State workers train themselves amid recruitment by exam
The piece notes Civil Service rules govern most state hires and promotions through examinations. It cites California programs where enrollment reached 1400 from over 40 cities, organized by the State Employees Association due to the State Personnel Board’s funding gaps. It mocks taxpayer dollars fueling river navigation benefiting large commercial interests who pay rail rates, questioning public subsidy of water transport.
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California
State Employees Association
State Personnel Board
Prodigal Government and Taxpayer Costs Highlight Debate
The Association of American Railroads cites wasteful government spending and the drain of tax funds. Proponents claim only twenty percent of new capital supported private enterprise, while eighty percent funded government expenditures, contrasting with 1928 figures where private investment reached 76 percent and public outlays 25 percent.
Lake Arthur News Notes on Local Deaths and Visits
J W Webb mourns his mother who died October 10 at her youngest son’s Colorado City Texas home. body later returned to Ennis for burial. Mrs A Russell and Mrs Roxie Clark return to raunch home. Mrs John Havens travels to Arizona to visit son George Miles Murphy. County Extension Club met at Mrs A V Flowers. Pauline Cowen demonstrated handicrafts. Girls 4 H club met at school 11 15 Thursday. Cowen in charge. Mrs A D Jameson and Mrs A D Stafford hosted Cottonwood Ladies Aid last Thursday. Rev Harrison led Baptist service. Rev A D Jameson and family travel to El Paso for annual conference. appointments read Sunday noon.
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Mr. Webb
Ennis
A. Russell
Roxie Clark
John Havens
Arizona
George Miles Murphy
County Extension Club
A. V. Flowers
Pauline Cow
Miss Cowen
A. D. Jameson
A. D. Stafford
Cottonwood Ladies Aid Society
Harrison
Baptist Church
Ev. A. D. Jameson
el Paso
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