Lower drinking age debated as 18 year olds gain voting rights
In Our Opinion the Pennsylvania House and Senate consider lowering the drinking age to 18 arguing that 18-year-olds are mature enough to vote and drink. Critics note risks from near-state beer access and urge equal responsibility at the polls and at the bar. The piece links teen voting influence to drink policy and warns of inconsistent adulthood.
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State House
Senate
Pennsylvania
Corry
New York State
Harrisburg
Navy halts tests amid budget limits and safety doubts
The Navy halted telltale tests on microwave exposure amid talk of a $75,000 budget shortfall to finish the contract. Scientist Zaret warned of potential long-term dangers including cataracts, tumors, and death, citing higher standards abroad and lax U.S. limits. He urged caution while noting Army and HEW clashes over medico legal risk and research access. The piece also notes a frivolous Army picnic at Ft Belvoir as funds are scrutinized.
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Zaret
Navy
Army
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Draft Abolishers Gloat As Enlistments Surge
Opinion piece argues ending the draft boosts volunteering as recruiters report rising enlistments and bonuses. It cites July and August draft calls canceled, a 10 to 25 percent rise in enlistments, and asks Congress to replace draft boards with National Guard and Reserve bonuses.
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San Francisco
Pentagon
Congress
National Guard
Short editorial backs presidential pardon Calley
The Lebanon Tenn Democrat editorial expresses concise support for the President to grant a pardon to Calley, framing the appeal as a direct, personal sentiment from the paper to the national leader. The piece emphasizes mercy and finality in the wake of the controversial case.
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Lebanon, Tenn
Democrat
United States
Calley
Things to do next in a plan for happiness
A humorous New York AP column lists absurd and whimsical items to consider for future plans including playful stunts and imaginative quests. It presents a stream of witty possibilities such as pulling a mountain goat's beard and hiring a sky writer to inscribe a prayer.
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New York
FBI
Raquel Welch
Sphinx
Egypt
Corry Teen Wins Box Car Derby Again
Walter Kornikoski, 14, of East Main Street, drove his homemade racer to first place on West Pleasant Street last night, defending the box car championship for the second year in a row against seven rivals. Also in today's items, local merchants plan a two day Dollar Day sale this weekend with special values.
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Walter Kornikoski
East Main Street
West Pleasant Street
Dvid Nine
Corry Merchants
Economy gaps widen between administration and private economists
The piece argues the administration remains optimistic about the economy despite persistent inflation, high unemployment, rising interest rates, and a near record budget deficit. It notes skepticism from Federal Reserve officials and the likelihood Congress would resist any move to control monetary policy.
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NEW York
Federal Reserve
Ronald L. Ziegler
Commerce
Maurice H. Stans
Fed
Executive Branch
Washington
Congress
Law on a husband's second wife and estate rights
The law says a surviving wife is entitled to at least one third of the estate, possibly more, regardless of a will. If no issue survives, she may receive up to all, with specific shares outlined for various survivor scenarios. No lawful way exists to cut off the second wife without an express written relinquishment.
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Hawaii
Air Force
Alvin Burner
Burner
Milton Zaret
Saye
By Jack Anderson
American College of Surgeons
U.S
Bell Labs
Health, Education, and Welfare Department
HEW
U.S. Army Computer Systems Command
Ft. Belvoir
al R. Hoffman
Selective Service
U.S. News and World Report
UPI
Grass Roots Opinion
Hal Boyle
Clifford Buesink
Snyder Circle
Chautauqua Lake
B.G. Curtis
Spring Creek
John B. Patterson
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