Aucbvax.2455
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Mon Jul 27 08:42:12 1981
 Re: New use for word processors
>From Alex.Rudnicky@CMU-10A Mon Jul 27 08:37:39 1981
A historical note on mandating writing style:
During T. Roosevelt's administration a similar (successful) attempt
was made to "simplify" official language by cutting down on the
number of letters in various words (eg, labour->labor, colour->color,
and the not altogether successful amoeba->ameba).  Among the reasons
for this move, I believe, was the desire to lower government printing
costs.



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