Is language losing the war in slang and style
A New English Chinese dictionary published in Shanghai encases 50 000 entries across 1 700 pages retailing for 8 dollars. It showcases phrases like no and pull in various contexts while debating whether language decay stems from mass media and politics. It contrasts Humpty Dumpty reformers with Babelite pessimists and questions how culture is reflected in lexicography.
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Newse
Shanghai
China
New York Times
Humpty-Dumpty Committee
A New English-Chinese Dictionary and Language Gaps
Melvyn Maddocks examines how words divide social classes and races and questions if a unified dictionary can bridge American, Chinese and global language gaps. He notes generation and race differences in meaning and the Humpty Dumpty dictionary project while stressing language as a shared yet fragile task.
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You
George Orwell
Edwin Newman
Oswald Spengler
Vermont Letter Seeks Malpractice Insurance Reform
Letters To The Editor urge Vermont lawmakers to reform medical malpractice insurance laws. The writer cites rate hikes of 163 percent this year, plus 100 percent in the prior two years, and warns future increases unless bills 169 to 172 by Senator John Howland pass.
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Vermont
John Howland
Costs of malpractice insurance rise for doctors
The piece argues malpractice insurance costs have surged sharply, with doctors facing higher premiums funded by patient charges. It urges Vermont legislators to act on four bills, warning of further hospital and doctor charges next year if inaction continues. It cites Rutland address 128 Merchants Row.
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Vermont
Limited Terms for Congress Two-term limit urged for Congress by 1976 ballot
A letter argues that limiting Congress to two terms would match progress seen in the presidency and governorships. The writer cites a longtime 83 year old congressman retiring after 48 years and 48 sessions, condemns seniority driven committees, fiscal irresponsibility, and calls for voter choice on law through ballots. Address: AS BORGMAN 2570 Murfreesboro Rd. Nashville Tennessee.
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Coolidge
Hoover
Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Johnson
Nixon
Ford
Congress
Small Ways to Cut Energy Use Across U S Industry
R Stephen Berry of the University of Chicago outlines energy demand reductions through engineering analysis. He notes no single change will drastically cut the national budget but highlights multiple modest savings from recycling materials, extending product lifespans, using waste paper and plastics as fuel, and shifting cement production methods. He discusses future water supply demands and the potential to cut energy use by more than ten percent with modest lifestyle adjustments.
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Chicago
Ths
Bureau of the Census
University of Illinois
America
United States
Renovation under way for new classrooms at hospital nurses residence
Renovation is underway for new classrooms and faculty offices in the former Nurses Residence at the hospital complex. The project aims to complete by September 1976, vacating the Lodge quarters. The old dormitory use will end as students seek more independence and housing options may be rented to offset costs. The Nursing School remains accredite d nationally and invites applications for September 1976 and March 1977 classes.
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Henry W. Putnam Jr
Bennington
Gene Tunneey
Harriet Christiansen
Frances P. Crozier
Putnam Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing
Bennington 1936 and 1951 recalls in brief notes
Looking back 40 years to 1936 Bennington reports 22 residents graduating two Red Cross first aid courses led by Charles W. Tidd. Also notes Mid Winter Dollar Days sales.
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Bennington
Red Cross
Charles W. Tidd
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
E.J. Pinney Inc
Springfield
Mass
Bennington County
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Watergate
Zip
Hip Chick
Madison Avenue
Arthur Koestler
By Melvin Maddocks
Christian Science Publishing Society
Merchants Row
Rutland
Borgman
Murfreesboro Rd
Nashville, Tenn
R. Stephen Berry
N.Y. Times
Department of Chemistry
James Franck Institute
Center For Policy Study
The
University of Chicago
Coats
Main ST
Bennington, VT
ED Levin
James Meyer
Sandy Baker
RAY Martell Brotherhood
Richard Bird
Carol Hughes
North County
Kennington
Ssavs Av
Madkour
Bennington Monthru
Food Market CN
Bennington Armory
Joseph Wright
E-Z Mills
Park and
Scott Streets
Lloyd Phillips
Beech Court
Bennington Club
Jason Bitenskys
John Freitags
Don Harts
Albert Cree
CVPS
House
Senate
Cree
Gov
Hoff
Quebec
Bennington Village
Frank Bizzarro
Bennington Catholic Saber
Windsor Yellow Jackets
Boston Latin School
American Society of Composers’ Authors and Publishers
Budapest
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
West
Germany
Arbour
Main St. Bennington
Lowe Paint
Sherwin Williams Company
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