Martin Robson Riley, Historian, Finds Grandfather's Missing World War I Medal …Huffington PostA World War I medal that disappeared 31 years ago has been gifted to the late soldier's grandson — after he spotted it being sold on eBay for $1.50, BBC News reports. Historian Martin Robson Riley from the United Kingdom said that he…
Skagway post office short on workers, long on mailFairbanks Daily News-Minerby AP JUNEAU, Alaska – With four authorized post office positions, but only one filled, the historic community of Skagway is facing a backlog in its mail delivery. The population swells every summer with tourists and temporary workers in the town that …Short-staffed Skagway Post…
Daily Mail DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Balcony scene shows the royal way aheadDaily MailBy Daily Mail Comment At the end of the Jubilee celebrations, there were just six on the Buckingham Palace balcony: the Queen, Prince Charles, Camilla, Prince William, Kate and Prince Harry. One question. Apart from the sad absence of Prince Philip, …Tonight: Wisconsin…
The La Jolla Historical Society and members of its Save La Jolla Post Office Task Force held a press conference outside the threatened Wall Street post office June 6 to announce the historic structure’s inclusion on two esteemed historic preservation lists. More: continued here
Postal commission clarifies role on contentious closure issuesGovExec.comBy Andrew Lapin The Postal Regulatory Commission emphasized its advisory role to the US Postal Service during a public meeting Wednesday in explaining why it has not taken a larger role in debates over whether to focus on rural or urban post office…and more » More: continued here
Rural post offices may cut hoursTillamook Headlight HeraldThe Hebo Post Office, along with Wheeler and Oceanside post offices, are slated to reduce hours of operation from eight per day to four. Posted: Wednesday, June 6, 2012 10:30 am | Updated: 12:17 pm, Wed Jun 6, 2012. Correction: In the print edition of … More: continued…
BusinessTech Three-month Post Office strike endsBusiness DayA THREE-MONTH strike by scores of South African Post Office contract workers who demanded full-time employment has ended, the parastatal said on Wednesday. The strike had severely affected postal services, especially the delivery of mail.SA Post Office strike endsBusinessTechPost office strike endsEyewitness NewsThree month postal strike ends in South…
TIME Post offices, Ellis Island join endangered listBusinessWeekBy BRETT ZONGKER Hundreds of historic US post offices nationwide face uncertain futures as the US Postal Service downsizes, so preservationists on Wednesday added these American institutions to the list of the country's most endangered historic places.Post Offices Join List Of Nation's 'Most Endangered Historic Places'NPR (blog)Joe Frazier's…
La Voz Nueva Post office: not a kid's gameLa Voz NuevaSigns on nearby buildings read: “Post Office” “Denver Theatre” and “Sloan House.” [Between 1862 and 1864] (Photo courtesy: Denver Public Library, Western History Collection.) By Ernest Gurulé In a place like Haswell, Colorado, sometimes the only things … More: continued here
Investment Values Web Retailer Fanatics at $1.5 BillionWall Street JournalThe two investment firms will invest a combined $150 million for a 10% stake in Fanatics, which was valued at about $330 million when it was spun off from eBay Inc. last year. The retailer will use the funds to help with closing costs for its…