Postal Service In Big Trouble
Five years after Congress reshaped the Post Office Department into an ostensibly self supporting independent entity the U S Postal Service remains in grave financial trouble. Postmaster General Benjamin Bailar told Congress the service could seek large economy moves including ending Saturday deliveries and special delivery. He warned letter rates could rise to four cents within five years as a record deficit of 1.4 billion is forecast for this year. A judge blocked a planned first class stamp hike from 10 to 13 cents. Private parcel firms have taken over much of the non letter business, while first class mail remains restricted by law to the Postal Service. The plan to close small unprofitable post offices has angered rural lawmakers. The piece argues for public subsidies or a public private mix to sustain essential rural and library delivery services while allowing private firms to handle mail where profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Post Office’ Department
U.S
Postal Service
John J. Sirica
Give Him A Pencil Says English Teachers At Conference
At the National Council of Teachers of English convention in San Diego, Robert Hogan argues teachers should respond to students’ word choices with practical help. When a student says I don't have no pencil or I don't have no job, teachers should supply the pencil or guide them to list qualifications rather than lecturing on double negatives. He notes many high school graduates self describe with similar negation forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranimar
National Council of Teachers of English
San Diego
Council
Robert Hogin
Sun Files 18 Were Hurt In 1945 Interurban Collision
Baytown Sun records recount a 1945 interurban crash injuring multiple people near Goose Creek. Ambulances rushed victims to Goose Creek Hospital as sherters and emergency crews treated the injured in crowded hallways amid chaotic scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dina
Paul al
Ler
Goose Creek Hospital
Insurance losses push US casualty firms into 1975 crisis
New York AP reports five and casualty insurers faced a near 4 billion underwriting loss to end 1975, the worst in industry history. Insolvencies rose to 29 as regulators plan rate hikes and more surcharges. Factors include inflation, increased lawsuits, weather, and a failing stock market. many firms warn of solvency risk and seek higher premiums in 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Five and Casualty
Aweteante
Cfisis
Lhre Casualty
Republic
Sigcx
Theodore Newton Jr
Blyth East
Nant Dillon
Willy
Iust
Bill
Newton
Wall Street
On This Date in History December 26, 1973
AP notes world events on December 26 include Japan renouncing the Washington Naval Treaty in 1934 and Texas entering the Union as the 16th state in 1849. 1848 marks White House gas lighting and 1900 YMCA doors opened in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Japan
United States
Blain
Texas
Union
Mave
White House
Stalte
Young Men's Christian Association
YMCA
United
Baytown Sun Editorial Roundup and Historical Notes
A dated Baytown Sun fragment lists editors and managers, alongside a garbled historical chronology. It mentions London bombings in 1940, Henry Wallace’s 1947 presidential bid, Rhodesia export bans, and mid century diplomacy shifts, interwoven with stray names and birthday notes.
Mission Botched By U S Election Panel
Washington coverage of the Federal Election Commission facing criticism for bureaucratic excess and procedural missteps. The piece laments hiring practices, forms churn, and misaligned disclosures, highlighting internal memos and presidential frustration with governance and deregulation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Election Panel
Dear Dr Lamb on cholesterol myths and diet limits
Reader writes criticizing a critic who argues against cholesterol limits. Dr Lamb argues against a single case proving a theory, notes heredity and individual variation, and says diet can lower high cholesterol in patients while stressing lifestyle, weight control, and regular checks for those with normal levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aime
Weiler
Bible Verse Fragment From Salth Manuscript
Fragmentary OCR text speaks of a divine promise and deliverance in a day of trouble. It references being heard, help given, restoration, and inheritance of desolate lands. The exact names and place details are unclear due to corrupted transcription.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sun
Baytown Sun
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Baytown
R. L. Blaffer
Gordon J. Farned
Raytown
John Sylvester
Bill Wallace
Alice
Hawaii
Little Pelly City
Tri-Cities Hardware Co
M. Harv
Nils
Tekel
Daniel Alt
Elbert Itubbard
Parrow
Enny Ward Beecher
Goose Creek
T. &. Bowen Jr
Grity Dexton
Morris County Beall Unit
Tom Farner
Humble
Old Laat
Trinity River
Chambers
Flord Willammt
Anahuac
J. H. Pellelt
Wo Bush
Idlytown
Wari
Petit Ree
He Sook
Sng Imeanased
THE
Business Mirror
Bos
Leon Renan
Dyna Weadllay
Tea Hambreger _bemstant
Free Hartman, Oy
Belairandt Publiennn
Géere Tinutham Newspapers, Inc
Editorial
Ormarthent
Germany
London
Henry Wallace
Rhodesia
Grael
Middle East
Venezuela
Cuba
Adrésa Vieveea Linttues
Derty
Auda Marsatier
Pal Staph
Jack Anderson
Washington
Federal Election Commission
Clintely
Federal Register
Ue Con Mission
Mouse Administration
Commission
House
Lerandidates
Footenoters
Bob Owerts
Ford
Harry Truman
Shaw
Bureau Uals
Pentagon
Dr. Lamb
Lamb
Nan
Berry's
Tom Ishege
Cabal Ly
Bronte
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!