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YD Challenge

The University Young
Democrats have, at the same time,
challenged the Young Republicans
to a debate to be held on Sunday,
November 3, beginning at 8 p.m. in
the New Chemistry Building, in
which a faculty member would
represent each organization.

In the letter of challenge
addressed to Bill Thomson,
president of the Young
Republicans, Jim Rocbuck,
president of the Young Democrats
said, "As I am sure that you would
agree, the importance of this year's
presidential election suggests that
there must be an open dialogue on
the qualifications of the candidates
and their positions on the major
issues. An open discussion seems
particularly important in view of
Mr. Nixon's refusal to debate the
other candidate."