Truman proposes seven reorganizations for government
President Truman sent seven major reorganizations to Congress including creation of a welfare department headed by a cabinet officer and transfer of the bureau of employment security to labor. The measures would take effect in 60 days unless blocked by a constitutional majority. House Speaker Rayburn says two more plans may follow.
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Truman
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Hoover Commission
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Rayburn
Tex
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Senate
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National Security Council
National Security Resources Board
Civil Service Commission
Maritime Commission
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Public Roads Administration
Department of Commerce
Plans Formed for State Professional Engineers Convention
Preliminary details for the state convention of the Professional Engineers were arranged Saturday night at Conneaut Lake. The midwestern chapter joined with the Pittsburgh chapter for an outing and the convention meeting followed the afternoon outing. Further details will be worked out in the July meeting. The 1950 convention will be held in New Castle in May.
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The
Professional Engineering Association
Conneaut Lake
Association
Pittsburgh
Professional Engineers
New Castle
Pittsburgh Man Dies From Heat
A Pittsburgh man, Julius W. Schlotterbeck, 55, an employee of National Lead Co of Pennsylvania, died after driving to a gas station during a heat wave. He told the attendant, I am hot I cant breathe, and was pronounced dead shortly after by a physician who listed the death as due to a probable heart attack.
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Pittsburgh
Julius W. Schlotterbeck
National Lead Co. of
Pennsylvania
Jealous Truck Driver Charged in Altoona Murder
Blair County prosecutors announce Frank Eller, 35, will be charged with the murder of James C. Henry, 36, following a fatal argument over Eller's wife. Henry died at Mercy Hospital Altoona after being shot in the mouth. Eller surrendered to police after the incident in their shared apartment building.
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Altoona
INS
Blair County
J. Calvin Lang
Frank Eller
Eller
James C. Henry
Henry
Ing. Eller
Mercy Hospital
Murrysville Mill Destroyed By Fire
Fire at the century old mill in Murrysville destroyed the three story structure and an adjacent stable in under an hour. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 10000 dollars and drew thousands of tourists in recent years.
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Murrysville
Noteworthy Hecklers Silence Archbishop in Prague
Archbishop Josef Beran faced hecklers as he attempted to read a pastoral letter at St. Vitus cathedral signaling a stand against communist church policy. In Chicago, John Law, found asleep on a loop refuse box, was booked as John Doe but claims his identity as John Law.
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Josef Beran
Czechoslovakia
St. Vitus Cathedral
Beran
Chicago
John Law
Law
Chicago Loop
John Hancock
John Doe
Gaston Park Kicks Off Season With Pet Show
Gaston Park opens its season with a pet show awarding prizes for best pet. Other activities include handicraft jack contests story hour and informal games throughout the week.
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Gaston Park
Gaston Park Announced Pet Show and Week Activities
Instructors at Gaston Park Playground outline events for the coming week. Boys may sign up for softball before Wednesday. Softball practices for both teams are scheduled Monday and Tuesday. Girls volleyball will be organized with a later practice date. Wednesday June 22 at 2 30.
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Gaston Park
Ellwood City Boy Injured in Pool Diving Accident
Frank Rozzi of Ellwood City a 12 year old struck another swimmer while diving from a pool diving board. He suffered a cut forehead and was treated at New Castle hospital after the incident occurred Sunday at 6 10 p m.
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Frank Rozzi
Ellwood City
New Castle Hospital
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