Byrd Committee Starts Federal Reorganization Study
Senator H F Byrd leads a government reorganization effort to consolidate agencies and save taxpayers hundreds of millions. The Brookings Institution will conduct a fact finding survey with questionnaires sent to departments as work runs through summer and winter.
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Plan to streamline government and cut costs in 1937
A public statement argues for coordinating and simplifying government activities, consolidating forty new agencies, and reducing emergency departments. It pledges full Congress briefing on duplications and expenditures and hopes public sentiment will force drastic spending cuts.
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Thunderheads Continue Across Region Figures
Henry reported a 103 degree reading as storms issued from thunderheads crossing the area. Crops in many sections of the region faced heat and potential damage while meteorologists tracked further activity.
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Weather's Affected State Hit By Hail Sleet and Heat
The state endures two weeks of freak weather with hail and sleet followed by abnormal heat and dryness. Today forecast calls for cloudy skies and cooler temperatures with more rain expected in some areas.
Wife Preservers Baked Pears as Apple Variant
Pears ripe for baking offer a pleasant alternative to baked apples. The text suggests using similar methods to create a simple, wholesome preserve suitable for family desserts.
Morgan Under Close Medical Care At Glen Cove
J Pierpont Morgan aged 69 was moved to his Glen Cove Long Island estate for rest due to neuritis that makes walking painful. His sons Junius and Henry met the special car carrying him after a stretcher and ambulance transfer from West Manchester Massachusetts.
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Roosevelt to dedicate Shenandoah National Park at Big Meadows
President Roosevelt will visit Big Meadows Virginia on Friday to dedicate Shenandoah National Park and accept it as a gift from Virginia. The ceremony, at 2 30 p m, will be held along Skyline Drive 3500 feet above sea level with about 50000 people expected to attend. Wilbur C Hall, chairman of the Conservation Commission, urged early departure from home.
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Big Meadows dedication drives open free to public
Officials say about 10 000 cars per hour can pass under one way traffic. Early arrivals secure better spots at the grounds. Free admission and parking at Big Meadows for over 20 000 automobiles, with no tickets required.
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Typo Corrects Date for Million Dollar Wedding
A Star correction fixes the wedding date for The Million Dollar Wedding at John Mann M Church. The notice states July 22 was printed in error. the event remains scheduled for the corrected date July 2.
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Sugar Limps Home To Die
Sugar a 3-year-old Trish setter owned by ft Clayton W. Hollis died after being shot near home on Saturday afternoon. Chief Hollis said the dog never harmed anyone and he has no clues about the shooter.
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