Postal rate battle taints magazines and parcel post
On Saturday December 13 1924 the Postmaster General faces publisher fury over planned rate hikes that threaten magazine readers and parcel post costs. Experts say rates should rise to cover transportation costs while critics warn of a tax on intelligence and press resistance to veto overrides.
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New
Bincé
Litchcock
Taft
Postal Service
Albert Squiexon
Ile
Mr. New
Department
Postoffice
Congress
Gov‘erning
Underwood Muscle Shoals Bill Faces Stormy Senate Vote
In Washington the Underwood Muscle Shoals Bill sparked a stormy Senate debate as two new proposals emerged. A key Smith amendment would end leasing and push government operation during fertilizer trials, signaling a possible choice between government or private operation. Senators debated reconsideration and a vote loomed on tomorrow’s calendar.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Muscle Shoals
Smith
South Carolina
Underwood
Alabama
Walsh
Demoocrat
Montana
Orner
Congress
Jones
New York
Wadsworth
Hooker White-Atterbury
Open Column Critiques Radio Station WOS Charity Plea
A Jefferson City column denounces Radio Station WOS for begging charities for Misouri inmates. It argues convicts are state-funded and questions the station’s right to monopolize air time to push such appeals while global destitution exists. The piece condemns the station and defends state responsibility.
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Jefferson City
WOS
Hoya
Misaguri State Penitentiary
State of
Missouri
Christmas Cards of Distinction at Bennett Shop
At the Bennett Shop located at 182 B High, a collection of Christmas cards showcases refinement and individuality. The display emphasizes unique designs and quality craftsmanship for discerning shoppers this season.
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Bennett Shop
B. High
Holliday Offers Loot Location In Exchange For Shorter Term
Chicago December report on the $2 million mail train robbery case notes one inmate sentenced to 25 years at Leavenworth who pledges to reveal where more than $100,000 of the loot is buried if 20 years are shaved from his sentence. Federal officials say he aims to precede Glasscock, now serving 12 years, in recovering the cash.
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Mellon
Chicago
Rondoult
Leavenworth
Antenece
Little Rocby Adlks
Kansas City
Honda
Holliday
Brent Glasscock
Glasscock
Samuel Gompers Condition Firmly Deteriorating Report
Bulletin from Dr. Rice and secretary Frank Morris state Samuel Gompers is seriously ill following altitude stress from Mexico City trip. Reports indicate little improvement after departure, with later updates showing gradual stabilization and nourishment intake as he remains in San Antonio for further assessment over the next few days.
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Fated Press
Tex
Sana
Samuel
Jastbl
Les Rice
Rice
Gomper
Frank Morris
Federation
X. W. S. Cockrell
Gompers
Mexico City
Morrison
San Antoni
Mgr
San Antonio
Washington Senate considers Muscle Act and outdoor recreation talk
Senate debates Muscle Action bill while the house probes aircraft manufacture and operations. London receives American reply to British war claims. Advisory council of the national conference on outdoor recreation ends its meeting. Rear Admiral Benson testifies to the house shipping board panel. Political leaders weigh future steps for progressive acts. Coolidge bolsters senate forces against an early veto override on the postal pay bill. Work presents reclamation program to outline administration policy. Eczema cure noted. White J IAT Cain Sedalia Mo 12-9-1ia.
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House Committee
London
Advisory Council
The
National Conference
Benson Save
House Shipping Board
Coolidge
Work
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Sedalia
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