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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1977
Page
7
A critical look at classic boys books from 1850 to 1920 and modern media, labeling them moralistic yet dated. The author contrasts Horatio Alger Tom Swift Rover Boys tales with current youth culture, noting patriotic themes give way to edgier content and questionable values.
Senator Ted Kennedy takes control of the Office of Technology Assessment, turning it into a personal political vehicle. Critics warn the bipartisan body risks partisan bias, with insiders like Ellis Mottur named to replace insiders and longtime adviser Weisner shaping an insulated advisory council.
A brief column notes linguistic quirks and clichés. It discusses cry wolf and Middle East terminology, adds value with examples of word origins, and explains terms like prothesis. The piece cites readers from Bloomington and Des Moines and mentions usage debates.
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