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PPF 6940
DYKSTRA, DR. CLARENCE
STANDARD FORM No. 14A
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT
FROM
MARCH 10, 1926
The White House
Mashington
TELEGRAM
PIP. E.
OFFICIAL BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT RATES
October 12--1940
Dr. Clarence Dykstra # x3689
October
6940
OPO
16-6481
President University of Wisconsin
Ma dison, Wis.
X *esen. PP7161
Perfectly delighted to hear that your board has consented to
your coming to Washington. Will send your name to the Senate
first day it meets, probably next Monday. Best wishes.
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Stechen THE Early.
(Dir Selective Service System)
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OELICIVE LED ana
FORM No. 14A
BY THE PRESIDENT
FROM
MARCH 10, 1926
The White House
Mashington
TELEGRAM
OFFICIAL BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT RATES
October 12- 1940.
OPO
16-6481
The White House
Washington D.C.
For the Secretary of War, the President tonight telegraphed
Dr. Dykstra as follows quote Perfectly delighted to hear that
your board has consented to your coming to Washington. Will send
your name to the Senate first day it meets, probably next Monday.
Best wishes. Franklin D. Roosevelt. unquote.
Stephen T. Early.
OFFICIVE Bna
LET
ORM No. 14A
BY THE PRESIDENT
FROM
MARCH 10, 1926
The White House
Mashington
TELEGRAM
OFFICIAL BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT RATES
October 12- 1940.
OPO
16-6481
R. F.
Please prepare nezessary nomination papers.
President wants them sent to Senate on Monday or
first day Senate is in session.
S.T.E.
spocintment.
Done
sile
Henry La Stimson,
Secretary
OFFICIVE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
10/12
For the President:
I have just received a telegram
from Dr. Dykstra telling us that his Board
has consented to his coming to Washington
and therefore he is ready to have his name
sent in for appointment.
Henry L. Stimson,
Secretary of War
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DYKSTRA, Hon. C. A.
DIRECTOR, SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM
P.P.F.
Washington, D. C.
3-19-41
6940
Sent the President a wire on Mar. 19 asking to be released from the directorship
of Selective Service as of April 1. - - The President replied Mar. 22 that in view
of the new duties to which Mr. Dykstra has been called, he had no recourse but to
accept his resignation as Director of the Selective Service System as of April 1,
1941. The President expressed appreciation of the splendid work he has done and
said that in naming him Chairman of the National Defense Mediation Board he has
every confidence that Mr. Dykstra's resources of tact, discretion and judgment
will be of inestimable value in the very important work that lies ahead.
See 1413-B (Official File)
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FOR THE PRESS
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 19, 1941
The President today issued the following Executive
Order:
P.P.F.
1747
6940
EXECUTIVE ORDER
ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE MEDIATION BOARD
WHEREAS it is essential in the present emergency that em-
ployers and employees engaged in production or transportation
of materials necessary to national defense shall exert every
possible effort to assure that all work necessary for national
defense shall proceed without interruption and with all pos-
sible speed:
NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me
by the Constitution and the statutes, and in order to define
further certain functions and duties of the Office for Emer-
gency Management of the Executive Office of the President with
respect to the national emergency as declared by the President
to exist on September 8, 1939, it is hereby ordered as follows:
1.
(a) There is hereby created in the Office for Emergency
Management, a board to be known as the National Defense Mediation
Board (hereinafter referred to as the Board). The Board shall
be composed of eleven members to be appointed by the President,
of whom three shall be disinterested persons representing the
public, four shall be representatives of employees and four shall
be representatives of employers. The President shall designate
as chairman of the Board one of the members representing the
public.
(b) Each member of the Board shall receive necessary
traveling expenses, and each member who, during the period of
his service on said Board, is not an officer or employee of the
United States shall receive in addition thereto $25.00 per
diem for subsistence expense on such days as he is performing
Board duties. Within the limits of such funds as may be
appropriated by Congress or allocated to it by the President,
through the Bureau of the Budget, the Office of Production
Management shall furnish the Board with necessary experts,
assistants, officers, and employees, and make provis for
the necessary supplies, facilities, and services.
2. Whenever the Secretary of Labor certifies to the Board
that any controversy or dispute has arisen between any employer
(or group of employers) and any employees (or organization of
employees) which threatens to burden or obstruct the production
or transportation of equipment or materials essential to national
defense (excluding any dispute coming within the purview of the
Railway Labor Act as amended) and which cannot be adjusted by
the commissioners of conciliation of the Department of Labor,
the Board is hereby authorized--
(a) To make every reasonable effort to adjust and
settle any such controversy or di spute by assisting
the parties thereto t;o negotiate agreements for that
purpose;
(b) To afford means for voluntary arbitration
with an agreement by the parties thereto to abide
by the decision arrived at upon such arbitration,
and, when requested by both parties, to designate
a person or persons to act as impartial arbitrator
or arbitrators of such controversy or dispute;
1 2 -
(c) To assist in establishing, when desired by
the parties, methods for resolving future contro-
versies or disputes between the parties; and to deal
with matters of interest to both parties which may
thereafter arise;
(d) To investigate issues between employers and
employees, and practices and activities thereof, with
respect to such controversy or dispute; conduct hear-
ings, take testimony, make findings of fact, and form-
ulate recommendations for the settlement of any such
controversy or dispute; and make public such findings
and recommendations whenever in the judgment of the
Board the interests of industrial peace so require;
(e) To request the National Labor Relations Board,
in any controversy or dispute relating to the appropriate
unit or appropriate representatives to be designated for
purposes of collective bargaining, to expedite as much
as possible the determination of the appropriate unit
or appropriate representatives of the workers.
3. Whenever a controversy or dispute is certified to the
Board, in accordance with section 2, the Chairman, in accordance
with regulations prescribed by the Board, shall designate as a
division of the Board such members as he deems necessary to take
action with respect to such controversy or dispute, and to per-
form in connection therewith any of the duties enumerated in
section 2; provided (a) that no less than three members shall
be assigned to any such division, and (b) that each of the three
groups represented on the Board shall be represented on any such
division.
4. Whenever a controversy or dispute which has not been
certified to it in accordance with section 2 is brought to the
attention of the Board, it shall refer the matter to the Depart-
ment of Labor.
It is hereby declared to be the duty of employers and employees
engaged in production or transportation of materials essential to
national defense to exert every possible effort to settle all their
disputes without any interruption in production or transportation.
In the interest of national defense the parties should give to the
Conciliation Service of the Department of Labor and to the Office
of Production Management (a) notice in writing of any desired
change in existing agreements, wages, or working conditions; (b)
full information as to all developments in labor disputes; and (c)
such sufficient advance notice of any threatened interruptions to
continuous production as will permit exploration of all avenues of
possible settlement of such controversies SO as to avoid strikes,
stoppages, or lockouts.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
THE WHITE house,
March 19, 1941.
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I
The President has appointed the following members of he
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National Defense Mediation Board created by the above order:
REPRESENTING THE PUBLIC:
Clarence A. Dykstra of Wisconsin, President of
the University of Wisconsin
William Hammatt Davis of New York, Patent
Attorney
Frank P. Graham of North Carolina, President of
the University of North Carolina
PEPRESENTING EMPLOYEES:
George Meany of New York, General Secretary of
the American Federation of Labor
George M. Harrison of Ohio, Grand President of
the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship
Clerks
Philip Murray of Pennsylvania, Chairman, Steel
Workers' Organizing Committee
Thomas Kennedy of Pennsylvania, Secrotary-Treasurer
United Mine Workers of America
REPRESENTING EMPLOYERS:
Walter C. Teagle of Connecticut, former President
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Roger D. Lapham of California, President of the
American Hawaiian Steamship Company
Eugene Meyer of the District of Columbia, Pub-
lisher of the Washington Post
Cyrus Ching of Pennsylvania, Vice-President of
the United States Rubber Corporation
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Copyfiled 4360
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DYKSTRA, Hon. Clarence A.
Chairman
National Defense Mediation Board
June 19, 1941
Wrote to the President setting July 1, 1941, as the date for his retirement as Chairman
of the National Defense Mediation Board, in accordance with previous understanding
between Mr. Dykstra and the President. Calls to President's attention that he is still
serving on the Joint Army and Navy Advisory Board. - The President replied on June 19,
1941, acknowledging receipt of the above letter. - Attached is note to Mr. Hassett,
June 19, 1941, re reply. - Also attached is note to the President from Frances Perkins
re this. - Mr. Early sent a telegram to Mr. Dykstra on June 16, 1941, re this. ---
Also attached is President's letter to Mr. Dykstra, in which he asked Mr. Dykstra to set
the date on which he wished to retire as Chairman of the National Defense Mediation Board.
Says that Secretary of Labor Perkins has told him that Mr. Dykstra feels that the
pressure of business in the University of Wisconsin is so great that it is iiportant
that he return there as soon as possible. Expresses gratitude for Mr. Dykstra's contri-
bution in undertaking the organization of the Selective Service System. -- Correspondence
referred for the files of the National Defense Mediation Board by Gen. Watson, June 20,
1941.
SEE - 4360 (Official File)
P.P.F. F.
6940
FOR THE PRESS
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR THE PRESS
ppt
JUNE 19, 1941
6940
The President has accepted the resignation of Clarence A.
Dykstra, Chairman, National Defense Mediation Board.
In accepting Dr. Dykstra's resignation the President
wrote him as follows:
"My dear Mr. Dykstra:
"Since our conversation in which you asked to be re-
lieved of your duties in washington, Secretary Perkins has told
me that you feel very strongly that the pressure of business in
the University of Wisconsin is so great that it is important that
you return to your post there as soon as possible.
"While I am very sorry in view of the fine accomplish-
ments of the National Defense Mediation Board to see you leave,
I do recall that when I persuaded you to take over the adminis-
tration of the Selective Service Act that I said I would not in-
sist on your remaining in Washington throughout all the emer-
gency period.
"I am also grateful to you for the great contribution
you have made in undertaking the organization of the Selective
Service System and the Mediation Board, and I wish to feel that
the Federal Government may again avail itself of your splendid
administrative ability when future problems of this character
arise.
"Would you be good enough to let me know definitely the
date on which you wish to be relieved of your duties as Chairman
of the Mediation Board SO that arrangements may be made for carry-
ing on the work of that agency without interruption.
"With all good wishes,
"Sincerely yours,
"FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT"
The text of Dr. Dykstra's reply to the President reads
as follows:
"Dear Mr. President:
"I thank you for your recollection of our understanding
last October that I was to be relieved of Federal responsibility
by June of 1941 in order to take care of my regular assignment
at the University of Wisconsin more constantly. My experience
of the last three months persuades me that the chairmanship of
the Mediation Board is more than a half time responsibility.
You will recall also that I am still serving on the Joint Army
and Navy Advisory Board. Will you therefore allow me to retire
as Chairman as of July 1 and appoint someone to that place who
can give it full attention. I shall be willing to remain on
call for panel service from time to time if you care to have me
and, of course, continue with the Army and Navy Committee.
"It has been a privilege to serve as Director of Se-
lective Service and as Chairman of the National Defense Mediation
Board and I am grateful for the confidence our government has
placed in me.
"Yours very sincerely,
"C. A. DYKSTRA"
rvs
P.P.F.
To
DYKSTRA, Hon. Clarence A.
President, University of Wisconsin,
6940
Madison, Wisconsin
7-16-41
The President wrote to Mr. Dykstra saying it has been a satisfaction to
him to know that Mr. Dykstra is willing to give some small part of his time in the
future to the work of the National Defense Mediation Board, and that he is writing
this letter to Mr. Dykstra to say that he hopes he will allow them to regard him
as an alțernate and that Mr. Dykstra will sit as an alternate to the public members.
--- Attached is memo for Mr. Forster from the Sec. of Labor, July 16, 1941 forwarding
above letter for President's signature.
SEE 4360 (Official File)
DYKSTRA, C. A.
P.P.F.
President,
The University of Wisconsin
6940
Madison, Wisconsin
April 10, 1942
Wrote to General Watson stating University of Wisconsin wants to confer
honorary degree on General MacArthur at next Commencement. They wish to broadcast
a message from General MacArthur if possible. Wants to solicit the interest of the
President in such a program. Enclosed copy of a letter he wrote to the Secreatry of
War re this. General Watson replied 4/22, stating inquiry at War Dept. indicates that
Dr. Dykstra's ltr. of 4/10 to Secy. of War is receiving careful consideration, and is
sure that the Secy. of War will give all assistance that is possible consistent with
many demands being made on the military establishment. General Watson expressed
assurance of personal interest in the ceremony. General Watson's letter as per draft
supplied by Cohonel Taylor, in response to General Watson's request, 4/13/42.
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