America Talking and Language in the News
A mixed review of Edwin Newman and Neil Postman books on language use in America. The piece notes Newman's critiques of televised speech and Postman's take on semantic change, with references to critics Fleamer and Flexner and examples spanning politics and culture.
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NBC News
Edwin Newman
Willy Jewmners
New Beck
Iran
Betes
Hocktefeller
Postmar
Newmans
America
Stuart Berg Fleamer
Fleaner Anga
Watergate
Fleaner
Flexner
Tor
Dr Condom
Dear Dick: Fans recall Prinze tragedy and career scraps
A reader asks about Freddie Prinze's death and 공id details of his state of mind. The column recalls friends and associates who learned of his suicide, notes reactions from Scatman Crothers, and mentions funeral arrangements. Other letters ask about Farrah Fawcett Majors, The Royal Hawaiians, Rita in Peyton Place, and TV show renewals.
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Freddie Prinze
Elde
Beonie
Cxcept
Smith
Tucson
Prinze
Wolf Scatman Crothers
Freddie
Crothers
Robbertchaller
NEA
Reignons
Schaller
Farrak Fawcett-Majors
Ing Lee Majors
Cindy Tappord
Richland
Mich
Farrah
Bot
Sweet Leilani
Ethel
Ledi
Calif
Marry
Leilan
Ispete
Rita A
Peyton * AM
Norris
Fort Walton Teats
Pat Morrow
Wyver
Ruth Naud
Fakima
Wash
California
Johnny Gage
Mirphy
Alameda
Patsy Cline Remembered In Wake Of Plane Crash
Patsy Cline's legacy endures fourteen years after the fatal 1983 plane crash near Dyersburg Tennessee. Widower Charlie Dick recalls friends Hawkshaw Hawkins Cowboy Copas and pilot Randy Hughes and notes Cline would still be on top with more songs in the can.
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Nashville
Tenn
Patsy Cline
Linda Ronstadt
Emmylou Harris
Winchester
Nashville Record Company
Charlie Dick
Miss Cline
Hawkshaw Hawkins
Cowboy Copas
Randy Hughes
Dyersburg
Ten
Dotte West
Patsy
Loretta
Lynn
Irregular Blood Pressure Swings Explained by Dr Lamb
Reader asks why blood pressure spikes unpredictably while doctor avoids medication. Dr Lamb notes vascular hyperreactivity, caffeine triggers, stress responses, and possible hypoglycemia testing. Advice includes relaxation, regular exercise, avoiding stimulants, and doctor evaluation. measures may include Labriurn and monitoring during spikes.
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Lamb
Hugh
Sonia
P.O
Radio City
N York
Carter consoles widow after preacher husband’s death
Louise Baker in Ridgeland says President Carter called her home to offer condolences after her husband Reverend James Baker died of a heart attack following a radio phone-in. Carter spoke at length with Mrs. Baker and their 13 year old son Jerry, expressing sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeland, S.C
Louise Baker
Carter
James Baker
Baker
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Andy
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Taylor C Eidwett
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Paul Broman
Senior & Schuster
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Newspaper Enterprise Association
New York
Cli
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Doubleday
Gat Sneety
Dutton
Wayne W Dyer
Fure
Jane Dean
Simon and Schuster
Dy Shere Hite
Macculhan
Thomes Thompson
McGraw
Leon Jaworse
Readers Digest
Fubbetng
Adolph Hitler
John _olan Doutteday
Anne Baxter
Putnam
Dick Kleiner
David Brenner
Kalamazoo
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Tim Constantine
Spin
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Dear Dick
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Fords
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McClean
Speckton
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Birmingham
Deak
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