Independent Postal System Promotes Its Own Stamps
AP Newsfeatures recounts the Independent Postal System of America IPSA founded in Oklahoma City five years ago and operating in about 90 states, issuing its own stamps while handling 2nd, 3rd and non first class mail, amid USPS opposition. It notes IPSA stamp series, a 8-cent LBJ memorial stamp and book collections, plus Australian National Development stamps.
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Syd Kronish
U.S. Postal Service
Independent Postal System of America
Oklahoma City
IPSA
Aanually
Thomas M. Murray
U.S
Uncle Sam
Spending to Rise Output to Dip New York 1973 76
US business plans a 5 percent rise in R and D spending in 1973 with a 23 percent jump from 1973 to 1976 as costs temper real growth. Industry R and D totals are forecast at 21.2 billion in 1973 and 26.1 billion in 1976, with economists noting the 1973 rise will be a real dip. A reader offers advice on stamp selling in Brady Texas via a local dealer while a New York firm coordinates a direct approach.
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New York
Economic Department of
McGraw Hill Publications Co
Douglas Greenwald
McGraw-Hill
Ollie Sohn
Brady, Tex
Elks Convention Ends Whites Only Policy
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks approved ending the whites only rule at its national convention by a 2186 to 733 vote. The plan moves to 2182 local lodges for final action as officials doubt a large influx of black applicants will follow. Elks leader Robert Yothers predicted defeat by lodges is unlikely and noted blacks already have a separate order. Several states have threatened sanctions over the policy.
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Chicago
The
Elks
the Elks
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Robert A. Yothers
Yothers
Improved Benevolent Protective
Order of Elks of
First Silkworms Arrive in the New World from China
The initial silkworms introduced to the Americas originated in China. The event marks a key moment in early global sericulture and trade networks.
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New World
China
False Teeth Adhesive Promises Secure Dentures
Advertisement for FASTEETH Den ture Adhesive Powder promises a longer firmer hold to prevent dentures from slipping. Suggests using regular dentist visits and note dentures that fit are essential to health.
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