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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1975

Page

9

Four senators and congressman push pot law decriminalization plan

A bipartisan group proposes ending private possession of marijuana as a civil violation with a federal fine up to ten dollars, citing Oregon's 1973 model. They keep penalties for selling drugs, arguing decriminalization will restore law credibility and spur state reforms.

Washington UPI Oregon Jacob Javits R-N.y Alan Cranston D-Calif Gaylord Nelson D-Wis Edward Brooke R-Mass Javits Edward Koch D-N.y Koch

Violence described as way of life in U S schools

Washington reports a prominent educator says violence and vandalism are a fundamental way of life in American schools. James Harris of the NEA urges harsher handgun laws and quick court action to curb student crime and protect education from fear and disruption.

Washington UPI Congress James Harris National Education Association Birch Bayh Dind Harris Bayh Albert Shanker American Federation of Teachers Owen Kiernan National Association of Secondary School Principals

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