Panel urges private marijuana use legal in homes
Sources say the Shafer panel will urge that Americans be legally free to privately use marijuana in the home while discouraging public use. The commission may favor lower penalties and keep driving while under the influence a crime, with sale illegal and possession penalties reduced. The report goes to President Nixon and Congress March 22.
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McGovern backs regulating marijuana with sales rules
Sen George McGovern urged in Boston that marijuana be legalized with sales regulations similar to alcohol. He cited enforcement limits and high penalties as costly for young people and called for education to discourage use. He compared prohibition to alcohol's failed historic precedent.
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Storage car features praised in compact description
A compact note highlights a vehicle with ample storage space drawers and car mirrors, emphasizing generous interior capacity and practical design for organized use.
Birth expectations drop sharply among young wives
Census Bureau findings show fertility plans for women aged 18 to 24 fell from 2.9 to 2.4 children per wife between 1967 and 1971. If trends persist, the overall fertility rate could reach about 2.2 children, a level near replacement but not yet zero population growth.
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