Smoking memories and nostalgia in modern life
Jacquelyn Mitchard reflects on quitting smoking, the social pull of cigarettes, and how attitudes have shifted. She recalls teen rituals, car lighters, and movie era glamour while noting personal health and political considerations, concluding she is glad youth is behind her.
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Valenti Sells Political Thriller on Vice President at 75
Hollywood lobbyist and MPAA chief Jack Valenti, age 75, has sold a political thriller about a vice president who destabilizes a president after a deal with an enemy nation’s intelligence service. Erik Tarloff wrote the screenplay. RKO Pictures offered mid six figures. Tarloff notes the book has strong commercial potential.
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Governor Weld’s Pun Laden Switch Raises Language Watch
Massachusetts governor Wilfred Weld known for Latin phrases has shifted to pun filled lines in public remarks. He joked about tuition and electricity deregulation while defending language and mocked rivals, acknowledging crisper drafts may improve diction.
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Guest speaker referrals via The Gazette editor Bowden
The Gazette invites clubs to arrange guest speakers by contacting managing editor Mark Bowden at 398-5869 for recommendations and scheduling.
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