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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1970
Page
4
The piece argues Nixon had to back extending suffrage to 18-year-olds, noting the Supreme Court may declare it unconstitutional yet highlighting political risk and future voter influence. It cites global trends and state actions expanding the franchise, praising educated youth and democratic ideals driving earlier eligibility.
Preliminary numbers spark clean up and recount talk as High Point and nearby cities report divergent totals. Guilford Forsyth near 300000. Thomasville and High Point show shifts due to extended city limits while retail and utility indicators hint at hidden growth. Officials defend counts amid widespread questions.
Washington hears public hearings on replacing the seniority based chairmen system as younger members press for reform. The McCormack era nears end and both parties push study groups to curb age tied power while aiming to lower average chairmen ages from 68 to 60.
Washington insiders warn the Nixon White House reshuffle will widen the gap between the president and federal agencies. He relies on a tight, writing oriented staff to carry out policy, creating a palace guard that limits consultation with career officials and traditional advisers.
The All American Family Institute and the Treasury Savings Bonds Division sponsor a contest to pick 51 state and DC families to represent their states in Lehigh Acres Florida August 15 23 1970 with national finals and a Mrs U S Savings Bonds ambassador chosen from the mothers. Entry deadline July 15 1970 open to permanent US residents for at least one year per state for judging on family criteria.
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