Direct Mail Frustrations and Name Removal Options
Editorial notes that direct mail is advertising and many patrons dislike junk mail. The Direct Marketing Association offers free name removal services by writing to 6 East 43rd St New York NY 10017 to reduce junk mail, yet only a small percentage opt out. The piece argues the public remains in the minority and may miss bargains.
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Direct
Direct Marketing Association
43Rd St
New York
N.Y
Postal Service
Jim Hitch
Leavenworth County Questions Over Randy Leach Case
A guest opinion criticizes Leavenworth County officials for not pursuing a thorough investigation into Randy Leach’s disappearance after a party. The piece notes rumors of satanic activity and calls for an inquisition, arguing officials dodge deeper inquiry and foster public doubt over a possible coverup.
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Apie
Leach
Jana
Leavenworth County
Leavenworth
Randy’ ‘Leach
Contact Info for Government Representatives Listed
A reader provides names and mailing addresses for top federal and state officials. It includes President George Bush at the White House in Washington DC, Senators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum with their Senate offices, Representative Bob Whittaker, and state legislators Jim Allen and Bettie Sue Shumway in Topeka, with their street addresses and phone numbers.
Letters to the editor policy guidance
Readers are urged to submit signed letters with writer addresses as unsigned letters will not be published. A telephone number should accompany submissions to speed verification.
Commentary on Public-Issues and Media Power in Iowa
A columnist voices frustration over postal delays blamed on modern management, Greyhound service cuts under deregulation, and a TV contract restricting Iowa football coverage. The piece frames these as signs of national decline and calls for public action against powerful interests and looming crises.
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Republican
Democratic County Committee
Greyhound
Marie Antionette
Iowa State
University of Iowa
Staying On: Why Europe needs a permanent American troop presence
The Economist argues that NATO allies rely on the United States to deter Russia and avoid a German nuclear threat. It critiques staying in Europe as essential for credible deterrence and warns against an American retreat risking wider war. The piece contends Europe must decide its own fate while preserving Washington’s flexible security role.
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Economist
NATO
Europe
U.S
Germany
France
Britain
America
Washington
Moscow
London
Nebraska
United States
Charles de Gaulle
JFK
Cuba
Kremlin
Congress
Call for Grassroots Reform and People’s Bible Lead
The author urges a nationwide forum to address Vietnam era debt and political dysfunction. They argue for replacing Washington insiders with representatives chosen by the people, inspired by biblical guidance and a grassroots movement to govern.
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Pennsylvania Ave
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Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn House
Jim Allen
Statehouse
Topeka
Bettie Sue Shumway
Onernight
Iowa
Pony Express
Kansas
Kansas State
California
ABC Television
John McCormally
Harris Newpapers
Pat Buchanan
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