Study finds decriminalizing marijuana reduces penalties with limited use impact
A federal study shows one in five adults have tried marijuana and that harsher penalties do not deter use. It notes decriminalization cuts costs in criminal justice and does not raise short-term use, though long-term effects remain uncertain. Oregon data show no rise in two years, with a third year showing a slight uptick.
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Night train wreck yields damages to illegal worker
Federal judge awards 295000 dollars to Walter Craig Torres 31 of San Luis Mexico crippled in the derailment of a Southern Pacific freight near Buckeye in September 1974. Torres entered the U S illegally to obtain railroad work. A traveling companion Jesus Navarro Orejas was killed in the 65 car derailment.
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Nofziger comments on election plan spark party split
SACRAMENTO AP The proposed election day registration bill drew sharp criticism from Democrats and a Reaganite ally Lyn Nofziger former campaign aide told a Sacramento County Republicans lunch he was shocked leading Republicans back the Carter administration idea. He warned government power could enforce one party rule and questioned the plan's merits.
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