Vowels and Consonants Stir Up Alphabet Sexism Debate
A writer recalls a wire service flare about protests in Suffolk County New York over the Alpha One educational program. He jokes about gendered vowels and consonants, mocks calls of sexism, and riffs on language, vowels wearing bras, and consonants playing poker. The piece playfully links grammar to gender norms and ends noting words without vowels as sturdy male terms.
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Newsman Schorr rebuts FBI probe claim on top post
CBS newsman Daniel Schorr told a Senate subcommittee that White House claims of an FBI probe last summer were false. He said at no time was he investigated because he was being considered for a high government position and spoke publicly for the first time about the incident.
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Fremont insurance agent wins honor
Fremont agent Fred Lipman of Lipman Agency at 3100 Mowry Ave named to the President's Club of Mutual Trust Life Insurance Co for high sales last year. He will attend a conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica, April 16 to 19, amid mentions of an FBI inquiry and a Washington Post story later confirmed by the White House press office.
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C of C to hear improving ideas at lunch meeting
Newark Chamber of Commerce members will gather at Silver Pines Country Club for a brief lunch session to propose chamber projects for the coming year. President may lead discussions and voting on priorities as Sen. Sam Ervin and others discuss a White House letter related to Schorr investigation.
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Fremont girl dies after civic drive and medical fight
Kathy Linn Hinds of Fremont died after a long brain tumor battle despite numerous surgeries and radiation. Her funeral is set for 11 am at Berge Pappas Mortuary with Rev. Kenman Smith presiding. Survivors include her parents Rex and Mary Hinds, a brother Lance, and grandparents Cecil Stone and Mian Speck. Contributions are requested to the American Cancer Society or Shriners Hospital. Burial at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
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Swim lagoon rate hikes proposed
Fremont public hearing units consider raising cold drink and coffee prices by a nickel and ending reduced admissions at the city swim lagoon to cut a $144 655 annual park shortfall. Milnes proposes a vending cart plus a single 25 cent admission. measures could add about $15 500 in revenue. Council tonight at City Hall.
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