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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1964
Page
5
A humorous look at the U S postal service as lawmakers warn of stagnation while history shows gradual reform. Former postmasters general like Jesse Donaldson and Arthur Summerfield modernized delivery, with Summerfield pushing automation and rocket mail despite mixed results.
Postmaster General John A Gronouski introduced a new stainless steel mail collection box that glows in red white and blue and costs about $80. It is designed to replace the current red white and blue boxes and holds more mail while reducing maintenance. tests will determine if it is adopted.
In Calais Maine a blaze trapped four Corbett children aged seven five four and two in an upstairs bedroom as their parents slept. The parents escaped while officials said an oil stave explosion in the kitchen started the two story wooden home fire.
The article warns readers about standard liability limits from federal and state commissions, set at 30 cents per pound per item, noting this is usually insufficient coverage for a typical move. It urges readers to arrange higher protection or alternative plans to safeguard belongings.
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