Calif adds million young voters for national elections
The Supreme Court ruling grants 18 to 20 year olds voting rights for federal offices, prompting California to seek state level expansion. Officials estimate about 1 million Californians are 18 to 20, with potential gains up to 180,000 by 1972. Leaders urge swift action while parties weigh political impacts and costs.
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Retirements End Defection Row In Coast Guard Case
The report urged court martial for Brown Ellis and others on dereliction charges. Volpe and Bender agreed to retirement with reprimands while expressing regret over the incident on November 23. Ellis, Brown and their families faced broad censure as reforms were announced to prevent a repeat, with Eustis receiving an administrative letter of reprimand and reassignment planned. The Coast Guard careers of Ellis and Brown end by January 31, pensions undetermined.
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Kennedy Reveals POW List From North Vietnam
Kennedy said North Vietnamese handed over a three and a half page list of American prisoners to Nolan in Paris after a Dec 30 invitation. The list totals 462 known POWs and 968 missing or possibly prisoners, with 412 reported lost in North Vietnam. He warned the list may be only a partial compilation and noted no sign of immediate release.
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Long Beach Officials Laud 18-Year-Old Vote Ruling
City leaders praised the Supreme Court decision allowing 18-year-olds to vote in federal elections. Mayor Wade and City Manager Mansell called it a progressive move and urged extending the voting age to state and local elections. Council members Kealer and Clark supported broader enfranchisement for young adults.
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State officials warn misuse of state vehicles in transit and duty hours
A California Division of Transportation spokesman in Sacramento stated that state employees including patrol officers highway signalmen and embalmers on night duty are not allowed to use state vehicles for private transport. Violations will trigger immediate punitive action. Also included are Q&A items about White House books and a basking shark carcass found near Boston.
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West Coast
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L A Jet Delayed by Bomb Threat at L A Airport
An American Airlines jet was delayed over four hours as investigators searched 114 passengers and baggage after a caller claimed a friend planned to bomb the plane. Airport officers verified the report but could not confirm any passenger linked to the threat.
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Twelve Arab children wounded by grenade in Gaza camp
In Gaza City a hand grenade exploded at a refugee camp injuring 12 children. Officials said the victims include two girls and ten boys, all ten years old, as medical centers treated the injured.
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