Music in the Garden: Okra Responds to Odd Tuning
The Lighter Side reports on a tongue in cheek note about trying music to boost garden crops. A columnist jokes about playing classical and country records to okra and other vegetables, suggesting music as a humorous substitute for chemicals.
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UPI
U.S. Agriculture Research Service
Florida
Iowa
Muzak
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Roy Acuff
Hollywood humor and new Laugh-In letters showbiz buzz
Hollywood reports on Laugh-In producers launching Letters to Laugh-In for September with Gary Owens hosting a panel show featuring Rowan, Martin, Arte Johnson and Goldie Hawn. Prizes include vacations to downtown Burbank. New dictionary in New York promises bigger type and clearer definitions.
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UPI
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Price-Waterhouse
Gary Owens
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Dan Rowan
Dick Martin
Arte Johnson
Goldie Hawn
Henry Gibson
Gary
Burbank
Owen
Hanna - Barbera
New York
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New Dictionary Defies Conventions With Confrontation Language
A 1600 page American Heritage dictionary defines four letter words and vulgar slang as part of modern speech. Editor Morris says the edition labels vulgar terms and shows pronunciations with thousands of examples. The work argues language reflects contemporary life and aims to serve public need despite controversy.
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Queen Victoria
Oxford Dictionary
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