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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
4
The piece honors Theodore Mail and Theodore N. Vails for shaping the Railway Mail Service into a world-class institution. It notes his departure from government service and laments broader departures from the government postal system, warning of leadership gaps and morale decline.
The piece argues post office workers resign due to low wages and long hours. It highlights temporary political appointees earning more than regular mechanics, criticizing the pay structure and urging reform. The author calls the current system corrupt and unfair to dedicated employees.
Editorial gossip recalls Laurre Dunnett receiving General Wood in a quirky scene. Sauire dresses, the Squire’s courtly manner, and a General surrounded by a service uniform create a vivid, if imperfect, historic image amid playful editorial commentary.
Burlington News reports Judge Harland B Howe a federal judge presiding who emphasizes enforcement against profiteering after a Burlington case where a clothing firm in Hinghamton N Y was fined 50000 on multiple counts. The judge notes the need for more swift sentences to curb profiteering and urges stronger action.
Vermont bridges are described as a serious ongoing issue with frequent overweight truck strikes. The author calls for determining carrying capacity and either replacing weak structures or restricting loads. The piece also surveys broader economic conditions affecting construction and lending, noting rising costs and high interest rates. A separate note praises Anchorage Alaska for its Chamber of Commerce and civic vitality.
A fragmented note discusses adaptability in changing conditions, urging households to ease heavy burdens and adjust daily routines. It highlights how what was once essential is now seen as useless, redefining priorities and efficiency in living.
Speaking before a church gathering in Geneva, Henry Davison urged urgent U.S. action to aid Eastern Europe amid famine, typhus, and hunger. He proposed a threefold plan including a large American relief fund, a high level mission led by Pershing or Lane, and coordinated credit and trade to restore Central and Eastern European economies while removing political obstacles.
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