Eight Year Old Sparks Post Office Cost Cut
An eight year old from Mobile Alabama named Gregg Buckalaw wrote to Postmaster General Jesse M Donaldson suggesting removing the word Via from Via Air Mail to save rubber used on air mail stamps. The Post Office issued instructions to omit Via in air mail endorsements. No savings estimate was provided.
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Mobile
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Gregg Buckalaw
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Jesse M. Donaldson
Donaldson
Gregg
Pea
Postal Service
Post Office Department
Kentucky Tops Nation in Navigable River Miles
Kentucky contains more navigable river miles than any other state, highlighting its long-standing prominence in inland water transportation. The claim underscores the state's extensive river system and its historical role in commerce and travel.
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Kentucky
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The
Union
Snails Display Alternative Shell Growth Pattern
In a rare development researchers observe some snail shells spiraling outward rather than coiling inward. This unexpected form alters shell architecture and may impact movement and protection. Further study aims to uncover genetic and environmental triggers behind the divergent spiral.
Bookies Lose Wire Services In West Warwick
West Warwick Rhode Island ends race wire service after town solicitor threatens action. Western Union removes teletype lines from the bookie parlor and New England Telephone cuts two lines linked to James Diciantis. Providence Western Union manager will refer requests to town council and police for action.
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R. L
Michael Diciantis
Western Union
Age Ss
Teaph and
Ion
Western Union Telegraph Company
Daily Sports
al Jones
New England Telephone & Telegraph Co
James Diciantis
S$. J. Butler
Providence
Butler
Jacoby on Canasta Tourney How to Run a Canasta Night
Oswald Jacoby explains running a Canasta party detailing setup, seating, and table rotations North South versus East West. Players start with 1400 points per round, two hands per table, with whistle stops and one final play rules. He promotes buying his 1951 booklet by mail offer in High Point Enterprise.
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Oswald Jacoby
High Point Enterprise
P. O. Box
Station
New York
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