The Postal Revenue Act of 1967: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Postal Rates of the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, House of Representatives, Ninetieth Congress, First Session on H.R. 7977 and H.R. 7978 Bills to Adjust Certain Postage Rates, and for Other Purposes

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Page 256 - It must be originated and published for the dissemination of information of a public character, or devoted to literature, the sciences, arts, or some special industry, and having a legitimate list of subscribers.
Page 342 - The newspapers, magazines and other journals of the country, it is safe to say, have shed and continue to shed, more light on the public and business affairs of the nation than any other instrumentality of publicity; and since informed public opinion is the most potent of all restraints upon misgovernment, the suppression or abridgement of the publicity afforded by a free press cannot be regarded otherwise than with grave concern.
Page 74 - Mr. SCHLOSS. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have submitted a written statement which I would appreciate having included in the record of the hearing.
Page 699 - PRACTICE as being in the best interest of the public mail users, producers and suppliers. These standards are intended to serve as a guide and code to the kind of business conduct which experience has shown to be wise, foresighted, and constructive. It is recognized that direct mail is a business and as such must operate within the framework of competition. It is further recognized that keen and vigorous competition, honestly conducted is necessary' to the growth and health of American business generally,...
Page 553 - I am more than eager to talk with him about it, and if there are any questions, I will be glad to try to answer them, Mr.
Page 453 - Chairman Committee on Post Office and Civil Service US House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Mr. Chairman: This Is In reply to your letter of March 27, 1987, which submitted several questions for the record on the implementation of the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) Act of 1986.
Page 547 - ... (e) Articles may be mailed under this section in quantities of one thousand or more in a single mailing, as defined by the Postmaster General, only in the manner directed by him.".
Page 72 - Braille writers, typewriters, educational or other materials or devices, or parts thereof, used for writing by, or specifically designed or adapted for use of, a blind person or a person having a physical impairment as described in § 138.1 (a). § 138.3 Markings. All matter mailed under the provisions of this Part 138 shall show the words "Free Matter for the Blind or Handicapped" in the upper right corner of the address side.
Page ii - ... against the tax imposed by section 402 (e) (relating to tax on lump sum distributions)," before "against the tax imposed by section 531". (6) Subsection 1304(b) (2) (relating to special rules) is amended by striking out paragraph (2) and by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (5), respectively. (7) Subparagraph (A) of section 56(a) (2) and paragraph (1) of section 56(c) are each amended by inserting before "531
Page 88 - That the purpose of this corporation shall be to promote, through organization, and cooperation with other agencies, the ability of boys to do things for themselves and others, to train them in Scoutcraft, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods which are now in common use by Boy Scouts," by placing emphasis upon the Scout Oath and Law for character development, citizenship training and physical fitness.

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