No Free Ads for O.J. Videotape

* When O.J. Simpson can’t even buy advertising space on television or in newspapers for his videotape, why would you decide to run a free ad for him on the front page of The Times (Newswatch, Feb. 16)? Since when is it newsworthy that a videotape producer receives his merchandise orders at a Thousand Oaks post office box?

I have read The Times for many years, but I can only echo the letter to the editor that appeared a few days ago, asking that you not print non-news items about Simpson. There are too many other worthwhile topics to focus on.

KRISTINE VAN OLST

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