Moral Mailings Prompt Postal Protest From Senator
A reader from Brooklyn objects to postal distribution of adult materials received by mail. The letter cites titles like interracial sex and explicit scenes, urging the Postal Department to stop such deliveries and pledging to oppose tax subsidies supporting daily postal operations. The writer emphasizes parental training and moral codes and recalls personal upbringing.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Postal Department
Street safety plea urges parental action after near misses
A local note warns parents to address dangerous street behavior near schools after observers saw children walking two or three abreast in roadways and cyclists weaving through traffic. It stresses enforcing basic safety rules to prevent a potential tragic accident.
Gift ideas from a mail order outlet for peculiar Christmas shoppers
Public relations suggests quirky gifts for tricky buyers. Among selections are a brass cuspidor priced at 8.66, a rainy day fun box for grandchildren, toe socks for $6, a Scrambled Egg 32-piece puzzle, NFL ski pajamas about $6, a terrarium lamp, a bathroom radio tissue dispenser around $10, a Bicentennial Minuteman T-shirt about $8, and humorous items like a banana shaped harmonica and bubblegum-egg hens. the writer notes he favors practical options but offers these for amusement this season.
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NFL
White House sanctioned CIA assassination plots across administrations
The Senate panel found no proof presidents formally ordered killings, but CIA officials say White House approval existed for plots against Lumumba Castro and other leaders. Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon periods are outlined with varying involvement, while Soviet harassment of American Jews surfaces in Russia. State Dept protests noted.
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White House
CIA
Richard Helms
Chile
Salvador Allende
U.S
Russia
Miami
Joel Sandberg
Adele
Kishinev
Mark Abramovich
Israel
Mark
Sandbergs
Joe Spear
Soviet Union
Veteran soldier may avoid early discharge
Maj. Richard Wall a decorated veteran faces an uncertain medical future and a possible early retirement. Army doctors in San Antonio reportedly found him fit to serve after a possible kidney cancer diagnosis, allowing him to return to Ft. Hood. Wall needs 18 years of service for retirement benefits, and his emergency leave may help him reach that tenure. Budging details remain unclear as officials weigh separation procedures.
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FT. Hood, Tex
UPI
Richard Wall
Army
Wall
San Antonio
Ft. Hood
Washington
Jack Parks
Department of the Army
Paris
Tenn
Parks
Dick Wall
Rights Notice on Local News and UP Dispatches
The United Press International holds exclusive rights to reuse all local newspaper reporting and UP news dispatches. This agreement ensures republication control over the newspaper content and the agency's distributed reports.
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United Press International
Pet Rock among hot Christmas items in retailers gamble
Washington report notes Pet Rock as a popular novelty item after Brentano's tested it in 31 stores. Also covered are isotonic gloves and a Salton peanut butter making machine as other seasonal sellers. A 2000 tax credit for new home buyers showed little effect with about 35,000 sales tied to it in four months. Federal officials question the program's effectiveness while the housing market awaits better incentives. The article also warns homeowners about artificial logs and fireplace safety with a two hour wait before adding them to a fire.
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Tribune
Washington
Robert T. Sakowitz
Sakowitz, Inc
Houston
New York Times
Brentano's
Brentano’s
Lilienthal Company
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Carla Hills
Department of Housing and Urban Development
House
Ways and Means Committee
Moonlight Skating Rink Destroyed by Fire at 21st and Santa Fe
Fire early today leveled the Moonlight Skating Rink owned by Cecil J. and Lynn E. Pulliam at 21st and Santa Fe. Losses including building and contents feared up to 16000 dollars.
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21St and Santa Fe
Cecil J
Lynn E. Pulliam
FDA recalls 556 Cordis pacemakers over battery failures
The FDA announced a recall of 556 Cordis Omni series heart pacemakers due to premature battery failure or erratic pacing. Models affected include 162C 163A 164 and 167A. Cordis notified doctors October 14 and urged close monitoring of pacing rate. Devices were distributed in the United States and internationally.
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Washington
Not Like a Horse Without Understanding Biblical Verse
A Bible verse from Psalm 32 9 urges readers not to be as a horse or mule lacking understanding and needing control with a bit and bridle.
Call Tribune carrier for delivery issues hours
Instructions for contacting the Tribune carrier if deliveries are missed. States calling times 5:30 to 6 p.m. weekdays and by 9:00 a.m. Saturday. provides phone number 431-4100.
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Tribune
KBI to investigate home fire deaths
Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the state fire marshal were called to probe a house fire that killed a middle aged couple in October. McPherson County Attorney Gary Flory said autopsies show foul play in the deaths of William C. Johnston, 55, and Erma Johnston, 52.
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Lindsborg
Kan
UPI
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
McPherson County
Gary Flory
William C. Johnston
Erma
Wichita
Flory
KBI
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