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On this date ...
1972: A National Commission on Drug Abuse report had called for "liberalized marijuana laws," but multiple public officials opposed such actions.
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew called the report frightening. Law enforcement officials said legalizing the use of marijuana would "at best change nothing and at worst could debilitate society," United Press International reported.
The commission recommended removal of state and federal restrictions on personal possession and use of small quantities of marijuana, but said use of the drug should be discouraged.
1962: John Wayne was starring in "The Comancheros" at the La Fonda theater.
The drive-in featured car heaters.
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