Science Shutters Belief On Affects Of Marijuana
Washington AP reports National Science Foundation chairman Dr. Philip Handler says there is no scientific proof that smoking marijuana is harmful or addictive and that current information may even suggest otherwise. He compares the issue to alcohol and notes further study is needed to decide if marijuana is dangerous to society.
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House Appropriations Subcommittee
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Johnson
James L. Goddard
U. S. Food and Drug Administration
Weather highs and lows for Thursday and past records
The forecast notes a high of 91 and a low of 64 for today with a year ago reading of 86 and 65. A record high for this date is 98 set in 1933 and a record low of 49 from 1920. Hourly temperatures follow, ending at an unspecified time.
City votes to put city manager form on ballot
Ottawa Government Committee presented a plan for home-rule style government and a charter ordinance city manager system at the city commission meeting. The commission unanimously supported placing the question on the ballot with Wakefield promising collaborative adoption and Richeson calling the concept a hybrid of council and manager forms.
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Herald
Ottawa Community Development Committee
J. R. Cheney
Joe Wakefield
Wakefield
John Richeson
Recreation Commission Summer Program Details To Be Planned
The 1969 Ottawa Recreation Commission outlines a full summer program with times dates and locations to be published on Page 8 of Saturday's Herald.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission
Herald
Death by own action in Courtyard near Garnett
A 66 year old Harris man Ralph C. Kelly was shot in the chest by his own shotgun in the Anderson County courtyard at about 8:30 a.m. Police Chief Sam Geer called it definite suicide. Forrest Millington of Kincaid witnessed the event. Investigations continue as funeral arrangements are pending.
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Harris
Anderson County
Ralph C. Kelly
Sam Geer
Geer
Forrest Millington
Kincaid
Kelly
D-Day remembered as greatest military endeavor today
Sainte-Mere-Eglise marked 25 years since D-Day with ceremonies honoring Allied forces. Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne recalled dawn operations and Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin returned to recount memories. Casualties on Omaha Beach totaled about 6,603 for the first 24 hours, with British and Canadian losses around 3,500 to 4,000. Gavin praised sacrifices that helped end Nazi tyranny and restore humanity.
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James M. Gavin
Omar Bradley
Richard Gale
Charles Ellworthy
Royal Air Force
Gavin
Mecklenburg
Ludwigslust
Ten Cent Pop Is No More Small Fry Inflation Worries
Parents worry over rising rents taxes and insurance while children face higher costs as allowances creep up. Kids report 1 to 1.50 weekly, with some 25 cents, and demand for 10 to 15 cent soft drinks. Comic books at 12 to 25 cents and nickel candy fades. Ice cream cones rise to 8 to 10 cents, milk programs per-student cost 15 cents weekly, hot lunches stay at 2 dollars, and book rentals creep to 9 dollars yearly. Tobacco and cigarette prices climb, vending machine rates hit 40 cents, and parking meters linger at a dime or nickel amid talk of higher rates.
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Board of Education
Gals At ICC Convention Stir With Turkish Bath Pinups
In Istanbul during an ICC convention, about a dozen wives from various countries were photographed while being scrubbed in a Turkish bath. Some called it an invasion of privacy, while others said they did not mind. ICC officials and attendees voiced embarrassment and concern over the publicity.
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International Chamber of Commerce
ICC
Walter Hill
Turkey
National Journalists’ Association
John Millington
Time-Life Books
Judd Polk
New York
Hugo Timonen
Finland
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