Origins of Political Jargon Explored by Omang
A UPI illustrated survey traces the roots of common political terms like candidate bailiwick barnstorming slogan platform and bandwagon. It explains origins from Latin Gaelic French Algonquin and Greek and notes how terms evolved into modern voter language.
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Israel May Annex Areas Occupied in ’67
Tel Aviv AP reports Defense Minister Moshe Dayan warned at a student rally that Israel may annex territories seized in the 1967 war if Arabs refuse peace. Dayan urged settlement in the Golan Heights and Sinai and proposed linking West Bank lands to Israel economically and administratively.
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