A Vote For 18-Year-Olds in Election Reform Debate
Nixon will not veto the bill lowering voting age to 18 and extending the Voting Rights Act. If the Supreme Court upholds statute legality, it takes effect. else Congress may push a constitutional amendment for state ratification. Youth voting could shift election dynamics and spur political engagement. Psalm 48 14.
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Refugee Crisis Across Continents Draws U N Scrutiny
A United Nations backed report led by Maxwell M. Rabo and Luther Evans outlines a global refugee catastrophe. It cites 17 318 320 refugees and notes Cuban and Vietnamese displacement, with millions more in Africa the Middle East and Asia seeking asylum or relocation amid war and political upheaval.
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Destruction and Decency in Vandalism
A column argues that vandalism and car damage lack sense and empathy. It condemns tire slashing and shootings at cars, notes potential prison or death penalties, and calls for personal responsibility and decency taught to all ages after a reader reports a damaged headlight.
British Problems Here Too
Washington reports that British elections reflect economic strain high costs of living and unemployment plus a rising racial tensions. The Conservative win signals discontent, while Labor’s foreign policy shift and immigration issues color post election views in the United States.
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Buckley Commencement At Large California University
William Buckley gave the commencement address at a major California university amid campus unrest over student pornography and a protest letter. The ceremony featured a pig on stage, a bikini-clad Masters candidate, and a student burning a flag as the chancellor read a prepared statement.
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Commencement Speech Sparks Mixed Reactions at Campus
A diary recounts a campus commencement event with a standing ovation, ten obscenities heard, and an awkward pig metaphor. The Student Body president apologizes for the pig remark, while the narrator reflects on the speech and asks readers to consider the ethics of rhetoric on campus.
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