New Alphabet Publicity In London For Shaw Alphabet Contest
Advertising experts push George Bernard Shaw reapplies his long campaign for a simplified English alphabet. The will set a 1400 prize for the best new alphabet, but only 35 eligible entries have met terms, prompting officials to reissue notices to attract more submissions. Shaw died in November 1950 at HM The aim was a 40 letter alphabet with 16 vowels to streamline spelling by single letters for sounds currently written with multiple letters.
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Obsolete by Stereophonic Tape Hits Phonograph Era
New York report notes a technological revolution making current phonographs and records obsolete as stereophonic sound moves into magnetic tapes. The shift promises higher fidelity but raises concerns over cost, gear, and consumer adaptation.
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Bob Hope Eyes Moscow Visit for TV Exchange
Moscow reports an expected early influx of American visitors as Bob Hope hopes to secure a visa to discuss film exchanges and possibly shoot a television show in Moscow. The delegation includes Edward Stern of Tele-Productions and a Princeton University historian, with ties to Moscow and Tashkent.
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Transfer Controversy Divides Washington Manor Students
In a debate over forced transfers from San Lorenzo High to Arroyo High, 15 year old Bill Benson and classmates face upheaval after a district plan citing safety and crowding. Parents and students question a prior assurance that Washington Manor students would remain at San Lorenzo, amid shifting traffic plans and projected enrollments.
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SPACE AGE New Words Added
New York report notes shifts in language as Congress backs a moon project. General use of launch as space term rises amid Eisenhower approval. Article also cites a 1957 wage earner life expectancy dip to 69.9 years, compared with 1909.
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