Reorganization Plans Highlight Government Reshaping
Washington notes detail a 12 member Hoover era study panel proposing government reforms including moving the Bureau of Employment Security to the labor department to align with workers' welfare. The piece uses a critical lens on a patched government machine and cites political reshuffling across commerce and transportation agencies.
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Washington
Congress
Forr
Hoover
Serammendations
Federal, Security” Administration
Labor. Department
Bureau
Itates
Labor Department
Anaitier
Truman
Onde Maministras
Amerce
Department
Truman proposes single head for civil service and ships agency
President Truman outlines plan to give chairmen full responsibility for their agencies. The civil service commission would have one chairman to oversee 4000 employees, with two other commissioners freed for broader tasks. Similar changes are proposed for the five member maritime commission with 6500 staff. He also seeks to empower the postmaster general by dissolving the bureau of accounts and purchasing office, shifting internal control to the postmaster.
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PRA
Federal Works Agency
Civil Service Commission
U.S
Commission
Congress
Taritime
Truman
Post Office Department
Bureau
Mr. Truman
First Woman Treasurer Takes Over
Mrs. Georgia Nese Clark, a Kas. banker-businesswoman and former actress, became the first woman to hold the office of treasurer of the United States. Her oath-taking ceremony drew a notable audience and marked a historic milestone in federal leadership.
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Washington
Georgia Nese Clark
Whichland
Batesville Man Shot to Death By Policeman
A Batesville service station operator named Williamson, 27, was shot to death by patrolmen Jess Long and Ernest Brookenson after a post midnight stop near Williamson Street. Mayor Henry Chaney said Williamson and companion Alvis Ball were believed intoxicated and a fight ensued, with Williamson allegedly shot twice through the heart. A coroner's inquest was scheduled.
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Batesville
Williamson
Henry Chaney
Jess Long
Ernest Brookenson
Alvis Ball
Mutual Network Preview of Friday Radio Schedule
A collage of radio program listings and host names details upcoming broadcasts on Mutual Network and Prescott Studio. Shows include Time to Dance, Morning Devotional, Breakfast Nevada Roundup, and various musical segments with performers such as Gabriel Heatter Fulton Lewis, Tom Mix, and Carmen Cavallero Orch.
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Mutual Network
Prescott
Tom Mix
Salon
Gabriel_ Heatter
Fulton Lewis
Air Force Hour
Emile Cote
Bill Henry
Mutual
Nevada Co
Hibbilly
Cecil Brown
Kate Smith
Sie
Pea
Manny
Gabriel Thatter
John Dawid
Langworth Military Band
Nevada County
Queen
Milady
Bob Peale
Sardi
Phillips
Superman
M. Champion
Ton Mix
Star
Gabriel Heatler
M. Plantation
Carmen Cavallero
Bill Menry
Mape Legion
Insects Bother Hempstead Gardens Handpicking Helps Control
Hempstead county gardeners report insects troubling crops. Home Demonstration Agent Lorraine Blackwood advises handpicking as effective and cleaner, using gloves and kerosene to discard bugs. Notable pests include tomato hornworm, squash bug, and harlequin bug, with eggs laid in leaf masses or on stems.
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Hempstead County
Lorraine Blackwood
Evening Network Lineup Features Henry Aldrich and Lamour
TV and radio guide lists Thursday night offerings across NBC CBS and ABC in New York. NBC-7 presents Henry Aldrich at 8 and 8:30 with Nel Sin Edely and Dorothy Lamour at 9. CBS-7 airs FBI and Crime Photog followed by Ralph Edwards in Suspense. Theaters and additional programs include Play It Again Maurice Chevalier and Guiding Light on ABC at 9 a.m. Sunday listings note Honeymoon in New York and Passing Parade amid morning schedules.
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New York
Time Tonight
NBC
Henry Aldrich
Nel” Sin Edely
Dorothy Lamour
CBS
FBI
Tapics
Mgr. Keen
Ralph Edwards
Carmen Agallero
Theater USA
USA
Maurice Chevalier
Guiding Light
ABC
City clash ends with self defense claim in street incident
In a morning confrontation the mayor says Long told officials he shot in self defense after being knocked down by Wil Niamison on the street near a bin area. Reports state Long was struck and bleeding, with authorities investigating the claim.
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Long
Wil Niamison
Ehyking
Fail
Local Option Vote Ordered for Sevier County Election
DeQueen on June 22 Judge K E Doss ordered a special local option election for Sevier county set for Tuesday July 19. The county court directed the masses to place ballots where clearly visible and easy to read.
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DeQueen
Sevier County
K. E. Doss
Doss
Blackwood
Sevier County Votes on Liquor Sale After Petitions
After petitions from a sufficient number of citizens endorsing legal liquor sales, Sevier County moves toward a vote to rescind its dry status. A special election was held two years ago and the current timeline mentions a hearing next Thursday. The note also mentions a cryptic line about the earth being the fifth-largest planet.
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Citigena
I. Sevier County
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