Language Decay and the Press as a Public Glass
The piece warns that swift language change harms society and undermines clear communication. It argues journalism must resist misuse of terms like gay and family, stressing language as a vital, fragile nervous system for shared thought and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Manson
Auden
Ctvibe
Velique
Soul
Rand
To Press
Sont Gearehing
Crime professionalization scheme shocks readers
A satirical Intellectual Digest proposal argues criminals be licensed and trained like professionals to raise standards and reduce violent crime. It envisions licensed thieves, public fences, and government underwritten insurance, presenting a tongue in cheek critique of crime, policing, and rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Mothner
Mothner
Mothoor
Straws in the Wind on Confidentiality Rights
A law and liberty note discusses a Supreme Court ruling on Fifth Amendment protection of personal papers held by tax accountants and a circuit court decision extending the principle to papers held by lawyers. The piece warns such rulings erode confidentiality, chilling private communication and risking tyranny as individuals become afraid to speak to professionals and even to family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Supreme Court
Eternal Revenue Service
Circuit Court of Appeals
IRS
Texas
Tn Yeaching Hs
Circuit Court
Supreme Cowl
Bill Farr
Last Tango in Paris housing satire shocks readers
A reader criticizes Last Tango in Paris as a social statement about housing shortages. The piece centers on Brando and Schneider in a Paris apartment illusion, turning sexual power dynamics into a commentary on rent, space, and displacement. The writer argues the film exposes urban housing outrages rather than presenting mere sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paris
Marlon “Brantley
Maria Schneider
Asco
Avis
Brando
Wnl
Miss Schneider
Seine
Misa Schneider
Brandy
Marlon
Nxt
Bertolucci
Tne
Pat
Recommends exams by Lawrence E Lamb MD
Reader asks about the value of proctoscopy and rectal exams during routine checkups for a 47 year old woman with wheat allergy and vitamin E questions. The doctor stresses that a simple rectal exam is often indicated past age 40 with variable views on colonoscopy, notes polyp findings in astronauts, and concludes vitamin E is generally unnecessary in moderate dietary amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence E. Lamb
M.D. Bear
Lamb
Riggs Court Match Highlights Strength of a Tennis Legend
The piece recalls Bobby Riggs as a formidable player whose varied serves and tactical finesse wowed crowds at Forest Hills. It notes his rivalries with Margaret Court and the broader debate on Women's Lib, praising Riggs's artistry while contrasting Court's skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Higgs
Margaret Court Buatele
Ann Winte-Up
Riggs Ag
Uggs
Mrs. Conrt
Winbledon
Omr
Himy
Forest Hills
Riggs
Ilea
Welby Wir Ulom
Frank Kovacs
Wayne Sahin
Humes
Forest Hills Stadium
Pancho Gonzales
Budge
Vines
Kramer
Tiges
Jack Kramer
Margaret Court
Walliges
Jean Jing
Higgs
Laver Ashe
Smith
Wiggs
Modern art judged by junk sculptures and Langue lessons
A critique of abstract modern art centers on sculptor John Chamberlain in Chicago whose 300 pound junk metal sculptures vanish after being moved for cleaning. The piece mocks the value of junk art and ponders what distinguishes art from junk. It also notes a German firm selling language learning tissue rolls from Starlight Tissue in Witzenhausen.
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John Chamberlain
Chicago
Chamberlain
Hin
Walter Kelly
Kelly
Starlight Tissue Company
Witzenhausen
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