Average Federal Worker Paid $4,102 in 1955
The government reports the continental United States average salary for 1955 at 4102 dollars per year. In San Francisco, civil service officials and ex President Hoover weighed prospects for peace and public service during a convention preview. Hoover outlined views on government efficiency, pay growth, and reforms while hinting at his farewell address and future writings.
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Washington
United States
San Francisco
Civil Service Commission
Herbert Hoot Ortex
Hoover
Honver
Bohacsain
Congress
U. S
Hoover Commission On
Bebe
James Madison
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Federal wage data show small rise in 1955 average salary
The commission reported that by June 30 1955 the average federal employee worldwide including overseas posts earned a 4035 annual salary, up 185 from 1954 or under 5 percent. The study covered 2 235 160 employees and noted reports were not received for more than 12 427 workers.
Science talk urges youth to pursue fields at Fort Detrick
Dr. LeRoy D Fothergill addressed the Lions Club on national science needs. He cited a gap in U S science training versus demand, noted Fort Detrick facilities as excellent, and urged scholarships and pre college programs to steer youths into chemistry biology and related studies. He described opportunities for young scientists at Detrick and collaboration with the University of Maryland and local colleges.
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Cugges
Baker Lions
Mama Louise
LeRoy D Fothergill
Dave
Lions Club
Hagan Jr
Aggie Herman
Joseph D. Baker
Frederick
Hagan
Eatlané Cehail Af
Fothergill
John J. Hayes
Fort Detrick
U. S
Russia
Detrick
University of Maryland
Alt Detrick
Brad Wolfe
James A. Semsenbaugh
Pete Merchant
Ralph Merchant
John Thrasher
New Windsor
Donald Woods
Brunswick
US Navy shells fall near French submarine Africaine
The 6th Fleet reports anti aircraft shells fired by a Mediterranean destroyer narrowly missed the French submarine Africaine during routine target practice. No damage occurred. Adm. Brown apologized to French authorities and the area was cleared. The Africaine later surfaced and proceeded to a French port.
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Washington
Mediterranean
Adm
C. R. Brown
Firal Mulesava
United States
First Anniversary of Delaplaine Remembrance
An obituary note marks the first anniversary of publisher Robert E. Delaplaine's death with a Tennyson reference. The piece also records a local youth Johnny Dorsey’s comments on urban progress and visions for a more modern Frederick with shopping centers and parking.
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Beb
Robert E. Delaplaine
Tennyson
Aldermanic Timber
Johnny Dorsey
Louise Dorsey
Second Street
Durham
N. C
Dorsey
Market Opale
Frederick
Johnny
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Chief Main
Alderman Bartgis
Detective Carty
Alde
Musky
Husky
Price Electric Company
Consolidated Elec Industrie ‘Corp
Relayer
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R. G Everhart
E.K. Peddicord
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Nellie Robs
Nancy Smith
Anne Malone
Charlotte Ausivenman Price
Joan C. Derr
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Milo G. Bohe
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Myers
Ville
Clam
Claude Moreovh
Old Braddock
reveat‘Iv
Priet
York
Andrea Coriacca
Loas
J. S
E& F
Boner Remes Equip. Co
Patrick
Vindobona
Preeia
Skyline
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Matylana
Orters
Richard 5
Fel Sas
Ceara Ce Ae
Dailey’s Funeral Home
N. Market St
Amarlance Service
Monocacy Village
Veterans
Menerery Vidlege
Hamilton Homes, Inc
East Second Street
Kehne Furniture
South Market St
F. F. Motors
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Bobby
Fogle
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