Editorial on plain writing and parsing sentences
James Kilpatrick reviews an unsigned January editorial noting the perils of vague phrasing and impersonal constructions. He mocks overlong sentences and suggests simpler revisions while highlighting examples from journalism, politics, and a recipe.
Democrats Splinter Into Rival Policy Councils
Washington Democrats fracture into rival councils as leaders seek to shape a single party. Senators Lawton Chiles and Sam Nunn voice caution while Govs Scott Matheson Bruce Babbitt back policy group plans. The shift follows Paul Kirk Jr. efforts to create a National Policy Council and potential divisions over Mondale and Kennedy ties.
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Washington
Sen
Lawton Chiles
Florida
Democratic National Policy Council
Kirk
Gov
Scott Matheson
Utah
Gephardt
Bruce Babbitt
Arizona
Charles Robb
Virginia
Matheson
Democratic Leadership Council
Democratic Governors Association
New Braunfels ISD Audit Starts Bond Plan Push
A special meeting of the New Braunfels Independent School District approved a resolution authorizing Board President Dr. Jack Bergfeld to contact a bond house to prepare a petition for a 2.47 million dollar building fund election. The move aligns with district accreditation considerations and follows remarks from education officials.
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Jack Bergfeld
J.W. Edgar
Rumor of Relief Administrator Change Spreads
Fifty years ago persistent rumors said Mrs. C C S Platt, Relief Administrator since its inception here two years ago, would be relieved soon and a new administrator appointed but confirmation remained unclear. The Herald learned the Relief Board recommended change and forwarded it to the State Board of Control for action. A separate item notes the City Board bought land for 2490 cash to settle a lease rent claim of 1700 by Mrs Albert Penshorn estate for sewer mains on South Hill Avenue near Fire Station 1. Local arrest: a 31-year-old Negro was charged with stealing two chickens Thursday night from Edwin Schulze. arraigned Saturday. bond set at 300, not made. Walter Dillard Jr. named superintendent of operations at New Braunfels Textile Mills. Unemployed registrants must renew monthly applications.
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C.C.S. Platt
the Herald
State Board of Control
City Board of Commissioners
Albert Penshorn
Penshorn
South Hill
Walter Scholl
Edwin Schulze
Ben Faust
Walter Dillard Jr
Fitzgerald Cotton Mills
Fitzgerald
New Braunfels Textile Mills
R.S. Porter
United State Unemployment Service
Marzeer Berbert Stein
New Braunfels projects and games spark season memories
In a set of historic notes, a 10 year old dispute over FM 3009 easement prompted a hearing before Judge Terry Jacks with a temporary injunction against the state highway department. Meanwhile plans for the 1975 Kinder Maskenball in Landa Park were outlined with Mrs. Jim Cook as chair. The Tex Water Quality Board allowed underwater weed harvesting in the Comal River, a shift city attorney Irvin Boarnet called surprising. Unicorn star Mike Wood sparked a double overtime comeback to beat San Marcos 64-61, finishing New Braunfels’ season at 19-15.
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22Nd District Court
Terry Jacks
State Highway Department
Odo Riedel
Natural Bridge Caverns Road
New Braunfels
Herman Seele
Landa Park
Jim Cook
Texas Water Quality Board
City of
Comal
Irvin Boarnet
Hugh Yantis
Austin
Unicorn
Mike Wood
San Marcos
Unicorns
Rattlers
Wood
Steve Wilson
Bubba Garcia
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