AMA Attacks Marijuana Claims In Strong Medical Stance
The American Medical Association and the National Academy of Sciences rebut pot proponents, citing psychological dependence and a Kentucky study showing severe psychotic reactions. They urge medical and social rehab for chronic users and question pusher criminals.
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AMA
American Medical Association
National Research Council
National Academy of Sciences
Dana Farnsworth
AMA Council On Mental Health
University of Kentucky
West Virginia faces job gaps and youth outmigration crisis
At the West Virginia Youth Awareness Conference in Morgantown, John D. Rockefeller IV urged building area vocational schools and centralized job counseling to curb youth outmigration and fill skilled labor gaps. Carlton Beck warned WV's educational spending lags, with only 37 of 216 high schools fully accredited and a need for 980 counselors. The piece cites Farm Index projections of 300,000 rural jobs needed yearly, plus four Monongalia County 4-H All-Stars and the rural-to-urban skill transfer theme.
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West Virginia
Morgantown
State House of Delegates
John D. Rockefeller, IV
Rockefeller
Kanawha
Boards of Education
Arkansas Careers, Incorporated
Carlton Beck
University of Wisconsin
North Central Accreditation Association
Beck
Economic Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
International Harvester Supports 4-H With Scholarships
A historical note shows International Harvester first backing 4-H, touring the International Live Stock Exposition with 40 youths in Chicago. The firm funds the national Agricultural awards program, awarding six $600 scholarships for 1968, with state and county winners named by the Extension Service.
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International Harvester
Chicago
Harvester
Cooperative Extension Service
National
Puerto Rico
U.S
Extension Service
Buffalo Bill name held by Cody with famed horse Brigham
William F. Cody, the traditional Buffalo Bill, was known for his inseparable horse Brigham and his buffalo gun Lucretia Borgia. The phrase Buffalo Bills referred to several claimants, but Cody remained the historic bearer of the name.
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Buffalo Bills
Willian F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Brigham
Lucretia Borgia
Elevator Speed Up at Washington Monument
When the Washington Monument opened in 1888 the elevator took twelve minutes to reach the 500 foot level. A new elevator now reaches that height in one minute showing a dramatic efficiency gain.
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Washington Monument
Monument
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