Postal pact eyed as potential big wage rise stir
The article discusses a 12 percent two year postal wage deal for about six hundred thousand union members. It notes the raise surpasses the 5.5 percent national guideline and includes a cost of living escalation. Postmaster General Klassen estimates a post September rate hike of 25 percent for first class postage to fund the contract. It calls for cost containment and service reforms while warning against inflationary pressures.
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Postal Workers Union
Elmer T. Klassen
Postal Corporation
Senate
House Committees
Grandkids and humility by Bill Eaton
Bill Eaton writes of returning from a vacation to find The Corry Evening Journal still published with no crisis. He recalls family visits in Bedford County, joyful grandchildren, and a novice Indian artifact hunt that yields mostly rocks. He notes Congressmen condemn airline service and demand hearings after a New York Washington run disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Evening Journal
Journal
Bedford County
Christopher
Chris
Stephanie Kay
Amy Ellen
Corry
New York City-Washington
Unfriendly skies and bugging claims shake Congress
Rep William Walsh cites deteriorating air travel between Washington and Syracuse as hearings are sought. A House crime report accuses Rep Sam Steiger of eavesdropping, with allies Murphy and Waldie blasting the hypocrisy. Robert Vesco lands in Antigua amid questions over his conduct and a looming indictment.
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Syracuse
South
William Walsh
R-N Y
Washington
Morgan Murphy
D-Ill
Jerome Waldie
Dcalif
Congress
Murphy
Waldie
Steiger
Law summary on mortgage liability after divorce
The man remains responsible for the underlying mortgage loan even if his deed to the home is to his ex wife and her death. His second wife would not be liable for the payments under these circumstances as long as his name stays on the mortgage.
Invasion Rumors Strike Columbus New Mexico 1916
On March 8 1916 Juan Favela warned Colonel Slocum of 600 mounted bandits near Las Palomas seen as Pancho Villa. Slocum dismissed the threat and urged a drink. Columbus stores like Ravel Mercantile faced rumors of Villa ties and ghost cash. The 13th Cavalry withdrew to Deming leaving Castleman in charge.
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Juan Favela
Senor Favela
U.S. Army
Slocum
13Th Calvary
Foreman Favela
Las Palomas
Mexico
Favela
Pancho Villa
Colonel Slocum
United States
Woodrow Wilson
General Carranza
Tres Hermanas Mountain
Columbus
Boulevard Street
Ravel Brothers Mercantile
Louis
Sam Ravel
Ravel
Ravels
Villa
Deming
Castleman
13Th Cavalry
el Paso
New Mexico
Tompkins
Paul Revere
Army
Corry 1953 circus to set up on East Main Street
A second circus, Kelly and Miller Bros. Circus billed as America’s second largest, will set up on East Main Street in Corry on July 11. City treasurer warns 400 taxpayers must pay extra charges beyond 1952 53 school taxes if they do not pay by July 1. Also notes local birthday club gathering and Hazel Merkle’s birthday. Long fragment recalls Pancho Villa border raid and Columbus NM events, with details of casualties and aftermath.
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Corry Ltes
Corry
Art Miller
AIG. Kelly and Miller Bros
America
Big Top
East Main Street
Kentuck Release Relayed After Canteen Incident
A brief report notes a person identified as Kentuck was released following an incident at a canteen. Authorities investigated the event and provided a statement on the outcome. Further details are not disclosed in the available text.
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Bill Eaton
John Murphy
D-N.y
American Airlines
Edward Koch
John Wydler
R-N.y
Rep
Angelo Roncallo
Frank Brasco
Shirley Chisholm
Brooklyn
John Hunt
Airlines
Eastern Airlines
By Jack Anderson
Georgia
California
Harley Staggers
D-W. Va
House Commerce
Sam Steiger
R-Ariz
Emprise
FBI
House Crime Committee
Vesco
Robert Vesco
Antigua
West Indies
Romantaca
The
Bahamas
U.S
Ean’s
Hoover Hotel
Miller’s
W. Ritchie
Commercial
Carl Smith
Birthday Club
Findley Lake
A. McClintock
Hazel Merkle
United States Senate
Richard 5. Schweiker
R-Pa
Washington, D.C
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Milton Shapp
Harrisburg
United States Representative Assembly
Joseph P. Vigorito
Cannon House
R. Budd Dwyer
Honorable Forest Hopkins
Mr. Dean
H.M. Hart
Castelman
Mr. Ravel
Lou
F. Tompkins
Major Tompkins
Sois Las Palomas
Rio Parral
Edd' Kentuck
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