Bid abandoned to save Harrow-on-the-Hill Post OfficeThis is Local London, UKBy Tristan Kirk » Harrow Council and Harrow School wanted to join forces and takeover running Harrow-on-the-Hill Post Office after it was closed down last July. The bid was spearheaded by Councillor Mark Versallion (Cons/Harrow-on-the-Hill), … More: continued here
Preserving historyAurora Beacon News, ILBy STEVE LORD slord@scn1.com He had been hired by a town committee to paint a mural in the new US Post Office built three years earlier at Third and James streets, and he wanted to get a feel for the small town. Manuel Bromberg, a graduate of the … More: continued here
Old Grande post office falling apartTrinidad News, Trinidad and TobagoRESIDENTS of Sangre Grande are calling for the demolition of the old Sangre Grande Post Office which they say is not only an eyesore but also a breeding ground for vermin and a hiding spot for criminals. The residents told The People's Newspaper that … More: continued…
PR Web (press release) One of the Largest Sellers of Wristwatches on ebay Launches …PR Web (press release), WAUKRAS, a company behind a Platinum ebay wristwatch Power Seller "ny_wristwatches" launches own website at http://www.bestaffordablewatches.com. Best Affordable Watches offers up to 70% discount on hundreds of quality stylish Timex, Casio, Wenger, … More: continued here
Paper food stamps expiring; plastic cards are inRichmond Times Dispatch, VAThe final step in the transition from paper food stamps to plastic cards is about to be completed, and the old-style paper coupons soon will be worthless. On Wednesday, all of them will expire, and stores no longer will accept them. … More: continued here
Post Office Looks to Scale BackWall Street JournalThe office's 25 carriers moved to another post office nearby. The Postal Service estimates the move saves $40000 yearly, mostly in utility and maintenance costs. But some postal officials are pushing for a fundamental change: five-day delivery. … More: continued here
Post office to be renamed in honor of 1st Lt. AllenTimes Herald-Record, NYBy John Sullivan CHESTER — Congressman John Hall, D-Dover Plains, will appear with the parents of 1st Lt. Louis Allen on Monday at the post office to rename the facility in the deceased soldier's honor. The event will take place at 1 pm The…
Washington Post $431000 Paid for Envelope and Its StampNew York Times, United StatesBy MATTHEW HEALEY An envelope from an 1873 letter bearing a scarce 90-cent stamp with Abraham Lincoln fetched more than $431000 at an auction in New York City on Saturday. Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc., via Associated Press The Ice House …Signed, sealed,…
BBC News Japan opposition wins local poll as PM Aso stumblesReuters India, IndiaKunio Hatoyama, a close Aso ally, resigned as internal affairs minister on Friday after a weeks-long feud about the management of Japan Post, which runs the post office. He was the third minister to resign since Aso, 68, took office last September. …DPJ-Backed Candidate…
BSE Sensex to open lower on weak AsiaReuters India, IndiaTata Consultancy Services and Wipro may also be in focus after the Economic Times said they were among several multinational rivals preparing to bid for a $200 million outsourcing contract being considered by Britain's public postal service Royal Mail… More: continued here