Truman Aims at Power Jobs Amid Fraud Probe
The Charleston Gazette notes President Truman faced a political risk as Ward Canada’s name for a National Security Resources Board post was floated amid controversy. The White House weighed Mon Wallgren, while the Willys Overland Co faces DOJ probes over war contract terminations and alleged concealment of 1.1 million dollars in common inventory charged to the government.
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Government finds Willys misrepresented Jeep inventory fraud
The General Accounting Office reports alleged government fraud by Willys over jeep parts and related inventories. It cites misrepresentation of $1,009,000, concealment of $868,778, disputed $75,000 inventory value, and $200,000 claimed excess through inflated pricing and improper charges for general administration.
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Marmet Hospital Names New Occupational Therapist
Marmet hospital adds Miss Margaret O'Sullivan of Farmington Missouri as occupational therapist to teach older patients self rehabilitation and toymaking for miners and teen workers. O'Sullivan, a St Louis School graduate, served in WWII and has extensive experience with tuberculosis patients at Marmet hospital which averages about 40 patients.
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Roosevelt Jr. in Nomination Question After Convention
A note on Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr being considered for nomination. Analysts say his eligibility hinges on the convention and that winning the nomination would largely negate any impact from his birth status.
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Legion Auxiliary Post Elects Mrs Wagner President
Mrs Frank W Wagner elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary unit at John Brawley Post No 20. She succeeds Mrs C V Thompson as corresponding secretary. Other officers include Mrs BE Hardman first vice president Mrs Ida Seine second vice president Mrs Glessan Cate treasurer Mrs T J Campbell secretary and Mrs Lillian Hammack sergeant at arms. Executive committee members are Mrs Isaac P Long Mrs Maggin Ash and Mrs Margaret Burgess. Delegates to the state Legion convention Wheeling July 3-5 include Drs Wagner Mire Thompson Mrs Hardman Mrs Fred Wally and Mrs Virginia M Jackson.
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