Harwell

"This case is before the court, without oral argument, on defendant’s motion for summary judgment. Plaintiff has not responded to this motion. Upon review of the parties’ submissions, we hold that defendant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

"In March 1973, plaintiff was given a one-year appointment as a part-time postal assistant under a special United States Postal Service 'public policy’ program for students between 16 and 22 years old in need of financial assistance to continue their education. At the end of his one-year term, plaintiff requested consideration for a Postal Service…