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Mitchell predicts study will deem marijuana a peril
New York United Press International reports Attorney General John N. Mitchell on ABC Cavett that a proposed national commission under the Dangerous Substances Act would likely declare marijuana dangerous to the community. He disclosed tasting it but will not smoke and opposes legalization citing psychological dependency and risk of hard drugs. He warned the first time and experimental users deserve leniency under administration proposals while criticizing current marijuana laws as too harsh. Klein and Garment attended. Agnew’s campaign role noted. Garment performed a clarinet solo at the close.
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