Commission urges decriminalization of private marijuana use
The National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse calls for ending jail terms and fines for private possession of marijuana while keeping penalties for cultivation and sale. It backs decriminalizing possession up to one ounce, retaining felonies for trafficking, and urges a public safety focus over punitive measures.
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Washington
National Commission On Marijuana and Drug Abuse Today
Congress
Tim Lee Carter
R-Ky
Paul G. Rogers
D-Fla
Illinois
Mitchell Ware
America
Muskie Wins Illinois Primary By Wide Margin
Senator Ed Muskie captured about 63 percent of the Illinois presidential primary vote, besting Eugene McCarthy with 63 percent to 37 percent. In the delegate race Muskie led in 60 convention seats with 75 percent of precincts reporting, while George McGovern held 14 seats and 86 delegates remained uncommitted. Daley faced setbacks as insurgent candidates won key nominations.
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Walter R. Mears
Chicago
Edmund S. Muskie
George McGovern
Illinois
Muskie
Eugene J. McCarthy
McGovern
Richard J. Daley
Miami Beach
Fla
McCarthy
Maine
New Hampshire
Florida
Minnesota
Bandit Robs Athens Store Seizes Four Hostages
An armed robber struck the Athens Stop and Go at 2 a.m. taking four hostages to Columbus after firing at a wall camera and leaving with cash. John Montgomery escaped unharmed. the four hostages were released in Columbus around 6 a.m. The blue 1966 Volkswagen was used and no merchandise was missing. The incident remains under investigation by Athens and Columbus police.
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Tom Price
Messenger
Ohio
Athens
Columbus
John Montgomery
Mill St
Stimson Avenue
Greg Markley
Stop and Go
Montgomery
Surveilance
Livingston Avenue
Charles Cochran
Clyde Beasley
Ron Dixon
Woman Behind Jail Break Gun Supplied By Acquaintance
Cincinnati AP The Hamilton County sheriff searches for an unidentified woman who supplied the gun used by inmates to break out of the Hamilton County Jail. Nine of 24 escapees have been recaptured. 15 remain at large, two charged with murder.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton County
David Bell
Dayton
Ohio
Bell
William Butts
Harry Culler
Robert Hayes
Middletown
Calvin Rocquemore
University of Cincinnati
Guards Block Inmates From Eating at Ohio Prisons
Prisoners at the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus and at Chillicothe and London centers held a two day strike over grievances. Warden Harold Cardwell and Corrections Commissioner Bennett Cooper announced concessions to end the walkout. Meetings were set with inmate councils and officials from the Teamsters Union to discuss parole rules, pay, and governance amid looming transfers to Lucasville.
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Ohio
Columbus
Chillicothe
London
Harold Cardwell
Bennett J. Cooper
Parole Board
Ohio Penitentiary
Teamsters Union
Bennett Cooper
Lucasville
Michael Marsino
Institute
Marsino
May Vote Slated On Lottery Okay
Ohio voters will decide in the May 2 primary on lifting the constitutional ban to permit a state lottery. The ballot also includes amendments from the Constitutional Revision Commission if a House Senate conference resolves differences by Friday. The Senate passed the lotteries amendment 23 8 after debate on revenue and gambling risks.
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Columbus
Ohio
Constitutional Revision Commission
House-Senate Conference
Senate
Stimel recalls quick sale after delivery
William E. Stimel of 699 Madison, Nelsonville, said the first caller 15 minutes after his paper was delivered bought his car, illustrating rapid sale action in a neighborhood anecdote.
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William E. Stimel
Madison, Nelsonville
Ex-Probers Say Life Article Correct About Nixon Justice
San Diego AP Life magazine charges that Nixon administration tampered with justice are described as accurate by two former federal investigators. Richard Huffman and David Stutz confirm facts in Life’s report while most principals deny the allegations. The piece also alleges Stewart quashed probes into 1968 campaign contributions routed via C Arnholt Smith connected to Nixon.
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San Diego
Calif
Life Magazine
Richard Huffman
U.S. Atty
Harry D. Steward
Life
David Stutz
Internal Revenue Service
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