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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1974
Page
8
A concise editorial warns that prohibiting marijuana is ineffective and could backfire if legality expands. It contrasts alcohol harms with cannabis risks, cites Oregon decriminalization and federal advice, notes haphazard enforcement, and argues that legalization may raise use and health issues. It urges caution until more data emerge.
An adviser to President Ford scoffed at secrecy, but Congress overrode the veto and passed amendments meant to assist investigative reporters and the public. The changes empower courts to review secrecy classifications, sparking debate over national security. The piece argues the act serves the public by disclosing government actions, including IRS investigations of activist groups, and asserts a strong FOIA together with a vigorous press keeps the public informed.
Rep. William L. Armstrong of Colorado urged defeat of a proposed law mandating AM and FM radios in new cars and trucks. He argued the bill would coerce producers and consumers, worsen inflation, and mainly serve special interests, voicing concern about government overreach.
A calm revolution in Ethiopia ends in a brutal purge. Ninety-nine or more, including two former prime ministers and Gen Aman Michael Andom, are executed or killed amid a widening crackdown. Mengistu Haile Mariam emerges as a potential new strongman as trials for about 140 arrested on corruption charges proceed. Haile Selassie’s fate remains unresolved amid house arrest and questions on his possible exile. The revolt, sparked by price rises and inflation, expanded from students and workers to the army, with estimates of 100,000 deaths from famine and starvation noted.
A reader objects to Dr. Booth’s call for one more chance to negotiate with Israel and rebukes calls for negotiating with Palestinian groups. The letter defends Israel’s right to secure, defensible borders, condemns terrorism, and questions Arab unity and external imposition of settlements. Additional notes critique Nixon and Ford, urging reflection and forgiveness, and close with a rebuke about freedom of speech and an unnamed correspondent.
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