Postal cleanup begins as patronage questioned by Blount
Blount, Poste master General, says anti patronage reforms are initial step to end decades of abuse. He cites political influence in promotions and regions, and supports merit based appointments. He notes no overnight postal service fixes and discusses New Jersey mall project and lease costs.
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Winton MM. Hlocnt
Blount
Niven
Capitol
Post Office
Congress
Associated Press
New Jersey
Hlount
Post Office Department
General Accounting Office
General Services Administration
Army bans reservists from janitorial duties nationwide
Washington AP reports the Army orders commanders to stop using reservists for custodial work after budget cuts pressurize staffing. The service says such duties hurt unit readiness and cites tight but adequate reserve funding while permitting limited use of military vehicles and toll-road travel for training and camp moves.
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Arms
Army
Army Reserve
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Novice Mawcett urges quiet activist impact at OSU dinner
Ohio State University President Novice Mawcett tells 480 honor students at the 12th annual president's scholarship recognition dinner that true activists rarely headline during college years. He says they focus on knowledge, analytical skills, and a foundation for wisdom rather than fame.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohe State University
Mawcett
Hawcett
OSU
Space Flight Warmups Too Much For Astronauts
Apollo 9 flights delayed three days due to colds in McDivitt Scott and Schweickart. Dr. Berry argues preflight overwork lowers resistance and recommends reduced training and rest prior to launch. He cites prior missions Apollo 7 and Apollo 8 illnesses and postponement cost.
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Charles A. Berry
Air Force
James A. McDivitt
David R. Scott
Russell L. Schweickart
Berry
Space Agency
Frank Borman
Earth
George Hage
Pre Cana Conference At St Joseph College
Pre Cana conferences for engaged couples and those dating will be held at St Joseph College in Dubois Hall on Saturday. The event opens with a Mass and homily on marriage in the college chapel. Various speakers from St Vincent’s Seminary and local clergy discuss meaning of sex, physical aspects, and self realization in marriage, with a solemn engagement ceremony for interested couples.
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Dubois Hall
Christian Coordinating Council
John F. Hurley
C.M
Vincent T. Lidde
St. Vincent's Seminary
Philadelphia
George Morningstar
David Neun
St. Joseph’s
Even In Russia Crooks Get Caught
Moscow reports a Russian impostor posed as a foreign correspondent to charm women. Alexander Koravkin deceived several professionals including teachers and editors by faking an accent and claiming exotic postings. He swindled one victim out of 1,555 dollars to “buy a car,” via his embassy, and is now on trial and imprisoned.
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Forign
Alexander Koravkin
Honduras
Pakistan
Spain
Korovkin
Rae
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