Editorial says postal service may face strong future competition
Kansan John Crutcher on the U S Postal Rate Commission praises Marvin Runyon for cutting over 30 000 administrative jobs and boosting efficiency. He expects no rate increases before 1995 and notes no service decline despite higher mail volume. Runyon is described as a tough, effective postmaster general.
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U.S
U.S. Postal Rate Commission
John Crutcher
Crutcher
Kansas
Postal Rate Commission
Marvin Runyon
Postal Service
Runyon
Equal rights or special treatment debate on gay rights
A reader letter argues against extending homosexuals rights as protected civil rights. It cites bills S.R. 574 and H.R. 1430, compares to religious liberty, warns of mandatory fines and closures, and questions AIDS cost forecasts while urging readers to contact U.S. senators and representatives.
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Michael Swift
Larry
Burkett
United States
America
Sodom and Gomorrah
U.S
War and Europe's fragile peace in the Balkan era
A commentary questions U S plans for future deployments in Bosnia and potential new conflicts. It contrasts American aims with European caution, notes Serbia's Greater Serbia politics, recalls Sarajevo and Princip Bridge, and reflects on historic war teaching and moral peril.
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Washington
United States
Belgium
Keep
Bosnia
U.S
Gogic
Serbia
Iraq
Argentina
Falklands
Syria
Lebanon
America
Europe
Greece
Spain
Atlantic
Conor Cruise O'Brien
Sarajevo
Gavrilo Princip
Archduke Ferdinand
Princip Bridge
O'Brien
Encyclopedia Judaica
Nizhni Novgorod
Kanavino
Gripes From Royko Open Box of Pet Peeves
Royko invites readers to send daily annoyances to Gripes, promising a growing pile of reader grievances. The column previews a series, listing fresh complaints about pets, spouses, politicians, passengers, drivers, manners, and media. Readers are urged to mail their pet peeves to the Chicago Tribune address.
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Andy Rooney
Hillary Rodham Clinton
United States
Congressional
Gripes
C-O
Mike Royko
Chicago Tribune
Michigan Ave
Chicago, Ill
Plant trees to create a rain forest on Ottawa block
A reader suggests every Ottawa family plant one or two trees to quickly form a rain forest. The note mentions a large dog that runs loose, especially when the owner is away, causing concern for residents who avoid walking the block.
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Ottawa
N. Mulberry
Its Your Quarter community dialogue on local sports and tickets
A reader critiques Russian concert ticket sales and compares shows at Baldwin and Hays with Ottawa. They note program charging versus Gannett area service, comment on student sports tryouts, and request detailed data on physicals and cut rates. They invite further thoughts via a Monday-Thursday phone line.
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Baldwin
Hays
Ottawa
Gannett
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