Landrieu: Rural post offices under the gunSulphur Southwest Daily NewsBy David Ryan Palmer Unless a certain bill passes the House and flies across President Obama's desk, it's quite possible that the Moss Bluff post office, along with many other rural post offices, could be shut down this time next month.Senator plans post office visitsKATC Lafayette…
Iron Range town fighting for more than the mailMinneapolis Star TribuneCalumet challenges the decision to close its post office, which is a social hub for its residents. Mayor John Tuorila, 62, grew up in Calumet and returned after working out west for a few years. He and his wife, Jill, live a short distance from…
The European Commission has cleared Kellogg’s $2.7bn deal to acquire snack business Pringles from Procter & Gamble (P&G). More: continued here
Pakistan Post issues a commemorative postage stampPakistanToday.com.pkISLAMABAD – Pakistan Post Saturday issued a commemorative postage stamp of Rs. 8/- denomination, on the occasion of 50th anniversary of state visit of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand to Pakistan. The size of stamp is 50.5 x 35 mm …and more » More: continued here
When post office delivers Sunday …Minneapolis Star TribuneToday's the day the post office delivers empty medicine bottles to 37000 households in the metro area. Yes, today: Sunday delivery for the first time since 1912, and you're getting nothing. It's a test to see if the post office can deliver medicine in … More: continued here
Bankrupt Postal Service wants to close Calumet office, which is more than a spot to pick up the mail. More: continued here
Iron Range town fights for its post officeMinneapolis Star TribuneShe and her husband, David, raised a family of four in the town, and along with other residents, face the prospect losing their post office due to budget cuts. Beverly Sigfrinius isn't moving, but the Postal Service wants to give her a new address. More: continued…
Daily Mail Revealed: The royal glove-maker where the Queen of Thrift's favourite pairs …Daily MailBy Mail On Sunday Reporter She is known for economising. Now it has been revealed that the Queen's thriftiness extends to her gloves, which she has repaired where possible, rather than replacing them. Royal glove-maker Genevieve Lawson says: 'Every 18 ……
Do you know how much the secretary of defense makes per year? It is just a hair under $200,000. Now I want you to guess how much the postmaster general makes per year. Until lately he made almost twice what the secretary of defense makes. Sen. Jon Tester got a bill passed to reduce the…
Couple married for 30 years finally have church weddingChicago TribuneThe bride's wedding dress was purchased on eBay and shipped from Alaska. The couple and some of the wedding guests were transported to the church by Trinity Ambulance. Marcel and Eunice LaPlante have been married for three decades, but they always …and more » More: continued here