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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1970
Page
4
The National Committee for an Effective Congress announced plans to back and finance challengers in the 1972 primaries to oust House members seen as obstructive and supportive of the status quo. The group aims to oppose five to thirty lawmakers across parties, citing the entrenched seniority system.
The article discusses efforts to challenge the seniority system via the election process, outlining the strategy and key actors involved in the move to alter established order through voting and political maneuvering.
The Cairo Demographic Center told an Arab Cultural Conference in Cairo that the Arab world population will grow by more than half to 168 million in 15 years, excluding Yemen, South Yemen, and Palestine where data are unavailable.
David Smyth an 18 year old freshman at Monmouth College attempted to register in Enfield Connecticut soon after the U S Supreme Court ruled 18 year olds may vote in national elections Officials said official state approval to lift the 21 year local age limit would take two to three weeks from the secretary of State and town clerk process Smyth noted the conflict between federal and state rules as he waited for confirmation.
A 16 year old stole a Los Angeles County sheriff patrol car but a radio dispatcher Persuaded him to return it. Deputy George Leake waited where the theft occurred and the youth was booked under juvenile code for grand theft auto. The event underscores how quickly a persuasive message can influence a crime.
Executive Jet Aviation of Columbus reorganized under new management July 1 under Detroit Bank and Trust orders. Bruce Sundlun, former counsel and director, replaces founder Brig. Gen. O F Lassiter as president, with the firm now profitable and cutting ties to Penn Central Railroad.
Bob Harper Wayne Winston and Bob Brooks report the TV 9 Eyewitness News Monday through Friday at 5 30 PM viewers are urged to watch the program for local updates.
The agriculture department reports per capita cigarette smoking rose in 1970 after a four year rise. Average 4 030 cigarettes 201 5 packs per adult. total output 575 billion cigarettes. Manufacturers boosted sales in late 1970 via new brands and radio and TV ads before the 1971 ban.
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