UVM Linguistics Expert Analyzes New England Speech Style
Burlington reports on Dr. Donald Lee a University of Houston linguist and author who joined the University of Vermont English department as a summer visiting faculty member. He discusses Boston and Burlington speech patterns noting prestige versus correct speech and the decline of regional accents amid national uniformity.
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University of Houston
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Webster’s Dictionaries
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Hudson Valley
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Mideast Arms Ceiling Hoped for by U S
Washington based reports say Soviet arms shipments to the Middle East are slowing and U S officials welcome Moscow showing interest in an arms ceiling. Diplomats see Moscow avoiding a major conflict on its southern flank and hope to press for regulation while Foster and Roschin work toward a draft treaty at Geneva ahead of the 17 nation conference.
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Hoskins Lodged in Jail Awaiting Jury Probe
ST. CLOUD Minnesota UPI David Hoskins a 30 year old church deacon and gospel singer was jailed on a 50000 bond awaiting a grand jury probe into the deaths of his wife and four children. The investigation was ordered after Hoskins arraignment on aggravated arson charges. Autopsies on Loretta Hoskins 29 and the four children Julie Ann 6 Carla 4 Linda 1 and David Eli 6 weeks were underway in Minneapolis. Police said Mrs Hoskins apparently was shot before the house was set afire. Hoskins was found Friday tied spread eagle to clothesline poles in his yard with two gunshot wounds in the chest and his Pearl Lake home burning. He reportedly told police he shot his wife set fire to the house and tied himself up realizing only after he was tied that his children remained inside.
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Conditions of Rural Youth Spotlighted at Conference
Washington hosts the first National Outlook Conference on Rural Youth October 23 26 sponsored by the President's Council on Youth Opportunity and five federal agencies. Vice President Hubert Humphrey calls it a step in the campaign against poverty and under education. About 750 delegates from over 100 organizations will discuss education training health and employment for rural youth and plan actions for state and local programs. The Agriculture Department is preparing a fact book to guide future outlook conferences.
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Detroit Riots Shape Gold Coast Attitudes and Alliances
In a three part series Detroit after the worst U.S. race disturbance chronicles how middle class Negroes now show sympathy with poorer neighbors. Negro real estate brokers and teachers urge self help and black power while condemning violence. police hostility is rising and views on integration and housing shift as both sides rethink the urban divide.
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