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Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1977

Page

3

Postmasters Upset by Release of Pay Hikes

The Postal Service announces salaries for top officials while withholding press notes for others, drawing postmasters’ ire. Spokesman D Jamison Cain says publicizing local postmasters’ pay highlights the agency’s economic role, while critics warn it could fuel post office closures. The top 18 executives got raises. Bailor now earns 66000, and future hikes will be public.

Jeffrey Mills Associated Press Washington Postal Service Mail Agency D. Jamison Cain Beckley W. Va Post-Herald and Register Coal City Frank Miklozek National Association of Postmasters Cain Postmaster Association Benjamin F. Bailor Miklozek

Farm commodity prices rise again widening family budgets

Washington reports a 2 percent increase in raw farm product prices from April 15 to May 15 marking the sixth straight rise and 2 percent higher than a year ago. Meat prices climbed 6 percent in the month with cattle at 36.10 per cwt and hogs at 40.70. Meat accounts for about 30 percent of family spending, though meat animal costs are 6 percent lower than last year. Retail food prices are expected up about 6 percent in 1977, with later gains tied to coffee cocoa and seafood outside U.S. farms.

Washington Agriculture Department Department U.S

Government warns of drink during pregnancy risks

Washington AP reports federal health agencies warn alcohol poses risk to fetal development. The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism cites studies linking high intake to malformed or retarded infants and urges pregnant women and those of childbearing age to consult doctors. The National Council on Alcoholism plans a nationwide campaign promoting abstinence during pregnancy.

Washington Federal Alcohol Abuse Agency National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Ernest Noble National Council On Alcoholism New York City

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