Paul Harvey obit (not off topic)

[Baker, John]

        "Guesstimate," at least, is way too early for Harvey (1923 in
M-W). M-W has 1961 for "skyjack," which makes a Harvey role a long shot
but not impossible, since his career began years earlier, although he
had not yet achieved his later prominence.  "Reaganomics" dates from
1980 (the earliest I see is a 10/13/1980 article from Forbes, text not
available), so at least the timing is plausible.


John Baker


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Radio commentator Paul Harvey dead at 90: Broadcasting pioneer best
known for 'The Rest of the Story' program
(http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29447376)

The story includes the following paragraphs:

>>
He became a heartland icon, delivering news and commentary with a
distinctive Midwestern flavor. "Stand by for news!" he told his
listeners. He was credited with inventing or popularizing terms such as
"skyjacker" and "Reaganomics."

...

In addition to his unique voice and delivery, Harvey was credited with
coining several words on his broadcasts, including "Reaganomics" and
"guesstimate."
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Mark Mandel

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