‘The Greatest’: Boxer, humanitarian, pen pal

The story of a young Seattle boxing fan's dream to communicate with Muhammad Ali and their thirty-plus-year pen pal relationship is featured in this edition of Your Postal Podcast.
The story of a young Seattle boxing fan's dream to communicate with Muhammad Ali and their thirty-plus-year pen pal relationship is featured in this edition of Your Postal Podcast.
Greenville, SC, City Carrier Christopher Brown (left) has received praise for his quick action to save a baby from choking while on his route. Pictured at right, Boise, ID, City Carrier Gretchen Young receives an award from the Idaho Commission for Libraries from Boise Overland Trail Station Manager Les Miller.
This edition introduces you to two letter carriers who have earned customers' praises -- one for saving a baby's life, the other for delivering information and entertainment to customers with disabilities. You'll also hear a roundup of the latest postal news.
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Photos: Portland, OR, City Carrier Jeff Brosy found a customer in desperate need of help while making his rounds this summer. The Texarkana Post Office, which literally straddles the state border between Texas and Arkansas, as marked by a sign at its entrance (inset).
Traditions of heroics and customer service in every American community are well represented in October's Your Postal Podcast stories.
First, you'll hear about a new Portland, OR, letter carrier whose quick actions helped save the life of a customer.
Next you'll hear a tale of two cities -- and two states -- which get outstanding mail service from one Post Office that could be excused for having a split personality.
There's also a roundup of postal news, plus details on how you can enter to win collectible stamp items.
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Thanks for listening -- and don't forget to visit Your Postal Blog for daily updates on all things postal.
Click here for a transcript of the October 2012 edition of Your Postal Podcast.
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Mother Teresa! iPhones! OPRAH!
Our stories this month include news about how to use your iPhone to track packages, as well as a review of this year's new stamps. You'll also hear from a letter carrier recently featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show as a result of her heroic deed.
YPP #20, like all previous editions, can be downloaded free from the iTunes store.
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