Panel Recommends Decriminalizing Private Marijuana Use
The National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse urges repeal of jail terms and fines for private pot smoking while keeping penalties for cultivation and sale. It favors persuasion over prosecution and stops short of full legalization, noting marijuana is less dangerous than believed but may affect motivation in adolescents with long-term use.
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WASHINGTON
National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse today
Congress
cally
commission
Jamaica
Greece
India
Mghanistan
FCC President seeks 106000 budget hike for 1973
Frederick Community College president Dr. Lewis Stephens urged county commissioners to raise FCC funding to 478915 for fiscal year 1973, citing static state and federal support and a need to serve about 1100 full time equivalent students. He proposed a total budget of 1509551, up 8.5 percent, covering raises, new positions, instructional materials, library and student services, plus security and utilities.
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Stephens
Frederick
Sanitary Commission and HRC Present FY 1973 Budgets
The Metropolitan Sanitary Commission and the Human Relations Council filed their FY 1973 requests with the County Commissioners. The sanitary panel seeks about 12 000 less than the current 172 202 grant, citing prior reimbursements of roughly 66 percent for FY 1972. The tentative sanitary budget is about 160 276 with cuts for unneeded items and requests for an engineer and secretary. The HRC requests a 567 increase to 15 246, including funds for a recording secretary and higher telephone, postage, and printing costs.
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the Human Relations Council
board of County Commissioners
Human Relations Council
executive council
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Muontevue Home
Fire log reports and responses near Fisher Farm Maryland
Fire calls within 24 hours ending 10 a.m. noted for Libertytown Woodsboro and New Midway areas. Incidents include a field fire at 12 noon and a tree fire at 8:45 p.m. Ambulance activity records Emergency-18 Routine-2. Population data lists males 23 as Jalil.
Stocks Slip Slightly as Dow Dips to 933.10
New York stock prices edged lower in active trading with the Dow Jones industrial average at 933.10, down 0.90. Declines on the New York Stock Exchange surpassed advances by a narrow margin.
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NEW YORK
New York Stock Exchange
Muskie Wins Illinois Primary With Big Lead
Sen Ed Muskie led Illinois voters with 63 percent in the presidential preference vote as ballots counted showed him far ahead of George McGovern and Eugene McCarthy. With 95 percent of precincts in, Muskie had 722 930 votes to 420 222 for McCarthy, while McGovern trailed. delegate contests tracked 60 seats to Muskie and 14 to McGovern with 86 uncommitted. Chicago Mayor Daley faced setbacks as insurgents won governor and state attorney nominations.
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Edmund S. Muskie
George McGovern
Illinois
Muskie
Eugene J. McCarthy
Ilinois
Maine
McGovern
Richard J. Daley
Miami Beach
Fla
Daley
McCarthy
Meter Maid Sees Controlled Parking As Must In City
Audrey Maupin a city meter maid and parking commission member cites controlled parking as essential for Frederick. She argues meters protect downtown commerce, noting 90 percent of day parkers are store owners and employees and urges meeting attendees to consider her 15 years of experience.
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Audrey Maupin
city parking commission
Frederick
Gun Control Law: No More Than An Inconvenience
Maryland lawmakers enact a gun licensing bill after a lengthy process with 66 amendments. The measure expands police powers while limiting armed crime and defines permit rules, exemptions, and a seven month trial period before it takes full effect.
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Maryland Senate
Esher
national guardsmen
Final day for cancer center contract bids at Fort De trick
Private firms rush final proposals to operate the cancer center as five bidders compete for the contract set by the National Cancer Institute. A 15 member committee reviews submissions starting April 7 with awards expected around mid June. Bidders include Biosnet ics Research Laboratories Inc Microbiological Associates Inc EG and G Inc Dow Chemical Flow Laboratories and Northrup Services.
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Fort Detrick
National Cancer Institute
Bionetics Research Laboratories Inc
Bethesda
Microbiological Associates Inc
EG&G Inc
Bedford, Mass
Dow Chemical Inc
Flow Laboratories of
Rockville
Northrup Services Inc
Anticham
Calif
White's Ferry Upset He Savors The Narrow Escape
Grayson Kline driver for Elwood Grimm Auto Exchange escaped serious injury when his truck toppled into the Potomac from a Montgomery County ferry. A second pickup and the ferry were briefly righted. rescue equipment needed to recover the submerged truck and its $30,000 motor-removal gear delayed operations. No injuries were reported.
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Potomac River
White’s Ferry
Maryland
Virginia
Montgomery Bureau
WHITES FERRY
A_ Hagerstown company
Grayson Kline
Elwood Grimm Auto Exchange Company
Kline
Purcellville
pam
Potomac
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Iowa
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Sanitary Commission
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Charles Smelser
Edward Thomas
Frederick County
Del. Wallace Hutton
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Mandel
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