Did Humphrey 'save' Mendota post office 50 years ago?South West ReviewAs far as both parties are concerned in the Mendota post office battle, it's literally going to come down to an act of Congress. Questions of the United States Postal Service posting multibillion-dollar debts and Mendota's reliance on the post office, … More: continued here
NJ's Richest County Leads Food Stamp RiseBloombergThe percentage of US households using food stamps has more than doubled in six of the 10 wealthiest counties in the nation as more residents find themselves out of work and unable to sell their homes. The increase among counties with more than 65000 …and more » More: continued here
(Reuters) – FedEx Corp reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit and is updating its fleet with 27 new fuel-efficient Boeing aircraft to cut costs, driving its shares up as much as 5 percent. The company also said it is deferring delivery of some Boeing freighter aircraft, adjusting for slowing volume out of Asia. FedEx expects continued…
Illinois Times Postal Service waits on Alaska office closuresBusinessWeekBy BECKY BOHRER The US Postal Service is imposing a five-month moratorium on closing facilities, meaning five Alaska post offices are safe — for now. Agency spokesman Ernie Swanson said Tuesday that the waiting period, set to end in May, …Ohio senator backs post offices effortMarietta TimesPotential…
Daily Mail Apples fall from sky in Coventry: Traffic halted as 'mini tornado' dumps a …Daily MailOn Tuesday night, a five vehicle pile-up on the M5 in Gloucestershire left a Royal Mail lorry driver dead and the carriageway closed for the night. . Police described the road surface as 'an ice rink'. The core after…
Strong earnings from FedEx and a sharp drop in claims for unemployment benefits sent stocks higher in early trading Thursday. More: continued here
Rico in Florissant wanted to know what the post office does with all the letters to Santa, so in this week’s Hey Heidi segment, Heidi hit the post office and got the info about the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. More: continued here
Bloomberg Richest NJ County Leads Rise in Food Stamp RecipientsBloombergBy Elise Young and Frank Bass – Thu Dec 15 05:00:30 GMT 2011 A social worker with displays a Federal food stamps card. Photographer: Joe Raedle/Getty Images New Jersey's Hunterdon County, the hilly region of horse farms and weekend retreats where last …New Jersey's Richest County…
FedEx nearly doubled its second-quarter net income, the company said Thursday, as strong sales boosted deliveries to homes.The Memphis, Tennessee, company earned $497 million, or $1.57 per share, compared … More: continued here
expressandstar.com Residents frustrated at Royal Mail sorting officeThe LincolniteLincoln residents have been airing their complaints about long queues waiting for their parcels at the Royal Mail sorting office on Firth Road. The Christmas period is Royal Mail's busiest time of year due to an onslaught of people buying gifts online …Woman's shock as Royal Mail…