Stamps honor Leif Erikson and design memo at Memphis expo
Postmaster General Watson previews a 6 cent Leif Erikson commemorative stamp with a Dr. Dewey portrait to be issued Oct 9 in Seattle. First-day covers postmarked by Oct 21 to Burlington VT. MEMPHEX 68 marks sesquicentennial of the 1818 Chickasaw treaty with special covers and Jackson seals designs by Sally Ware and Bernice Kochen. Covers priced 25c each or five for $1, orders to MEMPHEX COVERS.
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Leif Erikson Stamp and Related Postage News
A detailed note on the Leif Erikson stamp design from Stirling Calder’s statue in Reykjavik, وwith embossing, ink, and engraving specifics. It covers First Day Covers, postmaster procedures, and Philatelic Sales figures, plus a 50th anniversary American Legion stamp and a John Dewey series issue with Burlington first day ceremonies.
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Thieu Defends Peace Formula Against Doves At Naval Academy
President Thieu reiterated that only the Saigon government peace plan is acceptable. He warned doves and militant Buddhists against undermining the state, insisting on North Vietnamese troop withdrawal, Viet Cong cessation, and talks with Saigon only.
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Northwest names and brides premiere on Channel 9
The column notes the men who named the Northwest and the women who tamed them. HERE COME THE BRIDES premieres Wednesday September 25 at 6 30 p m in color on Channel 9.
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