Marijuana's Hazards Shine in Senate Findings and Public Health
The piece cites Senate Judiciary subcommittee findings on marijuana risks including brain and genetic damage. Experts like Dr. Pollin and Dr. Heath describe cannabis as a major health hazard with potential brain atrophy and genetic effects. It notes shifts in views on decriminalization and urges educators and officials to raise awareness and discourage use.
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Japan
Aiken County
John Lennon
Senate Judiciary
William Pollin
National Institute On Drug Abuse
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Beefing Up Diego Garcia Base Sparks Indian Ocean U.S. Plans
The United States plans a multiyear $173 million expansion of Diego Garcia facilities to sustain carrier battle groups in the Persian Gulf for extended periods. The expansion includes a new hangar, supply pier, fuel and ammo storage, and enhanced communications, with funds starting in fiscal 1981 and rising through 1983 before tapering in 1984.
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Mecca
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Nimitz
Arabian Sea
Sixth Fleet
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Navy
Congress
Berbera
Soviet Union
Mexico Eyes Oil Boom Despite Debt and Limits
Mexico nears a record 2.5 million barrels daily by 1980 with potential to rise further amid a $27 billion foreign debt and expanding gas output. Pemex aims for higher production, while U S demand could be capped as Mexico diversifies buyers beyond the Middle East.
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United States
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Levine Carlson
Georgetown University Center For Strategic Studies
Carlson
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Reforma
France
Sweden
Israel
Canada
Japan
Spain
Uruguay
Cuba
Jose Andres de Oteyza
National Properties and Industrial Development
Central Intelligency Agency
Lopez Portillo
U.S
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Punny preschool tales and a GM quote on success
Ashley Sees It recounts a three year old boy resisting his first boiled egg and asks if a boy or girl is in a class while a sister queries names and pronouns. Nell K writes on a dog joke not landing. Walter R Hamrick notes Thomas Murphy’s quip that government rewards failure and hurts winners, harming consumers.
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General Motors
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