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Baytown Sun in Baytown, Texas

07 Aug 1964

Page 6

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Baytown Sun

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Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1964

Page

6

Postage Rates in Texas Republic and Early Postal History

The article traces Texas postage rates from 1835 to 1847, noting high initial fees, rate changes by Congress, and the growth of postal activity. It details postmarks used in Austin, Houston, Brazoria, Galveston, and other towns, plus contractors, routes, and the shift of Texas toward state and U.S. union mail systems. It also mentions stamps, first-day covers, and material scarcity for collectors.

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Postal Service Republic of Texas United Staties Texas United States Tis Texas Congress Congress Republic Austin Houston Brazoria Galveston Center Hill Sabine Town Texas Republic New Orleans Texian Post Office Wilfian Errant Tesian Post Office Sam Rickter Sr Republic of Texasasi John R. Jones Congo General Posts Office Arkansas Louisiana Fid The Union U. S Texana
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James Foundation to End Grants on Dec 31

NEW YORK AP The James Foundation announced it will give away its last funds and cease to exist on December 31 The foundation born from Arthur Charles James will shut after 25 years of operation The fund built from a $26 million endowment funded large grants totaling 96 350 000 and contributing 42 million in gifts to 92 institutions with gifts ranging from 100000 to 5 5 million

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New York James Foundation Arthur Charles James United States International Business Machines American Natural Gas Nnal
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