Stamps Rise and Service Drops Prompt Call for Competition
The United States Postal Service raises the first class stamp from 29 to 32 cents while on time delivery falls from 84 to 82 percent. Chicago forwarding mail faces delays up to a month, highlighting calls to end the legal postal monopoly and allow private competition to improve service and lower prices.
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Ling
U.S. Postal Service
Postal Service
Chicago
USA Today
U.S
Germany
United States
Gene link found between baldness and polycystic ovary disease
London researchers at St. Marys Hospital Medical School report a potential genetic link between male pattern baldness and polycystic ovary disease in women. Dr. Adam Carey notes many affected men have affected relatives, suggesting a mutated gene inherited from a parent. They are using genetic markers to identify the culprit.
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Nobel
St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School
Adam Carey
St. Mary’s
Carey
Should Charles keep the throne amid adultery and doubt
Chicago Tribune columnist Joan Beck notes the Prince of Wales admitted adultery in a TV documentary. The piece questions his viability as king, the idea of a Defender of Faith oath, and the monarchy's role in modern Britain amid polls showing waning support.
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United States
Prince Charles
Princess Diana
Charles
Great Britain
Diana
Camilla Parker-Bowles
Church of England
Camilla
Andrew Parker-Bowles
Edward
Edward VIII
London
New Bern and the Neuse Bridge Debate
A New Bern resident recalls 20th century bridges and laments the proposed new Neuse crossing. The letter questions location, cost, and branding, asking who wins or loses as progress challenges historic charm and river views.
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Sheri Little
New Bern
St. Luke’s Hospital
Broad Street
Ghent
Johnson Street
Ghent School
New Bern High School
Central School
Woman’s Clubhouse
Union Point
Neuse River
Jones County
Washington, D.C
Vancéboro
Bridgeton
Kinston
Sun Journal
Neuse
Jane Ashford
John Lawson
Warp Speed at NC legislature sparks last hour clashes
Representative Joni Bowie, frustrated by late night chaos in Raleigh, notes fast tracked votes, engrossment gaps, and unclear bills as the General Assembly moves to adjourn. Lt. Gov. Dennis Wicker and House Speaker Dan Blue bargain to swap engrossed amendments to speed passage.
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Raleigh
Joni Bowie
Legislative Building
Senate
House
Dennis Wicker
Civil War Causes and Hidden Constitutional Irregularities
A reader questions why Civil War causes are still discussed while noting overlooked constitutional overhauls in North Carolina. Mentions Burnside’s 1862 order protecting John H. Richardson, possible Mason ties, and Freemasonry symbols. Guesses broader wartime government bias affected dissent and religious conscience.
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N.C
Sherman
A.E. Burnside
John H. Richardson
John Richardson
Tull
Richard
Brotherhood of Freemasonry
Bellair
Sun Journal
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