Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Excerpt
A reader writes of crying at his cat Daisy’s death while having shown no emotion at his grandmother’s funeral. Ann Landers explains guilt and the mismatch between expectations of grief. The letter about blackmail in Boston elicits praise for police and a response endorsing lawful action.
Euphemisms Replace Old Familiar Words in Language
A reflection on how euphemisms creep into everyday speech replacing direct terms. The author cites doctors, Smokey Bear, Watergate jargon, and public relations phrases, noting shifts in language from "king's English" to modern euphemistic expressions. The piece laments obfuscation yet advocates adapting to evolving lingo.
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Inedible Food Destroyed After Shoplifting Arrest
In Bromley England 31 year old Ann Lewis was arrested for shoplifting and showed police 3000 pounds worth of stolen food at her Rye Crescent home. Most food was destroyed as it was inedible. She was placed on probation after agreeing to psychiatric treatment in court.
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