Santa Letters Go Unstamped to Santa in Capital
UPI reports thousands of letters addressed to Santa Claus in Washington, many without stamps, are received at the U.S. Postal Service. Some are answered, others forwarded to charities or relief groups as volunteers and staff aid needy children. Postal officials cite faith and hope amid economic strain as letters describe simple wishes like puppies and toys, with spokespeople noting the practice of directing requests to charitable channels and the caution not to return letters.
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Washington
Jenny
Santa
George
Georgette
George Conrad
Postal Service
Jeanne O’neill
Maryland
P.S
San Francisco
Post Office
Yoneo Kawakita
Kawakita
Eagles should try Pisarcik or Pastorini at QB
Letter argues Philadelphia Eagles need new leadership beyond Ron Jaworski and urges giving Jim Pisarcik or Don Pastorini a chance, contending they show more potential and enthusiasm to guide the team.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Ron Jaworski
Pisarcik
Pastorini
Eagles
Jaworski
City Fire Department Runs On $2 Million Budget
A reader claims the city fire department employs 60 professional firefighters and operates with an annual budget near two million dollars, yet the department head requires no professional qualifications. The note labels this as an equal opportunity taxpayer concern.
Snow dangers and school sports debate spark reader letters
Readers complain about snowball abuse near the 72 bus and ice hazards on Norwood station and Amosland bridge, urge swift 24 hour clearing and accountability. In sports notes a Chichester High defensive end is claimed to be All-Delco, prompting critique of coaches.
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Norwood
Amosland Bridge
Chichester High School
Delaware County
Migraine Pain Described and Chiropractic Response
An article explains migraine as a severe, multi symptom headache with nerve pressure at the base of the skull. It notes intensified pain with minimal relief from pills and promotes chiropractic treatment by Dr. David Defries in Chester Pennsylvania as an approach to address underlying causes.
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David Defries
D.C
Seattle clinic to begin anti herpes vaccine tests
Seattle's Herpes Research Clinic plans early next year to start testing a killed virus vaccine from Merck on 500 volunteers who lack herpes but have partners who do. FDA approved the trial, with results expected after several years of testing.
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Seattle
UPI
Lawrence Corey
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Corey
Merck Laboratories
West Point
National Information Center of
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