Nightcap of Language Quarrel and Grammar Theories
Bob Wells defends casual speech over rigid grammar in a humorous column. He recalls readers challenging his English usage and cites Bergen Evans on Latin influence. He argues brevity drives humor and that many so called errors reflect conversational rhythm.
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Bill Dunlevy
Dunlevy
Bob Wells
Wells
USC School of Education
Bergen
Cornelia Evans
Bergen Evans
Asian polygamy waning but costly in Asia
In Asia polygamy declines due to expense and rising divorce rates, led by officials in Indonesia and Singapore. Despite laws banning non muslim polygamy in Singapore, officials estimate up to 100000 polygamous marriages in Singapore and three times that in Malaya, with younger men aging out of multiple wives and critics like Mrs. Shirin Fardar pushing for “One Man, One Wife.”
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Indonesia
Social Department
Singapore
Malaya
Shirin Fardar
Asia
Fozdar
Singapore Council For Women
Thailand
Nixon Prefers Ready-Made Suits Over New York Tailors
A quirky Hollywood style roundup notes Dick Nixon favors ready-to-wear suits from Philadelphia outlets, with a made-to-measure fit via a special order division. It contrasts New York tailors who claim Nixon’s shirts are large and ties poorly knotted, while vests rise back in fashion among universities. Additional items cover social scenes, Broadway figures, and public notices from Annie Oakley to Jack Kennedy.
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New York
Park Avenue
Dick Nixon
Jack Kennedy
Philadelphia
Santo Erando
Nixon
H. Freeman & Sons
33Rd
Arch
Philly
Ben Freeman
Washington
N.Y
Freeman
Eisenhower
White House
London's Downing Street Named for George Downing
London’s Downing Street was named for George Downing an American born Harvard graduate who settled in London where he achieved notable success and influence.
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London
Downing Street
George Downing
Harvard
Astrological Signs and Enigmas Across A Turbulent Month
A fragmented horoscope prompts confusion as Tauruses and Leos clash with unclear dates. Readers are urged to navigate uncertain predictions while multiple signs including Virgo Libra Scorpio and Aquarius appear with garbled phrases and stray references. The piece hints at personal effort amid cosmic noise.
What Others Are Saying On TV And Fashion
A Nation glued to television is at a loss before progress. Pioneers of the new collective society speak of change. Yves Saint Laurent declares spring line will liberate women, simple, supple and natural after years of constraint.
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New Collectioe Society
Adlal E. Stevenson
Paris
Yves Saint-Laurent
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Dallas Civic Opera
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Lee Segall
Dallas
Jack Carter
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