Postal Service Under Fire as Government Urges Private Carriers
The Haley Report notes widespread dissatisfaction with USPS efficiency and cites a General Services Administration bulletin urging federal agencies to use commercial parcel carriers to cut costs. The piece highlights a 72 percent cost rise from 1972 to 1975 and predicts continued rate increases.
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Washington, D.C
United States Postal Service
Postal Service
USPS
United Press International News
San Francisco
Benjamin F. Bailar
General Services Administration
GSA
United States
John B. Rhoads
Fire protection paradox raises fire loss concerns
The article argues U S fire losses are high despite improved protection due to more flammable environments. Harvard's Howard Emmons urges treating buildings as integrated systems, rewriting codes to rate rooms overall, and suggests techniques like over-window transoms and moisture additives to materials to slow fires while highlighting flashover risks and the need for safer testing.
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Howard Emmons
Harvard University
Emmons
Dr. Emmons
Venice resident earns praise for helpful service
A Florida visitor writes to praise Mr. W. Enck for guiding them to a good motel in Venice. The letter lauds his courtesy and public relations effort, noting his wife’s role and urging others to plant Cuban Pink Trumpet trees. Readers are invited to request free seed from Dr. Edwin A. Menninger.
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Florida
Bay Indies
Edwin A. Menninger
Stuart
D. Sc
Reading Joy and a Copy of Barchester Towers
A Venice area public library holds a copy of Barchester Towers. The reader finds a library read brings happiness and comfort.
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Barchester Towers
Venice Area
Public Library
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