Youth turnout in 18 to 21 group falls to 8.3 percent, poll says
A Census Bureau survey shows only 8.3 percent of 18 to 21 year olds voted in November while 21 to 24 year olds had 50.7 percent turnout. Analysts note registration issues and cynicism toward politics. Officials say overall turnout was 55 percent, with discrepancies from self-reported voting.
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Nixon Wins Presidential Election Officially Counted
The joint session of Congress declared Richard M. Nixon the winner with 520 electoral votes to 17 for George McGovern and 1 for John Hospers. Vice President Agnew announced the result and re election of Agnew. no faithless elector challenged the tally. A bipartisan group urged a constitutional amendment to replace the Electoral College with direct national election, a goal supported by 47 House members.
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Wage appeal drags on for 175 quarry workers
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 3183 reports a wage appeal filed last fall with the Federal Pay Board in Washington remains unresolved. The contract would raise wages 10, 9 and 8 percent over three years, with top pay projected at 47.72 per hour, but the IRS approved only 5.5 percent. The second contract year takes effect April 15. The call also notes the Salvation Army in Calgary handles about 100 death by own action prevention and crisis calls monthly, many after 1pm, via anonymous phone talks facilitated by Capt. Noel Sorley.
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Tour Ends as Moulin Rouge Troupe Finishes Brazil Run
Rio de Janeiro saw over 100000 Brazilians attend the French troupe Le Bal du Moulin Rouge before the four month visit concluded. In Clanwilliam South Africa the Cape Town archbishop blessed a new pool and then swam in, as reported by the Anglican Church newspaper Seek.
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