Postal hike sparks nationwide rate increase
The U S Court of Appeals stayed an injunction delaying postal rate hikes set to take effect at 12:01 a m Wednesday. First class letters rise to 13 cents, postcards to 9 cents, and third class bulk rates up 23.9 percent while second class climbs 22.1 percent. Former Postmaster General Day argues for delay on behalf of third class users, seeking to block the increase.
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Bomb blast at La Guardia injures dozens in baggage area
Photos show victims and frightening scenes after Monday's explosion at La Guardia Airport. Officials report 52 injured with more treated at area hospitals. chaos and shock described by witnesses as debris and broken glass scattered across the airport island and parking area. Police received multiple anonymous claims of responsibility, from diverse groups, in the hours after the blast.
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Carbondale Post Office Prepares for Stamp Rate Change
Marion Searcy, director of mail processing, said the Carbondale sectional post office is stocked with a million 13-cent stamps and 3-cent stamps for customers adding to their 10-cent stamps. He expects no serious problems though clerks may initially struggle to compute the new postage.
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Searcy
Economic indicators show November uptick amid flat overall growth
The Commerce Department reports the leading economic indicators index rose 0.4 percent in November after a 0.4 percent drop in October and a 0.1 percent fall in September. Over three months the index declined less than 0.1 percent, suggesting a moderated expansion with little change expected. The gain was led by a 1.9 percent rise in new business formation, though this area remains near its July level.
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James L. Pate
Pate
Six months after his death Sam Giancana still subjects of fascination
A collage of notes shows Giancana remembered six months after his death with references to mob ties and public memory. Also mentioned are a grand jury inquiry into Marion Memorial Hospital deaths and various regional items, including weather, events, and editorials.
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John Kennedy
Sam Giancana
New Sci Fi Series With Landau and Bain Prep Ties
Youth STAR TREK fans may take heart as Martin Landau and Barbara Bain star in a new science fiction show being readied for syndication on U.S. television. Page 5 mentions this TV project amid other features.
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Ford party raises questions social gathering or fund raiser
President Ford returns from an eight day ski trip as debate swirls over a departure eve dinner in his honor. aides say the event was not intended as a fundraiser though a fund raising plan existed at one point. pledge cards were mailed by Sheila Gramshammer but she says they were unrelated to the party.
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Nessen
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Sparta Triumphs in Consolation Round at Holiday Tournaments
In morning consolation games across Carbondale Centralia Edwardsville Breese and Ed wardsville, Sparta defeated Highland 98 to 57. Herrin beat West Frankfort 60 to 58. Alton topped Du Quoin 94 to 26. Belleville Althoff beat Salem 64 to 54. Prospect defeated Dundee 75 to 54. Pinckneyville edged Edwardsville 76 to 58 and Okanville won 68 to 56 over Trico.
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