Spelling Errors Haunt Reporters and Editors
A critical look at persistent misspellings in newspaper writing. Examples from Indianapolis News interns, Columbus Dispatch, Erie Times, and many others highlight flawed proofreading. The piece argues for heightened doubt and careful editing to avoid embarrassing typographical mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Jacobs
Indianapolis News
Oxford
George Bush
Bush
Wilmington
N.C
Las Vegas Sun
Seattle Times
Portland Oregonian
Voice of the People letter defends EMTs at Crandon race
Ryan Braden EMTA of Oregon Ambulance Service argues EMTs are qualified and capable at the Crandon Off Road Race. He says a nurse’s claim that EMTs are five notches below a paramedic is misleading and stresses the importance of pulse checks before IVs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Ambulance Service
Crandon
Wis
Ryan Braden
Emta
Oregon
Telegraph letters policy for Dixon Telegraph
Letters to the editor must be signed with full address and telephone number. Unsigned letters will not be published. Submissions should not exceed 400 words and may be edited if longer. Writers are limited to 12 letters per year and must send to Voice of the People at Dixon Telegraph 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voice of the People
Dixon Telegraph
S. Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL
Dixon Talked About July 12 Through the Years
A look back at local notes from July 12 in 1939 1964 and 1979. In 1979 Lee County residents faced a choice on supporting OPEC nations or U S agriculture and a gas ethanol blend called Gasoho. In 1964 bids were invited for the sale of the old Dixon Post Office by the GSA from Chicago. In 1939 about 60 planes were expected to visit Dixon Airport for an aviation breakfast hosted by Reinhart Schnell and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County
Opec Nations
United States Agriculture
Gasoho
Federal Governments General Services Administration
GSA
Chicago
Dixon
Reinhart Schnell
Fed moving in right direction by Copley News Service
The economy shows cooling signs with higher unemployment and slower factory output while retail sales lag. A modest slowdown could curb inflation and enable lower interest rates, helping housing and business investment. the Fed aims for a soft landing, needing fiscal support to avoid hard downturns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board
Fed
White House
Congress
Bush Seeks Western Aid as Poland Opens to Change
President Bush visits Poland amid hopeful signs of economic and political reform as Solidarity gains edge. He offers a modest aid plan around 100 million dollars, while urging patience and self effort by Poles under Soviet influence. Hungary follows with reform progress and potential elections, shaping a broader regional shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Carter
Bush
Communist Party
Solidarity
Soviet Union
Hungary
Austria
Europe
United States
Kremlin
EPA moves to ban most asbestos products nationwide
The EPA plans phased restrictions over seven years to stop import and domestic production of most asbestos containing items. Industry opponents push back while substitutes exist and public health advocates praise renewed action against a long delayed hazard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
America
On your payroll 37th District pen headline style
Calvin Schuneman of 306 Washington St Prophetstown 61277 listed on the payroll for the 37th District pen in a terse town record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Schuneman
Washington St. Prophetstown
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Rian Olmsted
Louise Brass
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Clark Kelly
Donna Lessman
Chip Marshall
Jerry Pauser
Jim Nelson
Ed Bushman
Donna Boatman
Laura Butler
Deana Heutzelin
Elizabeth Lovett
Diane Shehorn
Linda Koo
Kathy Grossman
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Bernadine Willstead
Rhonda Kluvenga, Dant
Tracey L
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Trina Rebly
Scott Brown
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Chris Hage
Thomas Mekeel
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Richard Devine
Robert Dogwiler
Rosemary Flowers
Robert Gorman
John Jacobs
Dick Kibble
Joe Leadman
Angela Bester
Robert Fenwick
Bruce Belman
Dave J
Maria Nichol
Itice
Jo Anne Mills
Carol Hemminger
Barbara Mayes
Carole Houck
Joanne Smith
Delbert Pitman
Springfield
Harlan Rigney
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