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Harry Truman: WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and in the public interest that the said limitation of the $500 be raised to $1,000:

On the recordAugust 13, 1946
WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and in the public interest that the said limitation of the $500 be raised to $1,000:
Said by
Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Executive Order 9770—Amendment of the Regulations Governing the Appointment of Postmasters of the Fourth Class

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