United States Postal Service(TM) 



 In the Matter of the Complaint That 	) October 20, 1967
					)
 G. R. SULLINGER 			)
 Box 286 				)
 at 					)
 Arlington, Washington 			)
					)
 and 					)
					)
 G. R. SULLINGER 			)
 Box 297 				)
					)
 at 					)
 Darrington, Washington 		)
				 	)
 (hereinafter called Respondent), is 	) P.O.D. Docket No. 2/257
 engaged in conducting a scheme for 	)
 obtaining money through the mails in 	)
 violation of 39 U. S. Code 4005. 	)

 POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT
 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20260

 APPEARANCES:
 					H. Richard Hefner, Esq., and
 					Arthur S. Cahn, Esq.
 					Office of the General Counsel
 					Post Office Department
 					for the Complainant
 					
 					Robert C. Bibb, Esq.
 					507 North Olympic Avenue
 					Arlington, Washington
 					for the Respondent

 Belen, Frederick C.

DEPARTMENTAL DECISION

For the reasons therein stated, the Initial Decision of the Hearing Examiner is adopted as the Departmental Decision. The recommended fraud order is herewith issued.