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The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
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President Roosevelt requested the War Department to assign Colonel Robert Johnson as vice chairman of the War Production Board and chairman of the Smaller War Plants Corporation, upon recommendation of WPB Chairman Donald Nelson. Johnson, based in New York, met with Nelson. Lou E. Holland hoped to remain as deputy.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19- (P) - The White House announced today that President Roosevelt has asked the War Department to assign Colonel Robert Johnson of the Ordnance Department to the War Production Board to serve as its vice chairman, and as chairman of the smaller war plants corporation.
This action was taken upon the recommendation of WPB Chairman Donald Nelson.
Johnson, who has been on duty in New York City, conferred with Nelson today and then returned to his headquarters.
Lou E. Holland, of Kansas City, Mo., has been chairman of the smaller war plants corporation. Nelson expressed hope he would remain as Johnson's deputy.
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The White House announced that President Roosevelt asked the War Department to assign Colonel Robert Johnson of the Ordnance Department to the War Production Board as vice chairman and chairman of the smaller war plants corporation, upon recommendation of WPB Chairman Donald Nelson. Johnson, on duty in New York City, conferred with Nelson and returned to headquarters. Lou E. Holland, current chairman, hoped to remain as deputy.