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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1962

Page

7

Where Do Slang Words Come From Explain Slang

Britannica prize winner Susan Yendes discusses slang as a language stain reflecting culture. The piece argues slang enriches language by vivid pictures though often deemed unacceptable for serious use. It treats slang as expressive, poetic, and context dependent.

Handy squeeze bottle hacks from Heloise column

Reader tips show how to reuse small plastic squeeze bottles for pine oil disinfectant in bathrooms kitchens and laundry. Instructions cover removing the dispensing tube cleaning the bottle refilling and using for tub sinks toilets and dishes plus laundry delicate care pillowcase washing and plant watering.

GOP Eyeing House Race in Alabama Newsroom

Birmingham AP reports a Republican, William L. Longshore Jr, suggestively backs Mayor George McNally as a potential challenger to Democrat Rep. Frank Boykin in Alabama's 1st District. Leaders expect a June nominating convention with other gubernatorial and congressional contenders discussed. John G Tower will speak at the convention banquet.

Birmingham Mobile Alabama William L. Longshore Jr Frank Boykin George McNally Boykin Longshore Republican McNally Evan Foreman Congress John Grenier Jefferson County Claude C. Vardaman Grenier

Envoy To Address B y Graduates at Birmingham College

U S ambassador Walter P. McConaughy will address Birmingham Southern College commencement in Birmingham. About 200 graduates will receive degrees at the ceremony.

Birmingham Walter P. McConaughy U.S Pakistan Birmingham Southern College

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