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Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1919

Page

5

Postmaster Burleson Reports 1919 Post Office Surplus

Postmaster General Burleson reports a 1919 post office surplus of 2,342,851 dollars and notes this marks the sixth surplus in seven years under the current administration. He cites revenue growth, reduced expense growth, and a long-term gain for the treasury, while outlining service improvements and urging civil service alignment.

Burleson Congress Washington Lurleson Treasury Department

Postmasters to be Subject to Civil Service Exam

President issues executive orders extending civil service to postmaster ships of all classes and requiring civil service exams for blanket hires. Move aims at higher government standards and more businesslike postal administration. Chloe I would only marry a man who has lived and suffered. George I suppose what you want is a widower.

United States International Parcel Post Burleson Congress Civil Service Chloe George London

New York Limits Heat for Subway Cars in Shortage

New York acts to conserve coal as Public Service Commissioner Nixon orders heating reduced on subway, elevated and surface cars during rush hours for two weeks while preserving slack times. Theaters also agree to darken electric signs except 7.30 to 8.30 p.m. for energy savings.

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