postmaster

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Sadly, her aunt turns out to be dead, but Quartz Creek’s postmaster encourages Selena to move into her house anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

U.S. in 1926, which held that the president could remove a postmaster in Oregon.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

U.S. in 1838, which limited presidential control of the postmaster general, and Myers v.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

Damin, who became postmaster after John Reynolds’ retirement, also said that “without Yosemite or the post office, I would not be here.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

The postmaster showed the letter to two other men.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry