Government salaries prompt high officials to quit for private pay
Harold D. Smith, director of the budget bureau, resigns to join the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development with a tax free salary of 22 500. President Truman notes the gap between public service pay and private sector salaries and Congress faces possible raises. Other officials and even some congressmen have left for higher private pay, highlighting a growing trend and a potential limited remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Smith
Budget Bureau
International Bank of Reconstruction and Development
Truman
William Kuschnik
War Department
New York
John J. McCloy
Daniel Bell
the Treasury
Washington
Representative Ramspeck
Georgia
House
Cliff Woodrum
Virginia
Senate
United States
Reconstruction and Economic Stabilization
Circuit Courts of Appeals
OPA
Interstate
Radio Stolen From 618 North Fourth Street
Thomas H. McMillan reported the theft of a Silvertone radio valued at 19 dollars from his home at 618 North Fourth Street. The incident occurred between 7 and 9 a.m. Wednesday. Police were notified at 5:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. McMillan
North Fourth Street
City Court Fines Multiple Defendants In DUI Case
Raymond Williams 20 of 7502 DeSiard Road faced charges of driving under the influence speeding and running red lights and was fined 100 by Judge W M Harper. Cecil Williams 32 of the same address had DUI charges withdrawn while 18 traffic violations totaled 39 in fines. Regular army personnel receive medical and dental benefits with post hospitals offering up to date care for soldiers and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Williams
DeSiard Road
W. M. Harper
Cecil Williams
Knife Tip in Brain After Café Stabbing
Eddie Brown remains in serious condition at Charity Hospital with an inch long knife blade still lodged in his brain after a Sunday café stabbing at 1401 Washington Street. Doctors withheld comment on removal and noted education as key for postwar advancement while urging enlistment in the regular army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Brown
Charity Hospital
James Williams
Washington Street
FASTEETH denture powder promises firmer hold
An ad for FASTEETH advertises an improved alkaline powder to sprinkle on upper or lower plates. It claims teeth will not slide or rock with a gummy taste free formula that also reduces denture odor. Available at any drug store.
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Harold D. Smith
Ss Wy.Ulice
Sereda
Selma Otal
Desiard ST
Blue Blades
Barbasol
Checration Sale Troll
Walgreen's
Hygeia
Alka
Seltzer
Fitch
SPW Ab
Terene
Superior
Statio
Mery
Penway Airmail
Ypacker
Packer’s
DR. Lyon
Lady Esther
Iteer
Wamum
Walgreen
Mennen
Kurl
Tampax
Magnesia
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