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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1970

Page

4

Marijuana Bill Stalls but Senate OK Expected

The bill faces delays but Senate approval is anticipated. First offense penalties include at least five years in prison with possible suspensions or probation. Subsequent offenses cap at two years and a $10 000 fine. The text mentions medical use allowances and potential penalties.

Senate

Housewife enters high school drug scene

Carolyn Carrison a 22 year old college senior goes undercover to expose drug use among students. She recalls fearing injury and describes investigators teaching her to smoke marijuana without inhaling while her husband an Amarillo sound recording firm employee is named. The case escalated quickly.

Carolyn Carrison Don Smith Shade Amarillo

Which Came First Hemp or Hangup Big 5 000 Year Question

A UPI piece surveys debates on marijuana usage and its social impact. Grinspoon argues marijuana does not cause murder or sexual crime, while others question its narcotic pull and effect on aggression. The piece explores whether marijuana reflects social anxiety or offers protection from psychosis.

But Wife May Run Learys Governor Race Goes to Pot

Dr Timothy Leary faces a marijuana smuggling conviction in Laredo Texas that could end his bid for California governor His wife Rosemary might run instead if he is out of the race The couple arrested December 26 1968 in Laguna Beach await a February 2 continuance for the marijuana case Their son John 20 may be hospitalized for psychiatric evaluation and could face trial on similar charges

Timothy Leary Laredo Tex California Rosemary LSD Santa Ana Dr. Leary Fore Cc.irs John Laguna Beach

Anne Rockefeller in Ghetto Fayette Mississippi

Mrs Anne Rockefeller is mentioned in a brief UPI wire item from Fayette Mississippi with no further context or details provided.

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