Illinois House advances bills lowering drinking ages
Illinois lawmakers move to lower beer and wine age to 19 while a separate hard liquor bill to drop to 18 faces committee defeat. Rep Jaffe cites duty eligibility as a counterpoint. opponents warn of increased alcoholism and societal breakdown.
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Wool over Eyes Origin in Wig Era and Highwayman Tactics
The phrase to pull the wool over one's eyes stems from white wool wigs worn by gentlemen. Highwaymen reportedly pulled a victim's wig down over his eyes to obscure his gaze while stealing his watch and wallet.
POWs Freed in Hanoi as Last 32 Depart Vietnam
Saigon reports a USAF hospital plane carried the final 32 American prisoners of war out of Hanoi Friday. Earlier, 110 POWs released Tuesday and Wednesday waited at Clark Air Base for flights home while 27 military men and five civilians were handed over at Gia Lam Airport after noon.
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