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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1953

Page

10

Solon Urges Civil Service Slash Probe

Senator Monroney urged a Senate inquiry into Eisenhower plans to strip Civil Service protection from about 134000 jobs 66000 in the U S and 68000 overseas. Civil Service Commission Chairman Young said an executive order would review the jobs and determine which should lose protection. He noted veterans would be spared but about 1600 of some 8000 government attorneys could be let go.

Washington Sen Monroney D-Okla Eisenhower Philip Young Civil Service Commission Young Truman Senate Civil Service Committee Ber

House Votes Tax Relief for Members

Washington notes that the House approved tax relief allowing members of Congress to deduct Washington expenses including lodging meals taxi fares and phone charges on their tax bills. Deductions would treat Congress residences as in home districts with Washington costs as business expenses up to a limit. The measure, proposed by Rep McCormack aimed at easing members finances amid a $15 000 official income.

Washington House,of Representatives Senate House Congress Rep. McCormack D.-Mass

Hong Kong Extends Water Rationing Amid Shortage

Water taps in Hong Kong have run dry for about 13 hours daily due to a severe shortage. Heavy rains eased conditions slightly, allowing reservoirs to rise and water to be turned on an extra five hours per day on weekends only.

Hong Kong

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