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The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
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William R. Johnson, criticized by Congress for managing the Customs Bureau, has resigned as commissioner. He will advise the U.S. delegation at the Geneva trade conference before taking a subordinate customs role. Assistant Frank Dow will serve as acting commissioner.
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WASHINGTON, May 3.—(P)—William R. Johnson, whose management of the Customs Bureau has been sharply criticized by Congress, has asked to be relieved of his post as commissioner.
Secretary of the Treasury Snyder announced last night the 51-year-old Johnson will serve as special advisor to the American delegation at the International trade conference in Geneva and then step down to a subordinate position in the customs Bureau when he returns.
Johnson's present assistant, Frank Dow, will act as commissioner pending a new appointment.
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Washington
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May 3
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johnson resigns as commissioner, serves as special advisor in geneva, then takes subordinate position; frank dow acts as commissioner pending new appointment.
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William R. Johnson, 51-year-old commissioner of the Customs Bureau criticized by Congress, has asked to be relieved of his post. Secretary Snyder announced Johnson will serve as special advisor to the American delegation at the International trade conference in Geneva and then step down to a subordinate position in the customs Bureau upon return. Johnson's assistant Frank Dow will act as commissioner until a new appointment.