Christmas mail log jam 1966 warns of delays and ZIP coding
Sylvia Porter reports the 1966 Christmas mail log jam as the biggest ever with 78 billion pieces anticipated for the year. Advice includes using ZIP codes, extra address cards, and sturdy packaging while noting looming postal rate increases and a two year mechanization plan to sort mail.
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Milwaukee Fans Divided Over Braves Stay Says Survey
An informal poll in Milwaukee shows residents split on keeping the Braves after the Supreme Court refused to head the case. The Milwaukee Sentinel reports residents question continued court efforts and consider seeking another major league team.
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Six Hired To Check Nurse Home Charges
The State Board approves six new Public Welfare Department positions to review nursing home charges for public assistance patients. The $29,273 request targets potential excessive rates after northern counties reported a few instances, now investigated and corrected.
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Frank Robinson to headline Twin Cities baseball dinner
Frank Robinson, star of the 1966 Orioles World Series title team, will headline the 6th mid winter Twin Cities baseball dinner in St Paul at the Hilton on January 23. He led the American League in batting 316, homers 49, RBIs 122 and total bases 367. Tickets are 12.50. groups of ten or more get tables. Goldfish have been cultivated as food and pets by the Chinese for centuries.
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Minnesota declares war on moose hunters in north state
DULUTH Minn AP state official Loren S Rutter of Kinney Ind said Monday he has declared war on hunters who kill moose in Minnesota s north pods He noted at least 17 moose were killed during and after the recent Minnesota deer season It is unlawful to kill a moose in the state.
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