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Show EXPERT FOOD COMMISSIONER. Hoover Chosen to Direct Distribution of Foodstuffs. Washington. President Wilson on May 19 announced the selection of Herbert C. Hoover as food commissioner commis-sioner of the country. Mr. Hoover has accepted and will begin immediately the work of food administration "through the voluntary co-operation and direction of legitimate legiti-mate distributors of foodstuffs, ano with the help of the women of the country." He will serve without pay. For the present Mr. Hoover's powers pow-ers are limited, owing to the failure of congress J.o pass the necessary legislation. |