Hearnes Farewell Address Praised by Missouri Legislators
Missouri lawmakers from both parties praised Gov. Warren Hearnes for a cautious, fact-based farewell address. Hearnes urged tax relief and a 13-department reorganization, vowing no tax increases and guiding the executive branch reforms as he leaves office after two terms. Colleagues lauded his educational, mental health, highway safety, and economic development record.
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Jefferson City
John W. Joynt
D-St. Louis
Warren EF. Hearnes
Hearnes
77Th General Assembly
Cason
John T. Russell
Lebanon
House
William C. Phelps
Clayton
Richard Rabbitt
St. Louis
Rabbitt
France Gives Hanoi Hospital Aid and Sympathy
Paris reports the French government will donate the franc equivalent of 400000 dollars for equipment and modernization at St. Paul Hospital in Hanoi where French doctors work. The move signals sympathy toward North Vietnam after US bombing raids. President Pompidou voiced regret over the return to arms.
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St. Paul
Hanoi
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U.S
Georges Pompidou
Census finds low turnout among young voters in 1972
The Census Bureau reports less than half of eligible 18 to 21 year olds voted in the 1972 presidential election, with about 3.3 million youths casting ballots. Turnout was 48.3 percent, compared with 71 percent for the 45 to 64 age group and an overall 63 percent nationwide.
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Census Bureau
Burea
Las Vegas
Nev
Evel Knievel
Voter turnout by age and race in 1972 election
A Census Bureau report notes low turnout among sub-21 voters after the 18 year old voting change. Turnout rose with age, peaking 71 percent for 45 to 64 year olds among 42.3 million eligible. Whites voted 64.5 percent, blacks 52.1 percent, Spanish origin 37.5 percent. Registration was highest after 25, and one third of sub-21 voters were college students likely away on election day.
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Census Bureau
U.S
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