DISPOSITION OF USELESS PAPERS IN THE WAR DEPARTMENT FEBRUARY 20, 1930.-Ordered to be printed Mr. WASON, from the Committee on Disposition of Useless Executive Papers, submitted the following REPORT The joint select committee of the Senate and House of Representatives, appointed on the part of the Senate and on the part of the House of Representatives, to which are referred the reports of the heads of departments, bureaus, etc., in respect to the accumulation therein of old and useless files of papers which are not needed or useful in the transaction of the current business therein, respectively, and have no permanent value or historical interest, with accompanying statements of the condition and character of such papers, respectfully report to the Senate and House of Representatives, pursuant to an act entitled "An act to authorize and provide for the disposition of useless papers in the executive departments," approved February 16, 1889, as follows: Your committee have met, and, by a subcommittee appointed by your committee, carefully and fully examined the said reports so referred to your committee and the statements of the condition and the character of such files and papers therein described, and we find and report that the files and papers described in the report of the War Department to the Seventy-first Congress, second session, dated January 6, 1930, are not needed in the transaction of the current business of such department and bureaus and have no permanent value or historical interest. We recommend that, as required by law, the War Department sell as waste paper or otherwise dispose of such files of papers upon the best obtainable terms after due publication of notice inviting proposals therefor, and receive and pay the proceeds thereof into the Treasury of the United States and make report thereof to Congress. Respectfully submitted to the Senate and House of Representatives. EDWARD H. WASON, R. A. GREEN, Members on the part of the House. FRANK L. GREENE, DUNCAN U. FLETCHER, Members on the part of the Senate. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, January 6, 1930. The SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: In accordance with the requirements of the act of Congress entitled "An act to authorize and provide for the disposition of useless papers in the executive departments," approved February 16, 1889 (25 Stat. L., 672), I have to report that there is in this department an accumulation of documents and files of papers which are not needed nor useful in the transaction of the current business of the department and have no permanent value or historical interest, as shown by the statements herewith. Copies of the above statements have been submitted to the Librarian of Congress, in accordance with Executive order of March 16, 1912, who advises that none of the documents and files described in the several statements appear to have any historical value. It is recommended that authority be granted for the disposition of the files mentioned. A similar letter has been addressed to the President of the Senate. Sincerely yours, PATRICK J. HURLEY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR Mail and record division: 1 package carbon copies of routine letters, 1928 and prior years. 2 packages tally cards, 1928 and prior years. Post office: 10 packages daily balance sheets of business, 1924-1926. 10 packages record of registered mail received from and delivered to bureaus and city post office, 1924-1926. 10 packages record of special delivery, insured, and C. O. D. mail received from and delivered to bureaus and city post office, 1924-1927. 10 packages report of sacks of mail handled on each trip made by chauffeurs, 1924-1928. 4 packages daily work reports, 1924-1927. 3 packages "signing in" report of employees, 1924-1928. 2 packages record of printed matter received from Government Printing Office and delivered to bureaus of War Department, 1924–1927. 1 package record of diplomatic pouch mail delivered to and obtained from State Department, 1926-27. 2 packages record of important ordinary mail, containing checks, etc., received from disbursing clerk, War Department, and delivered to city post office, 1926-1928. THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE 662 volumes of "Consolidated Morning Reports, U. S. Army," of various abandoned posts. These books are approximately 1 by 12 by 18 inches. 44 packages (each approximately 8 by 9 by 10 inches) containing recruiting accounts and monthly summary statements of recruiting funds. The above are dated from 1866 to 1910, inclusive. C. H. BRIDGES, Major General, OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL About 1,000 requisitions, dated 1926. About 500 procurement authorities and reports of expenditures thereunder, dated 1926-27. About 3,000 journal subscriptions, correspondence lists, etc., dated 1918-1920. About 3,000 book orders and correspondence, dated 1919-20. For the Surgeon General: OFFICE CHIEF OF FINANCE Exhibit 1. Examination papers of enlisted men, Finance Department, for promotion to grades of master sergeant, technical sergeant, and staff sergeant. These papers relate to examinations held in May, 1925; May, 1926; and April, 1927; and are of no further value and may be destroyed. Exhibit 2. Exercise sheets pertaining to commissioned officers in the office of the Chief of Finance for the period through December, 1927. These papers are of no further value and may be destroyed. Exhibit 3. Strength returns for enlisted and commissioned personnel, Finance Department, for various stations, through December, 1926. These papers are checked with rosters after which they are not again referred to and they may be destroyed. R. L. CARMICHAEL, Major General, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF THE MILITIA BUREAU M. B. 113.4. Air, Chemical, Engineer, Ordnance, Quartermaster, Signal, and Medical Departments: Correspondence covering all classes of property issued to the National Guard by the various supply branches of the War Department during the years 1925, 1926, and 1927, for which reimbursement has been accomplished. M. B. 121. First to Ninth Corps Areas, respectively: Allotments of funds to the corps areas within the period September, 1915, to December 31, 1923. M. B. 121.4. Alabama to Wyoming: Requisitions for funds from the various States within the period September, 1915, to December 31, 1926. M. B. 122.1. Alabama to Wyoming: Correspondence with the various States concerning checks within the period September, 1915, to December 31, 1923. M. B. 131. Alabama to Wyoming: Papers covering deposits of unobligated funds within the period September, 1915, to December 31, 1923. M. B. 131-Sales. Alabama to Wyoming: Deposits of funds received from sales of property covered by inventory and inspection reports and reports of survey within the period September, 1915, to December 31, 1926. M. B. 201.341. Alabama to Wyoming: Letters from the adjutants general of the various States transmitting physical examination reports of National Guard officers within the period September, 1915, to December, 31, 1923. M. B. 201.61. Alabama to Wyoming: Letters from the adjutants general of the various States transmitting efficiency reports of National Guard officers within the period September, 1915, to December 31, 1923. M. B. 210.6512. Alabama to Wyoming: Correspondence with inspector instructors on duty with the National Guard regarding supplies, maps, publications, etc., within the period September, 1915, to December 31, 1923. M. B. 245.6-Alabama to Wyoming; M. B. 245.6-A to Z (by names): Correspondence with inspector instructors on duty with the National Guard regarding travel expenses within the period September, 1915, to December 31, 1923. M. B. 246.6-Alabama to Wyoming; M. B. 246.6-A to Z (by names): Correspondence with sergeant instructors on duty with the National Guard regarding travel expenses within the period September, 1915, to December 31, 1923. M. B. 315-(Supply) Alabama to Wyoming: Correspondence relative to blank forms issued various States within the period January 1, 1924, to December 31, 1927. M. B. 353.5-General. 8: Correspondence with National Guard organizations regarding Form 100 (report of National Guard duty performed) within the period January 1, 1926, to December 31, 1927. M. B. 354.9 General: Reports of observations made by officers of the Militia Bureau while on visits to camps of the troops of the National Guard, various States, within the period January 1, 1924, to December 31, 1927. M. B. 413.3 (band instruments)-Alabama to Wyoming: Requisitions and correspondence with the various States relative to band instruments within the period January 1, 1924, to December 31, 1927. M. B. 451.11. Alabama to Wyoming: Requisitions and correspondence with the various States regarding issue of spare parts for motor vehicles in possession of the National Guard within the period January 1, 1924, to December 31, 1927. M. B. 452.1. Alabama to Wyoming: Requisitions and correspondence with the various States having air corps squadrons relative to the issue of airplanes within the period January 1, 1924, to December 31, 1927. M. B. 452.11. Alabama to Wyoming: Requisitions and correspondence with the various States having air corps units regarding the issue of spare parts for airplanes within the period January 1, 1924, to December 31, 1927. M. B. 461. (Requests) general, Alabama to Wyoming: Correspondence from individuals and also various State authorities concerning publications issued by the War Department within the period January 1, 1924, to December 31, 1927. M. B. 463.7. Alabama to Wyoming: Correspondence with the various States regarding the issue of gasoline and oil within the period January 1, 1924, to December 31, 1927. For the Chief of the Militia Bureau. A. W. BRADBURY, Lieutenant Colonel, Infantry, Militia Bureau. WASHINGTON GENERAL DEPOT, OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER SUPPLY OFFICER, WASHINGTON, D. C. 1. The inclosed list of obsolete records, packed in 149 boxes now in dead storage at Fort Myer, Va., pertain to construction activities at various projects in the United States during the late war. These papers are not needed or useful in the transaction of current business and in the opinion of this office have no permanent value or historical interest. 2. The papers contained in these boxes have been eliminated from the active records, for some time, having been segregated in the overhauling and consolidation of the files for permanent storage. They are submitted for disposal under the procedure set forth in the acts of February 16, 1889, and March 2, 1895. (Military laws, par. 189.) CHAS. G. MORTIMER, Lieutenant Colonel, Quartermaster Corps, 1. Forwarded, recommending approval of the request in basic communication. For the Quartermaster General: R. H. JORDAN, Lieutenant Colonel, Quartermaster Corps. The following described obsolete war construction records, packed by settlements division, O. Q. M. S. O., Washington general depot papers bear dates from May, 1917, to June 30, 1920: Box No. KS-1 Q. M. C. Form No. 150, reports of inspection, daily force reports, KS-2. progress reports. Stock record cards. KS-3----List of invoices approved for payment, daily car inspection reports, daily car situation reports, and material inspection reports. KS-4. Daily force reports, weekly progress reports, circular letters, and distribution record of appropriation subitems. KS-5.... Circular letters. KS-6.. KS-7... Liability reports and letters. Circular letters and force reports. KS-8. Daily time reports, daily foreman's reports, and report of unpaid invoices. KS-9---- Q. M. C. Form No. 150, foreman's daily reports, weekly force reports, and labor distribution reports. Q. M. C. Form No. 150, progress reports, force reports, labor distribution reports, and reports of unpaid invoices. Weekly time rolls, unit cost reports, force reports, and progress KS-10 KS-11 KS-12. Lists of vouchers forwarded for payment and letters. reports. Box No. KS-13 Lists invoices forwarded for payment, foreman's daily reports and time checker's reports. Correspondence and records of material. Correspondence and reports on lumber. KS-14... Time checker's reports. KS-15. Stock record vouchers. Daily progress reports and correspondence. KS-18. KS-19. KS-20. KS-21. KS-22 KS-23.. KS-24.. KS-25. KS-26_ KS-27. KS-28. KS-29. KS-30 Daily hospital attendance reports and correspondence. Lists of pay rolls and circular letters. Duplicate invoices and drayage memos. Foreman's requisitions and register of shipments received. Circular letters and lists of material. Copies of sight drafts and weekly pay roll reports. KS-31... Duplicate invoices. KS-32. KS-33. KS-34. KS-35... KS-36. KS-37. Pay roll analyses sheets. Q. M. C. Forms No. 150 and cost reports. Duplicate invoices and pay roll analyses sheets. Q. M. C. Forms No. 150 and time checker's sheets. Fire exposure reports, lists of approved invoices, reports on status of allotment and funds and Q. M. C. Forms No. 150. KS-38... Foreman's reports, circular letters and Q. M. C. Forms No. 150. KS-39. Cost reports, weekly progress reports, paymaster's money reports, copies of drafts and cashiers' daily reports. KS-40... Cost reports, daily reports of cars, daily dock reports, daily bulkhead reports and circular letters. KS-41. Daily car reports, daily dock reports, daily warehouse reports, progress reports, stock record cards and invoice transmittal sheets. KS-42. Daily force reports, daily sewer and water reports, daily time checker's sheets, reports of unpaid invoices, status of allotments and funds, material reports and records of meal and coupon books. KS-43. Foreman's daily labor reports, time checker's sheets, daily water reports, construction schedules and reports distribution of orders. KS-44... Time checker's reports, daily labor reports, daily force reports, Progress reports, circular letters, time checker's reports, and daily car reports. Circular letters, Q. M. C. Forms No. 150, labor cost reports, corresspondence, and lists of invoices transmitted. Cost reports, employees' daily discharge sheets, and grading track Pay roll distribution sheets, cost reports, and circular letters. KS-50.......... Pay roll recapitulation sheets, Q. M. C. Forms No. 150, sewer reports, grading reports, and pay deduction sheets. KS-51. Time checker's summary sheets, pay roll distribution sheets, daily time check sheets, report status of allotment of funds and transmittal letters auditor's difference sheets. KS-52. KS-53.. Progress reports, yard engine reports, and office memos. Cement schedules, invoice correction memos, and lists of approved invoices. KS-54. Q. M. C. Forms No. 150, stock record cards, correspondence, auto KS-55. KS-56.. and truck daily time cards, lists approved invoices, and truck Daily force reports, lists men hired, and recapitulation of orders. |