07/18/1929
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"Such an employee who has served continuously since March 1, 1904, may be given a classified status without examination."
"Otherwise than that I have nothing."
"I have appointed Mr. Harvey H. Bundy, of Boston, as Assistant Secretary of State, to the vacancy created by the promotion of Under Secretary [William R.] Castle."
"On recommendation of the head of a department or independent establishment and with the approval of the Civil Service Commission, any employee of such executive department or independent establishment..."