Predict Attempt to Curb Power of Comptroller General
Washington reports suggest forthcoming legislation to curb the comptroller general authority in handling classified government settlements. Senate hearings exposed W. E. Gordon of the comptrollers office admitting he settled a $33,000 claim without supervisor review. The discussion centered on a bill tied to Matthew O'Brien's claim regarding rewriting plans for a Livermore hospital project.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Comptroller General’s Office
Senate
W. EB. Gordon
Comptrollers’ Office
Veterans’ Bureau
Matthew O’brien
San Francisco
Livermore
Cal
Margarine Defended as Honest Food Not Substitute
A magazine editorial argues margarine is a genuine food product, plainly labeled oleomargarine, and rejects the label substitute. It notes rising demand and brand leadership for Margarine, citing 209,606,000 pounds sold last year and the advantage of branded merchandise.
Veterans Bureau hearings adjourn after four days
The Veterans Bureau had paid 64 000, with Frank T. Hives disallowing a claim and counter claiming 6 009 against O Brien for overpayment on first drawings. Senator Reed and others urged GAO legislation as hearings paused until next Monday. Charles R Forbes may testify after investigators finish matters about him. A note on a large bird egg follows.
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Veterans’ Bureau
Frank T. Hives
Bureau
O'Brien
Reed
Pennsylvania
General Accounting Office
I Walsh
Massachusetts
Nevada
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