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Burleson urges government ownership of telegraphs and telephones
Washington December 17 government ownership of both telegraphs and telephones is urged by Postmaster General Albert Burleson in a major annual report. He cites parcel post success and argues government control would modernize national communications while detailing a 1913 surplus and calls for postal system reforms and new funding authorities.
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