Investigation, Disposition of Surplus Property: Hearings, July 12-Sept. 6, 1946

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Aug. 19 hearing was held in Atlanta, Ga.; Sept. 4-6 hearings were held in Kansas City, Mo., pt. 1; Oct. 21-23 hearings were held in NYC, pt. 3; Appendix contains Government documents, photographs, and correspondence related to surplus property disposal problems (p. 3308-3474). Also includes State Dept summary of air rights and air services agreements between U.S. and foreign governments (p. 3335-3393), pt. 5.

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