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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1977
Page
11
AP Newsfeature recounts Edwin Newman's efforts to curb English misuse through his books Strictly Speaking and A Civil Tongue. The interview traces his self‑consciousness about language, shadow edits, and moments from his career including remarks on Lyndon Johnson's Great Society.
Local churches in Decatur and area host homecoming services with guest speakers and music at Flower Hill Southern Baptist, Hopewell Baptist, and Bellview Baptist. Additional events include club meetings, lodge gatherings, pre conference sessions, and a 55 Plus excursion, with details and contact numbers for participants.
A profile of Edwin Newman discussing the language of modern workplaces and media. He critiques jargon in offices and journalism, questions the spread of oriented phrasing, discusses the appeal of formal titles, and reflects on his career amid Watergate and Vietnam. He attributes his love of language to teachers and New York roots.
A cat was treated for smoke inhalation after a blaze started when another cat accessed matches with oxygen. The fire, near Seattle, involved a second cat that died and a third that was revived, with firefighters on scene.
The article outlines George Wallace's move toward a Senate campaign with Camp as campaign chair and Elvin Stanton as treasurer. It notes $461.50 receipts in Q1, discusses FEC filing, and Wallace's plan to rely on a strong campaign organization. Hu Heflin and others weigh potential candidates and the Democratic primary timing for 1978. Republican Guy Hunt is mentioned as a possible contender.
A batch of letters discusses juvenile justice progress since early 1900s reforms. It also covers opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment, with arguments about family, federal overreach, and the role of the states. Additional opinions defend postal service unionization and stamp costs.
A line attributed to Frederick G. Bonfils states there is no hope for the satisfied man, reflecting a possibly editorial or motivational sentiment attributed to the journalist.
A local letter to the ag notes churches seek to serve spiritual needs, contrasting with a totalist aim. The writer references Bible guidance to support their position on church work.
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