Youth political activity rising among 1960s generation
A Babson's Reports survey notes increasing youth involvement in politics after the 26th Amendment. In 1971 alone, 1,215,390 under-21 voters registered in 102 U.S. cities, 35 states, raising hopes for elections. With about 25 million voters under 25, youth are pushing into leadership roles and pressuring the old-guard in Congress.
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Youth Citizenship Fund
U. S. Congress
Old Guard
Governor appoints district judges and department heads
Governor Preston Smith appointed Graham Bruce of Orange to the 128th district judgeship and named B. R. Fuller to head the Texas Department of Community Affairs. William J. Pitstick becomes chair of the governmental operations committee of TACIR, with George Schrader of Dallas chairing TACIR information services. A $1 special delinquent tax fee applies to receipts and certificates issued by county tax assessor collectors for special districts, to be included in state cost items.
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Preston Smith
Graham Bruce
Orange
B. R
Pat
Fuller
Eagle Pass
San Marcos
Texas Department of Community Affairs
William J. Pitstick
Texas Advisory Commission On Intergovernmental Relations
George Schrader
Dallas
Tacir Information Services Committee
Trade Winds: Legal List Prices Boost Profits for U S Firms
Washington observes record first quarter profits before taxes despite wage price rules. Dr Herbert Stein says output gains and price list integrity drive profits. firms cut costs by firing workers and increasing pace. Market indicators warn of a sharp future decline as insiders sell heavily.
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Washington
U.S
Herbert Stein
Presidents Council of Economic’ Advisers
Risks Differ for Equity Investment Mutual Funds Bank Savings
A 27 year old, married student with about 1500 saved asks about growth mutual funds versus keeping money in a bank. The adviser cautions that with limited bankroll priorities may be wrong, urges assessing full family budget and education expenses, and notes banks use deposits to fund loans, not a direct safeguard. The plan to invest in no load growth funds is acceptable if funds are truly affordable after obligations are covered.
Market Letter Signals Near Term Weakness With Support Seen
The May 24 Market Letter notes not all indices are strong and warns of near term weakness but no major downside. It cites 924-933 as near term support, highlights the Dow divergence with broad indices, and expects a pullback to 940-950 or a drop toward 924-933, depending on subsequent market action.
Right of Way and Pedestrian Rights Versus Motorists
In a series of cases a judge confirms that a pedestrian is any person using feet or related aids, and that status carries duties and rights. The article notes sidewalk pedestrian priority, jaywalking laws, and exceptions when a person is a motorist with an emergency or a street-warning scenario has occurred.
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Will Bernard
Teddy
Inside the Daily Court Review Inside the Daily Court Review page
A concise scan of court briefs and case notes appear on the Daily Court Review page detailing recent filings rulings and docket updates. The section highlights notable judges and venues with quick summaries of decisions and legal matters in focus.
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