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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1968
Page
8
At Philmont Scout Ranch near Raton New Mexico a bear bit 15 year old scout Peter Snow as his bedroll slid from a tent. The gash on Snow's foot required rabies shots as a precaution. Ranch officials say this is the first bite incident despite ongoing bear activity at camps. Accomack County Virginia is noted as a major farm producer.
The article reports growing concern over synthetic marijuana THC and its potential to be used in adulterated cigarettes. It notes illegal labs, federal proposals to criminalize illegal THC manufacture, and planned penalties under the Drug Abuse Control Amendments of 1965.
Chile faces its worst drought in a century with falling water tables and reduced rainfall. President Frei calls it a national catastrophe while seeking U S aid including food for 6000 families. The drought cripples agriculture industry and power, with 300000 lambs lost and calls for relief and reduced consumption.
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