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Farley for Life Postmasters Stir Senate Debate
Paul Mallon notes the passage of civil service for postmasters for life, praising the reform while Republicans mourn the loss of patronage. The piece details 1,136 first class, 3,404 second class, and 10,007 third class Farley appointees across 14,547 communities, totaling about 160,000 Democratic clerks and workers poised for life tenure. It cites Senators Glass and McKellar among the dissenters and hints at broader political implications for party control and future challenges.
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