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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1975

Page

29

Census reveals youth voter apathy in 1974 midterms

Census Bureau data show only 21 percent of 18 to 21 year olds voted in 1974 and overall turnout at 45 percent of eligible 141 million. Watergate era disillusionment appears as a primary factor, with 64 percent of 18–21 and 53 percent of 21–24 year olds not voting.

Washington Census Bureau Bureau Home Suter

Voting turnout by age race and region in the recent election

The Census Bureau reports 58 percent of people aged 55 to 64 voted last November 5. Racial breakdown shows 46 percent of whites, 34 percent of eligible blacks, and 22 percent of those of Spanish origin. Turnout by sex was under half, with the South lowest and the North and West highest.

Census Bureau

California Senate reapportionment fuels voter confusion

The 1973 Supreme Court order left half the Senate in old districts until 1976, creating large areas with no local senator while others gain two. The split districts complicate outreach as Senators mail newsletters to districts they will run in next year, drawing ire from Assemblyman Briggs and defense from Senator Whetmore about incumbency and representation.

Sacramento Redding Senate Rules Committee John Briggs Fullerton James Whet

Preparation H Promises Relief From Hemorrhoids

Doctors report a successful medication that shrinks swelling and soothes pain and itching in inflamed hemorrhoidal tissues. Tests on hundreds of patients in New York Washington and at a major medical center show similar results offering prompt relief for hours. Millions use Preparation H yearly for ointment or suppositories.

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