Bridgeport Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Reconstruction era pledge urges united business effort

A prominent British official credited Du Pont of Wilmington with saving the British empire by supplying explosives and plant expertise during the war. The message urges steadfast work and collective sacrifice in postwar reconstruction, stressing that national prosperity hinges on firms and workers pulling together to rebuild industry and support one another. The note is issued by the Con thurence Committee on National Preparedness with Henry A Wise Wood as chairman.