Two Teens Debate 18 Year Old Voting Rights
A letter page reflects mixed teen views on 18 year olds voting after Nixon signs the law. One 18 year old argues for suffrage, another cautions maturity and influence, while readers seek guidance on draws and etiquette and reflect on societal issues.
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National Geographic notes cotton use and Pony Express rider
The United States consumes over 4 billion pounds of cotton each year with about half directed to clothing. Buffalo Bill Cody is cited as among the original Pony Express riders in 1860 at age 14.
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United States
National Geographic
Buffalo Bill Cody
Pony Express
Questions Asked at Draft Boards
Colonel Morris Schwartz, State Selective Director, Austin Texas, answers readers questions on selective service. He invites inquiries at 209 W Ninth Street Austin for clarification of draft rules and procedures.
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W. Ninth Street
Austin
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Agricultural deferment eligibility rules and qualifications
The text explains that requests received after April 23 1970 cannot be granted and that prior requests made before that date may qualify. It notes an executive order of April 24 1979 removing local boards authority for late requests and outlines criteria: farming engagement, irreplaceability, material loss if removed, and producing for market a substantial quantity compared with local farm averages for the same farm type.
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I Am the Flag and I Remember
A veteran flag speaks to citizens about patriotism, recalling parades and prayers, salutes and songs. It urges standing tall with right hands over hearts, singing the Star Spangled Banner, and honoring memory of those who sacrificed for the Republic. The plea calls for renewed pride as national symbols endure.
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United States of America
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Guadalcanal
Korea
Viet Nam
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Barbed Wire Hobby Links DeWitt Museum Exhibit
DeWitt County Historical Notes notes Erna Schack with 560 wire specimens and a request to feature her collection at the DeWitt County Historical Museum. Also mentions N A Steen, Fain McDougal student wood folders, Fritz Koehler loaned wire, and a Grace Episcopal Church medallion dedication program sent to M Ethel Bowden.
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Erna Schack
DeWitt County
DeWitt County Historical Museum
N. A. Steen
Miss Schack
Cuero Museum
Fritz Koehler
DeWitt County Historical Survey Committee
Texas
Grace Episcopal Church
M. Ethel Bowden
Upton P. Bowden
Grace Episcopal
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