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October 15, 1947
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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William L. Clayton resigns as undersecretary of state for economic affairs due to his wife's health, agreeing to serve as unpaid adviser. President Truman accepts reluctantly, expressing hope for his return.
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Clayton Quits
State Department
WASHINGTON, (AP) - William L. Clayton quit today as undersecretary of state for economic affairs but agreed to stand by as an unpaid adviser to the secretary of state.
His wife's health was given by Clayton as the reason for his resignation, effective at the close of business today.
President Truman, accepting the resignation with reluctance, expressed "great satisfaction" over Clayton's assurance of his willingness to return to public service if Mrs. Clayton's health improves sufficiently to permit him to do so.
Clayton wrote Mr. Truman on July 7:
"For at least three or four years Mrs. Clayton has been very anxious, for reasons of health, to return to our home in Houston.
"Endeavoring to meet her wishes, I have on several occasions, starting as far back as four years ago, tendered my resignation."
Mr. Truman told Clayton that his letter left him "no alternative but to acquiesce."
State Department
WASHINGTON, (AP) - William L. Clayton quit today as undersecretary of state for economic affairs but agreed to stand by as an unpaid adviser to the secretary of state.
His wife's health was given by Clayton as the reason for his resignation, effective at the close of business today.
President Truman, accepting the resignation with reluctance, expressed "great satisfaction" over Clayton's assurance of his willingness to return to public service if Mrs. Clayton's health improves sufficiently to permit him to do so.
Clayton wrote Mr. Truman on July 7:
"For at least three or four years Mrs. Clayton has been very anxious, for reasons of health, to return to our home in Houston.
"Endeavoring to meet her wishes, I have on several occasions, starting as far back as four years ago, tendered my resignation."
Mr. Truman told Clayton that his letter left him "no alternative but to acquiesce."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Family
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Resignation
State Department
Clayton
Truman
Wife Health
Adviser
What entities or persons were involved?
William L. Clayton
Mrs. Clayton
President Truman
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
William L. Clayton
Mrs. Clayton
President Truman
Location
Washington
Story Details
William L. Clayton resigns from his position due to his wife's health issues after years of attempts, but agrees to advise unpaid; Truman accepts reluctantly hoping for his return.