Editorial: Rate hike not justified by profits and costs
The editorial argues the US Postal Service should not raise stamps by a penny while posting profits of 550 million dollars in the last fiscal year and multiyear gains. It urges capital budgeting for new equipment, asks for evidence, and warns of higher costs to large mail senders and taxpayers. The piece notes overseas rates and promotes email as an alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Postal Service
Postal Rate Commission
Congress
Postal Service
Cialdom
America
Australia
Australian Institute of Criminology
Sydney Morning Herald
Cesare Beccaria
Beccaria
Euro Launch Seen As Historic Moment For Europe
The euro's Monday debut is hailed as a milestone on par with the fall of Communism. A single currency could ease European trade and hints at possible moves toward political integration, while some view it as a potential peak of a postwar effort to unite Europe under one system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Gun ownership linked to crime drop sparks debate
Fort Worth Star Telegram columnist Jill Labbe notes FBI data showing a six year decline in violent crime and questions whether increases in concealed carry laws are considered in explanations. The piece cites global examples, Beccaria quotes, and argues armed citizens deter crime while criticizing biased official narratives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
Beccaria
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Les Adams
Jill “1K
Labbe
The
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
ATC President Kathy Noble to Lead Seattle College
Aiken Technical College president Kathy Noble will resign to become president of Seattle Community College. Over five years she led upgrades, raised funds, and expanded programs, earning praise for advancing the college into the 21st century and breaking glass ceiling barriers for women and minorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Kathy Noble
Aiken Technical College
North Seattle Community College
ATC
Ash Little
Paul Blowers
Little
Noble
Kathy
Joe
ATC Commission
Seattle
Voters Quietly Watch Clinton Impeachment Path
The article notes Senate Republicans led by Trent Lott seek a measured, judicious trial of President Clinton amid partisan tensions. It warns on risks of continued partisanship, public backlash, and the potential long term impact on how impeachment is viewed by voters and future Congresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Clinton
Trent Lott
Republican Party
House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee
House
Lott
Henry Hyde
Sen
Bob Kerrey
Nebraska
Congress
White House
Supreme Court
Robert Bork
Clarence Thomas
Newt Gingrich
Richard M. Nixon
Also Mentioned on This Page
N.M
AIKEN
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen
James R. Bennett Jr
J. David Boyd
siciSatke
Florida
S.C
Shunter
Scescape.net
Jack Germond and
Jules Witcover
Tribune Media Services
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!