Postage rates to rise as Post Office seeks fixes
Sylvia Porter outlines mounting deficits at the U.S. Post Office driven by bargain mail losses and costly service. Plans include Mail Users Councils, Accelerated Delivery, ZIP coding, self service post offices, and potential merging of first class and air mail into priority mail, with higher rates likely. The piece notes legislative steps and warns another rate hike is coming.
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Shuman Re-Elected Head of Farm Bureau
Charles B. Shuman of Sullivan Illinois was re elected president of the American Farm Bureau Federation by unanimous vote at the annual convention. He will serve a two year term. Walter L Randolph of Montgomery Alabama was re elected vice president. The delegates adopted a resolution supporting military action in Viet Nam and praising those fighting for freedom.
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Local Christmas Gifts and Holiday Sale at St Wenceslaus
Locals visit Aletta's Hat Shop and La Crosse Street Market for Christmas gifts and bake sale items. St Wenceslaus hosts a holiday sale December 19 with homebaked goods and crafts. Daily hours, low meat prices, eggs, bacon, potatoes, and pecans promote seasonal shopping.
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Progress Reported In Easing Coin Shortage
Washington AP reports substantial progress in easing the nation’s coin shortage. By last Friday over one billion coins sat in Federal Reserve branch banks, up from about 300 million a year earlier. Demand peaks at Christmas. half-dollars remain scarce while quarters are more available, with few complaints.
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