Carter proposes decriminalizing small marijuana possession
President Carter urges decriminalization of possession of small amounts of marijuana and orders a study on safe use of sedatives. He stresses the policy is not legalization and cites 45 million who have tried cannabis with 11 million as regular users. Federal penalties for trafficking would stay, states free to set own laws.
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Army recruiters under investigation over insurance sales in Nebraska
Two federal probes launched in Nebraska involve Army recruiting officials accused of selling Roosevelt National Life Insurance plans to recruits. CID and FBI are reviewing conduct and possible privacy act violations as Lt. Col. Castelli confirms a Leavenworth CID agent questions Nebraska personnel.
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Roosevelt National salesman linked to Army recruiting offices
A Roosevelt National salesman allegedly used at least one Army recruiting field office to talk with a customer and to conduct insurance business using Army time and office equipment. Clemons provided information to the FBI and Castelli. The firm states it hires many Armed Forces members and advertises in Army Times.
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Recruiters Linked to Roosevelt National Life Insurance
A Nebraska Army recruiter and licensed Roosevelt National Life Insurance agent defend outside employment as non illegal. He says referrals to Roosevelt National are incidental and compares to recommending a car dealer. Roosevelt regional director Hutchings confirms military personnel work for the firm, noting the time involved is minimal.
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French violinist Casadesus sues over Adelaide Concerto authorship
Casadesus, 84, a French violinist and conductor, files in a Paris court claiming he composed the Adelaide Concerto in 1931 and that musicologists misattributed the work to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He says he revealed the piece to friends who identified it as Mozart's.
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Perseid Meteor Shower Lights Up Night Skies
The Perseid meteor shower, originating from the Temple Swift comet debris, will be most visible after midnight on Aug 11 12 and 13 with about 50 meteors per hour. Astronomers note the potential for UFO sightings, while romantics plan viewing from locations like Yosemite National Park. The Temple Swift comet last passed Earth in 1967 and is not expected back until 2072.
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Fall Fashion Week Daily Gift Certificate Giveaway
Howland Swanson announces a daily draw for a $100 gift certificate during Fall Fashion Week. Downtown offers the promotion through Saturday with entries likely available at participating shops.
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Schaeffer youth found guilty on murder charge
Bernard Schaeffer 16 pleaded no contest to first degree murder and was found guilty in Hall County District Court. Judge L W Kelly Jr accepted the plea after questioning the high schooler about the May 18 incident in which he and George Lanzendorf planned to rob a hardware store and attacked manager Donald Beery Jr. He said he fired a .22 automatic pistol and understood the possible penalties.
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Former City Traffic Engineer Pleads Guilty to Parking Meter Rifling
Robert Holsinger 40 pleaded guilty in municipal court to petty larceny for rifling 104 meters. He was arrested in a city lot near Q and R Streets after authorities found almost $62 in his jumpsuit and $43 in his car.
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Lincoln Journal highlights and weather amid city notices
Inside Tonight notes 30 percent rain chance and 90 degree high for Wednesday. Gary Powers reflects on returning from Russian prison. University of Nebraska hires Marcia Walker as women’s basketball and softball coach. Stan Juelfis seeks Republican nomination for governor. Open Door Health Center to appeal for funds to sustain dental program. TMS Corp buys Passcard Systems assets, moving Lincoln toward a debit card network. Lincoln page references and sections listed.
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Wordsmith Out of Order Prompted Journal Apology
The Journal apologizes for a misprint on Monday’s Wordsmith comic page where dialogue echoed past weeks. The correct Wordsmith appears on Page 24.
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