Palatial postal suite sparks Chicago controversy
Mike Royko notes a Chicago postal official spent $200000 to renovate a 3000 square foot office with a kitchen and three desks then learned the space would be abandoned in 18 months. Officials called the move foolish while Green remains unavailable for comment. the suite will become a conference hall and Royko mocks the use of public funds.
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Social Security awarding $32 million in employee bonuses
The Social Security Administration spent $32 million on bonuses in 1993 despite urging Congress for more funds to clear a disability claims backlog. The largest award was $9,256 to Lawrence Thompson after less than three months in the job. Two-thirds of employees received bonuses amid calls that funds should go to processing disability claims.
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France launches 3500-term dictionary to fight Franglais
Paris announces a 3500-term Dictionnaire des Termes Officiels to provide French equivalents for Anglicisms in business sport and science. The 462 page guide aims to make public officials and professionals use safer terms, with an English to French index and online on Minitel.
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French government dictionary lists Franglais substitutes
A new French language dictionary offers French spellings for English terms like anti skid and camcorder. An observer notes some adaptions are accepted in Frenchtuiter while others resist the Franglais trend amid debate over language laws and street usage.
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Corrections correct dinner dance listing at Veterans Memorial Coliseum
A Weekend Calendar correction notes that Jack Morgan and the Russ Morgan Orchestra are not performing tonight. the event is a dance only. An incorrect price for Dark Laughter was $12 for adults. The Gazette invites complaints and will print corrections. Phone 398 8313.
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