Hard Coal. Producers of more than 50% of the nation's hard coal raised prices from 20¢ to 30¢ a ton. The mine operators said the increases would meet an expected demand for higher wages by John L. Lewis (see NATIONAL AFFAIRS). Dealers said they would have to pass the increases along to consumers.
Parcel Post. A bill to set up an air parcel post system was passed by the Senate. It provides for parcels up to 70 pounds to be airmailed anywhere within the U.S., at 55¢ to 80¢ a pound, depending on the...
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