Fixing "Squaw" Names

[Paul A Johnston, Jr.]

Itdoesn't matter in at least parts of Maine--there are COT/CAUGHT merger areas (which I know you
hate, but there they are) in much of Eastern New England.

Paul Johnston

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From: Tom Zurinskas <truespel at HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 3:19 pm
Subject: Re: Fixing "Squaw" Names

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> Does removing the "w" from "squaw" change the sound of the vowel
> from "awe" to ?, or remain the same?
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> Tom Zurinskas, USA - CT20, TN3, NJ33, FL5+
> See truespel.com - and the 4 truespel books plus "Occasional Poems"
> at authorhouse.com.
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> > "Five landmarks or groups use the name Squaw in one form or another
> > in Stockton Springs. For a number of years, a private road providing
> > access to exclusive waterfront homes was called Squaw Point Road.
> The> homes belonged to the Squaw Point Home Owners Association. In
> > response to complaints, the association renamed itself and its road
> > Squapoint. [...] Hayes said the town has been in contact with the
> > Human Rights Commission investigator and informed the commission of
> > the board’s decision to drop the 'w' from the word."
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