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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1973
Page
5
Theodore M Bernstein surveys shifts in how we label groups as ethnic or heritage. He notes euphemisms replace blunt terms and explains a subjunctive misstep in a grocery coupon ad. He traces origins of euphemos from Greek and urges precise usage.
John Downey of Connecticut, released from a life sentence in China after 20 years, says the time was largely wasted and laments what he missed in the United States. He spoke at New Britain General Hospital where his mother lay ill, and noted his treatment, release circumstances, and his views on China and his life abroad.
The fourth POW release brings 107 service members and one civilian home from Hanoi aboard three C141 flying hospital flights. Navy Capt. Gillespie led prayers during the first leg, and Navy Capt. Profiler spoke of their gratitude. Lt. Cmdr. John McCain III and Col. Flynn were among the returning aircrew, praising U.S. support while noting high morale among remaining POWs.
The White House and State Department warned Hanoi for possible incursions into South Vietnam, stressing the Paris ceasefire bans arms buildup and infiltration. Pentagon officials said up to 30,000 North Vietnamese troops may have moved toward Laos as Vietnam and Viet Cong counterclaims echoed in Paris.
The FDA unveiled labeling changes to require disclosure of missing or minimal ingredients in convenience foods and to force percent composition on orange juice and seafood cocktails. The proposals aim to curb consumer deception and aid nutrition, with public comment invited for 60 days and full changes not effective before end of 1974.
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