Marijuana report foreshadows Penal changes under Nixon
The National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse plans its first report to President Nixon and Congress, suggesting elimination of criminal penalties for possession and private use while urging continued penalties for growing or selling. Chairman Shafer declines comment as all 13 members prepare to brief reporters at the Capitol. The commission notes 24 million Americans have tried marijuana, 8.3 million still use it, and 0.5 million use it daily. Nixon signs the Drug Abuse Office act amid warnings about bureaucratic cooperation.
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Washington
National Commission On Marijuana and Drug Abuse
Nixon
Congress
Commission
Raymond J. Shafer
District 31 Awards Bus Bids Following Close Tenders
The Independent School District 31 board awarded two activity type buses to Wayne Thorson International of Bemidji after a narrow 89 cent per unit difference on a 4 996 11 dollar chassis. The regular buses went to Bob Lowth Ford of Bemidji with a 3 25 per unit advantage bid over Thorson, factoring in a 17 000 pound rear axle requirement.
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Wayne Thorson International
Bemidji
Board of Directors
Bob Lowth Ford
Ken Dunlap
Thorson
Lowth Por
Dibble
North Central Bluebird
St. Cloud
Activity
Thorson International
Minnesota Body and Equipment Co
Minneapolis
Wayne
Bob Lowth
Bemidji Auto Parts
Area Vocational Technical Institute
Naylor
Wisconsin adopts adulthood at eighteen spurting cross border concerns
Minnesota attorney general Warren Spannaus warns about consequences as Wisconsin lowers adulthood to 18 affecting drinking inside state borders. Minnesota residents may face legal issues re importing liquor and cross state contracts and marriages. Spannaus cautions of more drinking drivers on highways amid Minnesota debates on the adult age.
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ST. Paul
Spannaus
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Miss Bemidji Pageant entrants vie for title
The Miss Bemidji pageant on April 8 features 11 Bemidji beauties competing for Miss Bemidji. Contestants include Patricia Kay Engebretson sponsored by Security State Bank, Judith Marie Blackburn sponsored by People’s Natural Gas, Irene Paez sponsored by First National Bank, Adelaide Habstritt sponsored by the Bemidji Elks Club, and Pamela Lindell sponsored by Beltrami Electric. Each contestant’s talents range from comical dance to singing and dress design, with participation titles and high school activities noted.
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Bemidji
the Pioneer
Patricia Kay Engebretson
Raymond Engebretson
Pelican Rapids
Judith Marie Blackburn
Stanley Blackburn
People’s Natural Gas
Irene Felicia
Fred Paez
Inver Grove Heights
First National Bank
Paez
Simley High School
BSC
Adelaide Habstritt
Charles Habstritt
Roseau
Bemidji Elks Club
Miss Habstritt
Pamela Gayle Lindell
Ervin Lindell
Wilton
Beltrami Electric
Miss Lindell
Bemidji High School
Junior Academy of Science
Muskie Leads Illinois Contests in Democratic Primary
In Illinois Sen. Edmund S. Muskie holds a strong lead over George McGovern and Eugene J. McCarthy as ballots are counted in a non binding presidential preference contest. Daley faction sees shifts with Daniel Walker beating Lt. Gov. Simon for governor and Hanrahan winning renomination despite indictment. Labor leaders discuss Pay Board roles under Meany. Secret memo ties Allende power to ITT officials. Saigon reports phase one Cambodian drive ends with Vietnamese casualties and phase two begins. Belfast talks aim to ease Northern Ireland violence with Heath.
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Chicago
Edmund S. Muskie
George McGovern
Illinois
Eugene J. McCarthy
Richard J. Daley
Miami Beach
Fla
Daniel J. Walker
Paul Simon
Daley
Edward V. Hanrahan
18-Year-Olds Seek Right to Run for Public Office in Minnesota
MPIRG plans to petition the U.S. Supreme Court to allow 18-year-olds to run for public office in Minnesota. The group targets a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling involving 19-year-old Joseph P. Opatz who sought a St. Cloud city council seat but was rejected. Opatz argues holding office is a citizen right for those 18 to 21.
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Minneapolis, Minn
U.S. Supreme Court
Minnesota
Minnesota Public Interest Research Group
MPIRG
Minnesota Supreme Court
Joseph P. Opatz
Opatz
St. Cloud
Harry A. Blackmun
Supreme Court
Blackmun
8Th Circuit
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Marjuana
Capitol
Shafer
Special Action Office For
St. Phillip’s Auditorium
Minneapolis Tribune
Terry Books
Clyde Books
St. Phillip’s School
Cathy Cecil
Jim Cecil
Bemidji Junior High
Upper Midwest
Washington, D.C
Jay Griggs
Horace May
Area Vocational Institute
al Dinos
Terri Olson
Nielson - Reise
Cathy Sollom
St. Paul Book and Supply
P.M. Johnson
Colburn Co
Michael Devich
Transportation Department
Duluth
U. of M
Greyhound Lines
Emma Lee
Gladys Stapleton
Olga Paulson
Ottena Puff
Carr Lake
Ruth Helgerson
Solway
Scott
Lincoln
Vocational Technical Institute
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
Organized Labor
State Department
U.S
Chile
Salvador Allende
International Telephone & Telegraph Corp
Jack Anderson
Saigon
Cambodia
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Edward Heath
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