Postal plan sparks sharp critique of regional sorting centers
Editorial notes strong criticism of a proposed USPS bulk mail system using 21 large regional sorting centers and 12 additional packages centers. Critics say the plan could slow delivery, citing long travel distances for parcels. Proponent Rep. Robert Nix argues flaws require revising the plan before implementation.
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U.S. Postal Service
Robert Nix
Pennsylvania
Nir
United Press
Utah
Chapel Hill
Carroboro
N. C
Nic
Joplin
Tulsa
Okla
Moon of local news - Sioux CityJournal critique and hope
A reader laments the Sioux City Journal losing local focus to wire service reliance. He argues newspapers must balance profit with community reporting, noting overworked staff and rising errors, and pleads for a return to local coverage to preserve community ties and trust.
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Sioux City Journal
Alton Democrat
Frank Bowers
Frank
Journal
Sioux
Why Is My Heart Beating Fast Nuclear?
Dear reader, a physician advises that caffeine from coffee tea and nicotine from smoking raise heart rate and fatigue. He urges stopping coffee and cigarettes, easing into exercise, and following medical advice to improve energy and well being. He notes fatigue often reflects lifestyle and interests rather than serious disease.
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Lawrence Lamb
M.D
Dr. Lamb
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Vandalized Memorial Gas Light At St George's Churc
A memorial outdoor gas light at St. George's Episcopal Church, 400 Second Ave SE, Le Mars, was damaged by vandals. Church members found broken glass panels and gas mantles last week, with ceramic holders also shattered, indicating deliberate vandalism. The lamp honors T. Hale Parker, a local lumber retailer and wholesaler.
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St. George's Episcopal Church
Second Ave. SE
Iowa Public Service Co
IPS
T. Hale Parker
le Mars
Iowa DPS revokes driver's license for drunken driving
Steven R. Hagey, 26, Marcus, had his license revoked by the Iowa department of public safety for 120 days after a drunken driving conviction. Daniel Lawrence Penning, route 5, Le Mars, forfeited $11 in a Sioux City traffic case for speeding. Dennis
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Steven R. Hagey
Marcus
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Daniel Lawrence Penning
le Mars
Sioux City
Fines in Scholer court list multiple state cases
State cases in Mayor E R Scholer’s justice of the peace court record fines and dismissals for driving and vehicle offenses. Names include Sherry K Stephens, Norman Vander Weide, Edwin Krienert, Vincent Krienert, Sally Hiner Jr, Steven Smith, Jack Lobdell, Mark Langel, Eugene Frederick, Curtis Sitzman, James Kovarna, Rodney Kuecker, Sue Ann Sudtelgte, Elmer Rolfes, Dennis Tullis, Gary Ping, John Ruben, Lawrence Keefod, with officers Helmers Wruck Ford Hazel and Bryant. Some cases dismissed. others fined from $5 to $15 and costs.
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E. R. Scholer
Justice of the Peace Court
Sherry K. Stephens
Richard Helmers
Norman G. Vander Weide
Helmers
Edwin Krienert
Vincent Krienert
William B. Klohs
Sally K. Hiner Jr
Steven C. Smith
Jack H. Lobdell
William Wruck
Mark S.langel
Wruck
Eugene P. Frederick
Curtis Sitzman
James L. Kovarna
Rodney R. Kuecker
Sue Ann Sudtelgte
Elmer H. Rolfes
Hospital Admitments at St Joseph Mercy and St Vincents
Regina S Pick of Remsen, Corey M Blake of Akron, Lila M Bolton of Kingsley, John H Earnest of Akron, Christine J Vondrak of Hinton, Gregory C Fisch of Le Mars, and Louis H Anderson of Akron were admitted Thursday or Friday to St Joseph Mercy or St Vincents. Mr and Mrs N D Redmond of Spencer visited the Laughton home last Thursday.
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Sioux City
Regina S. Pick
Remsen
St. Joseph Mercy
Corey M. Blake
Akron
Lila M. Bolton
Kingsley
John H. Earnest
Christine J. Vondrak
Hinton
Gregory C. Fisch
le Mars
Louis H. Anderson
St. Vincents
Calendar notices for early December library and civic group events
The calendar lists a December 5 library board meeting at 7 30 p m at the public library, a December 6 League of Women Voters general meeting with a noon luncheon at 11 30 a m at Westmar commons to discuss state items and Court Reform census updates, and a December 12 Catholic Daughters Christmas dinner at KC hall 179 Santa Maria court Santa Maria 6 30 p m with reservations via 546 8700 or 346 4713 before December 9.
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League of Women Voters
Westmar Commons
Catholic Daughters of America
Court Santa Maria
KC Hall
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