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Ultimatum over mails contracts hits Louisiana rail line
The Times-Picayune reports the Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company may stop postal service after July 31 if the U S government does not specify mail pay. Helm, VP, says the rate should be about 2.10 cents per mile, higher than the current 5.46 cents. Government weighing of mails runs March 18 to June 2. contracts expire June 30 and July operations possible under old terms. Also notes upcoming National Negro Business League meeting in Muskogee Oklahoma with parade and Seminole outdoor show.
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Times-Picayune
United States
Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company
H. B. Helm
Shreveport
Post Office Department
Washington
The
Louisiana Railway and
Muskogee
Okla
National Negro Business League
Oklahoma State Negro Business League
Boley, Oklahoma