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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1969

Page

9

In Every 100 Young Adults Say They Have Tried Marijuana

Gallup survey of 1599 adults 21+ across 300 locales shows 12 in 100 young adults in their twenties have tried marijuana while 4 in 100 nationwide. College students show 22% have tried. total from all ages estimated at 10 million have tried, with 3 million more willing to try if offered.

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Crackdown on Mexican narcotics boosts U.S. marijuana prices

The Nixon administration said border crackdowns have sharply raised imported marijuana costs, with some cities reporting $2 joints and near unavailability in shops. Officials noted a steep drop in heroin supplies and warned the Mexican role in enforcement will increase. Prices have surged 20 to 100 percent, while quality reportedly suffers with US droughts of supply. The crackdown, now paired with Mexican cooperation, aims to curb smuggling and tourism disruption.

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Aid For Consenters Repeal Asked In Law Against Homosexuals

A federal task force appointed by the National Institute of Mental Health recommends repeal of laws against homosexual activities between consenting adults. It urges changes in government and private sector policies that bar homosexuals from jobs, stating such reforms would reduce emotional stress and improve mental health for millions. The panel notes public attitudes are shifting toward viewing discreet homosexuality as a private matter not to be publicly recognized.

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No Arrest For Drug Treatment Law Takes Effect

California parents may seek medical treatment for children using drugs without arrest under a new law effective next month. The measure allows a superior court petition for involuntary treatment if a youth is a danger to self or others, with a 17 day initial period for evaluation and treatment and potential state hospital admission or discharge to outpatient care.

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