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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1967
Page
3
A Beach college student and peers gather in a dim room as marijuana is passed around. The newcomer struggles to feel effects while others describe paranoia and laughter. Music from The Beatles and social tension mark the scene as a discussion on marijuana legalization looms.
Three House Republicans on the Government Operations Subcommittee urge a congressional review of narcotic control laws after statements by FDA Commissioner James L. Goddard. They warn his remarks on marijuana could boost illegal use and press to remove possession penalties while keeping sale or distribution penalties.
Los Angeles police report a 125 percent rise in teen arrests on drug charges in the first nine months of 1967. Sgt. Mike Markulis said 82 percent of 2720 juvenile arrests involved marijuana. Other drugs such as LSD heroin and pep pills also accounted for the remainder.
In New York East Village a wedding took place in a psychedelic nightclub with the bride and groom wearing long white gowns and blue day glow face paint. The couple, both artists, pledged to respect food and to follow the code of love as they married before hippies and animals in a neo American Indian ceremony.
Parents gathered at the Hollywood division police station to reclaim more than 100 youths held overnight for curfew violations. Five teens were held on marijuana possession. It marked the second night of a wider cleanup that has detained over 250 juveniles in two nights as officers prioritized youths wandering to specific destinations or home.
Antique candy tongs from Denmark and wrought iron items appeal to collectors. Barware, china, and serving accessories heavily discounted to clear. Include crystal sets on teak trays, cordial sets, and ornate trays. Limited floor samples feature tea carts reduced. G.E. blankets, Italian bedspreads, curtains, and decorative textiles also offered at sale prices.
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