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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1976
Page
5
UPI reports on Edwin Newman and his critique of American English in public life. He argues against jargon and media buzz, urging clearer language while noting the pressure to modernize speech and the dangers of linguistic decay.
The opinion argues the lottery exploits long odds to raise quick money for communities. It notes Bourne Falmouth and Mashpee sent about $400,000 to Boston while receiving around $70,000 back, praising the regressive tax as a sure lever on average households and hinting at social costs.
In 1982 France, post offices handle house financing, weddings, telegrams, remittance of funds, and global telecommunication. The piece notes France’s 34,000 towns each have a mayor and post office, enabling a wide range of financial and communication services. It then shifts to political commentary on the Carter administration, using humorous metaphors and media critique. It references Jack Watson’s abilities and a playful press coverage moment about Thanksgiving menu details.
A 1976 overview outlines how France’s Ministry of Posts, Telegraphs and Telephones runs 430,000 employees and offers savings accounts for every family member, government bonds, and mutual funds. It details 24 hour offices in Paris and Orly, telegram and phone rates, and a public book titled The Post and You distributed to 12 million readers.
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