Language differences spark a British American dialogue analysis
A long discussion contrasts American and British speech styles with examples from daily life such as fuel, dining, transport, and attire. The piece cites Winston Churchill and Thomas Jefferson on language divergence, noting distinct regional phrases, idioms, and terminology across the Atlantic.
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New York Times
Times
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Old Bernard Shaw
Second Polio Shots Available At Clinic Next Thursday
Dr Joseph Castranovo health officer announces a follow up polio clinic at Rockwell House next Thursday from 9 to 12 for six months to 10 years old second shots and six months to 20 years old first shots. Registration required by Thursday. past registrations unused.
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Rockwell House
Joseph Castranovo
Southeast District
Alth
Rockwell Hi
George R Fish leads century of Fourth parade memories
George R Fish, veteran marcher and former chief marshal, completed his 52nd Fourth of July parade. Beginning in 1902, he rode in historical dress, joined BTA in 1906, led Troop One Boy Scouts as scoutmaster from 1913, and served as marshal of the scout division through 1955 except 1917 with the National Guard and 1918 with the CAC unit from Fort Rodman. Wednesday marked the 43rd Fourth for Troop One under his leadership.
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Reynolds School
Bristol
Polce
Anthony J. Ferrara
Everett E. McMillan
248Rd Aaa” Group
B.ln.g
Roswell Ss. Bosworth
Fred J. Jannitto
Warren
Fred E. Lohse
Barrington
Samuel D. Clark
Artileee
Philip T. Bodell
Cara
Dennis J. Roberts
U. S
Theodore Francis Green
John McGreevy
Rhode Island
U.S.S. Meissen
Anthony J. DaPonte
Gladys M. Brightman
Henry Alfred
Joseph F. Bruno
Wilfred C. Jeffrey
Oliver L. Thompson
Warren and
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Anthony
Fall River
Ft. Devens
Joseph G. A. Riccio
Attleboro
Monnsen
Charles Plumiey
National Guard
Rene L. la Barre
Colors
88Th Army Band
RI. N.G
Kentish Guards
East Greenwich
R. I
243Rd Aaa Bn
118Th Engineer Combat Bn
R.ing
248Rd Aaa Bn
Hes
Providence
118Th Engineers
U. S. Army Reserve
Matthew A. Capone
John V. Leahy
Wasicience
Ee Winganen
Eee Fie Dek
Fish
Hydraulion Hose Co
BTA
Troop One
Boy Scouts
19Th
Co. R. I. National Guard
New Bedford Cac
Fort Rodman
Mass
Bermuda voyage tests Navy cutter Highland Light
Navy crew aboard Highland Light faced heavy seas high winds and fading power in the Newport to Bermuda race. A midshipman reports a 15 to 20 foot wave regime, pumps failing, radio and engine out, and a late finish ninth in a fleet of 89.
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Bristol
Newport
Bermuda
Phoenix
Jack Matheson
Naval Academy
Navy
Highland Light
Matheson
Matheson A
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Eddie Perry and the Alligator at Harriet Bradford Inn
Eddie Perry a noted figure at the Harriet Bradford Inn becomes the center of a lively tribute involving a small alligator. A joyous crowd helps him pose with the reptile as he braves the moment, while the creature now lives safely in an aquarium at the bar.
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Eddie Perry
Harriet Bradford
Eddie
Ryea
Hare
Perras
Downtown Phone Lines Out After Cable Break
A number of downtown telephone lines were out of service due to wet cables causing a break. Telephone company officials were unavailable to confirm the exact number of lines affected or the cause of the outage.
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Parma Orange
Dia
Uo Infants School
Thomas Jefferson
Célor
Pe Bn
Battery of
U. S. Marines Corps
Francis N. Perry
U. S. Marine Reserve Band
Marine Corps
Vincent Fasano
Robertta Luther
Gail Gilmore
Minot J. Crowell
Bristol Highlands
Diolinda Abilheira
Paul Brune
YMCA
Walter
Salty” Brune
Wpro-Tv
Jeff
Colt Memorial Band
Arthur W. Barrett
John G. Stewart
Cel
Ebration
Ronald Forjet
Valentine Aldro
Stanley Stasiewski
Nixon
Iiam H. Angevine, Jr
Anthony C. Almeida
Arthur Burton
Oliveira
Portsmouth
Cabelleros
American Legion
John R. Partington
American Legion Post No. 70
Springfield
Blackstone Valley
Bristol Train of Artillery
George R. Fish
Bell' Ne Beeet
Peter Freuchen
Mrs. Morgan
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