Webster’s New World Dictionary Embraces Wartime Slang
A discussion of slang terms entering dictionaries in March including OK Nuts and phrases from World War II. The piece notes how words like Nuts emerged from the Bastogne siege and gained lasting use, with other terms such as hot-rod and flying saucer cited as examples.
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Bastogne
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von Runstedt
McAuliffe
Webster's New World Dictionary
Eisenhower
Dwight David
State Taxes to Stay Same Solons Predict
SACRAMENTO UR legislators in both houses agree today that bills to increase state taxes likely will die in committee. Assemblyman Tom Erwin doubts any tax bills will move, while Gov Earl Warren pushes higher liquor and cigar taxes to cover a school funding deficit. Senate leaders show little chance for tax cuts, as public opposition grows.
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Erwin
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Three Year Old Wins 105000 In Damages
A three year old girl from Cleveland area parents sue after a fatal auto crash. The case names Karl H. Radzow and Gretchen Ann Radzow and the Fontana hospital staff physician owner and General Mills Inc as defendants. The settlement totals 105000 with earlier damages cited at 1002883.
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Los Angeles
al Bischoffs
Cleveland
Ohio
Karl H. Radzow
Owner and General Mills, Inc
Fontana Hospital
Gretchen Ann Radzow
Gretchen
Clara Faw
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