
Greenwood, Miss.
(Incloses clipping)
BAZINET, Rev. John L.,
YARD, Wilson R.,
Catholic University,
Pleasantville, N.Y.
Wash., D.C.
DRAHEIM, Mrs. William
PATTERSON, J.A.,
Neenah, Wisc.
The Equitable Life Insurance
KELLY, Julian P.,
Society of the United States,
Warrenton, Va.
Forrest City, Ark.
HANDLER, Wm.,
LONIEN, J.B.,
Newark, N.J.
Eugene, Ore.
McGOWAN, R.J.,
KOSON, Alex,
Texline, Tex.
United Auto Workers, Local No.207
SHERMAN, Mr. & Mrs. W.H.,
Cleveland, O.
Baraboo, Wisc.
royer, Clarence, Sec.,
GLEASON, Chas. J.,
Buckeye Local No. nine of the
Boston, Mass.
Chamber of Labor of North America
KIRK, Eugene J.,
Gladstone, Mich.
Elizabeth, N.J.
P.P.7
*OLSON. Hon. Culbert L.,
FRAZIER, Virgil H.,
Wash., D.C.
Delaware Paper Mills, Inc.
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ISHAM, William S.,
Wilmington, Del.
Clarendon, Va.
SHARP, Lee H.,
RACHLIN, Carl I.,
Bayside, L.I., N.Y.
New York, N.Y.
GOLDMAN, Joseph,
SMALLEY, Marian,
St, Joseph, Mo.
Broomfield, Colo.
DEAN, Tucker
EMERSON, E.L.,
Cambridge, Mass.
Chicago, Ill.
DALY, John W., Pres.,
CORE, J.E.,
Dump Truck Owners' Assoc.
Mitchells, Va.
of Phila., Inc.
SEAMAN, M.B.,
Phila., Pa.
San Francisco, Calif.
BARKER, Henry N.,
GRAEBER, H.V.,
Bristol, Tenn.
Altoona, Pa.
midgett, H. Clay,
ROBERTS, Mr. & Mrs. Fred F.,
Newport News, Va.
Chicago, Ill.
TUCKER, George W.,
See 41-Juciciary Reorg- Initial of Writer
New York, N.Y.
LABOR, The Secretary of
Mar. 8, 1939
Mr. McIntyre referred for draft of a reply, wire from Governor Culbert L.
Olson, Sacramento, Calif., Mar. 7 to the President approving his efforts to es-
tablish unity within the ranks of organized labor. Says California is looking
hopefully for success of the peace conference. -- Labor Dept. submitted draft,
which the President sent Gov. Olson on Mar. 13, thanking for his wire stating it
is evident from the messages received from all over the country, and from the mem-
bers of the two big labor groups, that there is a general demand for a fair and
honorable adjustment of long standing differences.
SEE - 407 Labor Peace Committee - (Official File)
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OLSON, Governor Culbert L.
Sacramento, California,
March 7, 1939.
Writes the President on behalf of Martin L. Mjellem, Los Angeles, California,
who desires an appointment to the Naval Academy. Thinks that this boy should have some
consideration, for Presidential appointment to the Naval Academy owing to unfortunate
circumstances he encountered last August Mr. McIntyre, on March 13th, wrote Captain
Callaghan enclosing the letter from Governor Olson and asking that a draft of reply be
prepared for the President's signature. Captain Callaghan, on March 14th, sent a memo.
to Mr. McIntyre attaching a suggested reply.----The President, on March 14th, wrote to
Governor Olson saying that Judge Albert L. Stephens of San Francisco had previously
written about this case. The President said he regretted to have to inform the Governor
that it was not possible to appoint the lad. The President had previously so notified
Judge Stephens.
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
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Sacramento, Calif
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Wires the President that if C. Roy Smith should be favorably considered for
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appointment to the Securities & Exchange Commission that his appointment would
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meet with his personal approval. Presidentially acknowledged - 3/31/39.
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INTERI OR, The Secretary of the
April 3, 1939
Mr. McIntyre referred for draft of a reply a wire from Governor
Culbert L. Olson, Sacramento, Cal., April 3, who says he feels that Congress
should adopt the necessary legislation to set aside as a national park the
King's River region adjoining Sequoia National Park on the north. - Draft
submitted. -- On Apr. 12, the President wrote to Gov. Olson re the proposed
John Muir-Kings Canyon National Park, saying he is delighted to have his en-
dorsement of this proposed national park. --- Wire and copy of letter returned
to the Interior Dept. on April 13.
SEE - 6-P (Official File)
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OLSON, Culbert L. - Governor
Sacramento, Calif.
June 4g 1939 (wire)
Wishes to be advised when the President plans to visit California as
he wishes to attend the Governors' Conference to be held in New York on June 26th.
Gen. Watson wired him that the President expects to entertain the Governors at
Hyde Park on the 26th and he can therefore disregard conflict of dates as the
President's visit to California is still indeterminatel
SEE 200-RRR
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Gov. of Colifornia,
Secramento, Celifornia,
June 16, 1939.
from
The President wrote that he understood California Assembly is Boots to con-
sider S. 1259 designed to place California throuth its Water Authority in position to
assist Federal Government in disposition of power from Shasta Dear through publicly
owned outlets. The President said that cooporation of State WAS appreciated that such
legislation should redound to benefit of project water users, of general consuming pub-
110, end of the United States, which is building the dem ml project.
SEE 284 (Official File)
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BASS, Mrs. Elizabeth - Bureau of Narcotics,
Denver, Colorado
June 18, 1939
Writes to the President saying she has just returned from an
extensive trip where she met all manner of men and women. Speaks of the issue
of the Third Term as being all-important to everyone. Tells of her work and
success in the narcotic field. -- On June 23, the President thanked Mrs. Bass
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for her nice letter. Says he thinks that public opinion is coming around to
support of a liberal ticket and liberal platform next year and of course he
would give that his hearty support. Hopes Gov. (Culbert L.) Olson's health is
better. -- Mrs. Bass wrote to Gen. Watson on June 21 enclosing her address.
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Sacramento, Calif.
7-28-39
Telegram to the President expressing hope that the bill,
H.R. 4647, will meet with the President's approval. (H.R. 4647, To increase
amt. of Fed, aid to State and Territorial homes for support for disabled
soldiers and sailors.) Pencilled notation: Approved, 8-1-39".
See 95-D
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KARST, Harry E., Est.,
Mgr., Editor, "National How and Bggs",
Hollywood, Calif.
August 11, 1959
Wires the President stating the many persons in California are disturbed
by seeing the President's picture used in "S double truck advertisement" which ap-
peared in the Sen Frencisco News, dated August 5, 1959,- which is an ad ostensibly
sponsored by a list of organizations representing the most resctionary groups in the
State, in en endeavor to develop resentment among the majority of voters. Says the
ad. features the President's picture and the picture of Governor Culbert L. Olson,
end that Gov. Olson promptly repudinted the ad which is directed against the legisla-
tion proposed b: the Retirement Life Payments Assn, and embodies Gov. Olson's wire
to the Sen Francisco News. Writer asks for 8 wire from the President which he could
publish in their paper, National Ham and Eggs, undoing the duringe which has been
done to the great cause of liberolism generally, etc.
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NAVY, The Acting Secretary of the
Sept. 11, 1939
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The President referred for draft of a reply, a wire from
Hon. Culbert Olson, Gov. of Calif., San Francisco, Sept. 9, to the
President, expressing hope that the President will afford the U.S.
citizens in Europe the protection of the U.S. Navy convoys to bring
them back to the U.S. - D.J. Callaghan transmitted at the Act. Sec.
of Navy's request, to the President draft of a reply. -- On Sept. 13,
the President wrote to Gov. Olson saying he has been in tensely inter-
ested in all problems connected with the evacuation of American citi-
zens from Europe and is in continuous touch with the situation. Says
the question of providing convoys has been discussed at length with
all Government agencies. Says it is believed that safer travel is
assured on American ships on their regular sailings similar in all
respects to peace time operation than that afforded by any other
means. Assures that everything possible is being done for the pro-
tection of the interests and lives of American citizens.
SEE - 463-C (Official File)
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PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR
THE STATE DEPARTMENT
October 9, 1939
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The President said: "For preparation of reply for my signature". He transmitted -
as per brief:-
on
Letter from Hon. Culbert L. Olson, Governor of California, Sacramento, 9/27/39 to
the President. Quotes resolution which was adopted at Peace Day ceremonies on Trea-
sure Island, San Francisco Bay, California, by the audience assembled, urging the
er
President to continue his work in behalf of peace by further offers of mediation
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emong the belligerents, and by stiff opposition to every pressure upon the President
his
by those not motivated by the highest humanitarian principles. In accordance with
requested draft of reply, returned, together with above communication, by Secretary
Hall under date of October 11, 1939, the President, on Oct. 12, 1939, wrote to
Governor Olson, expressing his appreciation for "the expression of confidence set
forth in this Resolution" and, the President states further, that he assures the Gover-
nor "that all the efforts of this Government continue to be directed toward keeping
the United States out of war and to seeking peace -- peace at home, as I stated in
my radio address of September 3, and the kind of peace in other lands which will
not jeopardize peace at home."
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Governor, State of New Mexico,
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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10-29-39
Wired to the President saying that Hon. Hiram M. Dow, who represented him at
Western conference of Governors, reports that the Governor of California called attention
of those present at San Francisco to the importance to all of the 11 Western states of
the California Oil Control Bill which is known as the Atkinson Oil Control Bill. Gov.
Olson has advised that he has sent his aide, Mr. George Killian, to Washington to deliver
a letter to the President requesting the President to make a radio broadcast in conjunc-
tion with the Governor of California setting forth the reasons for the sponsorship of this
bill both from a national public welfare standpoint and from the standpoint of 3 State
necessity. New Mexico's position in petroleum activities and his knowledge of the
efficiency of oil conservation causes him to urge the President to favorably consider
request of Gov. of California re broadcast even though he may hesitate to express his
views in a state election. --- The President wrote to Gov. Miles, Oct. 31 saying that
the letter from Gov. Olson, to be brought by his aide, has not as yet been received.
The President said he will give very careful consideration to any suggestion put forward
by Gov. Olson, but he is afraid circumstances will prevent his taking the action which
Gov. Miles urges. The President said he expressed himself in a press conference as in
favor of the Atkinson Bill because it is a further implementation of the effort to take
care of our oil production problem thru the state compact method, however, for reasons
which he thinks Gov. Miles will readily understand, he feels that it would not be advis-
able for him to make a radio broadcast in advocacy of it.
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
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Governor of California,
Sacramento, California
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10-5-39
Wrote to the President re his support, as per President's request and his own
giews, of California Assembly Bill No. 1926, by Assemblyman Atkinson, officially desig-
nated as the "Oil and Gas Control Act of 1939", - legislation in keeping with progressive
national policy of oil and gas conservation, prevention of waste and protection of these
natural resources for national defense. Bill was passed principally because of support
given by national and state administrations but the opposition has caused petitions to be
filed, purportedly signed by sufficient number of electors to require the submission of
the act to a vote of the people at the coming special election, Nov. 7, 1939 (in Califor-
nia). Said there is evidence that many of the signatures were fraudulently secured by
work of some oil producers and refiners in the state for purpose of defeating the measure
and who charge it is in interest of private monopoly and profiteers in the oil business.
In support of a campaign to support this conservation bill, Gov. Olson suggested personal
message from the President, similar messages from Secretaries of Navy, War and Interior,
a short recording which may be used in radio presentation in which, perhaps, the President
might read the text of a letter addressed to Gov. Olson on subject. Attached copy of
Act as being distributed in Voter's pamphlets, together with his 500-word statement
and a statement by Lt. Comdr. Osgood of the Navy Dept., also statements opposing the Act.
---- The President wired Gov. Olson, Oct. 13, 1939 (wire dispatched as of Oct. 16, 1939)
expressing approval of endorsement by Navy and Interior Depts. of the California oil and
gas conservation law - the Atkinson Bill - and stating necessity, in interest of national
defense, of an adequate supply of oil at reasonable prices. --- President's telegram is
as per draft supplied by Sec. of the Interior, with endorsement of Admiral Stewart of
Navy, Oct. 13, in response to President's memo of Oct. 11. --- (Gov. Olson's letter was
handed to Miss Le Hand by Norman Myer, 8 Washington
SEE 56 (Official File)
attorney who has a number of oil clients.)
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OLSEN, Governor (Governor of California)
Fresno, California
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10-4-39 (Filed 10-6-39)
The President sent the following telegram to Gov, Olsen: "Lest there be any
question about the attitude of the Federal Administration in regard to the Oil Control
Bill to be voted on in California on Tuesday let me set it forth in words of the utmost
simplicity. First, we believe its adoption will help all of the many oil producing
states to regulate national production and stabilize employment in this vital industry.
Second, as Commander-in-Chief I believe it will help national defense and therefore bene-
fit the army and navy. You are at full liberty to use this telegram and I send you my
warm regards".
SEE 56 (Official File)
OLSON, Governor Culbert L.
Sacramento, Calif.,
Oct. 28, 1939.
Writes to the President re the political situation in California.
General Watson said he received this letter from Mr. Killisn, personal repre-
sentative of Governor Olson. The President, by memo. of Oct. 31st, in-
structed General Watson to have Secretary Ickes reply to this letter and to
say that the President cannot personally take part in a State election further
than the President has already done.
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GEYER, Hon. Lee E.
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U. S. House of Representatives,
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1/3/40
Wrote to the President re recommendations made by Gov. (Culbert L.) Olson, and
asked that the President take whatever action may be necessary in order to persuade
the water front employers in San Francisco that the Governor's peace proposal is the
proper formula for the re-opening of the port. Rep. Geyer said he cannot understand
why such a steamship line as the American President Lines, a government subsidized
steamship service, should be allowed to join forces with thos of the waterfront employ-
ers in order to smash the waterfront unions. --- The President replied to Congressman
Geyer, Jan. 8, 1940 advising that upon receipt of Gov. Olson's telegram the matter was
referred to the Chairman of the United States Maritime Commission and the Chairman of
the Maritime Labor Board with instructions to take such action as was practicable to
clear up and settle existing strike situations. The President quoted from telegram
sent jointly by Chairman Land and Chairman Bruere re Maritime Commission having no author-
ity and no cognizance over employment of personnel of American President Lines because it
is privately operated and recommendation that the Dock Checkers' Employers Association and
the Ships' Clerks Association should in the public interest join in submitting the issues
now in dispute between them to arbitration. The President said as a result of various
efforts made, an agreement was reached and the men returned to work at 1:00 P.M. on Jan.
3, and it is his understanding that the agreement reached includes determining remaining
points at issue by arbitration and that work is to continue while this arbitration is
U. proceeding. S. Maritime Commission, Jan. 6, 1940 in response to Gen. Watson's request of Jan. 5.)
--- (The President's reply is as per draft supplied by Chairman Land of the
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Governor of California,
Los Angeles, California
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1-5-40
Sent telegram to the President urging necessity of maintaining the rehabilitation
program of the Farm Security Administration throughout the fiscal year 1941 without cur-
tailment. Said any reduction in budget of the Farm Security Administration which would
result in curtailment of the program in California would be highly unfortunate. Said
approximately three hundred fifty thousand dust bowl migrants have entered California
since 1935 and reports for this year indicate that approximately seven thousand entered
the state in month of October alone; the burden of providing for these people cannot
be sustained by state government of California without assistance of such agencies as
the Farm Security Administration. Feels if the F. S. A. is given sufficient appropria-
tions it can do important work in the dust bowl area to curtail and restrict further mi-
gration. -- The President wrote to Gov. Olson, Jan, 10, 1940 re appreciation of burdens
imposed upon California thru migration of distressed farmers, etc. and he assured him
there will be no relaxation of efforts to bring about in the plains States and else-
where such conditions of land occupancy and use as will prevent the creation of new
"dustbowl" areas and further forced migrations of the sort now giving so much concern.
Expressed hope that the Federal program of soil conservation will be given full measure
of support by local governmental agencies and by the people actually on the land to end
end that we shall move steadily away from destructive past practices toward sound and
stable agriculture. Said the Farm Security Admin'n relief and rehabilitation program
will be financed thru a special relief appropriation act and as stated in Budget Message,
he hopes continued expansion of business will substantially reduce relief requirements,
and that the F.S.A. will find it possible to operate adequately on about 80% of its pres-
ent level. Feels sure the F.S.A. will give all possible consideration to California's
problem. - (President's letter is as per draft supplied by Director Smith, Bu. of the
Budget, Jan. 9, 1940 in response to President's memo of Jan. 6.)
SEE 1568 (Official file)
OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Governor of Colifornia
Sacramento, Calif.
Mar. 25, 1940
Wrote the President asking when Thanksgiving will be celebrated in 1940. --
The President replied Mar. 27th that he announced sometime ago that it is his
,ll,
purpose to designate Nov. 21 as Thanksgiving Day this year.
along
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.,
Governor of California,
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May 7, 1940
Wires the President that by a vote of at least 3 or 4 to one the progressive
democracy of California demands his renomination and election for a third term.
See 300-California -"0"
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My dear Governor Olson:
The President has asked me to tell
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you how deeply he appreciated your cordial
letter of May eleventh, inviting him to stop
at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel should he find
it possible to come to Los Angeles this summer.
As you know, the President's plans
for a western trip are quite indefinite due
to the international situation and other factors
and it is impossible at this time to know just
what are the chances of his getting to the
Pacific Coast this summer.
May I assure you, however, that your
correspondence will be kept in our "trip file"
and will be given every consideration when and
if a visit to California meterializes.
The President has asked me to convey
his best wishes and to tell you that he would
write you himself were it not for the fact that
the pressure on him now is exceptionally heavy.
With kindest personal regards,
Sincerely yours,
EDWIN M. WATSON
Secretary to the President
RB/mma
His Excellency
Culbert L. Olson,
Governor of California,
Sacramento, California.
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OLSON, Hon. Clubert L.,
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Governor of California,
Sacramento, Calif.
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May 20, 1940
On above date the President wrote to Governor Olson thanking him for the scroll,
signed by the Governor and about fifty others (typed list of signatures attached, along
with the above-mentioned scroll) extending invitation to the President to attend the
1940 Golden Gate International Exposition opening May 25th on Treasure Island,
San Francisco, Calif. The President adds, "You have, no doubt, noted in the press
that I have found it necessary to cancel my trip to the West Coast." The President
states further that perhaps, later on, it may be possible for him to make the trip.
See P.P.F. 3979
OLSON, Governor Culbert L.
Sacramento, Calif.
5-18-40
Sent a telegram to the President expressing approval
of his Message to Congress on May 16th, on behalf of the California Delegation
to the Democratic National Convention. - On May 21st, the President replied to
Governor Olson.
See P.P.F. 200-Message to Congress, 5-16-40 "C"
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May 13,1940
The President referred for draft, a letter from Gov. Culbert L.
Olson, Sacramento, Calif., May 9, to the President in re H.R. 8289 and H.R.
8915, providing for establishment of 2 mental hospitals in this section of the
country. Attaches a brief description of these measures, copies of bills and
urges passage. -- May 23, Dir. Smith supplied draft. --- On May 23, the Pres-
ident wrote Gov. Olson re erection of Veterans' hospital in central California,
saying re H.R. 8915 he approved May 1 a 10-year construction program for the
Veterans' Adm. to provide additional hospital and domiciliary facilities for
veterans. Re H.R. 8289 provision is now made for the care of about 315 of the
Alaskan insane in an institution at Portland, Ore., on contract basis. Says
enactment of H.R. 8915 would be unnecessary and cannot sponsor enactment of
H.R. 8289 at present.
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May 23, 1940
Gen. Watson referred for draft of a reply, a wire from Governor
Culbert L. Olson, Sacramento, California, May 22 to the President asking him
to earmark funds for rehousing of earthquake victims in Imperial Valley
towns, if proper local sponsorships are established quickly. -- Dir. Smith
replied une 7 supplying draft, and discussing this. -- June 8, the President
wrote Gov. Olson that the agency of the Government which has been created to
meet this need is the U.S. Housing Authority and says this Authority will
take steps to meet this emergency within the limit of the funds which are
still available to it.
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AGRICULTURE, Sec. of
June 15, 1940.
The President, by memo., asked him to reply to
a telegram from Hon. Culbert L. Olson, Gov. of Calif., 6/13/40, to
the President.Urges that President approves of Sen. Theodore G. Bilbo's
bill appropriating $100,000,000 for surplus commodities distribution.
SEE 1610-Miscel.
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL:
June 13, 1940
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On above date Gen. Watson referred by memo to the A.G.:-
Telegram - Sacramento, Calif., June 12, 1940, to Gen. E. M.Watson:
Will you please advise the President that I should very much like to see my son
Richard C. Olson appointed United States District Attorney Southern District of Calif.
His qualifications are being made known to the Department. I feel justified from
every standpoint in urging this appointment. Regards, Gov. C. L. Olson.
See 400-Calif- Justice
ATTORNEY GENERAL,
June 20,1940.
The President, by memo., referred for his information a letter
from Hon. J. A. Farley, 6/18/40, to the President, with attached copy of wire
he received from William Jennings Bryan, Jr., Los Angeles, Calif., and copy of
the Postmaster General's reply to Mr. Bryan, in regard to Mr. Bryan's candidacy
for appt. as United States Attorney for Southern California. The Postmaster General
states also that Dick Olson, son of Gov. Culbert Olson, is a candidate for this
position.
SEE 400 California Justice
(Official File)
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BAILEY, Hon. Carl E., Governor of Arkansas, Little Rock, Ark.
BEAMER, Hon. E. A., Commissioner, State Dept. of Agriculture, Lansing, Michigan
DICKINSON, Hon. Luren D., Governor of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan
HOEY, Hon. Clyde R., Governor of North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina
JONES, Hon. Sam H., Governor of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
McMULLEN, Hon. Richard C., Governor of Delaware, Dover, Delaware
MOSES, Hon. John, Governor of North Dakota, Bismarck, North Dakota
NOYES, Hon. Holton V., Commissioner of Agriculture & Markets, Albany, N. Y.
MOORE, Hon. A. Harry, Governor of New Jersey, Trenton, New Jersey
OLSON, Hon. Culbert L., Governor of California, Sacramento, California
PRICE, Hon. James H., Governor of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
RATNER, Hon. Payne H., Governor of Kansas, Topeka, Kansas
WENE, Hon. Elmer H., U.S. House of Representatives, Vineland, N. J.
Wired to the President urging passage of S.2212 and companion bill, H.R. 9023 -
A Bill to provide for the development of marketing and marketing services for farm
commodities. -- The President wrote identical letters to each of the above, July 13,
1940 advising that the Dept. of Agriculture and many States are now assisting farmers
with such services as are apparently contemplated by this bill, and saying that an ex-
tension of such services would be helpful and is undisputed, but the current budgetary
situation renders inadvisable expanded appropriations for the purpose. The President
said that although we are obliged to observe financial limitations now, he is satis-
fied that the Dept. of Agriculture will employ all means at its disposal to encourage
and develop closer cooperation between State and Federal agencies in carrying on mar-
keting work. -- (The President's replies are as per draft supplied by Act'g Sec. of
Agriculture Hill, July 12, 1940 in response to requests of July 5, 6 and 8.)
SEE 1295 (Official File)
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MR. EARLY:
Dave Niles called to find out if Gov. (Culbert L.) Olson talked to you
about Radio Station KFVD in Los Angeles, who has made application for night time
with the F.C.C.--the only friendly station in Los Angeles -- It is supposed to come
up before the Commission today or tomorrow. Hopkins spoke to Niles about it in
Chicago and Olson is supposed to have talked to the President or someon else at
the White House. (He asked if you would call him.) ------ Penciled notation on
above memo as follows: "STE talked to Niles on phone. Told him what we had on
files."
See 136 - Miscel - for original of above copy
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Governor of California
July 3, 1940
Wrote to the President re citizenship papers of Mr. John Buchta, who was born in
Vienna and who now resides in Los Angeles, Calif. Gov. Olson stated that from
representation made to him by persons whom he has always found reliable, it seems
to him that Mrl Buchta is entirely deserving of full citizenship rights, for which
he has made due application and final papers for which have been withheld for quite
a long while, for reasons which are not quite clear, but which, because of the long
delay, would seem unfair and insufficient. Thinks that Mr. Buchta's case deserves
the President's special and preferred consideration. -- The President replied on
July 25, 1940, informing Gov. Olson that the District Director of Immigration and
Naturalization at Los Angeles is being asked to forward a full report on this case.
After the report is received, the case will be considered, and Gov. Olson will be
written in detail about it. -- (The President's letter is as per draft supplied by
the Attorney General, July 24, 1940, in response to Gen. Watson's request of 7/8/40.)
SEE - 133-A (Official File)
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Governor of California,
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8-26-40
The President wrote to Gov. Olson with further reference to Governor's
letter of July 3, 1940 re case of Mr. John Buchta, Los Angeles, California, an
applicant for naturalization as a United States citizen. Reported status of
case since Mr. Buchta filed declaration of intention to become a U. S. citizen
on Nov. 10, 1937, and re petitions filed Aug. 23, 1921, Dec. 31, 1931. Said if
Mr. Buchta appears on Sept. 20, 1940, to file petition for naturalization, a thorough
investigation will be made by the Immigration and "aturalization Service concerning
his activities during the past five years, and that final decision on an application
for naturalization is made by the court hearing the petition. (President's letter
is as per draft supplied by Attorney General, Aug. 17, 1940, and is a follow-up
of President's letter to Gov. Olson, July 25.)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.,
Governor of California,
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Sacramento, Calif.
September 17, 1940
Writes to the President expressing the hope that he will reappoint Hon. J. Warren
Madden to the National Labor Relations Board. -Presidentially acknowledged, 9/19/40.
See 716-A - Madden
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for President's identical letters, Sept. 21, 1940, to the Governors
of the 48 States, instructing each re setting up and supervising the
Selective Service System within his State, and re the appointment by each
Governor of a State Executive for Selective Service. Copy of the Proclam-
ation fixing Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1940 as the day for registration, with
instructions, attached to each letter.
The Governors:
AIKEN, Hon. George D. - Vermont
JONES, Hon. Sam H. - Louisiana
AYERS, Hon. Roy E. - Montana
LEHMAN, Hon. Herbert H. - New York
BAILEY, Hon. Carl E. - Arkansas
McMULLEN, Hon. Richard C. - Delaware
BALDWIN, Hon. Raymond E. - Connecticut
MARTIN, Hon. Clarence D. - Washington
BARROWS, Hon. Lewis 0. - Maine
MILES, Hon. John E. - New Mexico
BLOOD, Hon. Henry H. - Utah
MOORE, Hon. A. Harry - New Jersey
BOTTOLFSEN, Hon. C. A. - Idaho
MOSES, Hon. John - North Dakota
BRICKER, Hon. John W. - Ohio
MURPHY, Hon. Francis P. - New Hampshir
BUSHFIELD, Hon. Harlan J. - South Dakota
O'CONOR, Hon. Herbert R. - Maryland
CARR, Hon. Ralph L. - Colorado
O'DANIEL, Hon. W. Lee - Texas
CARVILLE, Hon. E. P. - Nevada
OLSON, Hon. Culbert L. - California
COCHRAN, Hon. Roy L. - Nebraska
PHILLIPS, Hon. Leon €. - Oklahoma
CONE, Hon. Fred P. - Florida
PRICE, Hon. James H. - Virginia
COOPER, Hon. Prentice - Tennessee
RATNER, Hon. Payne H. - Kansas
DICKINSON, Hon. Luren B. - Michigan
RIVERS, Hon. E. D. - Georgia (setts
DIXON, Hon. Frank M. - Alabama
SALTONSTALL, Hon. Leverett - Massachu-
HEIL, Hon. Julius P. - Wisconsin
SMITH, Hon. Nels H. - Wyoming
HOEY, Hon. Clyde R. - North Carolina
SPRAGUE, Hon. Charles A. - Oregon
HOLT, Hon. Homer A. - West Virginia
STARK, Hon. Lloyd C. - Missouri
HORNER, Hon. Henry - Illinois
STASSEN, Hon. Harold E. a Minnesota
JAMES, Hon. Arthur H. - Pennsylvania
TOWNSEND, Hon. M. Clifford - Indiana
JOHNSON, Hon. Keen - Kentucky
VANDERBILT, Hon. William H. - Rhode
JOHNSON, Hon. Paul B. - Mississippi
WILSON, Hon. George A. - Iowa (Island
JONES, Hon. R. T. (Bob) - Arizona
MAYBANK, Hon. Burnet R. - South Caro-
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.,
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Governor of California,
Sacramento, Calif.
2900
September 16, 1940
Writes to the President enclosing newspaper clipping containing article cap-
tioned, "Melvin (Bradford M.) May Get U. S. Job, in reference to appointment as
a Member of the U. S. Maritime Commission. Gov. Olson says he understands that the
President contemplates naming a Republican from the West in his desire to have the
Commission "non-partisan". In this connection, Gov. Olson states that Mr. Melvin
is an extremely "partisan Republican", - professionally so, and a thorough re-
actionary. Gov. Olson points out that Mr. Joseph Francis Marias, whom he has hereto-
fore strongly recommended to the President, although he is a Democrat and although he
is now President of the Board of State Harbor Commissioners, by his - the Governor's -
appointment, he is not regarded as an active partisan. The Governor expresses the
hope that it will not be necessary to appoint a Republican, but, he suggests, if the
President is fully committed, that he consider naming Congressman Richard J. Welch of
San Francisco, stating that he has repeatedly proved himself a fairly good liberal
in comparison with other Republicans. - Presidentially acknowledged, 9/24/40.
See 1705-A - Melvin - Protest
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.,
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Governor of California,
Sacramento, Calif.
2900
September 21, 1940
Writes to the President recalling to him that he previously wrote, on
September 17th, encorsing Mr. J. Warren Madden for reappointment on the National
Labor Relations Board. Says that in the event the President should not choose to
reappoint Mr. Madden, he thinks Thomas Hart Kennedy, who is in the service as
attorney for the Board may well merit the President's consideration for that ap-
pointment.- Presidentially acknowledged, 9/25/40.
See 716-A - Madden
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA,
Sacramento, California
2900
10-16-40
Wrote to the President saying that the National Defense program has
created a very serious emergency for the California Bureau of Industrial Accident
Prevention, of the California State Department of Industrial Relations. Appealed
for allocation from the Federal Government of such funds as may be required to meet
the cost of hiring extra safety engineers due to emergency work under the National
Defense program, and for advice as to how the State Department of Industrial Rela-
tions may cooperate with the proper Federal agency in the employment of theneeded
number of safety engineers and inspectors. -- Referred to the Director of the Bureau
of the Budget for preparation of appropriate reply for President's signature, by
Gen. Watson's memo, Oct. 19. -- Director of the Budget replied, Nov. 12, 1940 ex-
plaining why he believes that the Federal Government is doing its share towards
safeguarding the interest of those employed on Government contracts, and that he
knows of no funds that can be made available to assist the State in enforcing its
own inspection system. Said that in addition to the inspections made by full time
Federal inspectors, the Secretary of Labor on June 21, 1940 established the National
Committee for the Conservation of Man Power in Defense Industry, and this Committee
consists of 21 outstanding experts in industrial hazards. * Attached draft letter.
--- The President replied to Gov. Olson, Nov. 12, 1940, advising re creation of a
National Committee for the Conservation of Man Power in Defense Industry, and re
Act of June 25, 1936 which provides for more adequate protection to workmen and
laborers by granting to the several States jurisdiction and authority to apply their
State workmen's compensation law on all property belonging to the United States of
America. Also to efforts being made by insurance companies to cooperate in providing
safeguards in order to reduce the number of industrial accidents. Said that while
no funds are available for allocation for purpose Gov. Olson seeks, he feels sure
that the special safety programs of the above-mentioned Committee and efforts made by
insurance companies to reduce industrial accidents will be of material assistance.
Suggested that the State Director of Industrial Relations contact representatives
of the Committee.
* *(Members of the Committee, along with a number of
SEE 4176 (Official File)
other experts on safety, have accepted appointments
at $1.00 per year as Special Agents for Dept. of Labor.)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Governor of California
Secremento, California
January 21, 1941
Sent a telegram to the President renewing his recommendation of Mr. Ray C. Wakefield
for appointment to Federal Communications Commission. Says his second choice would be
Mr. Henry M. Kenin of Portland, Oregon. -- The President replied on Jan. 24, 1941,
that all of Gov. Olson's recommendations will receive serious consideration.
SEE - 1059-A Wakefield (Official File)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Governor of California
Sacramento, California
January 16, 1941
Wrote to the President enclosing file of papers in behalf of Capt. Fred N. Freeman, U.S.
Navy, retired, for whom an Executive pardon has been requested. -- The President replied
on Jan. 25, 1941, that he granted a full and unconditional pardon in this case after
considering the information contained in Gov. Olson's letter and a similar recommendation
received from Mayor Angelo J. Rossi. -- (The President's letter is as per draft supplied
by Capt. D. J. Callaghan, Jan. 25, 1941, in response to President's request of Jan. 23,
1941.)
SEE - 4250 (Official File)
P.P.F.
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OLSON, Culbert L.
Covernor of California
Sacramento, Calif.
1-24-41
Prote a letter to the President asking that he grant a brief interview
to the bearer of this letter, Mr. Daniel Harris, Bakersfield, Calif.
Mr. Harris is editor and Manager of the Kern County Union Labor Journal and
is widely known as an exponent of labor unity in Calif. Notation at
bottom of letter in pencil says he is at the Mayflower until Friday,
wife is with him and would just like to shake hands. Memo from Gen Watson
2-5-41 to Mr. Early concerning an appointment. Answer by memo 2-7-41
and Mr. Early suggests that since request comes from the Gov. of Calif.
that Mr. Harris be advised that should he be here on any Tuesday afternoon
of Friday morning we would arrange for him to attend a press conference
and meet the President afterwards. Memo to Gen. Watson from M. Thompson
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says Miss Gehagan spoke to the President about Daniel Harris and the
President said he would see him. Miss Gehagan says he will be here on
Wednesday, the 5th and will telephone Thompson. Mrs. Roosevelt asks
that you keep some free time for him. She will be away. Pencil notations
indicate appointment made for 2-8.
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Governor of California
Sacramento, California
March 28, 1941
Wrote to the President stating that, understanding that the Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
has been engaged for some time in an effort to induce the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission to not assume jurisdiction over the company under provision of the Federal
Holding Company Act, he wishes to draw attention to certain facts bearing on this
subject: facts, which 1n his opinion, say the sac that they should assume and maintain
jurisdiction. Comments on the North American Company, which owns about 18% of the stock
of the Company. Discusses the position of Mr. James E. Black, President of the Company.
- The President replied on April 4, 1941, that the S.B.C. is giving consideration to the
matter. Encloses copy of a neuo by the Commission on the subject entitled-2 of Govl Olson's
letter. - (The President's letter is as per draft supplied by the Chairman of the
Securities and Exchange Commission, Jerome N. Frank, April 4, 1941, in response to
President's request of April 2, 1941.)
SEE - 293 (Official File)
P.P.F.
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Governor of California
Sacramento, California
February 17, 1941
Wrote to the President enclosing copy of his letter to Hon. Paul V. McNutt, protesting
against interpretations which he is advised the Federal Social Security Board is placing
on the provisions of an amendment to Title 1, Section 2 (a) (7) of the Federal Social
Security Act, and of the threatened withdrawal of Federal Old Age Assistance to the needy
aged of California unless certain liberal provisions of California State Old Age Assistance
law are repealed. -- The President replied on March 17, 1941, that the Social Security
Board has written Gov. Olson at length and that Mr. McNutt has responded to the letter.
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Hopes that some solution along the suggested line can be worked out. -- (The President's
letter is as per draft supplied by Paul V. McNutt, Federal Security Administrator,
March 14, 1941, in response to President's request of March 3, 1941.)
SEE - 1710-Mis. (Official File)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Governor of California
P.P.F.
Sacramento, Calif.
4-1-41
2900
Wrote to the President suggesting appointment of a Federal Commodity Traffic
Coordinator for the West Coast. States that the Los Angeles-Long Beach Harbor
handles the largest tonnage of any Pacific Coast port, however, most of this is oil
and oil products and there is no prospect of overtaxation of their oil handling
facilities--that San Francisco Harbor is the most important of America's Pacific
seaports with respect to general cargo. With prospective operations under the Lease-
Lend Bill, there seems the probability of serious congestion. States that Mr. J.F.
Marias, President of the Board of State Harbor Commissioners for Calif., has discussed
this with representatives of various Government agencies and private interests.
Outlines his conception of duties of such an officer and refers to transport problems,
both land and water, likely to become more acute under stress of war demands.
- - The President replied on Apr. 16-said that he had asked Admiral Land of the
Maritime Comm., last February, to undertake such coordination as referred to in his
letter and that they had already obtained full time services of one of the West Coast
prominent shipping men in this connection. He refers to the problem of port congestion
and says the Advisory Commission to the Council of National Defense, working in close
conjunction with other interested Government agencies, has or will shortly appoint
a committee of the various agencies to consider the matter. (The President's letter
is as per draft supplied by Edward Maccauley, Commissioner, U.S. Maritime Comm.,
Apr. 16 in response to his memo. of Apr. 9.)
See 1705 Misc. (Official File)
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OLSON, Hon Culbert L.
Governor of California
Sacramento, Calif.
2900
4-8-41
Wrote to the President urging action on President's part which may lead to the
development of a domestic supply of rubber. Calls attention to the possibility of an
emergency in respect to national supplies of rubber. Refers The to President the guayule replied rubber
April 29 advising that the government has observed the progress made in determining
plant, which may provide a domestic source of tubber.
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the possibility of producing rubber from the Mexican guayule rubber plant; that study
of reports of investigations has fully confirmed the technical advances made by the
Intercontinental Rubber Company. He said these studies have not developed a possibility
of producing rubber competitive in price with Para rubber; that study of reports has
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indicated that under the most favorable conditions, that is on good land with favorable
climatic conditions such as at Salinas, Calif., guayule may be produced for 20¢ per
pound, but that in other areas where growing conditions are less favorable, a general
average of 25¢ to 30¢ per pound would be needed. This compares with 10¢ or less, for
which rubber can be produced in the Tropics. The President said that he is asking the
Secretary of Agriculture to appoint a personal representative to study various reports
on guayule rubber production as per Governor Olson's suggestion. (The President's
letter is as per draft supplied April 28 by the Secretary of Agriculture in response
to the President's memo of Apr. 16.)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Governor of the State of California
Sacramento, California
April 23, 1941
Wrote to the President recommending the name of Mrs. John Stewart, wife of Mayor John
Stewart of the City of Vallejo, Calif., to serve as a sponsor of one of the submarines
to be launched shortly at the Mare Island Havy Yard. --- The President replied on May 6,
1941, that Mrs. Stewart's name is on a list of names of candidates which are to be
given consideration in the selection of sponsors for new naval vessels, and that her
name will be given consideration. - (The President's letter is as per draft supplied
by the Secretary of the Navy, April 29, 1941, inresponse to President's request of
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April 28, 1941.)
SEE - 18 Mis. (Official File)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Covernor of California
Sacramento, California
May 1, 1941
Trote to thePresident enclosing letter addressed to the President by Richard Sachse,
Director of Natural Resources, Sacramento, Calif., 4/22/41, in which he refers to a
telegram sent to the President by the Oakland Defense League, Oakland, Calif., protesting
the appointment of a German to the Railroad Commission of California as Commissioner.
Mr. Sachee states that this telegram refers to him, and he writes the President to
submit facts regarding the matter. Attached is Mr. Sachse's letter of April 21, 1941,
to Captain Donald MacClure, Oakland, Calif., with which he forwarded a copy of his
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letter to the President. - The President replied on May 19, 1941, to Gov. Olson stating
that he gathers that Mr. Sachse is under consideration as a possible appointes to the
office of Railroad Commissioner for California, and that an investigation is requested
into assertions apparantly reflecting on his loyalty to the United States. Regrets to
say it is not in accordance with accepted practice for Federal Government to investigate
8 prospective appointee to a State office. Is unable to grant the request for an
investigation. - (The President's letter is as per draft supplied by the Attorney General,
May 14, 1941, in response to Gen. Tatson's request of May 7, 1941.)
SHE - 4424 (Official File)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
P.P.F.
GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
Sacremento, Calif.
2900
6-5-41
Wrote to the President stating that for over a year, until a month ago,
Dr. Walter L. Treadway, Medical Director, U.S. Public Health Service, was on special
detail at the Medical Center, University of California, San Frencisco, and was of
considerable help not only to the Medical School, but to the State Department of
Institutions in connection with the many details of planning the construction of the
Langly Porter Clinic and the organization of the work to be carried on at this Health
Center. States Dr. Treadway has now been ordered to Los Angeles. Aske if be could
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be re-assigned to the northern part of California for at lesst another year. -
The President replied June 20 and said, in part "Surgeon General Parran informs me
that Dr. Treadway was assigned temporarily to the University of Calif. on request
from President Robert 8. Sproul about two years ago. The Surgeon General at the time
prior to Dr. Treadway's release wrote to President Sproul that there use urgent need
for the older and more experienced officers of the Public Health Service for duty in
connection with the present national emergency. He also informed President Sproul
that Dr. Treadway would, at least for the present, remain on duty in the State of
Calif. and that his services would be made available from time to time for consultation
and advice on the mental hygiene and construction programs under way at the University.
I hope that the arrangement already concluded by the Surgeon General with the University
authorities will work out satisfactorily." - (The President's letter is as per draft
supplied by Surgeon General Perron on June 19 in response to the President's request
of June 16.)
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P.P.F.
Governor of California
Sacramento, Calif.
2900
6-26-41
Wrote to the President referring to his previous letter urging that the SEC
retain its regulatory jurisdiction over the Pacific Gas and Electric Company under the
provisions of the Utility Holding Company Act, and to recent news despatch he has read,
stating that counsel for the North American Company, public utility holding company,
has asked the SEC for permission to retain its investment in the Pacific Gas and Elec.
Co. Governor Olson repsats his convistion that the regulation of these financial
transactions by SEC would be decidedly in the public interest. - - The President
replied July 12. saying that pursuant to his request, he received a memo on the matters
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contained in the Governor's letter, from the Securities and Exchange Comm., dated
July 11, 1941, which he enclosed. (The President's letter is as per draft supplied
by Edvard C. Eicher, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Comm., July 11, in response
to the President's request of July 7.)
See 293 (Official File)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
P.P.F.
Governor of California
Sacramento, Calif.
2900
6-23-41
Wrote to the President urging the immediate improvement of the harbor at
Crescent City, Del Norte County, Calif., as a harbor of refuge for commercial, fishing
and recreational boating activities; as a port to aid in the general development of
California's northwest counties; and as a contribution to the national defense. - -
The President replied July 8 advising that the Federal Government has improved
Crescent City Harbor by the construction of a sand barrier and of a breakwater at
Battery Point. He said it also maintains a basin within the harbor by dredging. The
President assured Governor Olson that his interest in the improvement of the harbor
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and the importance of it to general commerce and navigation are appreciated. He
said with respect to its national defense value, however, the Secretary of War informs
him that to date he has received no indication from any national defense agency that
its further improvement is essential to the national defense at this time. (The
President's letter is as per draft supplied July 8 by the Secretary of War in response
to his request of July 1.)
See 635 (Official File)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
P.P.F.
Governor of California
Beverly Hills, Calif.
2900
7-11-41
Sent a wire to the President "I am taking the liberty of sending to you
the following telegram: I have sent to John Carmody which I feel sure is entitled
to serious consideration." The telegram is in re the construction of five thousand
temporary demountable dwelling units in connection with National Defense needs in the
San Pedro Area, Los Angeles. Governor Olson recommends that if possible these houses
be permanent because, he says, there will be a serious shortage of permanent housing
in this area with the return of the Battle Fleet after the emergency is over. - -
The President replied July 18 saying he understands that the investigations now about
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complete indicate that in all probability permanent houses will be used just as the
Governor recommends. He said, however, there is 8 probability that nothing like five
thousand will be needed. (The President's letter is as per draft supplied by Palmer,
Coordinator, Division of Defense Housing Coordination, July 17, in response to General
Watson's request of July 16th. Attached is copy of Mr. Palmer's telegram to Governor
Olson dated July 16, Mr. John M. Carmody's letter of July 15 to General Watson enclosing
copy of Mr. Carmody's letter of July 15 to Mr. C.F. Palmer and copy of his wire same
date to Governor Olson. Referring to General Watson's memo to him of July 14, Mr.
Carmody said if after reading these, General Watson still wished him to draft a suggested
reply to the Governor, he would do so.
See 63 (Official File)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert Inc
P.P.F.
Governor of California
Secramento, Calif.
2900
7-28-41
Wrote to the President in re relationship between the North American Co.
and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, operating in California, Refers to meus
which accompanied President's letter to the Governor under date of 7-12-41, TO the
matter. - - The President-replied 8-20-41, seying be was glad to have a clarifica-
tion of the official position of the State of California. He said be had transmitted
the Governor's letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission BD that it may be
likewise advised thereof. The President seid the SEC informs him that the applica-
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tion of the eferesaid company for en order declaring it not to be & subsidiary of
the North American Company was orally argued before the Commission on 7-21 and that
the matter is presently under consideration by them. (The President's letter is ES
per draft supplied 8-18 by Edward 0. Eicher, Chairman, SEC, in response to Gen.
Watson's request of 8-5.) Governor Olson's letter, together with copy of the Presi-
dent's reply, referred to the Securities and Exchange Commission by General Watson's
memo of 8-20, by direction of the President.
See 293 (Official File)
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P.P.F.
Governor of California
Sacramento, Calif.
2900
7-21-41
Wrote to the President re the construction of the proposed Antioch steam plent
of the Central Valley project in California. Says he considers the conditions imposed
by the Federal Power Commission in connection with the issuance of permits to the
Pacific Gas and Electric Company to construct two hydro-electric plants at Cresta
and Pulga in the Feather River Canyon as reasonable and proper and that such permits
do not create any intolerable conflict of authority between the State of California
and the United States Government. - - The President replied 8-16-41 expressing appre-
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ciation of his statements and called Governor Olson's attention to the fact that he
recommended, in his transmittal of the Budget for the Interior Department Appropriation
Bill for 1942, that funds be appropriated for the construction of the Antioch Steam
plant. He said he considered it would make possible the accomplishment of results as
follows: The large block of secondary energy which could be generated in the Shasta
and Weswick hydro-electric plants would be converted to firm energy by reason of
added steam capacity; the steam plant would supply the needed stand-by service to
permit satisfactory operation of an independent project power system; and the increased
revenues resulting from the firming up of hydro-electric power would increase the net
revenues by an amount estimated to be $1,900,000 per year. The President said the
requirment for power in the Calif. area to meet the national defense emergency is
increasing at an alarming rate and, in view of this, construction of this plant is
being given further and immediate Consideration. (The President's letter is as per
draft prepared jointly by the Secretary of the Interior and the Chairman, Federal
Power Commission and supplied 8-6-41 in response to his request of 7-29-41.)
See 402 (Official File)
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OLSON, Honorable Culbert L.
Governor of California,
Sacramento, Calif.
8/12/41.
Wrote to the President requesting that he
transcribe, at the White House, a record to be used on the network radio
program which is being planned in connection with the dedicatory ceremonies of
the new Press-Radio Building and the opening of the California State Fair.
8/25/41 Mr. Early sent air mail letter to Governor Olson stating this would
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not be possible.
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Governor of California
P.P.F.
Sacramento, Calif.
8-28-41
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Wrote to the President asking that the Federal department and division heads,
in making selections of personnel in California, be instructed to give the Governor
an opportunity to clear with them and register objections, if there are any,
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before appointments are made. Complains he is never consulted about federal
patronage. - - - The President replied Sept. 15. He said that since the beginning
of the national defense program, he has adhered to the position that partisan
politics should play no part in national defense appointments and that, on the
whole, he believes this has worked out satisfactorily. He mentions, however, that
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this point of view may be somewhat abused--refers to the Pomeroy case in California
and says that, at the Governor's request, he directed Charles,R. Palmer, Coordinator
of Defense Housing, to remove Pomeroy. Says he merely cites that as an unusual
example of the situation referred to. States that in situations not involving
defense and where the civil service law is not in effect, he heartily agrees with
the Governor. Says the matter has been discussed with Ed Flynn, who indicated he
is attempting to work out some sort of system. The President asks that the
Governor let him know if he has any particular situation in mind. - - Attached is
memo for the President dated 9-16 from James Rowe, Jr. in this regard, in reply
to the President's memo to Mr. Rowe dated Sept. 3.
See 300-A (Official File)
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OLSON, Non. Culbert be
P.P.F.
Governor of California
Searamento, Calif.
2900
8-30-41
Wrote to the President enclosing copy of a letter he received from Earl Redwine,
District Attorney of Riverside County, Oalif., 8-8-41, TO & neasure now pending in
Congress--H.R. 5200, which gives to certain residents the right to present for adju-
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diention certain claims referred to in the accompanying meno in support of the bill.
The bill is entitled "Yor the relief of Don White, Arch Robinson, Les Wells, W.S. Wells,
A.J. MoLaren, A.D. Barkelow, Occar Clayton, R. L. Culpepper, ", B. Edwards, the estate
of John McLaren, the estate of C.E. Wells, and the estated Thoodore Bowen." Hopes
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President will approve the bill. - - The President replied 10-4 advising that, since
this bill is essentially the same as H.R.2054, which VAD unacted in behalf of the
elaiments by the Congress in June last, that the matter of these claims already has
received thorough study. Me and the Attorney General set forth his vise that approval
of the legislation would constitute an undesirable innovation in the law and might well
establish 8 dangerous procedent. The President gold that after careful consideration,
be felt obliged to accept the Attorney General's recommendation that be withhold
approval of the Mill as It asseed to him that it sould be definitely contrary to sound
public policy to assent to the proposition that the Government should be held liable
in this case. (President's letter is $8 per draft supplied 10-6 by the Director of the
Bureeu of the Budget in response to President's sexe 9-3.)
Bee 2162 (Official File)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
P.P.F.
Governor of California
Sacramento, Calif.
2900
9-23-41
Wrote to the President with further reference to the need for improvement of
Crescent City Harbor, California. Suggests that if, upon further investigation, it
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is deemed advisable, improvement of the harbor be made a part of the defense program.
- The President replied 10-9-41 assuring Governor Olson that his personal interest
in calling President's attention to the potential value of this harbor in furthering
the national defense effort is appreciated. He said that in order that the information
and suggestions presented may have every consideration, his letter has been brought
to the attention of the Secretary of War, with the request that he refer it to the
national defense agencies directly concerned with the use of Crescent City Harbor
with a view to determining whether or not improvement of that harbor is essential to
the national defense at present time. The President said that upon receipt of
information from those agencies, the Secretary of War will be pleased to advise
Governor Olson more fully in this matter. (President's letter is as per draft
supplied 10-9 by the Secretary of War in response to President's memo of 10-2.)
Governor Olson's letter, together with copy of President's reply, sent ot Sec. of War
10-10 by Mr. McIntyre, by direction of the President.
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Governor of California
P.P.F
Sacramento, Calif.
9-22-41
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Wrote to the President relative to "ex-convicts" and the utilization of this
class in the military service. - - - The President replied 10-16. He said the
suggestion made that this class might be utilized in a separate tactical unit
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where an assignment would be reserved exclusively for men with criminal records has
been considered on previous occasions. He said this would entail separate reception
centers, replacement training centers, etc. and said the Army does not want the
hardened criminal, and has made ample allowances for those whose offenses are not of
heinous nature. He said that under the Selective Training and Service Act, he believed
the type of man in whom the Governor is interested and who would make a good soldier,
fit to associate with decent self-respecting men, may be brought in for training.
(President's letter is as per draft supplied by the Secretary of War 10-15-41 in
response to Mr. McIntyre's memo 10-10.)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Governor of California
P.P.F.
Sacramento, Calif
2900
10-27-41
Sent a wire to the President suggesting a minute of silence on Oct. 31, 1941 as a
manifestation on the part of the American people regarding the injuman treatment
imposed upon the French people by the German occupying forces. - - The President
replied 10-28 and said that, as the Governor is aware, he is deeply sympathetic with
the plight of these unfortunate people and has expressed the condemnation of both
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himself and of the American people of the brutal and inhuman acts of the Nazi ag-
gressors. He said, however, he did not believe that the suggested manifestation
would be appropriate under existing circumstances--that the present regime in Germany
has too often repeated such inhumanity to signal out one particular occasion for the
ceremony of silence which should be reserved for moments of deep reverence affecting
all people of the country where it is observed as will be the case in France on that
day. (President's letter is as per draft supplied by the Secretary of State 10-28
in response to his request of 10-28.)
See 203-A (Official File)
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P.P.F.
OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Governor of California
2900
Sacramento, Calif.
8-6-41
Wrote to the President concerning the program of the United States Housing Authority
and the greater participation by the Authority in the defense housing program. -
The President replied 10-28 and said the Governor's interest in these matters is
appreciated and assured him that his suggestions would receive appropriate considera-
tion. (President's letter is as per draft supplied 10-28 by the Director, Bureau
of the Budget in response to Mr. McIntyre's memo 8-13-41.)
See 2694-Misc. (Official File)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
P.P.F.
Sacramento, Calif.
10-22-41
2900
Wrote to the President expressing hope that every effort will be made to
replace in the Appropriation Bill the provision for the construction of the
transmission line from Shasta dam to Antioch in the Central Valley project in
California. - - The President replied 11-12 and said in part: "While an estimate
was transmitted to the Congress for beginning the construction of this line, no
appropriation was made therefor in the Second Supplemental National Defense Appro-
priation Act, approved October 28, 1941. I understand, however, that representatives
of the Department of the Interior will make an effort to have this estimate re-
considered in connection with the next deficiency appropriation bill." (President(s
letter is as per draft supplied 11-12 by the Director of the Bureau of the Budget
in response to President's request 11-1.)
See 402 (Official File)
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rvs
December 19, 1941
2900
The President sent telegrams to the Governors of the States and
Territories asking each to instruct theproper officials of his State or Territory
to transfer to the United States Employment Service all of the present personnel,
records, and facilities required to set up this service as a uniformly and of necessity
nationally operated employment service (to "utilize to the fullest possible extent all
of the manpower and womanpower of this country to increase our production of wer
materials"). Said these employment offices will continue to serve the unemployment
compensation agency so that there will be no need to set up duplicate offices.
(The telegram to the Governor of Arizona was changed slightly.) I The text of the
telegram was supplied by Chairman Altmeyer, Social Security Board, Dec. 18, 1941,
and changed by the President.
THE GOVERNORS:
DIXON, Hon. Frank M. - Alabama
GRISWOLD, Hon. Dwight - Nebraska
OSBORN, Hon. Sidney P. - Arizona
CARVILLE, Hon. E. P. - Nevada
ADKINS, Hon. Homer M. - Arkansas
BLOOD, Hon. Robert 0. - New Hampshire
OLSON, Hon. Culbert L. - California
EDISON, Hon. Charles - New Jersey
CARR, Hon. Ralph L. - Colorado
MILES, Hon. John E. - New Mexico
HURLEY, Hon. Robert A. - Sonnectiout
LEHMAN, Non. Herbert H, - New York (lina
BACON, Hon. Welter W. - Delaware
BROUGHTON, Hon. J. Melville - North Caro/
HOLLAND, Hon. Spessard L. - Florida
MOSES, Non. John - North Dakota
TALMADGE, Hon. Eugene - Georgia
BRICKER, Hon. John W. - Ohio
CLARK, Hon. Chase A. - Idaho
PHILLIPS, Hon. Leon C. - Oklahoma
green, Hon, Dwight H, - Illinois
SPRAGUE, Hon. Charles A. - Oregon
SCHRICKER, Hon. Henry 7, - Indiana
JAMES, Hon. Arthur H. - Pennsylvania
WILSON, Hon. George A. - Iowa
McGRATH, Hon. J. Howard - Phode Island
RATNER, Hon. Payne H, - Kansas
HURLEY, Non. J. R. - South Cerolina
JOHNSON, Hon. Keen - Kentucky
BUSHFIELD, Hon. Harlan J. - South Dakota
JONES, Hon. Sam H. - Louisiana
COOPER, Hon. Prentice - Tennessee
SEWALL, Hon. Summer - Maine
STEVENSON, Hon. Coke R. - Texas
O'CONOR, Hon. Herbert R. - Maryland
MAW, Hon. Herbert B. - Utah
SALTONSTALL, Hon. Leverett - Massachusetts
WILLIS, Hon. William H. - Vermont
VAN MAGONER, Hon. Murray D. - Michigan
PRICE, Hon. James H. - Virginia
STASSEN, Hon. Harold E. - Minnesota
LANGLIE, Hon. Arthur B. - Washington
JOHNSON, Hon. Paul B. - Mississippi
NEELY, Hon. Matthew M. - West Virginia
DONNELL, Hon. Forrest C. - Missouri
Heil, Hon. Julius P. - Wisconsin
FORD, Hon. San C. 9 Montena
SMITH, Hon. Nels H. - Wyoming
ORUHNING, Hon. Ernest - Territory of Aleaka
POINDEXTER, Hon. Joseph B. - Territory of Hawaii
SEE 15-H (Official File)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
P.P.F.
Sacramento, Calif.
12-16-41
2900
Sent telegram to President asking that Federal funds be made available to the
extent required of California State Military forces, State Fire Prevention, and
suppression forces in the Division of Forestry of California Department of Natural
Resources. Attached is office memo for the President dated 12-22-41 which embodys
a message dictated over telephone by Governor Olson in re the above. He asks that
President send strong message urging the State to provide for an adequate State
guard. - - The President sent a wire to Gov. 01son 12-22-41 referring to legisla-
tion in Congress for appropriating such sums as may be necessary to enable the
Director of Civilian Defense to provide facilities, etc. for the adequate protection
of persons and property from bombing attacks, assuming that the States and localities
will carry out supplementary responsibilities. He said it is contemplated that
fire fighting apparatus, gas masks, and protective clothing for civilians will be
provided for in the appropriation--that he is advised by the War Department that it
is now engaged in equipping State Home Guards who may be on active duty to the extent
necessary to enable them to perform their duties as guards. The President also
sent a wire on 12-23-41 to Gov. Olson in this connection. He said that while the
matter of such appropriations are of course & matter for state governments decisions,
that the Federal Government feels the matter is of gravest importance as 8 part of
the whole national defense effort. (President's wire is as per draft supplied 12-20
by Budget Director in response to President's request of 12-17.)
See 4249 (Official File)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
P.P.F.F
Sacramento, Calif.
2900
11-21-41
Wrote to President stating that something must be done to bring more order into
the operation of the Federal civilian defense agencies in Celifornia. Makes several
suggestions regarding the matter. - - The President replied 1-3-42. He seid the
problems outlined in Governor Olson's letter have been given serio 8 consideration
by the Office of Civilian Defense, the OPM, and the Office of Price Administration.
Refers to defense housing projects and to the various field offices established
recently by the Office for Emergency Management which will furnish administrative
services and information services at these field centers. The President said he was
pleased to hear of the satisfactory pattern of relationships which is developing
between the California State defense council and the Office of Defense Health and
Welfare Services, the Division of Defense Housing Coordination, and the Fair Rents
Section of the Office of Price Administration. He also referred to cooperation of
the Office of Civilian Defense, the Office of Price Administration and other agencies.
(President's letter is as per draft supplied 1-2-42 by Wayne Coy in response to
President's request 11-27-41.)
See 4249 Misc (Official File')
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Governor of California
Sacramento, Celif.
11-7-41
2900
Wrote to the President requesting a change in Federal specifications covering
purchases of west and meat food products by the Army and Navy, - - The President
replied 1-7-42 Fie said the handling of the commodities referred to varies widely
from state to state and that if the Federal Govt. was enpowered to approve and accept
or exercise control over a state or municipality in their system of meat inspection,
it could not well do 80 for one state to the exclusion of other states. He said
that in view of the existing uniform Federal Inspection Service it is believed that
the exercise of such control over the meat inspection service of the 48 states
would be unvise. He refers to the Governor's statement that only concerns under
Federal inspection (national packers) are permitted to bid upon Federal purchases
of meat for military camps and said that there are no doubt 8. number of local
packers who operate under the Federal Inspection Service and who are eligible to
such bids. The President refere to the inability, in many cases, of large packers
or packers holding large Govt. contracts, to accommodate their regular trade and
says that this has enabled local packers to get new business which they would not
otherwise have enjoyed. He referred to the progress of the packers in California
in recent years in their methods of handling and packing meat. He said the Federal
Inspection Service is well trained through long years of practical experience-that
the armed forces of the U.S. must have the best possible diet and greatest possible
protection from contamination that the Govt. can afford them. He says in view of
this, it does not appear advisable to make any changes in the specifications
covering meat and meet food products for the Army and Navy, (President's letter
is an per draft supplied 1-7-42 by the Secretary of Agriculture in response to
President's request of 11-22-41.)
See 1-Q (Official File)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Governor of California
Sacramento, California
December 31, 1941
Wrote to the President stating that he needs a positive statement from the President
or the Secretary of War that California is expected to maintain adequate State Guard
troops, not only as a mobile military force to meet all emergency requirements for
the prevention of internal disturbances, such as race riots and the protection of
life and property in community disaster situations, but also for guard duty in protec-
tion against sabotage of its water, power and gas supply installations, its oil wells,
storage plants, bridges, transportation facilities, and other utilities and plants
vital to the life of the civilian population, as well as to the needs of the armed
forces of the U.S. Says that while receiving outward expressions of a purpose to
cooperate, Gov. Olson is meeting with the same hostile, partisan disposition of the
majority in the Legislature to delay and circumvent his efforts and the work of their
State Council of Defense in carrying out plans for civilian welfare and protection,
and the protection of their vital resources and facilities. Discusses fully. --
The President replied on Jan. 21, 1942, that he regrets deeply the intrusion of
politics in a matter so vital to our war effort. Says the Federal government is of
course prepared to assume the major role in national defense but it is expected that
the states, local governments and all civilians will also do their share. Says that
when State Guard units were authorized by Congress it was anticipated that they would
be prepared to perform the duties Gov. Olson enumerated. War Dept. has made available
all the clothing and equipment it could spare to properly equip these units for such
an emergency as now confronts us. Says the number of State Guards to be employed on
active duty and the installations they are to protect are matters to be determined
by Gov. Olson or his state defense council Says General DeWitt is carrying out War
Dept. policy in this matter, but President is sure Gov. Olson will find him cooperative
in coordinating all defense matters under his control that affect State of California.
-- (The President's letter is as per draft supplied by Col. W. B. Smith, Office of the
Chief of Staff, Mar Dept., Jan. 16, 1942, in response to President's request of Jan. 12,
1942, to the Secretary of War.)
SEE - 4249 Misc.
P.P.F.
2900
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
Governor of the State of California
Sacramento, California
January 5, 1942
Wrote to the President urging the desirability of locating alumimum ingot and fabricating
facilities in Los Angeles. States that he is given to understand that the municipal
Bureau of Power and Light of the City of Los Angeles and its environs, upon urgnet
request by the OPM and the Army,have agreed to provide power for an aluminum reduction
mill of 120,000,000 pound yearly capacity, an alumimm extrusion plant and forge plant,
and an aluminum rolling mill. This group of aluminum plants would be suitable for
continued operation after the war emergency, and therefore self-liquidating. It has
been proposed to place the rolling mill and that for the Northwest consumption at Spokane,
Washington. Gov. Clson urgently requests that the rolling mill be left where previously
located and recommended by OPM and the Army. - The President replied on Jan. 26, 1942,
that the various considerations pointed out in Gov. Olson's letter were examined by the
War Department and the far Plans Division of the General Staff has concluded that the
location of aluminum rolling mills at Spokane is preferable to location at Los Angeles
in the light of strategic considerations. -- (The President's letter is as per draft
supplied by Hon. Donald M. Nelson, Chairman, War Production Board, Jan. 22, 1942, in
response to President's request of Jan. 13, 1942.)
SEE - 1050 (Official File)
P.P.F. F.
29.00
OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
P.P.F.
Sacramento, Calif.
2900
1-15-42
Sent a wire to the President in further reference to his proposal to
modify specifications for purchase of mest for military use. States representa-
tives of California Department of Agriculture are ready to appear before any
agencies to whom the President may refer this matter for investigation, in order
that facts may be presented, understood and acted upon. - - President replied
2-9-42 saying that the Department of Agriculture, the Office of the Quartermaster
General of the War Department, and the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts of the Navy
Department are in accord that the specifications for purchasing meat supplies for
the military and naval forces should not be modified in so far as they have
reference to Federal meat inspection. He said that it does not appear desirable
to further consider at this time a modification of the requirements for producing
federally inspected meat and meat food products for the armed forces. (President's
letter is as per draft supplied 2-7-42 by the Secretary of Agriculture in response
to General Watson's request of 1-16-42.)
See 1-Q (Official File)
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
P.P.F.
1-23-42
2900
Wrote to the President enclosing copy of Assembly Joint Resolution No. 20
adopted in the Assembly of the State of California 1-18-42, and in the Senate 1-19,
relative to recommending an amendment to the Federal Social Security Act to permit
certain small income to aged and dependent beneficiaries in addition to the aid
which they may receive under federal, State and local laws. - - The President
replied 2-5-42 saying be would be glad to give consideration to the objectives
expressed in that resolution in reaching & conclusion relative to recommendations
concerning the Social Security program. (President's letter is as per draft
supplied 1-31-42 by Mr. A. J. Altmeyer in response to General Watson's request
of 1-28-42.)
See 1710-Misc.
(Official File)
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ADKINS, Hon. Homer M.,
Governor of Arkansas
P.P.7.
Little Rock, Ark.
March 13, 1942
2900
The President wrote an identical letter to each of the 48 Governors
regarding rationing of rubber tires. He said that a large part of our
rubber stock-pile is on the wheels of the motor vehicles of the country,
and that if this stock-pile is conserved by the individual motorists, as
it is being endeavored to conserve the national stock-pile, tires will
last much longer, cars will run much farther, and civilian life will be
less disturbed because of lack of sufficient transportation facilities.
The President suggested that by driving at a limited rate of speed tires
will many more miles; it would be to the advantage of the individual
motorist, and likewise to the country, if the speed of all motor vehicles
were limited to a maximum of forty miles per hour, and if regulations
were promulgated requiring frequent checking of tires. He asked the co-
operation of the Governors in this respect. He added that the tire
rationing program so recently established by the Office of Price Adminis-
tration has been a marked success. The Governors are as follows:
Governors:
BACON; Walter W., Governor of Delaware, Dover, Del.
BLOOD, Robert 0., Governor of New Hampshire, Concord, N.H.
BRICKER, John W., Gov. of Ohio, Columbus; Ohio
BROUGHTON, J. Melville, N.Car; BUSHFIELD, Harlan J., S.Dak;'
CARR, Ralph L., Colo; CARVILLE, E. P.; Nev; CLARK; Chase A.,
Idaho; cooper, Prentice, Tenn; DARDEN, Colgate W., Jr., Va;
DIXON, Frank M., Ala; DONNELL, Forrest C., Mo; EDISON, Chas.
N.J.; FORD; Sam S,Mont; GREEN, Dwight H., Ill; GRISWOLD, Dwight,
Nebr; HEIL, Julius P., Wisc; HOLLAND, Spessard L., Fla;
HURLEY, Robert A., Conn; JAMES, Arthur H., Pa; JEFFERIES,
R. M.; S. Car; JOHNSON, Keen, Ky; JOHNSON, Paul B., Miss;
JONES, Sam H., La; LANGLIE, Arthur B., Wash; LEHMAN; Herbert
H., N.Y.; McGRATH, J. Howard, R.I.; MAW, Herbert B., Utah;
miles, John E., New Mex; moses, John, N. Dak; NEELY, Matthew
M., W. Va; O'CONNOR, Herbert R., Md; OLSON; Culbert L., Calif;
OSBORN, Sidney P., Ariz; PHILLIPS, Leon C., Okla; RATNER,
Payne H., Kans; SALTONSTALL, Leverett; Mass; SCHRICKER, Henry
F., Ind; SIWALL, Summer, Maine; SMITH, Nels H., Wyo; SPRAGUE,
Chas. A., Ore; STASSON, Harold E., Minn; STEVENSON, Coke R.,
Tex; talmadge, Eugene, Ga; VAN WAGONER, Murray D., Mich;
WILLS, William H., Vt., and WILSON, George A., Iowa.
SEE 4740
vah.
OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.,
P.P.7.
Governor of the State ofCalifornia,
Sadramento, Calif.
2900
February 21, 1942
Writes the President stating that he has been advised by the Housing Authority
of the City and County ofSan Francisco that it is unable to go ahead with low cost
housing projects needed there by defense workers, because it is unable to have action
taken upon its application for priorities in the needed materials. Says there is a
a-
definite conviction in the minds of public housing officials in Calif. that the De-
fense Housing Coordinator is too closely associated with and influenced by the private
real estate interests to see to it that adequate public housing is provided for defense
workers. States that hundreds of thousands of defense workers in San Diego, Los
Angeles, and San Francisco cannot find dwellings near their places of employment in
which to live. -- Under date of Feb. 27, 1942 Gen. Watson referred the above letter
to Hon. John B. Blandford, Jr., for preparation of reply.--Attached memo for Gen. Watson,
dated 3/14/42, indicates that Mr. Blandford returned the above correspondence together
d
with the requested draft of reply on that date.--On 3/18/42 the President wrote to
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Gov. Olson stating that from the records he finds that, upon the recommendation of the
Coordinator of Defense Housing there have been approved for priorities a total of 842
dwelling units of regular USHA-aided housing projects under the jurisdiction of the
San Francisco Housing Authority; the President states further that he understands that
the application for priorities on the "Chinatown" project is under consideration for
civilian priorities since it seems to be generally agreed that this project does not
qualify as defense housing. The President refers to the California situation as a
whole, stating that upon recommendation of the Coordinator of Defense Housing he has
approved the construction of nearly thirty thousand dwelling units of various types
of defense public housing. Says he knows that the situation is complicated by imminent
transportation difficulties, and adds that during this war crisis we should build
no more than the indispensable minimum number of houses. President asks to be kept
advised of the situation. On March 18, 1942 Gen. Watson transmitted copy of above
letter from the President, together with copy of letter to the President from Gov. Olson.
See 63
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert I.
GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA,
2900
Sacramento, Cal.
3-17-42
Sent copy of his letter to Sec. of Agriculture re Agricultural Defense
in California, and concerning confusion that exists as a result oftwo separate
and distinct organizations directed toward the immense task of the emergency mobiliza-
tion of agriculture in that State, i.e., the Committee on Agricultural Resources and
Production of the State Council of Defense, created in 1940 at the request of the
Office of Civilian Defense, and the U.S.D.A. State War Board, created by Sec. of
Agriculture, July 5, 1941. Urged the Secretary of Agriculture, acting jointly with
Dean Landis and others of the O.C.D., to take necessary steps to bring about the
dissolution of any active agricultural committees of State and County Councils of
Defense in California and concurrently to authorize an expanded membership in both
the State and County U.S.D.A. War Boards. This would "put an end to the confusion and
uncertainty which today mitigates against the success of the 1942 program and has many
important California farmers and farm leaders in an unhappy and definitely undesirable
frame of mind".
SEE 227-XYZ (Official File)
vah.
OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.,
Governor of California,
P,P7.
Sacramento, Calif.
March 31, 1942
2900
On above date the President wrote to Gov. Olson referring to the latter's letter
of March 3, with regard to Representative Harry L. Englebright's bill, H.R. 1598,
whoch would authorize the acquisition of privately owned land within the Lassen
Volcanic National Park. The President states that he is glad Gov. Olson called his
attention to the views of the Red Bluff Chamber of Commerce with respect to the
acquisition of privately owned lands within the Lassen Volcanic National Park. He
states that the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior has for some
time advocated acquisition of all of these lands within the park; he encloses a copy
of a report upon H. R. 1598, made by Secretary Ickes to Hon. J. W.Robinson, Chairman,
Committee on the Public Lands, House of Representatives. The President adds that
while he is sympathetic to the need for acquiring privately owned lands within the
above-mentioned Park, he feels that the war needs of the Nation are so great that he
would not be justified in approving the expenditure of Federal funds at this time for
the acquisition of such property.--Attached is copy of Memo of March 16, 1942 to the
Secretary of the Interior from Gen. Watson transmitting the above-mentioned letter
to the President from Gov. Olson, and asking for preparation of reply for the Presi-
dent's signature.
See 6-P
VEUL.
PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR
P.P.7.
HON. DONALD M. NELSON
May 4, 1942
2900
The President said: "For preparation of reply for my signature. (One reply for
both letters). - He transmitted: Letter from Hon. Culbert L. Olson, Governor of Cal-
ifornia, Sacramento, 4/13/42, to the President, submitting program for the immediate
augmentation of production of strategic metals. Also, Letter from Hon. Culbert L.
Olson, Governor of California, Sacramento, 4/13/42, to the President, suggesting that
there should be a West Coast man on the War Production Board. In accordance with the
requested draft of reply, submitted on 5/8/42 by Mr. Nelson, the President, on 5/11/42
wrote to Gov. Olson. He expressed appreciation for the Governor's letter re the program
of more development of minerals in California, stating that much of the program is
already under way, and steps being taken to carry it further. He touched on various
phases of the program, and made mention that the building of seven access roads with
Government funds has been approved and construction will soon be under way; stated
also in re release of priority restriction upon gold mines and critical minerals, that
it is the belief of the War Production Board that release of these restrictions would
hinder the war effort. Refers to the Governor's suggestion that there should be a
West Coast man on the War Production Board, and says that the Materials Division of
WPB already has several California men on its staff. Adds that the WPB will make every
effort to produce all of the minerals in California needed for the war effort which are
capable of production without excessive diversion of mining machinery and skilled per-
sonnel.
See 289
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vah.
OLSON, Hon. Culbert I.,
Governor of California,
P.P.F.
Sacramento, Calif.
2900
April 25, 1942
Writes to the President calling attention to the plight of American born college
and university students of Japanese ancestry who are obliged to leave the Pacific
Coast areas under the recent military orders. Says that Western College Association
and the University of California are taking steps to determine which colleges and
universities would accept as students properly certified American born college students
of Japanese ancestry. On May 7, 1942 the President referred the above letter to Dr.
Studebaker for preparation of reply.--In accordance with requested draft of reply,
submitted on 5/12/42 by Dr. Studebaker, the President, on May 18, 1942 wrote to Gov.
Olson re above, stating that the problem referred to has been receiving serious consi-
deration and it is believed that before Sept. a satisfactory solution can be found
whereby qualified American-born Japanese students will be enabled to continue their
education in inland institutions. President refers to the fact that a committee has
been appointed by Mr. Eisenhower who is Administrator of the Japanese Relocation
Authority to prepare a plan for handling this problem; the Chairman of the Committee is
Mr. Clarence E. Pickett, who is the Exec. Sec'y. of the American Friends Service Com-
mittee. President says further that presidents of western universities are on the
Committee who are active in the Western College Association. President expresses his
deep interest and concern that the American-born Japanese college students shall be
impressed with the ability of the American people to distinguish between enemy aliens
and staunch supporters of the American system who happen to have Japanese ancestry.
See 197-A
vah.
OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.,
P.P.F.
Governor of California,
Sacramento, Calif.
2900
June 5, 1942
Writes to the President enclosing a monograph of the Los Angeles Chamber of Com-
merce on the subject of price ceiling regulations and the policy thereof. States that
the OPA, instead of putting in charge of its regional office and its States offices,
public administrators in sympathy with the price control policy and program, has
selected members of organizations, such as the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, the
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, and the California. State Chamber of Commerce, in
which circles are centered the bitterest opposition to be found in the State of Cali-
fornia against the President's policies, as well as against the Policies of the
Governor's administration. Says further that "they preach non-partisenship in this
Roosevelt-Democratic State as a means of attempting to place in power here a Republican
State Administration, "subservient to the above organizations. The Governor says that
Party lines may be disregarded without setting up a Republican Party control and ad-
ministration of laws and policies to which they are irreconcilably opposed. He attaches
a memo to the effect that Harry Camp, a Republican, was appointed as Regional Director
for the Office of Price Administration in the Pacific Coast states, and that Neil
Petree, a Republican, was appointed Chief State Administrator for the OPA in California.
--On 6/15/42 Mr. McIntyre referred the above correspondence to the Administrator of
the Office of Price Administration for preparation of reply. As per reply submitted
by UPA, the President on 6/23/42 wrote to Governor Olson, expressing his appreciation
for the Governor's attitude of support of his policies, and to the effect that Mr.
Henderson has pointed out to him that there are considerably more administration
Democrats in connection with OPA in California than any other group/ President said
further, that Mr. Petree since his appointment to the staff of OPA has actively sup-
ported the Administration's price control program.
See 4403 - Miscel.
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L. - Governor of
California
Sacramento, California
June 10, 1942
Letter to the President, urging that every effort be made to preserve
the C.C.C., not only for its other essential work, but for use in our agriculture labor
emergency, and thus help solve the problem of agricultural labor shortage in California. -
Memorandum, 6/17/42 to Hon. Paul V. McNutt, asking for preparation of reply Memo
to the President, 6/23/42 enclosing draft of reply from Federal Security Agency -
Presidential reply, 6/25/42, saying, with regard to the employment of the Civilian Conserva-
tion Corps youth on farms, it is understood that if funds are made available for the Corps
during the year 1943, the Director of the Corps and the Director of the United State Employ-
ment Service will work out a plan whereby those boys who wish to participate in the
agricultural effort will be furloughed for periods when this work is available.
SEE - 268
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.,
P.P.7.
Governor of California,
Sacramento, Calif.
2900
June 4, 1942
Writes to the President stating that he has been asked by the San Pedro Civic
Council to urge his consideration of the proposed T Tunnel Project linking the Long
Beach and Los Angeles Harbors and Terminal Island. On 6/15/42 Col. McIntyre referred
the above letter to the officials of the War Department for preparation of reply.--
In accordance with requested draft of reply, submitted on June 29, 1942 by Secretary
Stimson, the President, on July 1, 1942 wrote to Gov. Olson. President states that
he is told that the proposed tunnel would connect Terminal Island with the cities
of San Pedro, Wilmington, and Long Beach, and that its purpose is to afford more
satisfactory means of communication and transportation between the several units of
the harbor district of the City of Los Angeles. In this connection, the President
states that in order that the need may have every consideration, he has brought
Gov. Olson's letter to the attention of the Secretary of War and the Secretary of
the Navy.
See 1181
984-2900
STIMSON, Henry L.
Secretary of War
Washington, D. C.
July 7, 1942
Letter to the President, saying he has been informed that
that patriot in California, Governor Culbert L. Olson, is hatching up a new project which
he fears will make trouble with the Japanese. He says that Governor Olson, due to the
harvesting season coming for some of the California fruits, are keeping the Japanese
huddled up in the assembly camps to be usee cheaply on this harvesting. Mr. Stimson says
these camps are merely improvised structures where is considerable danger of overcrowding
and epidemics. Mr. Stimson suggests that the President keep this situation in mind in
case Governor Olson approaches him on the subject and thinks we should go on with our
permanent relocation of the evacuees.
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SEE - 25
P.P.F.
NAVY, Secretary of
July 13, 1942.
Mr. McIntyre referred for attention a letter to the President dated
6/29/42, from Hon. Culbert L. Olson, Governor of California, Sacramento, California,
recommending that Harold Moroney's application for appointment in the U.S. Naval Re-
serve be given careful consideration. He is presently sering as city treasurer of the
city of Vallejo, California. The President, July 15th, wrote the Governor saying he
was bringing what he said in behalf of Mr. Harold Moroney to the attention of Secre-
tary Knox.
SEE 5042 (Official File)
AS
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA,
2900
San Francisco, California (telegram)
7-6-42
Sent telegram to the President referring to plans proposed by California
Railroad Commission and endorsed by California State Council of Defense for emergency
rail transportation for war production workers employed in major shipyards and aircraft
factories in this State. Asked the President to request the Office of Defense Transpor-
tation to take necessary steps at once to provide for this essential transportation for
aircraft factory and other WHI' production workers. -- Referred to Director, Office of
Defense Transportation, for preparation of reply, by President's memo, July 7, 1942.
---- Gov. Olson wired to the President on Aug. 5, 1942 referring to above telegram and
expressing appreciation of prompt action of the Office of Defense Transportation in
sending Mr. Frank Shepard to California to make a personal investigation of plan recom-
mended by California State Railroad Commission for emergency rail extensions to aircraft
production plants in Los Angeles Metropolitan Area as 8 safeguard against threatened break-
down in transportation for war workers there. Urged that immediate action be taken.
--- Referred to Hon. Joseph B. Eastman by President's memo, Aug. 8, 1942, asking that
Mr. Eastman reply to Gov. Olson.
SEE 173 (Official File)
vah.
OLSON, Hon. Culbert Le,
Governor of California,
P.P.7.
Sacramento, Calif.
2900
August 6, 1942
Writes to the President relative to the California sardine industry, enclosing a
copy of a letter from Kenneth I. Fulton, Calif., Director of Natural Resources, to
Lawrence T. Hopkinson, Chief of the Fisheries Products Section of the War Production
Board, dated Aug. 4, 1942, protesting an additional governmental agency to control
the sardine industry. Gov. Olson states that he concurs fully in Mr. Fulton's ex-
pressed views and request -- namely, that the Fish and Game Commission of California
be vested with the added Federal power and mandate to accomplish the War Production
Board's proposed control over the California sardine industry. Under date of Aug.
18, 1942 the President referred the above correspondence to Hon. Donald M. Nelson
for preparation of reply. In accordance with suggested form of reply, submitted by
Mr. Nelson on 8/25/42, the President, on August 25, 1942 wrote to Gov. Olson, to the
effect that he is informed by the WPB that an order placing certain controls over
pilchard fishing has been issued since the dispatch of Gov. Olson's letter and that
Mr. Hopkinson and Mr. Philip Nichols, Jr., of the WPB, are presently meeting in San
Francisco with various persons interested in the sardine industry, including officials
of the California Fish and Game Commission, to develop procedures for effective ad-
ministration of this order. The President adds that he has been assured that the
suggestions of officials of the State of California will be given sympathetic con-
sideration.
See 108
PPF
2900
OLSON, Hon. Culbert L. - Gov. of Calif:
Sacramento, Calif.
Dec. 8, 1942. File date: August 5, 1943
Let. to the President enclosing copy of let. which he sent to Chrmn.
Donald Nelson re drastic orders curtailing public power and irrigation develop-
ments in and affecting Calif. - Referred by memo, 12/10/42, to Chrmn. of
WPB for preparation of reply. Under date of 12/16/42 Chrmn. Nelson wrote to
MHM enclosing suggested reply for the Pres. signature and copy of his reply to
Gov. Olson re the matter.
Referred by memo, Dec. 26, 1942, to Hon. Leland Olds: "Will you let
me know if you think this proposed letter, prepared by Donald Nelson for me to
send to Governor Olson, is OK? F.D.R." No draft of reply in file 8/5/43.
Copy of suggested draft of reply retained in files,
SEE: $ 402
ilk
MEMORANDUM
Filed 12-7-42
Memo that Congr. Andrew Edmiston, defeated Congressmen from West Virginia
wants to see the President to discuss the general political situation in West Va.
and, in particular, Edmiston's desire to go on the Civil Aeronautics Board, on which
there is a vacancy. -Gov. Culbert L. Olsen of California is here for a couple of days
and wishes to see the President.
Penciled notation, *12/1/42 - Both these to Mr. McIntyre, as President has nothing
for them."
See 2955-a Edmiston
P.P.7
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
PPF.
February 2, 1943
2900
Col. McIntyre transmitted to the President a letter of 2/1/43 to Mr. McIntyre from
Culbert L. Olson, The Mayflower, Washington, D. C., enclosing, for the information
of the President, copy of a letter of 1/31/43 which Mr. Olson sent to Drew Pearson
re the latter's statements in his Washington-Merry-Go-Round column published Sunday.
Col. McIntyre states in his memo: "Since I have already thanked him personally, and
since he is an active candidate for a job, I don't know that it requires any acknowl-
edgment from you."--In his above-mentioned letter to Mr. Pearson, Mr. Olson protests
the inference in Mr. Pearson's news column (Sunday papers) indicating that harmony
did not prevail at the Democratic Committee meeting in Chicago. Mr. Olson this infer-
ence needs correction to conform to the facts; states that Democratic party harmony
did prevail at the meeting, that praise for President Roosevelt and his great liberal
leadership, as well as his outstanding success as Commander-in-Chief was voiced with
unanimous approval. Further states, in reference to the inference"that the President
would have a tough time being renominated in 1944, even if he desired a formth term",
that"this is also entirely erroneous," etc.
See 2300
MEMORANDUM
3-12-43 (Referred to P.O. 5-10-43)
Menorandum from Hon. Eugene Casey dated 3-12-43 for Miss Tully, attaching letter he
received from former Governor Culbert L. Olson, The Mayflower, Wash., D.C. 5/4/43, in
re his desire for a Federal appt. He mentions appt. as Secretary of Labor, Ambassador
to Mexico or Ambussador to Russia. Attached is a memorandum for Miss Tully from
James M. Bernes, suggesting that appt. of Gov. Olson be held up until after Hon. Frank C.
Walker returns with his report on California.
The President on 5-10-43 referred above to Postmaster General with remark,
"Will you speak to me about this? F.D.R."
See 59-0
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.,
Governor of California,
Sacramento, Calif.
12-16-42 (ack. 1-2-43)
Letter to Mr. Eugene Casey, enclosing 8 letter which he addressed to the
President, and requesting Mr. Casey to see that President receives it. Writes President
he regrets that he did not see him while in Washington last week. Gives his views
and suggestions re the war trend and outlines his idea of a militant democracy instead
of a meek surrender. Also suggests the President's submission to the Congress of a
social security program as a permanent post-war policy, no less thorough than the
Beveridge plan proposed for England. - Understands that his name has been proposed
for appointment to the existing vacancy on the Supreme Court. Would like to know
how the President feels about this.
See 41-A Olson
P.P.7
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OLSON, Hon. Culbert L.
(written From Wash., D.C.),
fice
11-4-43
Letter to the President, expressing desire to be appointed to the Ninth
Circuit Court of Appeals.
Referred to Attorney General and copy sent to the Postmaster General
11-6-43. copy retained in our files.
On 12-27-43 the President wrote to Gov. Olson, giving him reasons why
he could not be appointed.
See 209-I
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Another letter to the President dated 1-18-44 from Gov. Olson, in reply
to the President's letter of 12-27-43, re appt. to the vacancy on the Ninth Circuit.
Also states that Louis Adamic is anxious to confer with the President in developments
in Yugo-Slavia.
Letter referred by President to Jim Barnes on 1-24-44, saying,
"How about a fairly good appoinment for Culbert Olson of California? F.D.R."