Popular music as self expression through American culture
Nat Hentoff traces popular music as a democratic, self storytelling force from Appalachian ballads to urban vaudeville, radio and film’s national reach, and the rise of rock. He notes currents of inclusion and resistance, from Puritan censure to Nixon era censorship, shaping a living tapestry of American identity.
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Mailing of renewals completed in Louisiana
The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles says all license plate renewal notices have been mailed. Of 1.7 million notices, 200k returned for bad addresses. 800k renewal stickers mailed so far. 30k daily average. Another 400k stickers expected by March 6 to meet a April 1 enforcement date.
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Parish school board schedules meeting on desegregation plans
Tangipahoa Parish School Board will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Amite to receive a progress report on desegregating sex separated schools in Ponchatoula and Independence. Courts ordered the parish to end sex based schooling by next fall including Ethel Leginska linked operatic note.
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New E-Pill claims speedy sexual boost for all
A Pasadena mail order vitamin E pill markets as a high potency product that allegedly increases sexual drive and vitality in men and women of all ages. It pledges quick health benefits, claims up to 80 percent user success, and offers 2 to 60 day supplies with a money back guarantee.
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Rock rebellion reshapes American music as youth voice grows
The piece surveys how rock challenges older values with bold topics and varied sounds. It notes Willie Nelson simplifying country, Leo Smith avant-garde jazz drawing on Armstrong’s heritage, and Randy Newman shaping storytelling tunes. It cites Charlie Parker on making music from personal experience. Next week: Lipsyte discusses sports in culture.
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