Proposal to privatize the mail amid 30 cent stamp backlash
Gazette editors weigh privatizing the U S Postal Service as critics push cost cuts and automation. Proponents cite private contracting on 4500 routes cutting labor expenses by half while high wages trigger union resistance. Crutcher points to New Zealand as a model and urges study by Congress.
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John Crutcher
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Crutcher
America
New Zealand Postal Service
New Zealand
Congress
Auto diagnostic access sparks lobbying over emissions bill
Lawmakers face a clash as clean air legislation could force stricter auto diagnostics, triggering protests from independent repair shops. Proponents like Sen. Max Baucus push for open access while critics including Rep. John Dingell favor proprietary systems, risking restricted repair options for owners. AB Congress returns from recess this week.
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Anthem fatigue at sports games sparks call to end
Cox News Service columnist argues national anthems at ballparks are a waste of time and irritants for fans and players alike. He notes players rarely sing, fans wander, and hockey crowds react loudly, suggesting the ritual belongs before films or theater rather than sports events.
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Miami
Baseball Hall of Fame
Land of the Free
Cable regulation debate fuels fears of monopoly in Congress
The column argues against Danforth’s Cable Television Consumer Protection Act, citing rising rates since deregulation and historical fears of government overreach. It notes cable growth from 4.5 million in 1970 to about 53 million homes today, argues rates lag inflation, and questions compelled carriage of local signals while urging reliance on market forces and limited government.
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Washington
John Danforth
Missouri
Jefferson City
Cape Girardeau
John Watson
Mahanoy City
Gene Berserk
Danforth
Federal Communications Commission
Cable
Ellis YMCA closing sparks broad community concerns
Beverley Wilson urges continued support for the Metropolitan YMCA as the Ellis branch faces closure. She notes the Y’s long presence since 1868, its role in youth development, senior activity, and community partnerships with St James United Methodist Church, stressing the need for $250000 to $300000 for repairs and ongoing funding to sustain programs beyond Ellis.
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Not Stupid But Immoral Child Abuse
A reader rebukes a previous letter calling child abuse stupid, saying abuse is demoralizing, immoral, and life threatening. Abused children suffer battering and death. society now offers help through parenting classes, churches, civic groups, and professionals, promoting positive discipline over harsh punishment.
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Volunteers Recognized at Foundation II Crisis Center
A National Volunteer Week salute honors volunteers at Foundation II Crisis Center for their time and compassion in supporting distressed callers. Deb Porter, program director, credits volunteers as the backbone of the crisis line, noting the demanding behind the scenes work and rare external rewards.
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Foundation II Crisis Center
Deb Porter
1540
Second Ave. SE
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