Teens' Identity and Future Concerns Highlighted in Purdue Panel
A long retrospective on the Purdue Opinion Panel shows high schoolers’ views on drugs alcohol and sex as well as parental influence politics and youth attitudes toward work taxes and race. The 1974 survey notes early drinking and smoking patterns and regional differences with implications for parents educators and policymakers.
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Marlboro
West
Midwest
South
Purdue
Erlick
Democratic Party
Arlene Erlick
Accent on Youth: Teens Seek Self Insight
Mrs. Erlick notes teens still wrestle with core questions about identity beliefs and behavior. High schoolers share concerns like "Who am I?" and "What will I be?" and "How do I act when I am drunk" signaling a need to pool peer views. Purdue measures patterns on broad topics, not personal beliefs.
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Purdue
Purdue University
Arlene Erlick
Freedom of Information Act Draws Huge Response
Washington reports a flood of requests under the 1966 act now five months after amendments. FBI and CIA staffing doubled as offices cope with inquiries from students businesspeople lawyers prisoners and researchers seeking files on cases such as the Bay of Pigs and individuals. Fees and delays spark debate with officials noting public benefit but critics calling costs burdensome to citizens. ON THIS DATE in 1913 Turkey recaptured Adrianople from Bulgaria.
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Washington
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Edward Levi
Ralph Nader
Jack Anderson
UPI
Ford
Congress
Levi
FBI
James Farrington
Anita Johnson
Nader-sponsored
Health Research Group
Food and Drug Administration
Robert L. Saloschin
Justice Department
Turkey
Adrianople
Bulgaria
The Humane Thing To Do: Caring For Aging Pets
Humane Society notes that dogs and cats live longer with proper care and medical checkups as they age. Owners should monitor diet, exercise, teeth, ears, skin, and vision, keeping a calm, safe environment and using hand signals for deaf pets while ensuring comfort and patience.
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Humane Society Auxiliary
America
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West Lafayette
Ind
FDA
Anderson
William Saxbe
State Department
Army
Nader
Farrington
Shox
Anic
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