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Biddeford Saco Journal in Biddeford, Maine

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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1976

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3

Private Gun Shows Highlight Untraceable Handguns

At Solano County fairgrounds private gun buyers and sellers traded a range of pistols rifles and ammo while officials noted the absence of a central handgun registry. Buyers faced little scrutiny with many purchases completed on the spot despite a 15 day waiting period law. Federal officials warned that shows often enable untraceable transactions and unlicensed dealers. The piece discusses gun ownership motives the NRA stance and legislative proposals including possible bans on small cheap pistols and broader registration efforts.

Vallejo Calif Solano County Fairgrounds Levis Smith and Wesson U.S San Jose National Rifle Association Ford Lynette Fromme Charles Manson Sacramento Sara Jane Moore San Francisco United States California

After school cram schools reshape Japan student life

In Japan many junior high students attend juku cram schools to prepare for exams and entry to prestigious high schools and universities. Polls show over half of sixth to ninth graders participate, with two in ten relying on home tutors. Fees average around 5000 yen monthly, and some centers offer intensive final cram sessions in hotels or even charter planes. Experts warn mental stress from cramming can cause ulcers, while families justify the system as social necessity.

Tokyo Japan Haruo Yajima Goro Osaka Iriye Iriue Asahikawa Hokkaido

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