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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1972

Page

5

Divided Student Opinion on Legalized Pot

Nancy Gilbert reports a nationwide poll showing fifty fifty youth views on marijuana harm. High schoolers slightly more likely than collegians to see risk with discussions from various teens in Lynbrook Columbus Garden Grove and Fayetteville. Opinions on legalization include concerns about loss of self control highway safety and age-appropriate access, with some arguing marijuana is not more harmful than smoking. Sentencing ideas range from small fines to jail terms and work camps, reflecting divergent views on penalties.

Nancy Gilbert Giivert Yeuty Service Martin Epstein Lynbrook N.Y Janis Shelly Columbus Ohio Mitchell Carier Garden Grove Calif

Teens on Wheels by Michael Lamm

A reader asks for car trouble fixes for a 1967 Ford with black smoke and gasoline smell from a malfunctioning choke. Another asks about a 1963 Corvair bus whose starter engages with the battery connected. Mike Lamm suggests wiring fixes and ignition switch checks.

Teens On Wheels By Michael Lamm Mike

Odd Fractions at 1972 Democratic Convention

Miami Beach AP reports the 1972 Democratic national convention shows unusual fractional voting as credentials committee reforms expand representation for women blacks and young people. Delegates from several states were added through compromises, marking a historic pattern in party reform efforts.

Miami Beach Credentials v Committee

Convention delegates vote fractions altered for roll calls

Original delegates in state lobbies carried reduced votes with Wyoming assigning each delegate 11 20ths of a vote. On Monday roll calls began and tabulators converted fractions to decimals to simplify addition, shaping the early proceedings. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.

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