Postmaster explains austerity program nationwide
Morris Postmaster William Martin outlines a belt tightening plan for the Postal Service amid a near one billion dollar deficit. The program trims overtime and outside hiring, closes uneconomical small offices, and shifts to curb line delivery with centralized cluster boxes to save costs.
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Apple crop boom spurs roadside stands and pick your own orchards
UPI reports a seven billion pound bumper crop in 1975 with output up 13 percent from 1974 and 8 percent above the 1969 record. Growers expand markets via roadside stands and pick your own orchards as processed apple demand remains stable or soft.
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Dutch Moluccan hijackers surrender after 12 days
Six South Moluccans who seized a train with 23 hostages near Beilen killed three people during the 12 day ordeal and surrendered after mediation and prayer. Police said they would be charged with murder while hostages reported the hijackers were kind and kept the train clean.
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Louis Laurier
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