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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1971
Page
2
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The forthcoming book by Dr. Joel Fisher and Bill Treadwell argues 18 to 20 year olds vote in significant numbers and not as a monolithic group. Their cross country research shows youth voting patterns vary by country issue and locality, influencing close elections and demanding issue based appeals.
The commentary argues that Russia and China can force U S entanglements through client nations, draining defense modernization funds. It cites North Korea, Cuba, and the Middle East to illustrate ongoing indirect warfare, warnings against endless muddle-throughs, and skepticism about Vietnam victory.
Highlights from August 14 across decades include 1961 state fair wins by Sugar Valley Farms Brown Swiss cattle owner Dr. Nathan E. Bear and junior champions from Richland 4H Barbara Wegmueller. The 1951 note covers Princeton concert participants and a choir college president. Also cited are corn growth sounds experiments and Wisconsin highway fatality tallies with a historical wedding ring unearthed in a corn field.
The U S government aims to earn over 100 million from selling the Eisenhower silver dollar, possibly the last silver issue. Mint Director Mary T Brooks says profits will go to the Treasury and that the coin goes to taxpayers, with 150 million coins being sold at 3 dollars for uncirculated and 10 dollars for high relief proof versions.
Abigail Van Buren dispenses advice on marriage and social conduct with readers Letters express jealousy and courtesy concerns. Separately a Treasury agent discusses the Eisenhower silver dollar and copper nickel proofs noting sales figures potential profits and planned mass production and circulation.
A New York AP column by HAL Boyle offers annual life advice from the newspaper pulpit. He urges readers to avoid arguing with women, read widely, marry well, balance work and leisure, drink sparingly until retirement, and seek diverse, capable company while taking columnist counsel with a grain of salt.
A dated roster lists birthdays and new members for the Times Children’s Club with daily attendee names and ages across Aug 15 to Aug 21. It records new members Kevin Leuzinger, Brenda Betker, Rhonda Betker, and Deanna Segner with hometowns Beloit and Monticello and birth dates in 1966 to 1970.
The Illinois State Fair opened in Springfield for a nine day run and officials expect a record attendance of about one million. Governor Ogilvie will inaugurate the event with a ribbon cutting and officials hope a Nixon visit next week will boost crowds.
On Aug 14 1945 President Truman announced Japan's unconditional surrender ending World War II. Ten years ago a prison fire in Brazil killed forty prisoners during an escape attempt. Five years ago Chicago police clashed with rioting whites after Negro marches into all white neighborhoods. One year ago the United States and Russia completed a major accord.
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