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FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German mail company Deutsche Post has inadvertently issued stamps bearing the image of Adolf Hitler’s former deputy, Rudolf Hess, the company said on Wednesday. More: continued here

Food stamp usage up 58 percent in S. DakotaDaily RepublicThe Urban Institute reported that enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called food stamps) increased nationally by 69 percent from 2007 to 2010. Increases in state caseloads varied from 23 percent in Arkansas to …and more » More: continued here

MiamiHerald.com Farmers markets taking food stampsRichmond Times DispatchThe trend comes as the number of Virginians relying on food stamps has increased along with the public awareness of the benefits of buying fresh, locally grown food. Several markets in the Richmond area accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …Grant to boost use of food stamps at farmers…

Washington Post Katharine Hepburn gains another honor with 'Legends' stampTheDay.comThe stamp, a black-and-white publicity shot from the 1942 movie "Woman of the Year," was a crowd-pleaser. Town officials, residents, fans of the town's most …Saybrook celebrates Hepburn stamp (video)New Haven Register (subscription)Katherine Hepburn's 1st-day issue a hitMiddletown PressBryn Mawr College Unveils Postage Stamp Honoring a…

WXYZ Michigan lawmakers look at reforming food stamps programWXYZLANSING, Mich. (AP) – A Republican Michigan lawmaker is seeking to crack down on welfare abuse by ensuring the state isn't giving out food assistance to dead people. The House Family, Children and Seniors Committee approved a bill last week that …and more » More: continued here

Calgary Stampeders head coach and general manager John Hufnagel is pleased to announce that free-agent import defensive back Geoff Tisdale has signed a contract with the club. As per team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. More: continued here