Momentum Against Drugs Drives No Knock Provision Debate
The House passed a three year narcotics bill 341 to 60, signaling a surge of tough action on drugs and crime. It preserves harsher penalties for distribution while easing first offense penalties and sparing personal liberty concerns with strong fears of government overreach. Analysts urge careful monitoring of the no knock clause as to its real effectiveness and potential precedents.
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Senator Mansfield Seeks Action on Obscene Mail Proposals
Senator Mike Mansfield argues for tougher control of obscene mail, urging adoption of S 3220 to burden pushers rather than recipients. He proposes marking envelopes with warnings, allowing recipients to return obscene matter at sender's expense, and penalties for violators.
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State outlines new Texas drug abuse program
The Texas Health Department outlined a three stage program to combat drug abuse with lab services clinics and health factor evaluation. Initial facilities are planned for six counties serving 1.7 million people with statewide rollout beginning in 1972 and projected costs of 1.2 million for the pilot and three to five million for year two. The plan includes urine testing surveillance and school based workshops and uses computers to analyze data from health workers.
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Marriage Fraud and Annulment Limits in Court Ruling
A man sought an annulment after learning his bride Jane was already expecting a child by another man. Courts ruled the deception must threaten the marriage core. pregnancy by another is not grounds for annulment if the husband would be responsible for the child anyway. The law notes premarital misconduct by the husband can create his own dilemma.
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Where It’s At Thanks Readers for Herald Edits
The passage reflects a reader oriented note from the Herald describing changes over the past year. It states the newspaper now appears twice weekly, aims for better coverage, and invites reader feedback while reaffirming that the newspaper remains a live, current source of news.
Old Philosopher Proposes Handcuffed Planes to Stop Hijackings
Dear editor argues for electronic handcuffs on all passengers to prevent hijackings, claiming it would deter kidnappers and allow rapid travel. He notes drawbacks of guards and weapon checks and envisions quick release in emergencies, with trains possibly returning.
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Cuba
Mid-East
Brazos Valley Pharmacists Highlight Safe Drug Use
The Brazos Valley Pharmaceutical Association marks National Pharmacy Week to stress benefits and risks of medicines. Emphasizing teamwork among patient, physician, and pharmacist, they warn medicines must aid the body without causing harm. Members named include Bernay Dusek Franklyn Dusek L A Dusek and E O Schiller Jr.
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America
Bernay Dusek
Franklyn Dusek
L. A. Dusek
E. O. Schiller Jr
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