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Drug War Debate Roils Texas Legislature Leaders Clash Over Marijuana Penalties
Gov. Dolph Briscoe pushes a broad bill to harden drug laws while legislators split on decriminalizing possession. Kennard and Brooks offer rival drafts with contrasting penalties from strict jail terms to rehabilitation oriented measures. The dispute ties to education, federal rules, and a rising push from the Legal Drug Control Society led by E. E. Armistead.
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Briscoe
Brooks
Lindon Willliams
Austin
Anmistead
University of Texas
Railroad Commission
Commission
Jim Langdon
Langdon
U. S
East Texas
Kelly Snyder
Tom O'Connor
Hobby
Citizens Conference On Ethics
Senate
House
Citizens Conference
Ray Kirkpatrick
State Insurance Board
H. J. Blanchard
Latchbock
Legislative
Parks and Wildlife Department
Atty. Gen. Hill
U. S. Supreme