The Nation: Scouting New Territory

Was it merely another triumph of Women's Lib or a conquest by curious young males? No matter, another masculine sanctuary has fallen. The Boy Scouts of America revealed last week that one of its more mature divisions is accepting girls as full members. Designed for Scouts aged 14 to 20 who wish to pursue special interests, the branch is called, appropriately, the Explorer program.

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