Oregon pot laws draw broad support in state survey
A Drug Abuse Council survey shows 32 percent of Oregon adults back the civil offense for simple possession, with 15 percent seeking legalization of small amounts and 1 percent favoring legalizing both possession and sale. Forty percent report drug use declined over the year, while 9 percent currently smoke. Only 6 percent tried it for the first time, ages 1g to 29.
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Obituary for Jemima Wightman in Fremont
Jemima Wightman 72 long active in Irvington United Presbyterian Church died recently while traveling in Scotland. Funeral services were held Friday night at her church. Survivors include her husband William and children. Fremont and Alice Crowell of Mente Park.
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Spirit of Christmas frees 10 in San Diego case
Ten defendants across seven cases, facing 101 years in prison, were released by U S District Court Judge A Andrew Hauk in San Diego. The men, in federal custody after drug and immigration charges, had served two to four months. the judge cited the Christmas spirit and personal experience in deciding to set them free.
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UPI
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Fremont Mission Boulevard wins national environmental award
Fremont Mission Boulevard south of Interstate 80 received a national environmental award in the U.S. Department of Transportation Annual Highway and its Environment Awards Program. A second place honor recognized the preservation of Mission San Jose as an outstanding example tied to the interstate route planning.
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Mission Boulevard
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Avalanche engulfs Iceland town into sea after massive slide
An 800 yard wide avalanche from a 240 foot high slope swept Neskaupstadur, Iceland, into the Norwegian Sea. Ten bodies were found including two children, two women, and six men. five hospitalized. Rescue teams searched for missing women as gas mask equipped crews contained ammonia leaks.
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Reykjavik
UPI
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Johannes Stefansson
Neskaupstadur
Norwegian Sea
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Mine workers vote on new coal contract may restart production
About 4 500 striking mine construction workers in several states began voting on a revised wage contract. If ratified, full coal production could resume next week after a six week stoppage. Results were due from the United Mine Workers in Washington late Sunday or Monday.
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Bituminous Coal Operators Association
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Western Pennsylvania Coal Haulers Association
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Stephen J. Cabot
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WPCHA
Congress report on atomic land mines sparks NATO clash
A newly released congressional report details sharp debate over atomic demolition mines in Western Europe. Symington and Schlesinger clash over deterrence versus risk, with critics warning ADM use could trigger nuclear war and allies fearing rapid escalation.
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