Historical Quote of the Day

From Senator Prentiss Brown who was a member of the Army Ordinance Committee during WWII:

"The pumps were found to be in perfect condition and no reason could be found for their failure until a pair of ladies panties were taken from the suction pipe. These were undoubtedly discarded during the construction of the vessel in a moment of thoughtlessness and left lying in the tank, later finding their way into the pipeline...In order that all may cooperate one hundred percent in the war effort and the total destruction of the Axis Powers, it is respectfully requested that lady workers keep their pants on during working hours for the duration."