Supreme Court to Rule on 18 Year Old Vote
The Supreme Court will hear arguments starting October 19 on whether Congress can lower the voting age to 18. The cases involve Texas Oregon Idaho and Arizona challenging the 1970 Voting Rights Amendments and related changes to residency and literacy tests. Government lawyers argue Congress may set minimum standards for voting while opponents say constitutional amendments set qualifications, with the Court expected to rule.
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Obscenity Charges Dismissed in Roanoke Case
In Roanoke, judge Ernest Ballou dismissed obscenity charges against Broadway Books Inc. and owners Johnny Newberry Charles Perdue and Luther Curry after defense motions. The defense argued Virginia obscenity law lacks community standards proof and the Commonwealth offered no gauge of Roanoke standards. The prosecutor said no further action would be taken.
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I’m Not Deaf Hearing Aid Ad Offers Free Details
An advertisement promotes the ultraminiature Acousticon A-465 hearing aid. It claims natural sound without visible devices and targets those who hear but don’t always understand. The copy urges readers to rush a coupon for free, obligation-free details.
Heloise Hints From Readers On Everyday Housekeeping
Short tips from readers on home hacks including securing babies in highchairs with bathtub daisies, reusing onion bags as dishcloth holders, keeping hot pie ready on stovetop, and sewing elastic into mitten cuffs. Readers share thrift ideas for laundry lines, ivy planters, and brightened tool handles.
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Agnew Calls for GOP Sweep at Delaware Dinner
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew spoke to a Wilmington crowd seeking a $100 plate Republican dinner, urging voters to oust radical liberals elitists and irresponsibles from Congress. AP Wirephoto shows him alone before the event.
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