Truman appointees Might Not Get Paid for Working
The Aug 12 report notes that President Truman’s recess appointees can serve in duties but whether they receive salaries is unsettled. Attorney General Clark says nominations stand until the next Senate session, yet payroll questions remain under consideration by the Comptroller General regarding Edward A. Tamm, former FBI aide and federal district judge nominee.
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White House
U. S. Courts
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Hollywood teen wins public speaking scholarship
Leslie Light, 17, of Hollywood California won a public speaking scholarship in a contest sponsored by the Knights of Pythias in Milwaukee. Five other speakers who competed received $250 prizes.
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Leslie Light
Hollywood
Calif
Light
Maritime unions consider $7.50 monthly raise offer
The National Maritime Union faces a new offer from Atlantic and Gulf coast shipowners for a $7.50 monthly wage increase after a tense session that ended without formal agreement. The union cites current wages from $177 to $300 monthly, while engineers had rejected a $5 raise. The board continues to oversee a strike injunction and hiring hall issues remain central.
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National Maritime Union
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Gulf Coast
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Stone
Frank J. Taylor
Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association
American Radio Association
Maritime Union
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Plane Crash Fatal Near Fresno Airport
A 63 year old man from Tucumcari New Mexico died when the light aircraft he piloted crashed at a Fresno area airport yesterday. The victim was identified as Clarence H Powell.
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Clarence H. Powell
Tucumcari
N. Mex
Cigaret Users Set Record with 345 Billion Smoked
Americans burned 345 billion cigarets in the year ended June 30, a new record. That equals about 121 packs per person, though many do not smoke. The Agriculture Department cautioned many figures depend on active smokers and noted a likely new record for the current year.
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Agriculture Department
Press-Telegram Want Ad Works Fast
Local want ads in the Press Telegram promise quick results for buying selling renting or various notices through a simple call or visit to the classified page. The snippet highlights rapid service and practical use for readers seeking immediate solutions.
RFC Sells Wartime Copper Plants to Phelps-Dodge
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation says two wartime plants costing about 25 million dollars have been sold to copper producer Phelps-Dodge Corporation. The Morenci Arizona copper reduction plant and the El Paso Texas refinery will transfer at full recovery of RFC costs.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Phelps-Dodge Corporation
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el Paso
Texas
Budget Approved for Apache Tribe Budget Plan 1949
Budget for the Apache Mountain band in eastern Arizona received approval from Acting Indian Commissioner William Zimmerman Jr. The $147 845 allocation covers the year ending June 30 1949 and marks the tribal council’s first comprehensive annual budget submission, signaling progress in self government.
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William Zimmerman Jr
Arizona
Zimmerman
Tribal Council
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