Navy releases memo of gobbledygook in shipboard memos
A Navy dictionary lists 280 abbreviations and phrases used in orders to keep radiograms brief. Examples include FYI for your information, ROB for report on board, PA for pending availability, and CONUS for continental United States. Officers note the system speeds communications, despite skepticism.
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BBC to see British TV production at work
AP reporter visits BBC Broadc ast Centre to learn how the British Isles run TV. Hugh Weldon outlines BBC I and BBC II roles, ratings, and the balance between drama, current affairs, and entertainment. He notes operas, Forsyte Saga, and color Vanity Fair plans, with annual licensing and year round operations.
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