Drug Council urges smarter use of resources on abuse
Washington officials from the Strategy Council on Drug Abuse urge shifting time and money from marijuana enforcement to broader drug problem solutions. The panel ranks barbiturates tranquilizers and amphetamines behind heroin in severity and notes they cause many deaths and injuries. Marijuana remains widely used with comparatively lower health consequences. Also, Worldwatch Institute researchers link overnutrition to six of the 10 leading US death causes, warning affluence can cause malnutrition as well.
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Schools report crime surge in five months study
Washington reports that half of surveyed elementary and high schools filed at least one crime with police from Sept 1, 1974 to Jan 31, 1975. Burglary, theft and drug abuse top offenses in the first national sample by the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Egyptian princess Fathia Ghali slain in Los Angeles
Princess Fathia Ghali, once stripped of royal title for marrying a commoner, was found slain in a west Los Angeles apartment. Her estranged husband, Riad Ghali, 56, believed to have shot her then killed himself or attempted suicide, and is in stable condition. he is booked on suspicion of murder.
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Fire death of actor Cassidy in West Hollywood apartment
West Hollywood police say a smouldering cigarette is the probable cause of a fatal fire that killed Jack Cassidy, 49, the actor-singer-dancer whose charred body was found in his top floor apartment. Identified by dental records after long uncertainty, Cassidy was a longtime star of musicals movies television stage and cabaret and was connected to Shirley Jones, his former wife.
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William Pitt the Younger Becomes England Prime Minister
United Press International notes that William Pitt the Younger first became Prime Minister of England in 1783 at age 24, marking a historic rise in British leadership.
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Socialist victory hinted in Portuguese municipal vote
LISBON Portugal The Socialist party extended its lead over the Social Democrats in returns from national municipal elections Prime Minister Mario Soares called the early results an undisputable victory for his government The key is control of 304 municipal councils with 118 reporting Socialists in control 46 to 41 for Social Democrats The Communists 16 Center Democrats 15 voting shares showed Socialist 32 percent and Social Democrats 24.4 percent with more towns to report Analysts said a solid Socialist win could weaken but not end the minority government and delay any coalition formation
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Kissinger optimistic on new Rhodesia compromise plan
Secretary of State Kissinger returned from his last foreign trip and voiced hope that an Anglo American compromise on Rhodesia would break the Geneva deadlock. The plan envisions a British resident commissioner as head of state with British officials running defense and law and order as black majority rule nears.
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Mass stores defy blue laws en masse in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Dukakis said blue laws are crumbling and asked law enforcement to defer complaints as stores opened Sunday for Christmas shopping. Police in multiple cities weighed whether to file charges while others delayed action, with some stores remaining closed and others open in downtown Boston.
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Tito Rejects Soviet Overtures and Bases Fear in Yugoslavia
Belgrade reports Tito dismissed a broad range of Soviet overtures and refused Brezhnev's request to base ships and allow warplanes in Yugoslavia. He warned enlarged Russian access could prompt bases. talks followed a three day visit with a cautious but useful outcome. In Boston, a weather forecast predicts possible rain or snow flurries Wednesday with better conditions later. highs range from the 20s to 40s depending on location.
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O'Neill Sees Broad Carter Backing in Congress
Speaker designate Tip O'Neill says Carter enjoys wide support in the Democratic majorities in the House and Senate. He warns the initial peace with Congress may be short and notes potential strain as time passes while outlining Carter’s goal for a strong executive authority and early action.
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