Mississippi decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana
Mississippi lawmakers voted to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of marijuana, joining a shift in U S attitudes toward the drug. The measure, opposed by some officials, reduces penalties while trafficking remains criminal, signaling a broader societal change discussed by philosophers and researchers.
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Bureau of Narcotics
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High Times
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Peter Bourne
Carter
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National Institute On Drug Abuse
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Navy
Rookie Thompson falls short in Illinois governorship opinion
A Chicago business group voices concern over Governor Thompson’s inexperience and leadership. The piece urges delegating authority, consulting experts, and setting clear goals beyond elections to define his legacy.
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James Thompson
Chicago
U.S
Thompson
Newspaper Amendment Defeats Bottle Bill Proposal
State Rep. Daniel Pierce sponsor of HB730 saw defeat as lawmakers joined an amendment titled the Ebbesen Newspaper Amendment aimed at adding a three cent deposit on general circulation newspapers. The move was intended to spotlight the bill's bias against glass and can industries and curb litter by redirecting focus to beverage containers.
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Southern
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Lawmaker Voices Against Narrow Bottle Bill
State Rep. Joseph B. Ebbesen argues against a partial bottle bill, urging comprehensive litter legislation. He notes 124 opposed votes to 42 in the final roll call, credits education and self discipline, and calls Illinois manufacturers partners in reducing litter without discriminatory mandates.
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Pierce
Illinois
Springfield
Britain preps silver jubilee with bonfires and parades
The 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation calls for nationwide celebrations on June 6. Across the British Isles bonfires will light, pageants and regattas will unfold, with the Queen taking part to lift spirits amid economic gloom and rising inflation.
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United States
Great Britain
Elizabeth
British Isles
Illinois Senate weighs auto plate bills multiyear or single rear plate
The Illinois Senate considers two bills to issue multiyear license plates and require a single rear plate starting in 1979. Sponsors estimate combined savings of about 40 million dollars over five years. both measures have passed the House. Law enforcement could face difficulties with a one plate rule, though rear plates are key for police.
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Illinois Senate
Secretary of State
Death takes New Year's Mr. Grauer
Veteran broadcaster Ben Grauer died at 69 after a 43 year career in radio and television. His New Year countdown from Times Square on NBC TV made him a familiar voice to millions since the 1930s.
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Mr. Graver
Ben Graver
Nbc-Tv
Times Square
Mr. Grauer
Harry Reasoner
Roger Mudd
Submission guidelines for letters to the editor
The Southern Mineian invites reader letters on current events but sets limits. Letters must be 300 words or less and may be edited for length. Writers should sign with full address for verification. only name and hometown printed. Libelous or in poor taste letters may be returned. Personal notices go to other sections.
Budget and housing votes split along party lines in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers divided along party lines on fiscal 1978 budget targets and a wiretap information case against AT and a pending court matter. The budget resolution sets revenue at 398.1 billion and outlays at 464.5 billion with a 66.4 billion deficit, passing 213 to 179 with most Democrats supporting and Russo dissenting.
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Illinois
Martin Russo
Calumet Park
House
Russo
Philip Crane
Mt. Prospect
George Shipley
Olney
Melvin Price
East St. Louis
Edward Madigan
Lincoln
American Telephone and Telegraph Corp
At&t
House Commerce Committee
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