Stamps recall Revolutionary War with Bunker Hill 10-cent issue
The 200th anniversary of Bunker Hill is marked by a June 17 first day ceremony in Charlestown for a 10-cent U.S. stamp. It follows the April 19 Lexington and Concord issue, with a Trumbull painting vignette. Other stamp notes include Grenada’s Bicentennial set and international philatelic cards for ESPANA 75 and ARPHILA 75. First day mail requests and money orders are required.
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Boston
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Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
John Hancock
John Adama
Lafayette
U.S. Postal Services
Espana
Madrid
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Spain
Paris
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Winglow Homer
Frederick Remington
Philatelic Sales
Washington, D.C
Elizabeth
Great Britain
Jersey
George VI
Cecil Beaton
Queen Mother
Royal Tridge
Windsor
Smallpox Nearly Eradicated Globally By 1970s Efforts
Dr Anderman notes smallpox nearly wiped out worldwide with no US cases in 25 years and most regions free. WHO led eradication, with India Pakistan and Ethiopia still reporting scattered cases in early 1970s. Letter writers urged, readers invited to send questions to The Gazette.
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United States
Michael Lane
U.S. Public Health Service
India
Pakistan
Ethiopia
Bankrupt Board Closes Schools in East Haven Conn
East Haven public schools remained shuttered as the board of education insisted it was broke. Union leader Joseph Riccio said a substantial portion of about 300 teachers tried to enter eight schools, while no figures were given on how many of the 5,700 students attempted to attend classes. It marked the first recent instance of a municipal school system declaring itself insolvent and closing.
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Joseph Riccio
Achera
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