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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1975
Page
5
Denver officials and national experts advocate ending criminal penalties for marijuana. The National Drug Service Council chair argues penalties should be abolished, noting rising use among youth and adults despite prohibition. Dr. Bryant favors decriminalization or heavy court fines as a compromise.
Consumer Reports challenges reports that marijuana smoking harms the body. The article argues most adverse effects cited in studies are not replicated, noting that unconfirmed findings fade after replication or better experiments. It cites the Jamaica study and urges reconsideration of bans and records for possession.
Sen George Moscone announced revised amendments to his marijuana bill at a Capitol luncheon, aiming to lower penalties from a felony to a misdemeanor with six months in jail and a 500 dollar fine. One ounce or less would carry a mandatory enable offense with no arrest and a 100 dollar cap, and records could purge after two years.
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