“ All Federal agencies, including, but not limited to, the National War Labor Board, the War Manpower Commission the National Selective Service System, and the Department of Justice, are directed to cooperate with the Petroleum Administrator to the fullest extent possible in carrying out the purposes of this order. ”
Quotes from Executive Order 9540 ()
“ Whereas after investigation I find and proclaim that the plants and facilities owned or leased by the Cities Service Refining Corporation located in and around Lake Charles, Louisiana, are equipped for the manufacture and production of articles and materials that are required for the war effort , or that are useful in connection therewith; that there are existing interruptions of the operation of the said plants and facilities as a result of a labor disturbance; that the war efforts will be unduly impeded or delayed by these interruptions ”
“ The Petroleum Administrator shall provide such protection as may be required for such plants and facilities, and protection for all persons employed or seeking employment therein, both while at work, and for their families and homes ”
