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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1969
Page
18
A humorous note questions common word meanings by contrasting everyday use with dictionary definitions. It cites clothes as all washable cloth items, elaset as a cabinet or recess, and pantrys as not for pants. It also ties pants to pantaloon and pantomimes, poking fun at spelling and etymology.
A report outlines how nearly a million people live in 23,000 nursing homes, with 60 percent run for profit. Government programs push $1.8 billion annually into private facilities, fueling growth even as concerns persist about quality of care amid profit motives.
Four former Supreme Court justices will testify before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on separation of powers next week about ethics and non judicial activities by federal judges. Led by Sen. Sam J. Ervin, the panel says the hearing is not meant to expose wrongs but to consider safeguards. The second part of the text discusses nursing homes and drug use, warning of overextension of Medicaid funds and the dangers of tranquilizers for elderly patients.
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