Debate on Lowering Voting Age and Youth Turnout
The text argues for uniform reduction in the voting age to empower youth in politics, noting distrust in assumptions that young people will vote. It cites Gallup findings that 29 million voting-age Americans aren’t registered and half are under 30, with mobility and residency rules shaping participation. It concludes that lowering the age would extend the franchise but unclear whether many would vote.
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Union
George Gallup
Gallup
End of the Cold War Emerges From Global Talks
The era of negotiation is spreading as the United States and Soviet Union lead major talks on arms control and broader peace issues. Bonn West Germany and Poland resume dialogue, Okinawa returns to Japan, and Europe moves toward integration. Moscow and Peking pursue border discussions while Middle East peace efforts resume. The consensus: Cold War ties loosen, with major nations pursuing peace pathways.
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United States
Soviet Union
Red China
Russia
Bonn
Willy Brandt
Moscow
Poland
West Germany
Germany
Europe
Okinawa
Japan
NATO
Warsaw Pact
European Common Market
Britain
France
Middle East
Peking
A Work Saver and a Chip on the Shoulder
A Work Saver advises doing it right the first time to avoid future effort. A proverb notes a chip on the shoulder is the heaviest load to bear.
Occupant Submits $10,000 Fund Appeal Back by Mail
Alan received a letter appealing for funds addressed to Occupant. He signed the enclosed check for 10000 dollars as Occupant and mailed it back in the postage paid envelope, reflecting a quirky donation incident reported by the Wisconsin State Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Wisconsin State Journal
Invite a rebel to dinner sparks unlikely dinner talk
An editor hosts a dinner with campus rebels from SDS and peace mobilizers. They move from abstract slogans to concrete problems like environmental protection and Canadian economics, finding common ground and urging practical discussion over ideology. The piece suggests inviting rebels to meals to bridge gaps between liberals and conservatives.
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Vietnam
SDS
Black Panthers
Iwever Cleveland
Christmas Eve puzzle of dads and toy parts
In a humorous column, BILL RAWLINS notes fathers struggle to assemble gifts on Christmas Eve. He contrasts the toil of wrapping, assembling and reading instruction sheets with rising toy prices since 1939, citing coaster wagons and bikes. He reflects on parental labor and market changes shaping Christmas.
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Bill Rawlins
Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Fathers of America
Santa Claus
Hae
Volkswagen
Drew
Verdun
US Supreme Court
Congress
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Brrssels
New England
Understanding left bundle block and heart blood supply
A reader asks if a left bundle branch block blocks the left heart chamber. The reply explains that blocks delay impulse transmission on either side, may slow rate, and are detectable by ECG. No surgery exists. medications and pacemakers may help. The piece then describes heart attack as artery branch blockage and how smaller branches compensate. Cancer is not contagious. Caesarean delivery may recur if original cause persists.
Revered lecturer to speak at Tremont Hall tonight
Our yesterdays note that Rev W W King state temperance lecturer has arrived and will lecture this evening at Tremont Hall. The item lists community reminders and a Santa Claus promotion at Frank the Jeweler’s for families with children.
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W. W. King
Tremont Hall
F. H. Smith
Pennsylvania
Santa Claus
Frank
Wilton
Pulaski Lodge
Soldiers of the Order
Odd Fellows Hall
Benjamin F. Kramer
Muscatine
Today in History highlights from 1791 to 1969
A compact recap of notable events on December 15 across years. From Virginia ratifying the Bill of Rights in 1791 to Napoleon's body arriving in Paris in 1840, with items on a flying umbrella kite in 1875 and Roosevelt spelling change orders in 1969.
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Associated Press
U.S
Virginia
Napoleon
Church of the Invalides
Paris
Chatham
England
Theodore Roosevelt
Prayer Refocuses on Thee Amid Doubt and Fear
A devotional reflection urges believers to keep gaze on the Lord to avoid being lost in doubt and evil. It asks for wisdom to learn of Thee and faithfulness in following, ending in a prayer for guidance and protection.
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