Post Office in 1949 Deficit and Hoover Commission Plan
Congressman Jones reviews the Hoover Commission study on reorganizing the Post Office Department to reach self sufficiency. He notes the department ran a large deficit in 1948, outlines cost shares by class mail including first and second class, and discusses proposed rate changes to fund services like registered and insured mail and money orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Congress
Commission On Organization
Executive Branch
Hoover Commission
Department of the “Free
Department
Postmaster General
DDT Spraying Plan Set for Southeast Missouri Homes
The Residual DDT Spraying Program by the State Division of Health and U S Public Health Service will start soon in Southeast Missouri. A contact man will notify households, explain preparation, and provide a payment receipt for spraying the house and outside toilet for 1 50 with small extra charges for additional buildings. Receipts list exact payments and include headquarters addresses for follow up. Milfred D Plummer, Area Supervisor, Malden, Missouri, coordinates questions.
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State Division of Health
U. S. Public Health Service
Missouri
Milfred D. Plummer
CDC
Malden Municipal Airport
Malden
Walking Is Possible for Crippled Children
St Louis Feb 24 1949 Easter Seal Sale underway in Missouri aims to fund ongoing services for crippled children. Missouri Society president Archer O Reilly Jr releases the twenty second annual report noting an $185000 goal and that 145 children and adults received direct aid. Cerebral palsy clinics operate in Kansas City St Joseph and St Louis with Springfield Webb City hosting specials. 450 children examined. County committees aided 1146 crippled children and 275 adults with services and 742 children and 97 adults with financial help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri
Archer O'Reilly Jr
Missouri Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Missouri Society
O*‘Reilly
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Springfield
Webb City
Frigidaire Owners in Sikeston Urged to Question Before Buying
Over two thousand Frigidaire owners in Sikeston are advised to seek advice from local owners before purchasing appliances. The notice emphasizes consulting neighbors and existing users to gauge satisfaction and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston
Lair’'S
Marston 4-H Club Grows From 9 To 86
Mrs. John Haubold of Marston received a fifteen year pin for 4 H leadership at Charter Night in Risco on March 11. She has led since 1929 when 16 girls started, nine completing the project. The club now has 86 members. Four H clubs in New Madrid County total 33 with growing activity. members once walked miles to meetings. Drive carefully. Children move fast.
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John Haubold
Marston
Risco
Marston Club
Columbia
Herbert Rolf
Joe Williams
Roy Looney
Joe Haubold
New Madrid
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Congressman Jones
Washington Report
Paul C. Jones
10Th Congressional District
THE
Missouri Association OF Public
West High Street
Newspaper Anchiver
Jefferson City
Ferguson
Sikeston Tractor Sales
Sikeston, Mo
Center St
Allard-Matthews Insurance Agency
Hudson
America
All Hudson Dealers
Down
E. Malone
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