From left to right, Mr. Krerger, Executive Officer; John R. Steelman, Director Defense Mobilization; A.P. Buquor, Martin-Parry Corporation; Bruce R. Grimm, Research and Development, U.S. Army; and Mr. Elvis Stahr, Special Assistant Secretary of Defense inspect a "Flying Tanker" - a refueler for fast striking "Panzer" units.
John R. Steelman (right), acting defense mobilizer, and Nathan Feinsinger (left), chairman of the wage stabilization board, are attending a press conference during the government-guided steel negotiations. Steelman told the reporters that the negotiations have collapsed and "Further negotiations at this time would not be productive."
Presidential assistant John R. Steelman, seated at the head of the table, announces the settlement of the wage dispute between the railroads and fifteen non-operating unions after a night-long session at the White House. (L-R: seated): C.D. Mackay, Chairman Southeastern Carriers Conference Committee; Lawrence W. Horning, Chairman Eastern Carriers Conference Committee; D.P. Loomis, Chairman Western Carriers Conference Committee; Jon R. Steelman; G.E. Leighty, chairman and spokesman for unions; T.C.