Editorial: Postal costs hit next year and wage reform urged
The Iola Register argues for a 20 percent postage hike as first class stamps rise to 30 cents and mail costs grow for newspapers magazines books and birdseed. It blames large postal wage scales for losses of about 1.6 billion this fiscal year and notes contracts looming renegotiation with no incentive for fair regional wages. It suggests privatization bids as a way to cut costs and improve service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Postal Service
United States
Iola
New York
San Francisco
Congress
Postal Service
NCCC mailing sparks support for local nursing facility
A nursing student from NCCC defends the Ottawa area campus arguing it keeps students local, saves travel costs, offers small classes and real world teaching, and brings money to Ottawa while urging Rep Shumway to reconsider opposition to building the facility. The letter notes OU affordability limits and schedule local access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Sue Shumway
Neosho County
Shumway
Ottawa University
NCCC
Rep. Shumway
Ottawa
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Franklin County
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End of week rant on junk mail and NRA mailings
A reader vents about overwhelming junk mail and harassment via mail solicitations. The piece critiques subscription renewals and NRA fundraising efforts, contrasts Handgun Control Inc. with NRA, and ends proposing a hefty stamp on junk mail to curb pervasive solicitations. The author seeks quiet bill-sorting at home and laments invasions of privacy.
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NRA
Handgun Control Inc
Postal Service
Handgun Control
Things We Wouldn't Miss From a Satirical List
A long, humorous catalog of dislikes and foibles spanning consumer junk, political flaws, social pretenses, and everyday irritants. It culminates in reflections on conscience and willpower, contrasting self knowledge with misused self regulation.
Birth control debate crosses lines of faith and policy
A columnist argues birth control is essential for the poor and the planet, noting Pope policy history from Vatican II through Paul VI. The piece blasts US policy shifts under Reagan and Bush for cutting family planning funds, while acknowledging Catholic and Muslim/Hindu population dynamics and the pope’s influence.
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Andrew Greeley
Maximos IV Saigh
Pope John XXIII
Council
Paul VI
John Paul II
Vatican
U.S
Reagan Bush
World Health Organizations
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Garden City Telegram
Old John
Andy Rooney
John McCormally
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