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Lcchang Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

Headlines and Hoover

He was considered a model prisoner by the officers with whom he came in contact, causing some question regarding his transfer to the more secure institution. Headlines and Hoover must here be considered.

What are "Headlines and Hoover" about? Please help.

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I googled the sentence; this is from an article about Alcatraz in the 1930s, right? The author means that the effects of both "headlines" (the 70-point headlines of newspapers of the day, blaring the news about bootleggers and organized crime) and "Hoover," who was the US President from 1929 to 1933, must both be considered when taking the decision (to transfer Kelly to Alcatraz). In his or her quest for alliteration, the author has sacrificed clarity.

— Delmobile

  • I googled the sentence; this is from an article about Alcatraz in the 1930s, right?
  • The author means that the effects of both "headlines" (the 70-point headlines of newspapers of the day, blaring the news about bootleggers and organized crime) and "Hoover," who was the US President from 1929 to 1933, must both be considered when taking the decision (to transfer Kelly to Alcatraz).
  • In his or her quest for alliteration, the author has sacrificed clarity.
  • I don't blame you for being confused
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I googled the sentence; this is from an article about Alcatraz in the 1930s, right? The author means that the effects of both "headlines" (the 70-point headlines of newspapers of the day, blaring the news about bootleggers and organized crime) and "Hoover," who was the US President from 1929 to 1933, must both be considered when taking the decision (to transfer Kelly to Alcatraz).

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Then what are 70-point headlines? Please kindly explain. Thanks.
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