Black English Debate Sparks Education World
A scholarly case by linguist J. L. Dillard argues that Black English is a language with its own grammar and history and that 80 percent of Black Americans use it as their native tongue. Critics warn against lowering standards and warn that embracing Black English could bar progress to standard English. The piece contrasts immigrant languages with Black English in U.S. education and calls for equal treatment of Black English speakers.
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United States
J. L. Dillard
University of Puerto Rico
Dillard
Edmund Fuller
Wall Street Journal
America
Open Heart Surgery Harsh Side Effects Shared
A 43 year old woman recounts near fatal heart surgery in Houston. She describes a post operative coma eight days, pneumonia, memory loss, nightmares, and ongoing anxiety. Dr Lamb encourages sharing experiences to balance the often celebratory view of heart surgery.
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Dr. Lamb
Houston
Texas
Sporadically Aginners May Rule In President Poll Outcome
An 87-year-old Maine woman prepares to cast her first ballot while confined in a mental institution. She learns there is no law barring poll access for mental illness and wonders about voter influence. The piece notes low public enthusiasm for both presidential tickets and imagines who the asylum inmate might vote for.
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Aginners
Almelinger
Maine
Baytown Sun Publication Details and Rates
The Baytown Sun lists its status as second class matter at the Baytown Texas Post Office 77520 under the 1879 act. It notes publication afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays at 120 Memorial Drive Baytown with subscription rates 2.15 per month 25.80 per year and a 10 cent single copy price. Mail rates available on request. It is represented nationally by General Advertising Service US Suburban Press Inc and Coastal Publications and is a member of the Associated Press which reserves republication rights for AP dispatches and local spontaneous news.
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Baytown
Texas
Acta
Memorial Drive
P.O. Box
Baytown Tis
General Advertising Service
U. S. Suburban Press Inc
Coastal Publications
Associated Press
Air Force Academy Star Earns Nine Letters in 1971
John Jones set Academy history by earning nine letters, three in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track through 1971. His record surpasses all previous athletes at the Air Force Academy, Colorado, as reported by AP.
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AIR Force Academy
Colo
John Jones
Device To Cut Gas Bills Kept From Homeowners
AGA has stalled testing a Vent-O-Matic fuel saver damper that could cut gas bills 20 to 30 percent. Despite safety approval in routine tests and Canadian acceptance, no testing program or chair has been established. Homeowners continue paying higher bills while the device awaits approval.
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Washington
American Gas Association
Canadian Gas Association
AGA
221 Committee
Association
Ken Fisher
California Gas Company
Boston Fire Protection
Nutsy Teeth tale echoes Florida radio myth
A New Rochelle woman reports hearing voices through her teeth and believes she is being tracked by radar. Doctors note rare galvanizing in mixed fillings could explain external noises, but no firm cause. She fears harassment and suspects covert government or Russia involvement, while acknowledging she may be cracking up.
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New Rochelle
N.Y
Daytona Beach
Fla
Tipperary
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Florida
Ocala
Americans Dental Association
Chicago
Lyons
White Coats
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Twon'r
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Fred Hartman
Ceeeeereeveer
John Wadley
Paul Putman
Etalala
Ann B. Pritchett
Meccaes
Preston Pendergrass
Jim Finley Obeay
Wanda Ortonssociate
Dwight Moody
Leon Brown
Berry's
NEA
Jack Anderson
White House
Nixon
San Clemente
Calif
ITT
Thomas Corcoran
Kirks
Burger
Corcoran
American Bar Association
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