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Newspaper
The Cincinnati Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1955
Page
2
A call to all readers to register and vote emphasizes that democracy relies on active participation. The piece argues non voters weaken government and urges citizens to assume responsibility and use their power on election day.
A Cincinnati Post reprint urges citizens not to skip voting this year warning indifference weakens democracy. It links low registration to past vote-count scandals and stresses that majority turnout, not abstention, preserves representative government. It calls for voter registration and support for voting machines to ensure fair elections.
A list of registration triggers includes not voting in two years, moving since last registration, name changes including marriage, residing in a place requiring registration, age reaching 21, and new county residency. The note advises checking with the local Board of Elections for city registration thresholds.
The 250 voting machines purchased by the Board of Elections will debut November 8 in Norwood Cheviot Deer Park Lincoln Heights North College Hill Reading and St Bernard. Demonstrations show the devices are simple to operate and may boost voter turnout in the general election.
The note states residents in Clermont and other small counties under 16,000 population are not required to register. It adds that Butler County residents must register.
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