Civil rights stamps to be unveiled hereFayObserver.com, NCSix first-class stamps honoring civil rights pioneers will be ceremonially unveiled at the Fayetteville branch of the NAACP on Monday afternoon. The stamps were unveiled Saturday at the annual meeting of the NAACP in New York City. … More: continued here
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Bag of Woolworths candy sells big on eBayUnited Press International22 (UPI) — A bag of Woolworths pick 'n' mix candy from one of the stores that closed in Britain last year sold on eBay for more than $20000. Ed Adams, manager of the store in Petts Wood in Kent, grabbed …
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Gay Socialites Family put their cave up for sale on eBayExaminer.comA family in Missouri has put their home up for sale on eBay. What is unique about this home is that it is built in a cave. They have said that there are no heating or cooling bills because it …
Read More »20% in Los Angeles County receive public aid – Los Angeles Times
20% in Los Angeles County receive public aidLos Angeles Times, CAThe total includes those receiving food stamps and general relief as well as other county-administered aid programs, such as in-home healthcare. The cost — shouldered by the county, state and federal governments — was $334 million a month by the end …
Read More »New stamps get Suffolk opening – Suffolk News-Herald
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Read More »Post office unveils NAACP stamps – Aiken Standard (subscription)
Aiken Standard (subscription) Post office unveils NAACP stampsAiken Standard (subscription), SCStaff photo by Rob Novit Aiken Branch NAACP president Brendolyn Jenkins, right, and Aiken Post Office postmaster Kathy Jenks formally unveil large replicas of 12 civil rights leaders commemorated in a six-stamp collection. By ROB NOVIT Every year the … More: …
Read More »PRESS DIGEST – British business – Feb 22 – Reuters
PRESS DIGEST – British business – Feb 22ReutersThe Swedish and Danish post offices, Posten AB and Posten Danmark, are considering a joint bid for a stake in Royal Mail [GBPO.UL]. The government is pursuing a controversial plan to privatise part of the state-owned postal service. … More: continued here
Read More »Bag of Woolworths candy sells big on eBay – Times of the Internet
Bag of Woolworths candy sells big on eBayTimes of the Internet, OhioA bag of Woolworths pick 'n' mix candy from one of the stores that closed in Britain last year sold on eBay for more than $20000. Ed Adams, manager of the store in Petts Wood in Kent, grabbed the mixture …
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Read More »Food stamps serve about 51000 in ND – Bismarck Tribune
Food stamps serve about 51000 in NDBismarck Tribune, USAState officials say about 51000 low-income North Dakotans were served by the federal food stamp program last month. Food stamp director Arlene Dura says the number of North Dakota families receiving help grew by 5 percent in fiscal 2008. … More: continued …
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