Truman asks for permanent veto authority over admin reorganizations
President Truman asked Congress for broad permanent power to reorganize federal offices beyond wartime. He urged a veto-only mechanism with no exemptions, extending to peacetime operations and allowing flexible agency adjustments. The plan would supersede wartime acts and potentially shift many federal offices.
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Mobley
Truman
Congress
Bee Eeaten
Aarich
Lo Ee
Executive Branch
Mr. Truman
Roosevelt
Federal Security Agency
Federal Works Agency
Federal Loan Agency
Official Records Include Divorces and Probate Petitions
Listed with names and ages from Abilene Lubbock and Levelland residents. Cases include Jim Hasting vs Ophelia Hastings for divorce and Raymond J Carpenter vs Sue Carpenter for divorce. Also Lavenia Williams probate of the will of the late Mrs. Chattis Williams.
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Lubbock
Seth District G
Walter Davies
Lavenia Williams
Chattis Williams
Purchase Of Bond Is Said Act Of Faith
Lt. Gen. Barney M. Giles of the AAF Pacific area calls war bond purchases an act of faith in the nation and armed forces. He says bonds provide national and personal security and constitute the soundest investment in world history.
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Washington
Barney M. Giles
AAF
Pacific Ocean Area
Resin Based Synthetic Rubber Produced in Texas Plant
The B F Goodrich company announced that new synthetic rubber using resin acid from Southern pine is being produced at its plant in Port Neches Texas. The material is said to reduce tire tread cracking and increase tire wear life while being made for government use.
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Beaumont
Texas
B. F. Goodrich Company
Port Neches
Truman Plans Flying Trip To Conference
President Truman will fly to the San Francisco conference next month, a first for a sitting chief executive to travel by air across the continent. He may also fly overseas for the upcoming Big Three meeting. Hopkins and Davies advance diplomatic missions, with Truman returning to Washington after a short Olympia, Washington rest period. Only two secretaries accompany him. no family members will travel.
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Washington
Truman
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Miami
Casablanca
Brazil
White House
United States
Charles G. Ross
Harry S. Hopkins
Moscow
Joseph E. Davies
London
Hopkins
Stalin
Davies
Olympia
Wash
Ross
Matthew J. Connelly
Life of Lloyd Douglas Turns From Minister to Novelist
The article notes that Lloyd Douglas spent his early adult life as a Lutheran minister and only after turning 50 began writing his first novel Magnificent Obsession, marking a significant career shift.
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Lloyd Douglas
Engineers Brigade Delivers Marines on Mindanao Beach
The 2nd Engineer Special Brigade, led by Brig. Gen. William F. Heavey, landed its two millionth combat infantryman on Japanese-held Mindanao. The unit of about 8,000 men has logged 82 amphibious operations from Nassau Bay to the Philippines, with 35 percent earning combat decorations including one Medal of Honor.
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Richard C. Bergholz
Associated Press
Philippines
Japan
Mindanao
2Nd
2Nd Esb
Nassau
Bay
New Guinea
2Nd Ebs
William F. Heavey
ESB
MacArthur
Bismarck Archipelago
Philippine Islands
Engineer Special Brigade
Anderson named secretary of agriculture in Truman administration
Albuquer que May 24 reports Clinton Presada announces Anderson as the new agriculture secretary. He is a farmer at heart with a Lazy V ranch near Albuquerque, longtime dairy herd Palomino ponies and 900 acres under cultivation. Anderson grew up on a South Dakota farm and has worked as a newspaperman and in insurance. The piece also notes troops on the beach and questions when the war will end.
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Albuquerue
N. M
Truman
Clinton
Anderson
Albuquerque
Centerville
South Dakota
New Mexico
Hotel Manager Dies After Fight At Plaza Hotel
Robert L. Collum, 49, manager of the Plaza hotel in Dallas, died from injuries after a fist fight with 36-year-old employee Stanley Weske. Weske was held in jail and expected to be charged with murder in connection with Collum's death. The altercation began when Collum went to Weske's room to wake him for day clerk duties.
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Dallas
U.P
Robert L. Collum
Stanley Weske
Collum
Weske
War Production Board probes Dolman sleeve ads
Dallas dress maker prompted a nationwide WPB inquiry after seeking to know if Dolman sleeve restrictions were revoked. The region WPB chairman said investigations will target retailers who advertised garments with Dolman sleeves despite the ongoing material conservation orders.
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Dallas
U.P
War Production Board
WPB
George L. Noble, Jr
Kansas City Building Owner Seeks Federal Rent Relief
A Kansas City apartment owner filed for a federal restraining order against OPA actions. He cites rent reduction due to poor heat and deteriorating service at the Vine apartment building.
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Kansas City
Lawek
Vine
Braniff Seeks Florida Route Permit From Civil Aeronautics Board
Braniff Airways has filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board for permission to operate a new Florida line serving Jacksonville and Miami via Birmingham and Atlanta. The filing outlines route, service details, and regulatory basis for the request.
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Braniff
Dallas
Braniff Airways
Lin
Civil Nautics Board
Jacksonville
Miami
Fla
Birmingham
Atlanta
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B. M. Dortch, Jr
Abilene
Doismets Wright
Joe Ed Reeves
Reta Fay Blair
Levelland
Luke
Cate
Grocer
A. M. Westbrook
T. Williamson
Nee Leroy
WARDS
Montgomery Ward Lubbock
Marianas
Mark Halsey
Adv
Lester
Lesters
Rae
Is Ead
Efre Sterling
Lola
Eero Hime
Ledy's
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