Postal Rate Commission Pushes Standardized Envelopes
The Postal Rate Commission proposes standardized letter envelopes to enable machine sorting and cut costs. If adopted, oversize envelopes incur a surcharge and undersize ones would be banned. The move follows a long drive by the Postal Service since 1973 for sizes suited to processing equipment. The commission says its recommendations are a first step toward basic mail classification reform.
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Washington
UPI
Postal Rate Commission
Postal Service
Commission
Congress
Minot Dikes Erode as Floodwaters Threaten City
Minot ND dams erode as rain and snow fuel the Souris River flood. Workers held back rising waters while about 13,000 people a third of the city evacuated from low areas and 1,200 Velva residents fled. Over 50,000 acres of ranchland flooded.
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Minot
N.D
Taft Claims Net Worth of 1.89 Million Excluding Wife’s Estate
Senator Robert Taft Jr. announced a net worth of 1.89 million dollars excluding his wife Katharine Taft’s estate. He reported 1975 taxable income taxes of 25 419 dollars and a combined 72 871 dollars in taxes paid. He noted a 1969 marriage contract waiving rights to each other’s property due to family concerns from prior marriages.
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Washington
UPI
Robert Taft Jr
Ohio
Katharine
Taft
Emmy nominations sweep signals Rich Man Poor Man lead
23 nominations for Rich Man Poor Man highlight the Emmy race with M A S H securing 11 bids led by best comedy series and Alan Alda. Henry Winkler from Happy Days joins Alda in the best actor in a comedy race as the field narrows.
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Hollywood
UPI
Alan Alda
Alda
Henry Winkler
the Fonz
Ohio Lottery Winning Numbers This Week
The Ohio Lottery reports this week’s winning numbers. Three digit 379. Four digit 3256. Five digit 35887. Six digit 119878. Spirit of 76 two digit 48 32 52 36. Four digit 8519. Five digit 67106. Six digit 444598.
Weather and Notices from Fan The Record
Variable cloudiness with a chance of thundershowers this afternoon and evening. Lows mid to upper 50s. Partly cloudy Saturday with highs near 80. Rain probability 30 percent tonight and 20 percent Saturday. Winds south to southwest 10 to 15 mph tonight. Births list includes three new girls in North Fairfield New London and Willard. Death reported for Mrs Anna P Boepple 79 Sandusky.
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Richard Bistline
North Fairfield
Patrick Leaser
New London
Jerry Prelipp
Willard
Anna P. Boepple
Sandusky
Ohio Senate weighs return to March vehicle license plates
The Ohio Senate ponders restoring the old license plate system with issuance in March after the House passed the bill. Congressman Ashbrook notes a conservative voter trend on taxes. Voters are urged to call numbers to vote yes or no by midnight.
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Aes
Ohio Senate
Ohio
Ohio House
Ashbrook
Tax deadline brings last minute surge at post offices
United Press International reports mixed views as millions race to file taxes before the deadline. Taxpayers like Brian Kerchloe complain about owed money while others urge simplified refunds. Postal workers brace for crowds at federal tax centers as Americans balance taxes and timing.
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John Lesar
United Press International
Brian Kerchloe
Kerchloe
Rockefeller
Chicago
Jan
Yanich
Santa Claus
Kansas City
Bob Frechette
Birmingham
Ala
Federal Income Tax Centers
Internal Revenue Service
Memphis
Tenn
Enid
My Experience With God Belief In God Set Her Life Straight
An editor notes a Holy Week reflection by Phyllis Young, a First Baptist Church member, recounting how reading the Bible restored health and conviction, leading to total commitment to Christ and daily reliance on Him. The piece includes a Columbus byline on Reagan and Wallace securing Ohio primary ballot status for June, affecting delegate race.
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Norwalk
First Baptist Church
Jesus Christ
Christ
Jesus
God
Christ Jesus
Lord
Columbus
UPI
Ted W. Brown
Ronald Reagan
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Ohio
Brown
Wallace
Reagan
Stogner Bond Set After Norwalk Forgery Arrest
Raymond R. Stogner, 26, of Norwalk, arraigned on forgery charges in Texas, with bond set at 10,000 cash or 20,000 property. He waived preliminary hearing. a youth they fled with is in question. Police chief planned possible discipline for detectives over a Texas trip mixup.
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Norwalk
Texas
Thomas Heydinger
Raymond R. Stogner
Stogner
Salvation Army
Richard Hauser
Donald Ratliff
Fred Lau
San Antonio
Hauser
Donald Daugherty
Daugherty
Ratliff
Lou
Lawrence C Hilson
New Yankee Stadium Opens as DiMaggio Buoys Opening
Joe Louis sits with Joe DiMaggio in the press box as the renovated Yankee Stadium hosts its 1976 home opener, a game the Yankees win 11 to 4 over the Minnesota Twins. The event draws 53,862 fans and sparks mixed reactions from protesters and fans alike over the $100 million rebuild.
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New York Yankees
Mickey Mantle
Yogi Berra
Joe Louis
Yankees
Twins
UPI
Joe DiMaggio
New Yankeetadium
DiMaggio
Willie Randolph
Maggio
Babe Ruth
Yankee
Ruth
Herman Badillo
Dn.y
Abraham Beame
Colosseum
Yeeott
Minnesota Twins
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Carlsbad
N.M
Reagan, Wallace
Steven Soliah
Sacramento
Calif
Martha
Elsie
Martin
Josephine
Kathleen
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Phyllis B. Young
Boards of Elections
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New Yankee Stadium
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New York
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